For Sale: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette in Mesa, Arizona

In the long and storied history of Chevy's halo car, each of the Corvette's eight generations has been a wildly exciting event for enthusiasts worldwide. One look at this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79 Convertible, and it's easy to see why the C3's debut instantly made the bucket list of an entire generation just a little longer. Fully repainted in its factory-correct (and gorgeous) Le Mans Blue contrasted by its black cloth convertible top, this numbers-matching L79 is a stunner anywhere it goes.

Inside, the black vinyl interior features the C3's signature massive speedometer and tach front and center of the driver, just beyond the three-spoke power-assisted steering wheel. A five-pod auxiliary gauge cluster sits atop the center console and displays fuel, water temperature, oil pressure, battery charge, and even an analog clock for timekeeping. Air conditioning adds a nice touch for when it is too hot to drop the top, while an upgraded Corvette Vintage AM/FM/AUX head unit that also features Bluetooth connectivity.

Under that signature front-hinged hood, we find a numbers-matching 327 cubic-inch V-8 that has been upgraded with a Holley Sniper EFI TBI system mounted to a stock-style intake manifold, which means no more fussy Quadrajet carburetor issues to deal with before you fire it up and head out on the open road. Rated at an impressive 350 horsepower and 360 pound-feet of torque from the factory, the L79 features higher compression and a more aggressive cam than the base motor. Also upgraded is the Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission, which enables much quieter, more fuel-efficient cruising than either of the original options.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• First Year C3
• Full Correct Le Mans Blue Repaint
• Manual Top
• Numbers Matching Engine
• L79 327 CID V8
• Holley Sniper EFI
• 350 HP
• 360 LB FT
• Tremec TKX Five Speed Manual
• Four Wheel Power Discs
• Power Steering
• AC
• AM/FM/AUX Head Unit
• Bluetooth
• Service Manuals
• Owner's Manual

Riding on fifteen-inch Rallye wheels shod in BFGoodrich rubber, this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79 Convertible also features four-wheel power disc brakes to go along with its power steering to allow this car to ride like the top-tier sports car it was built to be. The inaugural year of the C3 shows off the Mako Shark-inspired sinewy Coke bottle shape that defined this car's allure for all eternity. So, if you are one of the millions of fans of the third-gen 'Vette, don't wait a second longer; this is the car you've been waiting for. Call today!