Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79/4-Speed Coupe ONE-OWNER, NUMBERS
MATCHING EXAMPLETOP-QUALITY FIRST-YEAR C3 CORVETTEGREEN METALLIC
OVER BLACK VINYL COMBINATIONL79 350 HP 327 CI V-8/4-SPEED MANUAL
TRANSMISSIONORIGINAL OPTIONS INCLUDE A/C AND POWER WINDOWSEQUIPPED
WITH REMOVABLE T-ROOF & AM/FM RADIOPROTECT-O-PLATE & ORIGINAL BILL
OF SALERECENTLY SERVICED & READY TO ENJOY! Introduced for 1968, the
new third-generation Corvette was inspired by the Larry
Shinoda-designed Mako Shark II concept car debuted at Paris in
1965. Beneath its sleek new bodywork, the C3 Corvette retained the
excellent C2 chassis design and its many available powertrains.
Race-bred performance and handling remained outstanding, thanks to
Zora Arkus-Duntov and his Corvette Engineering team. Once available
in Chevy showrooms, the new Corvette sold better than ever before
with production of 28,566 units for 1968. The basic design
continued with refinements through 1982 and adapted very well to
the changing buyer demands and tightening regulatory environment of
the late 1960s and the 1970s. Above all, the C3 Corvette continued
its reign as Americas quickest and fastest series-production
sports-car for most of its run. For 1968, Chevrolets RPO (Regular
Production Option) L79 continued as the most popular Corvette
high-performance power choice. Known as the Turbo-Fire and
displacing 327 cubic inches, the high-winding L79 small-block V-8
engine delivered 350 factory-rated horsepower while maintaining the
Corvettes excellent fore-aft balance and handling. Available only
with a 4-speed manual transmission, the L79 remains legendary as
one of the finest high-performance small-block V-8 engines ever
produced bar none.Benefiting from a high-quality restoration, this
outstanding, Corvette Coupe from the first C3 model year was sold
new at Broadway Chevrolet in Louisville, Kentucky and it is
exceptionally rare as a one-owner car until just recently. Powered
by the numbers-matching RPO L79 327 CI V-8 engine and mandatory
4-speed manual transmission, it looks fabulous in its Metallic
Green paint finish over black vinyl upholstery. In addition to
removable T-roof panels, the Corvettes other desirable features
include A/C, an AM/FM radio, and power windows. Documentation
includes the original Bill of Sale and dealer-issued
Protect-O-Plate warranty card. Other accompanying items include two
document binders, a poster, and storage bag for the T-roof panels.
If youre seeking a top-quality restored Corvette from the first
model year for the exotic Mako Shark-styled C3 generation, powered
by the hot RPO L79 engine, this is the one for you! Contact us to
experience it in person, arrange a test drive, and prepare to make
this modern classic yours before its gone.
