Detail Info for: 68 CORVETTE COUPE FACTORY L68 427ci 4 SPD AC RARE

Transaction Info
Sold On:
06/06/2010
Price:
$ 21500.00
Condition:
Used
Mileage:
139000
Location:
Lake of the Ozarks, MO, 65047
Seller Type:
Dealer
Vehicle Specification
Year Make Model:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Submodel Body Type:
DOCUMENTED Coupe
Engine:
8 - Cyl.
Transmission:
Manual
VIN:
194378S417778
Vehicle Title:
Clear
Drive Train:
Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard Equipment:
Optional Equipment:
Vehicle Detail
1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY COUPE FACTORY L68 427CI/400HP 4 SPEED CAR WITH AIR FULLY DOCUMENTED, REAL DEAL, 2 OWNER CORVETTE 139K MILES ON THE CAR CALIFORNIA CAR, RUST FREE ITEM DESCRIPTION YOU ARE LOOKING AT A VERY RARE 1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE STINGRAY COUPE. BORN WITH A 427CI/400HP L68 ENGINE WITH A 4 SPEED MUNCIE TRANSMISSION AND FACTORY AIR CONDITIONING, MAKING THIS CAR VERY RARE AS ONLY 1,932 L68'S WERE PRODUCED. FULLY DOCUMENTED CAR, MANY MAINTENANCE RECORDS KEPT, PROTECT-O-PLATE SHOWING THE CORRECT ENGINE SUFFIX CODE IM, AS WELL AS MANY BOOKS, PHOTOS AND RECEIPTS. THE ORIGINAL ENGINE STAYED IN THE CAR UNTIL 1975, WHEN THE CAR HAD 92K MILES THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED WITH A BRAND NEW GM 454 LS6 SOLID LIFTER ENGINE, PRODUCING 500HP, NECK BREAKING FAST, ONE OF THE FASTEST C3'S I HAVE EVER OWNED. THE AC EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN REMOVED, UNFORTUNATELY, BUT RECORDS SHOW IT HAD AC FROM THE FACTORY. CORRECT COLOR, CODE 986 SILVERSTONE SILVER. THE CAR RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT AND HAS PLENTY OF POWER, VERY WELL BUILT DRIVETRAIN. FACTORY MUNCIE TRANSMISSION AND GM CORVETTE HEAVY DUTY REAR END WITH SWAY BAR. THE PAINT LOOKS GREAT FROM A FEW FEET AWAY, BUT UP CLOSE THERE ARE SOME SMALL, TOUCHED UP ROCK CHIPS AND HAIR LINE CRACKS, NOTHING MAJOR AND STILL VERY PRESENTABLE. THERE IS A SMALL CRACK IN THE WINDSHIELD, ABOUT 3 INCHES LONG. THE INTERIOR IS VERY NICE, SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN UPDATED WITHIN THE LAST FEW YEARS. COMPLETELY RUST FREE, THE CAR SPENT THE MAJORITY OF ITS LIFE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. OVERALL AN EXCELLENT DRIVER WITH LOTS OF POWER. PERFECT FOR LOCAL CAR SHOWS AND CRUISE INS OR ADD IT TO YOUR COLLECTION. ONE OF MAYBE A HANDFUL OF 400HP, 4 SPEED COUPES WITH AIR IN EXISTENCE. A NICE PIECE OF CORVETTE HISTORY! PRIOR TO BUYING IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL (573) 302-7070 OR (573) 216-3129 A NON REFUNDABLE $199.00 DOCUMENTATION FEE WILL BE ADDED TO THE FINAL PRICE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS CAR IS BEING OFFERED BY LAKEWAY MOTORS CLASSIC CARS 3469 BRITTON RD. KAISER, MO 65047. WE SPECIALIZE IN ADVERTISING AND SALES OF CLASSIC AUTOMOBILES. IN BUSINESS SINCE 1998. THE "ASK THE SELLER A QUESTION" LINK IS FOR SERIOUS BUYERS ASKING SERIOUS QUESTIONS ABOUT PURCHASING OUR VEHICLE. PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT US TO CRITICIZE OUR INVENTORY OR EXPRESS YOUR OPINION ABOUT OUR CAR. THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL DEALERSHIP, WE DO NOT HAVE THE TIME NOR THE PATIENCE TO RESPOND TO EVERY CRITIC OUT THERE. BID WITH CONFIDENCE!!! PLEASE VISIT OUR EBAY me PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BUSINESS. THANK YOU. REMEMBER THAT YOU ARE BIDDING ON A PREVIOUSLY USED VEHICLE, THERE MAY BE SOME FLAWS AND MINOR IMPERFECTIONS. THE CAR CAN BE INSPECTED AT ANY TIME PRIOR TO THE ENDING OF THE AUCTION AND IF POSSIBLE WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO COME AND LOOK AND INSPECT THE VEHICLE. IF YOU CHOOSE TO BUY THE CAR SIGHT UNSEEN, HOLD YOURSELF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDITION OF THE CAR. WE TAKE THE TIME TO ADVERTISE CORRECTLY AND ARE AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ANYTIME. THE VEHICLE IS BEING SOLD AS-IS NO WARRANTY, SOLD UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI-CAMDEN COUNTY. ALL VEHICLES OVER 10 YEARS OLD ARE SOLD EXEMPT FROM MILEAGE REQUIREMENTS. WE SPECIALIZE IN THE RESTORATION AND SELLING OF 1960'S AND 70'S MUSCLE CARS. VISIT OUR EBAY "ME" PAGE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BUSINESS. A 10 PERCENT DEPOSIT IS REQUIRED WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE AUCTIONS END UNLESS OTHER DEPOSIT OPTIONS ARE REQUIRED THROUGH EBAY. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON REFUNDABLE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED BY OUR COMPANY. YOU ARE NOT BIDDING ON THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME AND LOOK AT THE VEHICLE AND DECIDE IF YOU LIKE IT OR NOT, YOU ARE BIDDING ON THE VEHICLE AND IT IS A LEGAL AND BINDING CONTRACT TO PURCHASE THE VEHICLE. PLEASE HAVE ALL YOUR FINANCES IN ORDER PRIOR TO BIDDING. THE ITEM IS FOR SALE LOCALLY AS WELL AS ON THE NET. "DON'T LOSE THE ITEM BECAUSE YOU WANT TO PLAY THE EBAY GAME" IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING, DON'T HESITATE TO CALL AND MAKE A DEAL. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION AT ANY TIME. THE HIGH BIDDER HAS 5 DAYS TO COMPLETE THE DEAL. WE CAN ASSIST WITH ENCLOSED TRANSPORTATION IF NEEDED. GOOD LUCK!! TERMS OF SALE / LEGAL DISCLAIMER A 10% NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT OR A MINIMUM OF $1000.00 WILL HOLD ANY VEHICLE PURCHASED FROM LAKEWAY MOTORS CLASSIC CARS FOR 7 DAYS, BALANCE TO BE PAID IN FULL WITHIN 7 DAYS FROM PURCHASE DATE. YOU WILL BE CHARGED A $199.00 DOCUMENTATION FEE FOR ANY VEHICLE PURCHASED THROUGH LAKEWAY MOTORS CLASSIC CARS. ALL DEPOSITS AND BALANCES DUE SHALL BE PAID VIA BANK WIRE TRANSFER, CASHIERS CHECK, OR CASH IN PERSON. IF PAYING BY CASHIERS CHECK, PLEASE ALLOW 10 DAYS FOR ALL TRANSACTIONS TO CLEAR. OUR BANK WILL HAVE THE DISCRETION OF TIME ALLOWED FOR CHECK CLEARING. SORRY WE DO NOT ACCEPT PERSONAL CHECKS, MONEY ORDERS, PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARDS AS FORMS OF PAYMENT. ALL VEHICLES FOR SALE OR SOLD FROM OUR BUSINESS WILL BE SOLD AS-IS, NO WARRANTY, NO MILEAGE GUARANTEE, NO EXCEPTIONS. LAKEWAY MOTORS CLASSIC CARS / SHAWN H. TRUITT CANNOT GUARANTEE ANY OF THE VEHICLES PAST HISTORY, AUTHENTICITY, DOCUMENTATION, FRAME DAMAGE, SALVAGE TITLES, ODOMETER DISCREPANCIES, BODY REPAIR OR MECHANICAL WORKS OF ANY OF OUR VEHICLES SOLD. ALL VEHICLES WILL BE SOLD AS-IS, ALL SALES FINAL! WITH THE AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY OF MACHINE WORK, POSSIBLE RE-STAMPING AND TRIM TAG SPECIALISTS OF TODAY, LAKEWAY MOTORS CLASSIC CARS CAN NOT AND WILL NOT GUARANTEE THE AUTHENTICITY OF ANY VEHICLE SOLD. THIS INCLUDES, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, MATCHING NUMBERS, STAMPED ENGINES, TRANSMISSION, REAR END, VIN TAGS, COWL/TRIM TAGS, OR CASTING NUMBERS. ALL OF OUR VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION PRIOR TO PURCHASE. THERE ARE MANY BODY AND MECHANIC SHOPS LOCATED IN OSAGE BEACH, MO. PURCHASER WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EXPENSES OF INSPECTIONS. THERE ARE MANY VEHICLE APPRAISERS THAT CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB. IF REQUESTED, WE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, IF AVAILABLE, OF THE PREVIOUS OWNER OF THE VEHICLE. WE WILL SUPPLY THE TITLE WORK REQUIRED FOR THE TRANSFER OF THE VEHICLE. EVERY PERSON HAS A DIFFERENT OPINION OF AN OLD CAR, THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT THEY ARE "OLD CARS!!!" SO PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO RESEARCH, TRAVEL, AND DEFINITELY DO AN ON-SITE INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING. WHEN PURSUING "SIGHT UNSEEN", HOLD YOURSELF RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONDITION OF THE VEHICLE PURCHASED. WE TAKE THE TIME TO DESCRIBE THE CAR ACCURATELY WHEN ADVERTISING. THE INTERPRETATION AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND ALL MATTERS RELATING HERETO, SHALL BE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ACQUISITION OF TEMPORARY REGISTRATION OR TRANSIT TAGS FOR TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE. THE CUSTOMER MAY CONTACT THEIR LOCAL DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES FOR INFORMATION CONCERNING TRANSIT.