VIN 194678S424411

Car Year:	1968
Car's approximate birthday:	July 5, 1968
Owner:	Ebay: never22many
City:	Pleasanton
State:	California
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	Undefined
Status:	Current Owner
State:	Nice Driver
Exterior:	Other Color
Interior:	Other Color
Softtop:	White
Wheels:	Other Color
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	19467	Base Corvette Convertible (BB 390hp)	65.22%	4,320.00
	G81	Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios	94.55%	46.35
	L36	427ci, 390hp Engine	27.01%	200.15
	M21	4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio	43.19%	184.35
	U69	AM-FM Radio	86.15%	182.75
	Total		0.014287175896453% (5 Cars)	4,933.60
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Big Block w/ 4-Speed Close-Ratio Transmission. Polar White Exterior w/ Beautiful New Red Interior & Factory Hardtop. A Matching Numbers Car w/ Extensive Recent Documented Maintenance. This 1968 Corvette Convertible represents the very first year of the third generation C3 Corvettes. The value of C3's has been on the increase in recent times and this fine example is sure to appreciate in the near term. Its value is further enhanced by the desirable high performance of the big block engine coupled to the 4-speed close ratio manual transmission. Major features of the car are: Stock L36 big block 427 cu. in./390 hp V8 engine, 4-speed manual close-ratio transmission, Posi-traction rear end, Rally wheels w/ raised white letter black wall radial tires, 1969-type side exhaust, Rear luggage rack, After-market hood that allows removal of the troublesome vacuum door over the windshield wipers, ptional factory hard topo, Polar White exterior, Beautiful red interior w/ nearly all new components including leather seats, Working AM/FM radio; working quartz movement clock, Original Owner's Manual, Original tank sticker (off car), Large file of shop receipts totaling about $21,000 (all in the past 1000 miles), Many removed stock parts provided (hood, wiper vacuum door, power steering, intake manifold, etc.) DETAILS-THIS PARTICULAR 1968 CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE: While we would not term this car a survivor, all owners have resisted the temptation to significantly modify and modernize it. However, extensive funds have been spent in the recent years to freshen the mechanicals plus restore/replace critical cosmetic items. It is now completely ready to drive, show and enjoy without fear of significant problems. HISTORY OF THIS PARTICULAR CAR: The car was originally sold on the East Coast, probably in Virginia. After being driven a few tens of thousand miles as new, it became a show car in a Virginia Chevrolet dealer's show room for 13 years. It was subsequently bought by a Virginian who had come into some unexpected money which he invested in several classic cars. A copy of the Virginia title from 2002 shows 44,014 miles. The current owner purchased it from this individual in 2002 and had it shipped by enclosed carrier to Northern California. It has been little driven since (mostly to nearby shows), with the current odometer reading at only 44,600. However, this owner has put an incredible amount into maintenance and cosmetic restoration of the car as detailed below. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT: The original tank sticker was removed during recent installation of a new gas tank and is provided with the car. A small portion of the sticker center has been torn out and is missing. The date received on the tank sticker is 06-13-68. The car was delivered with the following optional equipment: Soft-ray tinted glass, all windows A01, Auxiliary hardtop C07, Posi-traction rear axle, 3.08 ratio, G81, 427 cu. in./390 hp engine L36, 4-speed manual close-ratio transmission M21, Power steering N40 (has been removed but components are included), AM/FM radio U69, Red stripe tires PT6 (now black walls w/ raised white letters) THE NUMBERS: The VIN from the driver's side A-pillar is 194678S424411, decoded as follows: 424411=production sequence; near end of production run in July-August 1968. The engine number is T0602IL18S424411, decoded as follows: T=Tonawanda, NY, IL=427 ci/390 hp, Manual transmission: 24411=production sequence; matching the VIN number The trim tag on the driver's side door post shows Trim 407 (red vinyl--now leather) and Paint 972 (Polar White) MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS: An incredible amount of parts and labor has been put into the car by the present owner, all in the past 1000 miles. A summary of the major items is given below beginning with the most recent: 09/2014, 44,530 miles: $872 New speedometer gear, Oil and filter, New QFT-HR-780-VS carburetor; adjust, New NGK spark plugs, New proper AC/Delco battery. 03/2008-New red sun visors 11-12/2007: $12,538. Professional Corvette restoration shop, Al Knoch, New Al Knoch red leather seat covers w/ new foam, New Al Knoch red carpeting throughout w/ sound deadener/heat barrier installed underneath, New red dash pad, red e-brake console, and red forward console, Re-chromed interior trim, New red seat belts, New sill plates, New windshield, New A-pillar, eatherstrip, New inside rear view mirror, New instrument wiring harness w/ new bulbs and fuses, New windshield wiper motor and solenoid, New quartz movement in stock clock, New AM/FM radio and speakers, New fuel tank, New fuel sending unit, New tachometer cable, New distributor w/ignitor, new coil, New front brake calipers, rotors, pads 06/2006, 44,241 miles: $4,398: New oil pan, New oil pump, New rear main seal, New valve springs and seals, New thermostat, New valve cover gaskets, Re-cored heater, New coolant recovery tank, New pinion seal; new differential fluid, New speedometer cable 05/2006: $2,015: New Sanderson headers, New 2,5 inch Flowmaster X-pipe 11/2005-New fan clutch 02/2005-New alternator 01/2003, 44,179 miles: $1,902: , New ignition wires, New brake hoses, New starter MECHANICAL: Stock L36 big block 427 cu. in./390 hp V8 engine; matches VIN number, New headers, 2,5 inch exhaust, 1969-type side pipes, New carburetor w/ Edelbrock Torker II intake manifold, New distributor and coil, New alternator, Chrome valve covers, Chrome air cleaner; improper horsepower sticker on top, Stock static shielding is missing (common), 4-speed manual close-ratio transmission, 3.08:1 ratio posi-traction rear end, Stock 4-wheel disc brakes, Headlights deploy properly via vacuum motor, Wipers work, Rally wheels w/ proper Chevrolet Motor Division center caps and proper beauty rings, BF Goodrich Radial T/A raised white letter tires; front P245/60SR15 w/ 8/32 tread; rear P275/60SR15 w/ 5/32 tread; older but in good shape, New AC/Delco battery, Functional quartz clock; all gauges work, Spare tire and tub have been removed and are not available EXTERIOR: Proper code 972 Polar White exterior; professionally repainted years ago, Standard soft top w/ good rear window, Optional hard top; interior headlining needs freshening, glass is excellent, all trim pieces and latches in place, Optional rear deck luggage rack, The problematic vacuum-operated windshield wiper door has been removed and an after-market hood installed that nicely covers this area aft of the stock hood, Both doors, the hood and the rear deck open and close smartly, Front bumper and rear bumperettes have no dents, few scratches and good chrome, Good grille, No scuff damage under the nose, All glass is excellent, Radio antenna on left rear quarter, Underside of car is very presentable; exhaust system is shiny as new INTERIOR: Beautiful Al Knoch red leather seats w/ new foam, New Al Knoch red carpeting throughout w/ sound/thermal barrier underneath, New red dash pad, red e-brake console and red forward console, New red sun visors, New red seat belts, Very nice red door panels, Both windows crank nicely, New sill plates, Repainted steering column, New quartz clock movement, New radio and speakers, New clear vinyl floor mats, The cargo area aft of the seats is excellent w/ new carpeting and 3 refurbished storage compartments/doors, The engine compartment is nicely detailed/maintained INCLUDED SPARE PARTS: Original dash pad, Original rear compartment door assembly, Original door sills, 2 extra rally wheel center caps, Original Harrison radiator coolant reservoir (plastic replacement in car), Fly wheel dust cover, Original seat backs, Original Winters aluminum intake manifold, Original windshield A-pillar trim, Original power steering pump and brackets, Original inside rear view mirror mounting bracket, Original sun visors, New Old Stock (NOS) 1968 tail light lenses (1 year only lenses), after market distributor, After market Hurst shifter, Original press-molded big block hood w/ brackets, Original complete windshield wiper door assembly and trim (vacuum operated), Original pair of rocker mouldings; removed for side exhaust. OTHER: Original Owner's Manual, Original tank sticker, Comprehensive file of aintenancereceipts for the last 13 years, Clear California title with current California registration through January 2016, license no. 4ZDN878, California smog test not required for vehicles 1975 and older. Passed the California required safety inspection for working wipers, turn signals, lights, brakes, etc. Fabric cockpit cover Fire extinguisher in rear compartment CONDITION: The car was professionally appraised 10 years and very few miles ago and a copy will be provided with the sale. The body is in fine shape with only one area of very minor high quality repair on the lower left front valence (apparent only when viewing the backside). The hood is an after-market version that is longer at the rear. The paint is a very good older professional re-spray with only minor defects. There are some fiberglass stress cracks on the front fenders and rear deck corners. The trim is good with only minor pitting. The bumpers are quite good with no dents and only a few scratches. All glass is good. The window whiskers, window seals and door seals are good. The soft top is somewhat yellowed, but is very usable and the rear window is clear and flexible. The entire interior including seats, carpeting, dash pad, instrument panel, visors, seat belts, door panels, steering wheel/column and instrument panel are excellent. The red interior contrasts nicely with the white exterior. The chassis is in good condition with older undercoating, minor surface corrosion, and does not show any evidence of prior frame or corrosion damage. It does not show the corrosion characteristics of many an Eastern U.S. car. The engine compartment is well maintained and shows well. The odometer currently shows 44,600 miles. Judging by the shop receipts covering the past 13 years and the known 13 previous years of dealership display, it is possible that this mileage is actual. However, it must be termed total mileage unknown, since it cannot be clearly verified. DRIVABILITY The car drives every bit as good as it looks and is very fast. The owner indicted that his mechanic estimated that the car produces 500~ horsepower. We should mention that this car is not for the inexperienced driver. It is extremely potent and belongs in the hands of a driver that has experience with high performance / muscle cars. The Vette starts easily, idles with a ready-to-pounce growl, shifts smartly, has a smooth clutch, tracks straight, and does not overheat. Steering is tight and the braking is positive with the 4-wheel discs. The emergency brake is functional. Of course, the L36 big block V8 coupled to the close-ratio transmission and posi-traction rear end makes for very lively performance. March 27, 2015.
For Sale:	No
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