"Uncap it! The Corvette convertible takes the same basic Sting Ray
idea with the lid off and turns into top down driving for two. And
there are different ways to put the top down. Soft top or removable
hardtop, pick either one as standard or order them together at
extra cost. Be yourself! A lot of extra cost features aren't needed
to make Corvette driving more enthusiastic, comfortable and
convenient. But just in case, for the sports car connoisseur,
here's a list of special items that can be ordered." The 1968 sales
brochure then goes on to list dozens of possible options. The
variables are endless!
For consignment, a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette convertible showing
4,161 miles, but the true miles are unknown due to a PA title
exemption. This award winning Corvette has been owned by our
consignor for 18 years, retains its numbers matching drivetrain,
and has all the throwback looks to the 70's that you could ask
for.
Exterior
Now appearing in two stage grandeur, the Corvette Bronze paint gels
with the trim tag and code 992 for you Vette fanatics! The front
features a wrap-around chrome bumper and grille surround, and the
shine is picked up by a bright rocker panel trim between the
wheels, partially obstructed by the mean looking black side pipes.
The dramatic wheels here are 15-inch Vectors wrapped in staggered
size tires and functional louvers are incorporated behind the front
wheels and allow hot air to escape through the shark-like gill
openings. Our black cloth top and its plastic window are in great
condition as is the color matched accessory hardtop. Imperfections
are few and include a crack in the paint on the front fender, a
couple of spider cracks, and some damage to the front integrated
air dam.
Interior
Nicely molded black door panels are sporty, practical, and clean
and the seats feature diamond stitch black vinyl and both present
well. Black looped carpeting covers the cargo area and the cabin in
fine fashion and the footwell also have Stingray branded mats. A
thick 3 spoke steering wheel fronts dual gauges in the sightline of
the driver while a wall of five smaller gauges make up the center
console where the AM/FM radio still resides. A row of indicator
lights leads off on the center console that also houses the climate
controls and of course, the shifter, here with a slightly torn boot
and diagram to the right. It's all in very nice condition.
Drivetrain
And now, for those two special words, numbers matching! And so it
is, with the clean 327ci L79 V8, putting out 350 horsepower and
fueled by a 4-barrel carburetor. But wait, there's more, as Ron
Popiel used to say. Behind the engine, the numbers matching Muncie
M20 4-speed manual transmission that routes power to the 3.70 gears
in back with Positraction. Headers are in the clean bay too,
beginning the exhaust process.
Undercarriage
More driver quality here with a mottled appearance of some grime,
chipping paint, oxidized metal and some surface rust. The
headerslead directly to the side pipes while disc brakes occupy all
four corners. Coil spring suspension is up front while the rear is
more complex with a frame anchored differential, tubular
driveshafts, transverse strut rods, and transverse leaf spring.
Drive-Ability
A fair weathered Morgantown day allowed us to experience this pure
American sports car in full sun and with a masterful roar. The big
V8 pushed this car onto the test loop with obvious power and
acceleration on hand, good visibility, and of course, great
handling. There are lots of gauges and lights to check and we
scrolled our checklist to find only a few faults. The reverse
lights have been removed, radio, and brake lights don't work. All
other functions operate as intended on this 58 year old. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
There's not much more iconic in the car world than a red sports
car, whether it comes from Italy or America. Years before emission
regulations choked out the power of future Corvettes, the '68 was
the one to have. Your paper route could not have paid for one back
then and you didn't have a driver's license, but you're in a
different place now and this numbers matching example is your
opportunity to live out the dream!
194678S405850
1-Chevrolet
94-Corvette
67-Convertible
8-1968
S-St. Louis, MO Assy Plant
405850-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
E01-January 1st
TRIM STD-Black Vinyl
PAINT 992-Corvette Bronze
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