Vehicle Description
First year C3 generation Corvette Coupe with rare L68 427ci/400hp
Tri-power V8 and automatic transmission! Loaded with options to
include factory air conditioning, leather interior, power brakes,
power steering, power windows, telescopic steering column, and
more! Beautiful frame off restoration with just 23 miles driven
since completion! Gorgeous Corvette!
Modeled after the Mako Shark show car, the new C3 generation of
Corvette was introduced in 1968 with entirely new bodylines!
Although not officially re-titled the "Stingray" yet, the C3
generation lasted a lengthy 15 production years with only minor
changes to the exterior styling. Today, they are among the most
sought after, and affordable classic Corvettes on the market
today!
Finished in very desirable British Green (983) over Black Leather
interior (402), this number's matching 1968 Corvette Coupe comes
loaded with options! Starting with its original L68 427ci Tri-power
V8 producing 400 horsepower, you get a rare first year M40 3-speed
Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission, air conditioning, power steering,
power disc brakes, 3.08:1 Posi-Traction rear axle ratio, power
windows, original Delco AM/FM push-button radio, 15" wheels with
bright metal wheel covers, period correct Firestone Super Sport
F70-15 red stripe tires, removable T-top roof panels & rear window,
faux wood steering wheel, carpeted floor mats, and original
Soft-Ray Astro-Ventilation tinted glass!
The major component numbers are below:
Engine cast number: 3916321 HI-PERF (1968 early cast number)
Engine cast date: A 19 8 (January 19th, 1968)
Engine VIN stamp: 18S411170
Engine date stamp: T0122 IO (January 22nd, 1968- 427ci/400hp with
automatic)
Holley carburetion: (F) R3659/3902353. ( C ) R4055-1/3940929, ( R )
R3659/3902353
Transmission stamping: 14S402197 (non-original)
Rear end date code: 1AV 2 7 68 W (3.08:1 Posi-Traction (427), Feb
7th, 1968)
Nearly 28,600 vehicles were produced for this new generation
Corvette, but only 9,936 were built in the T-top coupe form making
them a little more difficult to find, especially with favorable
options and original equipment! This particular example is showing
23 miles since a complete, nut-and-bolt frame-off restoration. The
frame remains wonderfully rust free, smooth, and solid and now
showcasing all new suspension, braking, exhaust, and fuel system
components.
The exterior paint and interior seat upholstery were refinished
beautifully and continue to show at a concours level. The engine
compartment is highlighted with proper GM hoses & tower style
clamps, correct braided spark plug wires, ignition shielding, and
more. All of the electrical and vacuum systems are functional
including the interior fiber optics, air conditioning (retrofitted
to R134a), all interior courtesy lamps, headlight operation,
factory radio, clock, dash lights, wipers, horn, etc.
It represents one of just 1,932 L68- 427ci/400 horsepower built for
the 1968 model year with performance that continues to impress
today. A new battery was installed in late 2020. It will come
complete with T-top storage bags, jack, wrench, and matching
redline spare tire. It runs terrific without any disappointments!
Please feel free to call with additional questions or to schedule
an opportunity to view the car in person. Thanks for looking!
