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Number matchingwith Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission,power steering, and power brakes! Great color of one-year onlyoffered British Green over Tan interior! Rare, first year t-topcoupe possessing RPO L36 big block 427ci V8 producing 390horsepower! Act quickly! Modeled after the Mako Shark show car,the new C3 generation of Corvette was introduced in 1968 withentirely new bodylines! Although not officially re-titled the"Stingray" yet, the C3 generation lasted a lengthy 15 productionyears with only minor changes to the exterior styling. Today, theyare among the most sought after, and affordable classic Corvetteson the market today! Finished in very desirable British Green (983)over Saddle interior (420), this number's matching 1968 CorvetteCoupe comes loaded with options! Starting with its original L36427ci V8 producing 390 horsepower, you get a rare first year M403-speed Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering, powerbrakes, 3.08:1 Heavy-Duty Posi-Traction rear axle ratio, originalDelco AM/FM push-button radio, 15" wheels with bright metal wheelcovers, red stripe Yokohoma radial tires, removable T-top roofpanels & rear window, faux wood steering wheel, carpeted floormats, and original Soft-Ray Astro-Ventilation side glass! The majorcomponent numbers are below: Engine cast number: 3916321 HI-PERF(1968 early cast number) Engine cast date: L 28 7 (Dec 28th, 1967)Engine VIN stamp: 18S412269 Engine date stamp: T0214 IQ (Feb 14th,1968- 427ci/390hp with automatic) Transmission stamping: 1101203(non-original) Rear end date code: 1AW 2 8 68 W (3.08:1, Feb 8th,1968) Nearly 28,600 vehicles were produced for this new generationCorvette, but only 9,936 were built in the T-top coupe form makingthem a little more difficult to find, especially with favorableoptions and original equipment! This particular example is showing47,529 miles that may be original, but we do not have enoughevidence to support a true mileage claim. The frame remainswonderfully rust free, smooth, and solid. The exterior paint andinterior seat upholstery were refinished previously and continue toshow well with only minor visible wear or small flaws. All of theelectrical and vacuum systems are functional including most of theinterior fiber optics, all interior courtesy lamps, headlightoperation, factory radio, dash lights, wipers, horn, etc. The brakecalipers have been replaced for stainless steel versions, new brakemaster cylinder & booster, and new shocks can be found at all fourcorners. A more modern Vette Brake Products(VBP) fiberglass rearmonospring was installed. A new battery was installed in May2017. It will come complete with T-top storage bags, owner'smanual, original jack, wrench, and spare tire. It runs terrificwithout any disappointments! Please feel free to call withadditional questions or to schedule an opportunity to view the carin person. Thanks for looking!
1968 Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
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Number matchingwith Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic transmission,power steering, and power brakes! Great color of one-year onlyoffered British Green over Tan interior! Rare, first year t-topcoupe possessing RPO L36 big block 427ci V8 producing 390horsepower! Act quickly! Modeled after the Mako Shark show car,the new C3 generation of Corvette was introduced in 1968 withentirely new bodylines! Although not officially re-titled the"Stingray" yet, the C3 generation lasted a lengthy 15 productionyears with only minor changes to the exterior styling. Today, theyare among the most sought after, and affordable classic Corvetteson the market today! Finished in very desirable British Green (983)over Saddle interior (420), this number's matching 1968 CorvetteCoupe comes loaded with options! Starting with its original L36427ci V8 producing 390 horsepower, you get a rare first year M403-speed Turbo-Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering, powerbrakes, 3.08:1 Heavy-Duty Posi-Traction rear axle ratio, originalDelco AM/FM push-button radio, 15" wheels with bright metal wheelcovers, red stripe Yokohoma radial tires, removable T-top roofpanels & rear window, faux wood steering wheel, carpeted floormats, and original Soft-Ray Astro-Ventilation side glass! The majorcomponent numbers are below: Engine cast number: 3916321 HI-PERF(1968 early cast number) Engine cast date: L 28 7 (Dec 28th, 1967)Engine VIN stamp: 18S412269 Engine date stamp: T0214 IQ (Feb 14th,1968- 427ci/390hp with automatic) Transmission stamping: 1101203(non-original) Rear end date code: 1AW 2 8 68 W (3.08:1, Feb 8th,1968) Nearly 28,600 vehicles were produced for this new generationCorvette, but only 9,936 were built in the T-top coupe form makingthem a little more difficult to find, especially with favorableoptions and original equipment! This particular example is showing47,529 miles that may be original, but we do not have enoughevidence to support a true mileage claim. The frame remainswonderfully rust free, smooth, and solid. The exterior paint andinterior seat upholstery were refinished previously and continue toshow well with only minor visible wear or small flaws. All of theelectrical and vacuum systems are functional including most of theinterior fiber optics, all interior courtesy lamps, headlightoperation, factory radio, dash lights, wipers, horn, etc. The brakecalipers have been replaced for stainless steel versions, new brakemaster cylinder & booster, and new shocks can be found at all fourcorners. A more modern Vette Brake Products(VBP) fiberglass rearmonospring was installed. A new battery was installed in May2017. It will come complete with T-top storage bags, owner'smanual, original jack, wrench, and spare tire. It runs terrificwithout any disappointments! Please feel free to call withadditional questions or to schedule an opportunity to view the carin person. Thanks for looking!
1968 Chevrolet
Corvette Coupe
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