Oreland, PA – 1968 L79, 327, Hurst 5 speed convertible. 2,000 miles after engine re-build in 2011.
Purchased in 1996 (I am 3rd owner) with 99,409 miles, the car currently has 109,070 miles on a rebuilt 327 matching # small block. Original color was corvette bronze, with 1 repaint (date unknown) to a maroon color when I purchased in 1996. No A/C and No power options (steering, windows), presently radio delete.
Maroon paint was removed from 2009 – 2011. In late 2011 into 2012, the engine & transmission were pulled by Corvette Paramedics in Mt Holly, NJ while the body went to Ekhart’s Auto Body in Harleysville, PA. Current color is Black Sapphire – GM code #8743. Carpet replaced, new seat foam & covers from Corvette America.
The 2011 engine re-build at 107,000 miles consisted of boring .30 over, patriot aluminum 190 CFM heads w/ 64cc chambers, Edelbrock performer intake, Carter 500 CFM carb, 5 speed Hurst driveline TKO 600 trans, new radiator & electric cooling fan, mallory ignition, new side pipes & spiral baffle mufflers, motor mounts, new 65-amp alternator, clutch kit w/throw out & pilot bearings. Belts, hoses, spark plugs etc.
February 2013 – new convertible top installed.
June 2014 – Boss Wheels & BF Goodrich G Force tires – 235/50R18 Rear, 225/50ZR17 Front
October 2014, rear differential re-built by Corvette Paramedics.
June 2025 – JD’s Auto Restoration, Huntingdon Valley, PA - side pipes & headers were re-coated, a rebuilt 6210 holly spread bore carb (came with the car in 1996) replaced the Carter AFB, new amp gauge, new turn signal switch, distributor recurved, new plugs, oil & filter.
All original parts retained (heads, intake, 4 speed transmission etc). All vacuum systems (headlights/wiper door) operate properly.
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