Vehicle Description
Award
winning and well documented L68, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette roadster
with the correct, striking color combination of Silverstone Silver
paint (code 986)
with Gunmetal Silver Grey interior (code 442) and both soft and
black vinyl hard convertible top. The Corvette's extensive
restoration was completed in 2005 to National Corvette Restorers
Society standards and is well documented. This stunning stingray
was awarded the 2013 Canada Concours
d'Elegance, Judging Award with an overall score of 97.4 out of
100.
This factory big block Vette is powered by the original numbers
matching 427 cubic inch L68 Turbo Jet engine with tri-power carbs
that produce in excess of 400 horsepower and paired with a
close-ratio, 4-speed transmission. The extras include power
windows, power brakes, push-button AM/FM radio and bucket seats
with head restraints.
Rolling on Redline tires on rally wheels and polished trim rings.
Canadian documents validate
that this is a true Silverstone silver car that is a numbers
matching 427/400 tri-power roadster from the factory and was
dispatched in March of 1968 to Wilson Nibblette Motors Ltd in
Richmond Hill, Ontario.
EXTERIOR
: Extensive frame off restoration
Factory correct Code-986 Silverstone Silver paint Both like new
black soft top and vinyl hardtop Show quality chrome and stainless
trim Restored Corvette rally wheels with chrome trim rings New
redline tires
INTERIOR
: Interior restored in code-442 Gunmetal Silver Grey Reconditioned
dash with clear crisp instrumentation Simulated wood steering
wheel
AM FM Pushbutton radio Electric windows Tinted glass Head
restraints
MECHANICS
: Numbers matching L68 427 CID 400 HP High Performance Tri Carb V8
Engine bay has been detailed to show quality standards Power 4
wheel disc brakes Muncie close ratio 4 speed transmission According
to previous inspections by the engine was rebuilt to factory specs
using all OEM parts All components are refinished to factory
specifications
UNDERCARRIAGE
: The chassis has been refinished to correct show quality condition
using only the highest quality materials available. All suspension,
brakes and steering have been replaced with NCRS correct components
with correct markings, date codes and part numbers.American Dream
Machines
At American Dream Machines, we typically have over 100 quality
classic cars and trucks in stock and for sale. We have everything
from Corvettes to Cadillacs, Camaros, Mustangs, Mopars, GTOs,
Chevelles, Bel Airs, Blazers and exotic sports cars. Our classics
and muscle cars range from the 1950s to the 1970s. Our inventory is
diverse and continuously changing and always growing! Our #1 Goal
is to make you, our customer happy with the American classic and
muscle cars we offer. We highly recommend that ALL CUSTOMERS call
our knowledgeable, experienced staff and with Midwest values and
have very detailed discussions regarding overall condition of any
of our classics that you are considering getting in the drivers
seat of. Our phone number is (515)-245-9100 and we are centrally
located in the heartland of America, in Des Moines Iowa. American
Dream Machines occupies the historic 41,000 square foot Packard
Dealership. We are one of the largest full service classic car
dealerships in the Midwest. We have over 10 active Mechanic hoists,
a body shop and detail bays that are used by our technicians to
inspect, repair, upgrade and detail our cars so that they are ready
to be delivered to your driveway. Please give us a call and we will
be happy to help get your dream car to almost any location
worldwide! ALL OF OUR PICTURES AND VIDEOS ARE REAL, ALL THE WAY
AROUND! We photograph our cars in our professional photo studio for
the best possible image accuracy and representation of the cars. We
do this because of our commitment to the authenticity and quality
of the cars that we sell and the commitment to our customers.
