Gateway Classic Cars Houston Showroom is proud to present this 1968
Chevrolet Corvette, a classic American sports car that brings
together unmistakable Corvette styling, V8 performance, and an
extensive restoration history. Finished in a striking red exterior
over a black vinyl interior, this Corvette has the presence to turn
heads before the key is even turned. Add in a 350-horsepower 327
CID V8, a 4-speed manual transmission, and a 3.55:1 Positraction
rear end, and you have a Corvette that is every bit as engaging
from behind the wheel as it is to admire.
At the heart of this Corvette is a 327 CID V8 producing 350
horsepower, paired with a 4-speed manual transmission that puts the
driver directly in control. The 3.55:1 Positraction rear end helps
put that V8 power to the pavement, while power steering and power
brakes provide added convenience behind the wheel. This Corvette
also retains several desirable factory features, including original
cruise control, air conditioning, and power windows.
The story gets even more interesting when you look at the
restoration. Completed in 2019, the restoration was extensive, and
the Corvette has accumulated only approximately 3,000 miles since
the work was completed. Better yet, this is a very well-documented
car, with records detailing the work that went into bringing the
mechanical components back to life.
The restoration included a rebuilt engine, rebuilt transmission,
new clutch, new oil pump, new gas tank, rebuilt distributor,
rebuilt carburetor, rebuilt steering gearbox, new timing chain, and
rebuilt suspension. This level of documentation gives the next
owner an opportunity to see the substantial amount of work that
went into this Corvette rather than simply hearing about it.
The attention to detail continued after the restoration as well. In
2024, additional work included a new water pump and attention to
the emergency brake. The air conditioning compressor was also
replaced, and the A/C system was brought back to factory
specifications. With its documented restoration history and
subsequent maintenance, this Corvette has a story that goes well
beyond its beautiful red paint.
Slide behind the wheel, row the 4-speed through the gears, and the
character of the 327 V8 becomes the centerpiece of the experience.
The combination of classic Corvette proportions, a manual
transmission, Positraction rear end, and 350 horsepower gives this
car the kind of old-school driving experience that modern sports
cars simply cannot duplicate.
Whether you're a longtime Corvette enthusiast, a collector looking
for a well-documented example, or simply someone who appreciates
the sound and feel of a classic V8 with a manual transmission, this
1968 Corvette deserves a closer look. With approximately 3,000
miles since its 2019 restoration, desirable factory equipment,
extensive mechanical work, and documentation to back it all up,
this is a Corvette with plenty to talk about.
1968 Chevrolet Corvette is listed by our Houston Showroom and can
be viewed in greater detail including 100+ HD pictures and an HD
video at www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information,
please call our knowledgeable staff or email us at
[email protected]. Our Houston Showroom is located at
1910 Cypress Station Drive Suite 200 Houston Tx, 77090.
