VIN 194378S422770

Car Year:	1968
Car's approximate birthday:	June 19, 1968
Owner:	Ebay: vettem3
State:	Connecticut
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	01/01/2010
Status:	Current Owner
State:	Bloomington Gold
Exterior:	976 LeMans Blue	(16.53%)
Interior:	414 Medium Blue (Vinyl)
Softtop:	Other Color
Wheels:	Other Color
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	19437	Base Corvette Sport Coupe (BB 390hp)	34.78%	4,663.00
	A01	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows	61.73%	15.80
	A85	Custom Shoulder Belts (std with coupe)	36.01%	26.35
	G81	Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios	94.55%	46.35
	J50	Power Brakes	33.46%	42.15
	L36	427ci, 390hp Engine	27.01%	200.15
	M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission	17.72%	226.45
	N40	Power Steering	43.28%	94.80
	PT6	Red Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon	40.91%	31.30
	U69	AM-FM Radio	86.15%	182.75
	Total		0.000136038806613% (1 Cars)	5,529.10
Factory job nr.:	K17
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
4) Bloomington Gold 1968 427/390hp L36 Corvette, Frame-Off Restoration. How many opportunities will you have to acquire a truly special big block C3 Corvette? This particular coupe checks many boxes for the discerning collector. The subject of a highly detailed and documented rotisserie restoration, this numbers matching Corvette came equipped with a 427/390 hp engine, 4-barrel carburetor, Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering, power brakes and posi-traction rear end. And its finished in the correct LeMans Blue acrylic lacquer...just as it left the factory. Bloomington Gold certification, combined with documentation and ownership history going back over 30 years, makes this highly optioned Corvette a special candidate for any Corvette collector. The frame off restoration is meticulously documented and photographed, showing virtually every nut and bolt, every important serial or part number, all organized and catalogued in great detail. This beautiful Corvette reflects the time, effort and considerable cost invested in its restoration. It comes with the original owners manual and AM/FM radio instruction booklet, still in original plastic, wheel trim ring instruction sheet and 1968 Corvette color brochure, all in excellent condition. No issues, no excuses. Even down to the correct bias ply redline tires. If you're serious about documented authenticity, this is the Corvette for you. BiN $28,100 (Ended) on November 30, 2016. Sold for $47,699 on May 17, 2017. $30,900 (RnM) on June 3, 2017. No longer available on June 12, 15 and 19, 2017 (not decided to sell lol). 3) Engine Code Stamp: T0522IQ 18S422770. Tonawanda, May 22nd, 427/390hp, THM, 4 BC. Original Bill of Sale, Protect-O-Plate, NCRS Shipping Data Report, Original Owner's Manual. Ownership History, Restoration History, with Docs, Receipts & Photos, Maintenance Receipts. Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission (M40), Soft Ray Tinted Glass (A01), Shoulder Belts (A85), Positraction 3.08R Rear Axle (G81), Power Brakes (J50), Power Steering (N40), AM/FM Radio 24,609 (U69). You are bidding on my 1968 427 Corvette depicted in the recent photographs attached to this listing. The car is a real head turner and a stunning example of a classic Corvette. This 1968 Corvette 427 Coupe is a highly detailed and documented total nut and bolt frame-off restoration. This matching numbers drivetrain Corvette comes equipped with the original 427/390 hp engine, 4-barrel Quadra-Jet carburetor, Turbo-Hydramatic transmission, power steering, power brakes and posi-traction rear end. The external paint is LeMans Blue (976) metallic lacquer with Medium Blue Vinyl (414) interior trim, tinted windows and the correct stickers & markings, just as it left St. Louis in 1968. The Bloomington Gold Award, combined with documentation and ownership history going back to its shipment from St. Louis to L. H. Chase & Sons Chevrolet in Middleborough, Massachusetts; makes this highly optioned Corvette a special candidate for any Corvette buyer. The frame-off restoration was meticulously documented and photographed, showing virtually every nut and bolt, every important serial or part number and receipts, all organized and catalogued in four (4) binders with great detail. If you're serious about documented authenticity, this is the Corvette for you. This beautiful Corvette reflects the time, effort and considerable cost invested in its restoration. It comes with the original bill of sale, protect-o-plate, NCRS shipping date report, original owner's manual and AM/FM radio instruction booklet (still in original plastic), wheel trim ring instruction sheet, 1968 Corvette color brochure and more, all in excellent condition. During the four year frame-off restoration, the frame/chassis was cleaned, stripped and finished. The suspension, springs, shocks, brakes, steering components are all detailed with the correct paint, stickers and markings. I have provided many photos in the Slide Show of the engine, undercarriage and suspension components to document the exceptional condition of this vehicle. I have owned 427 Corvettes for many years. This Corvette is a blast to drive and in my opinion performs better than new. I refuse to thumb my nose at automatic Corvettes ever again! 55,128 miles from the odometer. Ended at $37,400 (RnM) on May 1, 2016. Ended at $33,700 (RnM) on June 19, 2016. 2) Bloomington Gold (ou sont les papiers?) 1968 427/390hp L36 Corvette, Frame-Off Restoration. How many opportunities will you have to acquire a truly special big block C3 Corvette? This particular coupe checks many boxes for the discerning collector. The subject of a highly detailed and documented rotisserie restoration, this numbers matching Corvette came equipped with a 427/390 hp engine, 4-barrel carburetor, Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission, power steering, power brakes and posi-traction rear end. And its finished in the correct LeMans Blue acrylic lacquer...just as it left the factory. Got your attention? Bloomington Gold certification, combined with documentation and ownership history going back over 30 years, makes this highly optioned Corvette a special candidate for any Corvette collector. The frame off restoration is meticulously documented and photographed, showing virtually every nut and bolt, every important serial or part number, all organized and catalogued in great detail. This beautiful Corvette reflects the time, effort and considerable cost invested in its restoration. It comes with the original owners manual and AM/FM radio instruction booklet, still in original plastic, wheel trim ring instruction sheet and 1968 Corvette color brochure, all in excellent condition. No issues, no excuses. Even down to the correct bias ply redline tires. If you're serious about documented authenticity, this is the Corvette for you. 54,068 miles from the odometer. February 24, 2015. 1) All original with numbers matching, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with its original L36 427ci, 390hp motor and its original Turbo Hydromatic (Turbo 400) automatic transmission. Other options include tinted window glass, redline tires, am/fm radio, a 3.08 gear ratio, power steering and power brakes. These options are all denoted on the Corvette's original sales invoice! The VIN tag, trim tag and engine pad stamp are original to the car from the factory. The car is LeMans Blue with a Bright Blue Interior. History: On December 6, 1968, Bob Sellars, head salesman at L.H. Chase and Sons Chevrolet, commissioned the sale of this Corvette to the original owner, Ronald Nanfelt. The car originally cost $5,611.05. This Corvette has only had three owners throughout the course of its life and the second owner treated the car to entire nut-and-bolt frame off restoration. Included in the sale of the car is a binder full of photos documenting the painstaking restoration process. At the time of restoration, the body was pulled from the frame and it was completely restored in original style lacquer paint. The interior retains near all of its original items too! Awards: The third owner showed the car through the National Corvette Restorers Society and it was award a Top Flight Award in Fall of 2009. Paperwork: The Corvette retains all owner history since day-1. The past owners have all authenticated its prominence and in fact, all original sales documents are intact. Included with the car is the original Protect-o-Plate, original owners manual + bag, original sales sheet, original pre-delivery inspection sheet, original dealer brochure and a host of other original items like the jacking instructions, radio directions, bill of sales, and even all previous owner contact information. The original motor, transmission and rear end have been confirmed. The paperwork authenticates the options and the overall condition of the car and quality of the restoration are second to none. The car is located in CT. Color codes from the trim plate. Built date is K17. April 28, 2010.
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