1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Texas Movie Convertible

8 - Cyl.

Manual

194678S419398

Clear

Gasoline

1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible VIDEO ABOVE, ENJOY! This '68 Vette features an original body with new paint in the original color of International Blue and complete with the matching factory hardtop & new white soft top. The engine has just been rebuilt, and a new clutch installed. This is a quality driver that you can get in, drive and enjoy today. Please allow ample time for our high resolution photos to load. Be sure play our video/sound presentation as well. Enjoy the auction and feel free to call Robert at 214-364-5671 with any questions. Springtime is here and this Texas 'Vette is ready to cruise! This first year Shark features 15-inch Rally wheels wrapped in nice radial tires. This original body displays well throughout as does the chromework. The Internation Blue finish is correct to this car. The hood opens and closes correctly with the interior latch. The doors fit correctly and the rear decklid operates as it should. This Corvette maintains functional vacuum accessories as well, ( headlights & wiper door assembly). This combination is good for approximately 350 horsepower. The ignition has been upgraded to an HEI distributor, we have the original distributor & ignition chrome too. The inner fenders and core support are solid. The fender lip is intact throughout as well. The fuel pump, alternator, and and starter are new/rebuilt. Under the hood, you'll find the freshly rebuilt 350 cubic inch Corvette engine. This is a 1970 4-bolt casting with 1966 double-hump 327 heads. New gaskets, bored .030 over balanced and blueprinted assembly with performance street cam. A new starter and fuel pump have been installed as well. The Muncie 4-speed transmission was removed and a new clutch, pressure plate, and throw-out bearing were installed. This Corvette handles well and starts reliably. The gauge back lighting works. The interior features the original black seating along with a factory woodgrain steering wheel & working AM/FM radio. The wiper door assembly and headlights are in working order. The wiper door trim has been machine polished to show condition. The nose features a new lower chin spoiler. The original grilles and lenses are in place. The headlight doors fit straight and true as well. The bumper chrome displays a nice luster throughout. The timeless Corvette lines are prevalent throughout this Classic 3rd generation Corvette and beautiful to this day. The back features all correct letting, exhaust bezels, exhaust tips, license plate bezel and tail lights. The soft top is new and in excellent condition, fastening firmly in place. The hardtop was repainted along with the car in the original International Blue. The interior panel piece is intact and very nice as well. The undercarriage is painted and detailed throughout. The original floorboards are in excellent condition. The engine and transmission are dry and clean underneath. Notice the new starter and fuel pump. The frame is straight and original throughout. This has always been a dry climate example. This '68 Corvette Convertible is garaged at my Terrell, Texas home. It is available for inspection by appointment. You can reach Robert at 214-364-5671 for further details. This is your opportunity to own a quality Corvette ready to enjoy. Good luck in the auction. Please secure all funds prior to placing a bid. Payment is due in full within 5 business days close of auction. A $1,000 deposit within 48 hours of the clsoe of auction will secure the purchase. Bid early and often and I might consider adding a buy it now price at any time in the auction. SUMMARY OF FEATURES Corvette 350 4-bolt (1970) V8 / 1966 double-hump performance cylinder heads, new bearings, bushings, honed cylinder walls, new gaskets, new starter, new fuel pump, upgraded HEI ignition along with the original tach drive distributor included in the box, balanced & rebuilt with less than 100 miles logged. Muncie 4-Speed Manual Transmission- new clutch, throwout bearing, and surfaced pressure plate Power Steering Auxillary Hardtop White Soft Top AM/FM original Delco stereo 15-Inch Rally Wheels / Radial Tires Woodgrain Steering Wheel