1968 Corvette L79 4 spd / 54k original miles / power steering / Rare Bronze 992

Chevrolet Corvette 1968 Description

"Corvette '68... all different all over". That's the quote from the sales brochure for the redesigned 1968 Corvette. The body was completely redesigned with the coupe losing it's fastback window but gaining a removable back window and removable t-tops for that almost convertible feel. The chassis itself did not change much from the 1967 model. The new hidden wipers and hidden headlights are vacuum operated instead of electrical. Door openers now use a push button to open and a push in handle to pull the door, his was only used on the 1968 model. The new auxilliary top for the convertible has a glass rear window. The new standard automatic was the 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic instead of the 2-speed PowerGlide used previously. A new fiber-optic monitoring system was added to the dash and "Astro-Ventilation" was added to improve the airflow in the cabin. The '68 Vette did not have the "Sting Ray" badging on it anywhere, t would return in '69 as "Stingray". 1968 was also the year that Zora Arkus-Duntov was named Chief Engineer of the Corvette.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 1968 Corvettes Built - 28,566Convertibles - 18,630
Coupes - 9,936
Convertible Serial Numbers: 194687S100001 to 194678S128566
Coupe Serial numbers: 194378S100001 to 194378S128566

This Corvette was being Restored by My Uncle before He Passed Away. So I will do my best to describe the good stuff and the imperfections to my best ability.

As you can see above there was only 9936 coupes produced and this has the rarely seen Bronze 992 color / with tobacco 435 interior.This Corvette has the L79 /350CI /350 hp / 4 speed transmission. Power steering and brakes compliment this Rare Vette. Adding to the interior are newly Redone seats with the Rare Headrests.

List Of New Parts / All the Good Stuff

• New Radiator------ cost $800.00
• New tires / Performance----- Cost $1000.00
• New Master Cylinder / Calipers---- Cost $450.00
• Seats wereprofessionallydone in Tobacco leather---- Cost $1200.00
• Recently Painted Bronze 992--- Cost $2400.00 / there are a few chips-- only around 600 produced in this color / has plate on car with paint code and interior code
• Birdcage is perfect with no rust
• Engine runs well and Transmission shifts smoothly
• Original Radio and knobs sit in Car
• T-tops look brand new / no leaks
• Have new weatherstrip rubber molding for doors / have not installed
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List of what is needed to complete to make it a High End Car

• Needs Wiper vent and molding / if I find them I will include
• Needs rubber strip on top of door that connects to metal piece inside door
• Inside the door there is some corrosion on metal strip / look at pic
• The entire dash was disassembled while he was restoring. I put it all back together-- see pics
• some of theaccessories need to be connected / the wire leads are there but I did not want to short anything out /I drove in the car with him recently and wiper door worked / blower for heater worked/ radio also worked / there is a small repair made on instrument panel
• The Chrome on Car is Driver Quality / looks good
• noticed a few drips of oil on floor where the corvette sat for a few weeks
• Question that was asked is what needs to be hooked up in dash--- wipers / radio/ and heater (blower motor)need to be hooked up and they are fully functional-----all other guages( fuel-oil-amps are working ) odometer/ tach / lights are functional and hooked up

The Nada Value on this Car is

• Low Retail--- $18000.00 Plus 20% for the 327/350 engine Plus $1200.00 for the 4 speed--- Making its value at $22,675.00
• Average Retail--- $37,900.00 Plus 20% engine /Plus 4 speed Transmission--- Making its value at $46,830.00

I did my best to describe the Corvette . Keep in mind this is not a show quality Car. I would consider this a Driver with the potential to be a higher end Car. Please do not Bid if your not going to purchase the Car. You probably should have some knowledge on how to finish cosmetic pieces. And have knowledge on what leads go to the few instruments i did not hook upThe listing price reflects all above. At the end of auction I require a $500 deposit immediately and full payment within 3 days. Please no games . My feedback score will speak for itselfInspection of Car is welcomeStart Making those Bids !!!!
Any questions call / prefer text Jeff 815-768-5335