First-Year C3 with 450 RWHP LS Power & Tremec 5-Speed
This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible pairs the iconic lines of the first-year C3 with modern LS performance. A brand-new 5.3L crate V8, professionally dyno-tuned to 450 rear-wheel horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, shifts through a Tremec 5-speed manual and has covered only 400 miles since installation. The expensive mechanical work is already done, including steering, suspension, brakes, cooling, Vintage Air A/C, and a carefully sorted electrical system. With a solid birdcage, straight body, and honest cosmetic needs, this Corvette gives you a capable driver today and a strong foundation for the finish you want.
Engine & Transmission
Brand-new 5.3L LS crate V8
Professionally dyno-tuned to 450 rear-wheel horsepower and 420 lb-ft of rear-wheel torque
Only 400 miles since installation
Haltech Nexus Rebel LS computer with remote tuning capability
Billet serpentine drive system
Stainless steel headers
New Pypes dual exhaust
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
McLeod clutch
Heavy-duty aluminum radiator with electric cooling fan
3.36 rear end with new heavy-duty rear half shafts
Exterior
Iconic first-year C3 Corvette styling
Solid, straight body that makes an excellent base for cosmetic restoration
Paint rates about 6/10, with the age and wear expected of a driven, mechanically upgraded car
Two screw holes below the driver’s-side mirror need attention
Convertible top needs replacement, with the existing top hardware in place and ready for a new top
Older BFGoodrich tires and wheels, with plenty of usable tread
Interior
Vintage Air air conditioning that blows cold
Fiero seat conversion with Corvette-style seat covers for added comfort and the right look
Soundproofing installed throughout for quieter, more enjoyable cruising
All gauges and electrical equipment reported to work properly
Opening behind the passenger seat from a removed speaker needs a proper fiberglass patch
Suspension & Chassis
Solid birdcage and undercarriage, a key point on any early C3
Front suspension fully removed and rebuilt
Control arms blasted and refinished
New polyurethane bushings and ball joints
Adjustable front coilovers
Rack-and-pinion steering conversion
Composite mono-leaf rear spring with new rear suspension components
Wilwood master cylinder
Performance calipers with drilled and slotted rotors
Stainless steel brake components
Battery relocated from behind the seats to the engine compartment
Additional Info
1968 was the first model year of the third-generation Corvette, and these cars are increasingly sought after by C3 collectors
Electrical system carefully sorted by the owner, a licensed electrician
Major mechanical systems already addressed, leaving mainly cosmetic finishing work
Stored in Massachusetts
Clean title in the owner’s name
Whether you finish the cosmetics yourself or enjoy it as a strong-running driver, this C3 delivers serious performance on a sound foundation
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