VIN 194378S408601

Car Year:	1968
Car's confirmed production date: (as confirmed by the NCRS Shipping Report Service)	January 8, 1968
Owner:	1) WES SHEPHERD Ebay: 2003rover
City:	Benton Harbor
State:	Michigan
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	07/20/2017
Status:	Current Owner
Nickname:	68 BB
State:	Barn Find
Exterior:	974 Rally Red	(10.21%)
Interior:	407 Red (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 400hp)	34.78%	4,663.00
	A02	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield	19.29%	10.55
	A85	Custom Shoulder Belts (std with coupe)	36.01%	26.35
	K66	Transistor Ignition System	19.10%	73.75
	L68	427ci, 400hp Engine	6.76%	305.50
	M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission	17.72%	226.45
	Total		0.000000003767769% (1 Cars)	5,305.60
Factory job nr.:	F08
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Engine details:	427 400HP TRIPOWER CAR WITH RARE AUTOMATIC
Car history:
BARN FIND. BOUGHT FROM NEIGHBOR. 1) Fresh out of storage! I bought this car from my neighbor on Lake Michigan. He had stored this and two other corvettes for the past 34 Years in his barn. The car was put away and up on blocks until I purchased it. I assumed it was a small block car given the hood but later learned it was a big block car after spotting the 5600 RPM Speedo. After we bought it, we were told he had grown tired of the poor gas mileage and traded the 427 for a small block to conserve fuel in the late 70's. We even have the name of the local shop that did the swap. Later we discovered the car had a single fuel line indicating a Holley Carburetor set-up which could only mean...Tri-Power! As part of getting the car back on the road we replaced the gas tank and found the original tank sticker which confirms the L68 Tri-Power option. We also found the K66 transistor ignition option which was still installed on the car. For those of you who are unaware of 1968 production numbers, the 400HP Tri-Power option is the rarest engine option aside from the L-88. Furthermore, the M40 Automatic makes it rarer still. While many 390HP cars were optioned with automatics, very few Tri-Power cars came with the automatic. We are certain the transmission is the original TH400 to the car even though the engine is gone. We have been preparing for a frame-off restoration for a couple months but given a difference in opinion, the wife has opted for an older model corvette. I have some exceptionally rare parts needed for a complete restoration. Depending upon the buyers plans, I can discuss. 1968 models have many one year only parts. I have a mint 68 BB hood with all the key hardware for the buyer that needs to restore the car correctly. I also have an ultra rare, rebuilt center Holley carb for a 400HP automatic car with the correct date code. Getting a late 1968 date code for this carb is impossible and it's the key to NCRS judging on this car. Front and rear carbs with correct date codes are no problem. The car runs and drives but isn't roadworthy. It needs new brakes after many years of storage. BODY: The car had a previous accident at one point and the front clip was replaced. The firewall and bonding strips look fine. Although the front end is in great shape, its a 1970 front end. For you sticklers there are two routes for a restoration. One, replace the front clip with a 68 clip (I have an original clip available from an experienced source). Two, replace the fiberglass vents and front grills. The car was repainted, probably as a result of the accident. The rest of the body is perfectly fine. Most importantly, there is no corrosion on the body, birdcage or frame. the car has been garaged its entire life and it shows. Not bad looking for barn fresh. Windshield is replaced but all other glass is orginal. Chrome bumpers and trim are all original and in great shape. T-Tops are in perfect shape. seals, vinyl and trim are fine. DRIVETRAIN: Wheels are clean original AG code ralleys with trim rings and caps (rings and caps are not on the rims in the photos). Brakes rotors need replacing and calipers need rebuild. Spare Tire (see photo) - original ralley and redline still in place. BRAND NEW Radial TA's ($725). Rear End Ratio 3.08:1, Automatic M40 TH400, 427/400HP Tri-power L78 original, not with car, 350 2 Barrel passenger car engine currently in car. K66 Transistorized Ignition still installed. Original BB Radiator and Core Support (68 only). INTERIOR: Completely original vinyl interior, seats and carpet. Missing nothing. All trim pieces are intact and unripped. Seats are original and need to be recovered. Rear window storage tray is still with the car. BiN $12,950 (Ended) on October 19, 2017. Sold for $10,700 on November 23, 2017.
For Sale:	No
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