Vehicle Description
This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette hits all the high notes: a powerful
454 big block, a 4-speed, and a very attractive price tag. While
the early Stingrays with 427s get all the attention, if you're
looking for a great 'Vette, a chrome-bumper driver like this is the
hot ticket.
The body on this Stingray was refinished several years ago, but it
has an authentic look that could almost pass for originality. There
are few cars that will attract more attention than a C3 with big
block badges on the hood, especially when it's a bright blue big
block hood that can scare children away. Roll up in this fantastic
plastic and EVERYBODY notices. Of course, it doesn't hurt that the
panels are straight, with good prep over well-preserved original
fiberglass that has likely never been damaged. Corvette fans are
sticklers when it comes to doing it as the factory would have, and
with a good polish, the blue will really look great. Gaps are about
par for the course on a C3, which again is a good thing for
purists, and most fans prefer the chrome bumpers found on the early
models. And if it's everyone's attention that you're seeking,
nothing works better on a Corvette than chrome side pipes, and
these shiny, wide beauties really do the trick. 1968 Corvettes were
the only chrome bumper Vette's that got push-button door locks, and
now that you've read that sentence, you can quickly discern between
the years. And while you're on that conversation point while
someone is gawking at this slick car, be sure to take off those
awesome T-Tops and really finish off a great impression.
It's likely the original interior in the car and black makes for a
very upscale and inviting passenger compartment. There's some wear,
but it also has a comfortable, lived-in look about it with much of
the components still in good shape. The quick-shifting 4-speed
manual transmission has a bright chrome shifter with a cue ball
shifter, which was a Corvette hallmark for many years and the
gauges show original, clear markings that are easy to see at a
glance. Other goodies include an original-style 3-spoke steering
wheel, the factory AM/FM radio in the original slot, and those cool
fiber-optic bulb indicators in the console. Yes, there are a few
signs of age, but we have to admit that we'd hesitate to replace
anything since it all looks so authentic. Still hard to believe
something like this is so affordable, isn't it?
This C3 will also eat lesser machines on the road for breakfast,
thanks to the swapped in 454 big block under the hood. With stout
horsepower, it's the smart choice for the guy who likes to drive
his Corvette. Reliable and virtually indestructible, the 454's wide
torque band makes it the ideal powerplant for long-distance
cruising. Again, it looks well-maintained with Chevy Orange paint
on the block, finned Corvette valve covers, a finned Holley air
cleaner, and it really runs great. The afore mentioned side-pipe
exhaust gives it a thumping rumble, not to mention an
indistinguishably killer look. Modest street-friendly gears combine
with the big block's mountainous torque curve to make acceleration
entertaining at any speed and clutch take-up is smooth and
progressive, making it very easy to drive. Rally wheels give the
'Vette a traditional performance look and they're wrapped in fat
225/60/15 blackwall radials.
Big block Corvettes aren't getting cheaper, so take this
opportunity to put a dialed-in 4-speed C3 in your garage for under
$30k. Call today!
