L88 Convertible Re-creation. 427ci/430hp M-22 Rock Crusher 4-Speed. Side Exhaust

Chevrolet Corvette 1968 Description

To start with, et me first say that I am listing this ’68 Corvette Roadster L88 Re-creation for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, ho is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years,founded his dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale.

As to myself, am just a (65) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, recently retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) 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. Even though this is not my own personal car, will always strive to maintain my reputation as an honest and reputable seller. Also, lease check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,134) transactions.

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Just a little history on the L88 Corvette:

Beginning in 1966, eneral Motors’ Regular Production Option codes became the mantra for performance junkies, nd perhaps even more so for Corvette aficionados. Ask any muscle car-aholic for proof—Z28, S6, R1, L1, nd of course, he legendary L88, o name but a few.

The new 427-cubic inch L88 V-8 was an outgrowth of the “big block” Mark IV engine program first introduced in the form of a 396-cubic inch V-8 in 1965. GM management had initially decreed that no car line smaller than its full-size lineup should carry an engine larger than 400 cubic inches, ncluding the Corvette. Since the 396 V-8 squeezed in just under the limit, t replaced the fuel-injected 327 in the Corvette as the top offering. Dubbed the L78, ith 425 advertised horsepower, ome 2,157 buyers checked the option block and paid $292.70 for the privilege, ut Chevrolet was about to be upstaged. Carroll Shelby began installing Ford’s 427-cubic inch V-8 in his two-seat Cobra, nd Chevrolet engineers were compelled to respond. It materialized for 1966 in the form of Chevrolet’s own 427 V-8, asically a 396 with a larger 4.25 bore, n 11:1 compression ratio, nd an advertised 425 horsepower.

The engineers went for broke one more time, hich resulted in what is known as RPO L88. Once more, t was based on the 427, ut it had 12.5:1 compression and was topped by a single Holley four-barrel carburetor sucking 850 cubic feet per minute while being capable of running on 103 high-octane fuel. Sources quoted the true output to be closer to 560 horsepower. Chevrolet upped the price of admission, oo—this time with a $947.94 price tag! Ordering the engine required certain mandatory options, nd the radio and heater were deleted in order “to cut down on weight and discourage the car’s use on the street,” according to a press release at the time. Just 20 buyers said “yes” and bought what was essentially a racing engine for the street that was given an RPO code.

The L88 was back for 1968, his time enveloped by an all-new Corvette. Despite the hefty price tag for the optional engine, 0 buyers signed up for the blistering performance. Contemporary road tests quoted 0–60 mph in 4.2 seconds and barely 8.0 seconds to 100 mph! The L88 came back one final time in 1969, hen 116 buyers said yes before the history books closed the chapter on one of the Corvette’s most powerful engines of all-time.

In all of Corvette’s glorious history, here was never anything like the L88. It was solely intended for racing, nd was so potent that Chevrolet actually actively discouraged its sale to the general public, ven to the extent of understating its actual horsepower rating at 430 HP, ess than the incredibly powerful L71 427/435 HP Tri-Power option; in reality, he L88’s figure approached 560 horses. The formula for the L88 engine was both simple and devastating: 4-bolt mains, orged crank, ods and pistons, 2.5:1 compression, luminum heads with huge valves, wild solid lifter cam and a gulping Holley 850 CFM 4-barrel double pumper on an aluminum intake. There were no creature comforts, nd it had to be ordered with transistor ignition, acuum power brakes, special master cylinder and dual pin brake calipers, eavy duty suspension, Muncie M22 ”Rock Crusher” 4-speed and Positraction.

Enough for the history lesson.

Now on to this rare and beautiful 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster L88 Re-creation:

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 roadster re-creation has an L88 motor built to factory specifications. For the L88 build, he motor and Corvette were built with the following:

· 12.5:1 compression;

· Winters GM aluminum heads (Heads are dated 1969);

· Aluminum intake;

· Correct Holley carburetor dated 1967;

· Correct transistorized ignition;

· Factory style exhaust manifolds;

· Rebuilt 4-speed M-22 transmission;

· L88 hood;

· L88 air cleaner element;

· Aluminum radiator with no shroud;

· Radio delete;

· New side exhaust system (Factory option in 1969 only on the C3 models);

· What appears to be an original L88 hood;

· 3935439 427 ci block casting number dated 3/7/69 (.030 thousands over};

· 3933163 Intake manifold casting number dated 11/20/68;

· 3919842 Winters aluminum rectangular port heads dated 11/12/67.

Other notes of interest are:

· Dyno tested to maximize the performance;

· Refinished in 2-stage base coat clear coat paint (1966 GM Trophy Blue metallic), /p>

· Matching paint on the hard top;

· White soft top;

· Roll bar (added in the early 70s giving the car that period look);

· New seat covers;

· New carpet set front and rear;

· Very clean and solid frame;

· New suspension and front end parts;

· Walnut steering wheel (excellent condition);

· Functional speedometer;

· Functional tachometer;

· Functional gauges (clock not working);

· New windshield;

· Original door glass;

· Very straight body panels;

· Show quality re-chromed front and rear bumpers;

· 15" Corvette Rally wheels with raised white letter radials;

· Detailed engine bay;

· Complete engine rebuilt with less than 50 miles logged on the odometer:

§ 12.5:1 TRW forged pistons;

§ Hastings rings;

§ GM 7/16 dimpled rods;

§ New standard cross drilled and balanced GM steel crank;

§ STD Cleveland bearings;

§ ARP hardened head bolts;

§ Balanced and clearance specs available;

§ Solid flat tappet cam shaft .560/.580;

§ New 5-blade fan;

§ Aluminum 4-row radiator;

§ New HD clutch;

§ New pressure plate and throw out bearing;

§ New factory style exhaust manifold;

§ New OEM side exhaust/muffler shields;

This pure performance muscle machine has all the looks under the hood of a real L88. Pure performance is an understatement when you fire up this L88.The rumbling sound and less than 50 miles driven since the rebuild.This Corvette is recommended for race fuel only. (100 octane or above).

Finally, his unique re-creation looks and sounds like the real deal.The car presents that brilliant high gloss luster.Straight body with no waves, roper alignment to hood, eadlight buckets and doors that close with the touch of your finger.Super clean exterior body and paint.This extreme performance Blue Chip replica is considered an excellent driver quality machine and priced well below market value and comes with all receipts of service work completed.

We 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.

Terms of Sale:

This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, here is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required at the close of the auction via PayPal. (If you do not have PayPal let me know through eBay ASAP.) The remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of the auction end. All funds must be in the form of cash, cashier’s check, ertified bank check or wire transfer. If there is no confirmation, he seller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. The buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, awfully enforced.

SELLER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO END THE AUCTION EARLY WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY TO THE SELLER.

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