{"id":1364026,"date":"2022-11-17T14:28:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-17T19:28:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1968-chevrolet-corvette\/"},"modified":"2022-11-28T15:35:45","modified_gmt":"2022-11-28T20:35:45","slug":"1968-chevrolet-corvette","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.allcollectorcars.com\/classic-car-auctions\/vehicles\/1968-chevrolet-corvette\/","title":{"rendered":"1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible – L71 427\/435 HP – 4 Speed – Numbers Matching"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vehicle Location<\/strong>: Salina, KS 67401
\nAuction Type<\/strong>: Reserve
\nMileage<\/strong>: 39,867
\nEngine<\/strong>: 427 L71
\nTransmission<\/strong>: 4 SPD Manual
\nExterior<\/strong>: Corvette Bronze
\nInterior<\/strong>: Dark Orange
\nVIN<\/strong>: 194678S404673
\nParty<\/strong>: Dealer<\/p>\n

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1968 CORVETTE FACTORY BIG BLOCK ROADSTER<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 of only 2898 L71 Corvettes produced in 1968<\/p>\n

\u2022 39,867 miles shown and believed to be accurate<\/p>\n

\u2022 Original California car \u2013 sold new at Harry Mann Chevrolet in Los Angeles<\/p>\n

\u2022 Harry Mann Chevrolet was the world\u2019s largest Corvette dealer and known for selling many special high performance Corvettes<\/p>\n

\u2022 Matching numbers IR code 427\/435 HP L71 engine<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tri power 3×2 barrel Holley carburetors<\/p>\n

\u2022 4 speed M21 close ratio manual transmission<\/p>\n

\u2022 Finished in the highly desirable factory color of code 992 Corvette Bronze<\/p>\n

\u2022 Factory Dark Orange interior with code 426 leather option<\/p>\n

\u2022 Very rare color combination that was only available for the 1968 model year<\/p>\n

\u2022 Highly original interior showing great patina with exception of new carpet throughout<\/p>\n

\u2022 Simulated wood rim steering wheel<\/p>\n

\u2022 A31 Power windows<\/p>\n

\u2022 N40 Power steering<\/p>\n

\u2022 U69 Original AM\/FM radio<\/p>\n

\u2022 G81 Positraction rear end with 3.55:1 gear ratio<\/p>\n

\u2022 C07 Auxiliary hard top in body color<\/p>\n

\u2022 Two top car with black soft top<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dealer optioned chrome luggage rack<\/p>\n

\u2022 Listed in the C3 Registry as a 1 of 1 car as optioned
\n\u2022 NCRS Shipping Data report<\/p>\n

\u2022 Original owner\u2019s manual, print ads and sales literature<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rally wheels with Goodyear Speedway redline tires<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stingray fender emblems added<\/p>\n

\u2022 Block casting # 3916321<\/p>\n

\u2022 Right head casting # 3919840 dated H247 (August 24, 1967)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Left head casting # 3919840 dated H237 (August 23, 1967)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Correct Holley carburetors<\/p>\n

\u2022 Front carb # 3902353 \/ Center carb # 3940929 \/ Rear carb # 3902353<\/p>\n

\u2022 All 3 carbs were rebuilt in February 2020 by a Holley specialist<\/p>\n

\u2022 Correct #1190656 alternator with deep groove pulley<\/p>\n

\u2022 Correct Winters rectangle port aluminum intake manifold casting # 3919852<\/p>\n

\u2022 Correct Transistor Ignition distributor # 1111296 dated G37 (July 3, 1967)<\/p>\n

\u2022 New water pump, fan clutch & voltage regulator<\/p>\n

\u2022 TI distributor was restored and rebuilt<\/p>\n

\u2022 New shocks, brake pads and rotors<\/p>\n

\u2022 New motor mounts and braided plug wires<\/p>\n

\u2022 New exhaust & mufflers<\/p>\n

\u2022 Rebuilt starter<\/p>\n

\u2022 Current N.A.D.A. book value: $128,225<\/p>\n

\u2022 Current Hagerty book value: $127,380<\/p>\n

This is a very rare, highly optioned and very original vintage Corvette that will most assuredly appreciate in value<\/p>\n

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