1968 Chevrolet Corvette

427/390 Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Automatic

194378S427900

Gasoline

To start with, let me first say that I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, for the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, I feel that there is never too much information. As to myself, I am not a dealer, just a (62) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, I manage a Correctional Facility here in Maine and have worked there for over (38) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, please check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (800) transactions. Here is a quick history lesson for the 1968 Corvette. The all new 1968 Corvette was a dramatic change in appearance from previous Corvettes. The all new styling bore a striking resemblance to Chevrolet's Mako Shark II concept car and was a bold look. The new Corvette also introduced hidden windshield wipers and removable T-tops on Coupe models. A new three speed automatic transmission replaced the previous two-speed unit. Under the hood, the Corvette gained several interesting engine options, including the 327 cid V8 L79 rated at 350 bhp, and the L89 aluminum head option for the L71. The rare L88 engine option was still available for a whopping $1,032, and just 115 were sold. Still rated at the same 430 bhp as the regular 427 engine, the wise buyers that checked off the L88 option were treated to a host of goodies such as a bubble top hood, the 427 engine with an aluminum intake and aluminum heads with a 850 CFM dual feed Holley carb. Mandatory options included an aluminum radiator, heavy duty brakes, and the Muncie M-22 transmission. Luxury options such as Power windows, power steering, and radios were not available. Corvette production hit a new record of 28,566 units. Corvettes are not like other cars. Even amongst a line of cars known for its individuality, the 1968 Corvette stands out. A lot of the "different" can be explained away as first year jitters. Many people will not buy the first model year of a car, not wanting to take the risk that the bugs haven't been worked out. The 1968 Corvette is pointed out as justification for the theory. The first year generation "C- 3" 1968 has many one year only areas, first and lasts. A few first were: · T-tops removable roof panels; · Removable back glass for superior wind reduction; · Battery behind the seat; · Astro ventilation glass ending Corvette's vent glass design. A few lasts were: · Low back seats; · Headrests; · Dash ignitions until gen 5. A few one year only items were: · Interior door panel design; · No Stingray moniker above the fender vent; · Compartment behind the hand brake for seat belt buckles; · Outside door lock/release buttons; · 15 inch x 7 inch wheels front and rear; · Backup light was located under the bumper. Ok so here is a Corvette you can purchase that has its completely original drivetrain and it won't break the bank. Is it mint? No. Is it nice and could it be mint? Yes. Oh did I mention that this 427 Corvette has the 427 in the Vin Number? Well it does. 427900. How cool is that? There were approximately 1,588 1968 Corvettes produced in August of 1968 and this was one of the last 700 produced. The previous owner had many cars and hardly ever drove this Corvette. He sadly passed away four years ago this July and the car has been setting in dry storage since his untimely death. I simply purchased a new battery, added some octane booster and fired it up. Exterior: Approximately fifteen years ago and about 500 miles ago, this Corvette was treated to a frame off restoration. New one-off custom mixed carbon metallic exterior paint was applied at the same time. This particular color was preferred by the prior owner rather than the original color of Polar White. (I must agree.) The front chrome bumper has a little hazing and the rear chrome bumper is excellent. The glass is very good with tinted side glass with the exception of a small pea size chip in the lower passenger's side of the windshield. This in no way affects the driver's vision. The T-tops are functional and when in place, they do not leak. All weather stripping is in good to excellent condition. All four tires are in good to excellent condition. The door openers and mirror are good. The blinkers and all exterior lights are working including the hideaways. The wiper and cowl flap are working. Interior: The interior is in good condition but in no way is it mint. The vent pulls on the console are frozen in place. The driver’s side lock, chrome cover, is missing. There is a working aftermarket tach mounted on the steering column that the previous owner wanted even though the original dash tach works. Take it out if you want to. There is a working aftermarket radio/tape player with speakers added in the back. Interior lights are working. Speedometer and other gauges are working. Clock does not work. I did not remove the rear pop-out window because one of the latches is broken. The drop down holding area for the pop-out window is there and functional. Undercarriage: The undercarriage is in very good condition as can be seen in the photos. There is no rust issues of any kind. Body mounts and mechanicals were replaced during the restoration. Engine: The L36 427/390HP engine is original to the car with the vin number in place, the correct IQ code as well as the stamped date being in line with the build date of the car. The block casting number and casting date are also correct. The heads, intake, exhaust manifolds and rare transistorized distributor are all correct and I believe original to the car. The carburetor is a correct aftermarket Holley Spreadbore 650 double pumper. This carburetor was made specifically to replace the Quadrajet on a stock manifold. The rear axle with the correct stamping is also present. The original engine was completely rebuilt by one of the top machine shops in Maine at the time of the restoration. The best musclecar era mechanic in this area put the engine back together and rebuilt the transmission at the same time. The distributor shielding is in place and the car also has MSD ignition that you can remove if you want to. The car starts great, runs strong and drives down the road as it should. The engine compartment itself is in very good condition. Transmission: The transmission is original with the vin number in place. It was rebuilt when the car was restored and shifts up and down the gears with absolutely no issues. The owner wanted a higher reving torque converter during the restoration so a 3000 stall converter was installed. Here is the decode information that I have: Vin. Number Decode: 194378S427900 1 Chevrolet 94 Corvette with V-8 Engine 37 2-Door Sport Coupe 8 1968 S St. Louis, Mo 427900 Sequence Number Body Plate Decode M05 August 5, 1968 June - 423978 July - 428566 TRIM STD Black PAINT 972 Polar White Block Casting Number: 3935439 1968 Corvette 427/390hp Block Casting Date: E38 Right Time Frames E May 3 3rd Day of May 8 1968 Block Stamping Numbers: T0617IQ 18S427900 T Tonawanda Engine Plant 06 June 17 17th Day of June Right Time Frames IQ Corvette 427/390hp, Automatic 1 Chevrolet 8 1968 S St. Louis, Mo 427900 Sequence Number Matches Vin Number Head Casting Numbers: Driver’s: 3917215 1968 Corvette 427/390hp E13 8 May 13, 1968 Right Time Frames Passenger’s: 3917215 1968 Corvette 427/390hp E8 8 May 8, 1968 Right Time Frames Exhaust Manifolds: (LH) 3880827 1968 Corvette 427/390hp (RH) 3880828 1968 Corvette 427/390hp Transmission Numbers: Vin Stamp 18S427900 8 1968 S St. Louis, Mo 427900 Sequence Number Matches Vin Number Distributor: Delco Remy 8 F 3 1111294 8 1968 F June 1968 Right Time Frames 3 3rd Day of June 1968 1111294 1968 427/390 Rare Transistorized Ignition. Carburetor: Holley 7202D Aftermarket This is a spreadbore 650 double pumper. Made specifically to replace Q-jet on a stock manifold. Intake Manifold: 3937793 1968 Corvette 427/390hp Late Intro Rear Axle Numbers: 1AW 7 20 68 1 Chevrolet AW Heavy Duty Posi 3.08:1 7 July 20 20th Day of July Right Time Frames 68 1968 There are tons of photos below and a link to a video that I made of the car. Feel free to ask any questions and I will do my best to answer them and respond ASAP. The video can be see by clicking this link: http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v295/dillon14/68%20Corvette%20Video/?action=view¤t=MOV070.mp4 FYI: I do not have a Maine title for this 1968 Corvette as Maine does not issue titles for vehicles that are more than (15) years old. I have sold cars all over the country as well as Canada, England and Australia and have never had a problem. The car will come with a Bill-of-Sale, the Maine registration signed over to the new owner and a copy of the Maine law regarding titles which is on a form issued by the Maine Motor Vehicle Department I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS. In fairness to all, I am not revealing the reserve price. If you are interested in owning this car, please place a bid TO OWN ONLY NOT TO PASS TIME. If it does not make reserve, I may contact the high bidder depending on what the highest amount was on the last bid. Terms of Sale This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, where is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A 10% non refundable deposit is required within (5) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (10) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashiers check, certified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, lawfully enforced. Seller reserves the right to end the auction early without any liability to the seller. THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING. On Feb-23-12 at 14:44:19 PST, seller added the following information: WILL CONSIDER PARTIAL 4-SPEED MUSCLE CAR TRADES.On Feb-28-12 at 07:23:20 PST, seller added the following information: I NOTICED THAT TWO DIFFERENT BIDDERS, solidve and florida-0ffshore BOTH BID $25,100 AND $25,000 RESPECTIVELY DISCOVERING WHAT MY RESERVE WAS AND THEN BOTH RETRACTED THEIR BIDS STATING THAT THEY ENTERED THE WRONG AMOUNT. YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT TRUE. THESE TYPES OF BIDDERS SHOULD BE BANNED FROM BIDDING.