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1968 was a good year for the Corvette. Using a long list of improvements, the first year of the C3 was received with much enthusiasm by Corvette fans, paving the way for an impressive record for the nameplate.
The GM brand sold over 28,500 units, a significant growth of more than 5,000 cars from the previous year (1968 was the last model of the Sting Ray).
The convertible was the star of the show with 18,630 units, while the coupe accounted for approximately 35% of the production with 9,935 units. The convertible was still the more affordable version, carrying a $4,320 price tag, while the coupe could be had for $4,663.
A 1968 Corvette sitting for nearly three decades landed on Craigslist a few hours ago, with the owner claiming it's the last chance the car gets before selling it for parts. The vehicle was parked in a barn in 1995, so it's been off the road for 28 years and flexes what could be a complete interior and a rough body.
The seller didn't share too many specifics, so it's impossible to tell if the car is still original, complete, and unmolested, but you'll have to inspect it in person if you believe a 1968 Corvette should be your next project.
The engine under the hood is the most intriguing part. The car comes with a 454 big-block unit paired with a 4-speed transmission. We can't tell if it runs, but the owner says the engine develops 365 horsepower, so I assume the block still has some life left inside it.
It's not the original engine, though. The Corvette was available with six engines in 1968, starting with the L79 327, the most common choice for this model year. I was followed by the L36 427 with 390 horsepower, as Chevrolet installed this engine on 7,717 Vettes. The L71 and L68, both based on a 427 block, were common choices, too. The rarest engines for this model year were the L89, which was mainly an L71 with aluminum cylinder heads (installed on 624 Corvettes), and the L88 427 with 430 horsepower fitted on only 80 units.
This 1968 Corvette certainly looks intriguing, but the listing leaves many essential questions without an answer. You'll have to drive your trailer to Napavine to take it home, but make sure you check out everything before committing to a purchase.
The owner is willing to let the Corvette go for $12,000, and if no buyer is found in the next two weeks, they claim they'll start parting out the vehicle. It's the last chance this Corvette receives to stick around in one piece, so fingers crossed for someone to be brave enough to give it a second chance.
The convertible was the star of the show with 18,630 units, while the coupe accounted for approximately 35% of the production with 9,935 units. The convertible was still the more affordable version, carrying a $4,320 price tag, while the coupe could be had for $4,663.
A 1968 Corvette sitting for nearly three decades landed on Craigslist a few hours ago, with the owner claiming it's the last chance the car gets before selling it for parts. The vehicle was parked in a barn in 1995, so it's been off the road for 28 years and flexes what could be a complete interior and a rough body.
The seller didn't share too many specifics, so it's impossible to tell if the car is still original, complete, and unmolested, but you'll have to inspect it in person if you believe a 1968 Corvette should be your next project.
The engine under the hood is the most intriguing part. The car comes with a 454 big-block unit paired with a 4-speed transmission. We can't tell if it runs, but the owner says the engine develops 365 horsepower, so I assume the block still has some life left inside it.
It's not the original engine, though. The Corvette was available with six engines in 1968, starting with the L79 327, the most common choice for this model year. I was followed by the L36 427 with 390 horsepower, as Chevrolet installed this engine on 7,717 Vettes. The L71 and L68, both based on a 427 block, were common choices, too. The rarest engines for this model year were the L89, which was mainly an L71 with aluminum cylinder heads (installed on 624 Corvettes), and the L88 427 with 430 horsepower fitted on only 80 units.
This 1968 Corvette certainly looks intriguing, but the listing leaves many essential questions without an answer. You'll have to drive your trailer to Napavine to take it home, but make sure you check out everything before committing to a purchase.
The owner is willing to let the Corvette go for $12,000, and if no buyer is found in the next two weeks, they claim they'll start parting out the vehicle. It's the last chance this Corvette receives to stick around in one piece, so fingers crossed for someone to be brave enough to give it a second chance.
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