1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

OVERVIEW

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is powered by a 454ci V8 mated to a four-speed Muncie manual transmission. Finished in Rally Red with a black convertible over a black and red vinyl interior, this performance-enhanced C3 is now offered by the seller with build binder, Haynes repair manual, service manual, dyno sheet, and clear title.

Highlights

• Underwent complete restoration from 2015-2018
• 528-horsepower 454ci V8
• Positraction rear end with 3.36 gears 

Ownership History                                                                            

• Offered by a private seller 
• Current location: Virginia 

EXTERIOR

• Rally Red paint 
• Black convertible top 
• Eckler's body panel kit
• L88 hood
• Chrome brightwork 

Updates

• Headlights relocated to front grille area
• Vacuum pop-ups removed  

WHEELS AND TIRES                                                                                   

• Staggered-width American Racing Torq Thrust wheels 
  • 18-inch front 
  • 20-inch rear 
• Staggered-width Kumho radial tires 
  • 245/40 front 
  • 295/40 rear 

INTERIOR

• Black and red vinyl upholstery
• Bucket seats
• Center console with Hurst manual shifter
• Fire extinguisher 
• Aftermarket stereo
  • AM/FM
  • Auxiliary
  • MicroSD card 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer 
  • 7,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Water temperature
  • Battery
  • Clock
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 4,423 miles
  • Title reads mileage-exempt

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 454ci V8
  • Dyno rated at 
    • 528 horsepower at 5,300 rpm
    • 518 lb-ft of torque at 4,900 rpm 
  • Bored .030 over
  • Four-barrel carburetor
  • Upgraded intake manifold 
  • HEI distributor 
  • Hydraulic cam and lifters 
  • Oversized aluminum radiator
  • Upgraded valve springs and retainers
  • Roller rockers
  • Upgraded valve train
  • Aluminum heads
  • Electric fuel pump 
  • Hedman long-tube headers

Transmission

• Four-speed Muncie manual 

Service History Highlights 

• Original engine replaced
• New
  • Flat-top pistons
  • Rings
  • Bearings
  • Clutch
  • Pressure plate
  • Throw out bearing
  • Carburetor intake manifold 
  • Hurst shifter and shifter links  

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST                              

• Positraction rear end 
  • 3.36 gears
• Four-wheel power disc brakes 
• Dual exhaust system 

TRIM TAG DECODER 

• BUILD DATE, C16: October 16, 1967 
• TRIM, 414: Medium Blue vinyl 
• PAINT, 976: LeMans Blue 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS 

• Parking brake is non-functional
  • System is in need of slight adjustment to be operable again according to seller
• Front fascia damaged on the lower passenger-side 
  • Splitter is detached same area

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE 

• Build binder
• Haynes repair manual
• Service manual 
• Dyno sheet