Vehicle Description
This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is all about classic
style, but with subtle upgrades. For example, it was born red, but
now it's a shade brighter. And while you have the numbers-matching
V8, it has been upgraded for more power. So it's a desirable total
package, especially for this price.
The first-year C3 is truly a legend. The long front, short rear,
and wave-like profile was so attractive that it became the
longest-running Corvette design. And some argue the inaugural year
was the purest. It wasn't officially called a Stingray yet, and so
the sides have no trim to interrupt the line between flared
fenders. The chrome struck just the right tone with the sharply
pointed front end and a stylish two-piece rear. The red paint was
updated later in life to a lighter shade that radiates more in the
sunshine. And today it has the right aged-in look that people may
just assume its original. So you're really looking at a sleek and
clean all-American presentation.
Black always looks good against red, and so you have that kind of
desirable color combo no matter if the black folding roof is up or
down. There are desirable features like power windows and an
upgraded AM/FM/cassette stereo. Plus, this is a factory air
conditioning car (it will need components and servicing to restore
the function.) Bucket seats mean individual comfort for you and
your passenger. And as a true Corvette, this is a driver-oriented
machine. This means an upgraded sports steering wheel with a large
speedo and tach just ahead of that. And the auxiliary readouts
dominate the center of the dash so you can keep an easy eye on
what's going on under the hood.
Under the hood is the numbers-matching 327 cubic-inch V8. It's
always extra desirable to have the main pieces original in a
Corvette. But since Chevy built these small blocks so robust, we
also love unleashing a little extra power. That's why this one
inhales deeper with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor, and it
exhales with added power and authority as headers feed the dual
exhaust. It fires up readily with the feeling of a well-respected
classic (in fact, we're told this one is coming off a decade with
the same owner.) Out on the road, the numbers-matching TH400
three-speed automatic transmission is a nice pairing for being both
stout and smooth. Plus, it's an all-around nice driver with
features like power steering, four-wheel power disc brakes, and the
C3's fully independent suspension.
The odometer tells us this one hasn't averaged many miles over the
decades, and the way it runs reaffirms the feeling of a careful
life. So this is the right-priced classic for your garage. Call
now!
