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VIN 194678S422152
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| Car Year: | 1968 | ||||
| Car's approximate birthday: | June 12, 1968 | ||||
| Owner: | Mecum Indy 2020 | ||||
| City: | Indianapolis | ||||
| State: | Indiana | ||||
| Country: | United States | ||||
| Purchase date: | Undefined | ||||
| Status: | Current Owner | ||||
| Nickname: | 194678S422152 | ||||
| State: | Bloomington Gold | ||||
| Exterior: | 974 Rally Red | (10.21%) | |||
| Interior: | Std Black (Vinyl) | ||||
| Softtop: | Black | ||||
| Wheels: | Silver | (100.00%) | |||
| Delivery Dealer Zone: | Unknown | ||||
| Delivery Dealer Code: | Unknown | ||||
| Options: | RPO | Option | Percentage Sold [%] |
Sales Price [$] |
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| 19467 | Base Corvette Convertible (BB 435hp) | 65.22% | 4,320.00 | ||
| C07 | Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) | 30.58% | 231.75 | ||
| K66 | Transistor Ignition System | 19.10% | 73.75 | ||
| L71 | 427ci, 435hp Engine | 10.14% | 437.10 | ||
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 43.19% | 184.35 | ||
| PT6 | Red Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon | 40.91% | 31.30 | ||
| U69 | AM-FM Radio | 86.15% | 182.75 | ||
| Total | 0.000005343928843% (1 Cars) |
5,461.00 | |||
| Factory job nr.: | Unknown | ||||
| Export Car: | Non Export Car | ||||
| Car history: | |||||
| Posted 09/01/2020 Seen at: https://www.mecum.com/lots/SC0520-414640/1968-chevrolet-corvette-convertible/ Lot F162 // Indy 2020 Bloomington Gold Special Collection Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2017 and Hendrick Museum 2018 NCRS Validation Certificate and Shipping Data Report NCRS Chapter Top Flight North Central, Midway and Kansas City in 2017 Scored 100 percent on Operations at NCRS National Convention in Las Vegas in 2018, earning it the National Top Flight Corvettes of Carlisle 1968 50th Anniversary Display Collection in 2018 Best of Show: Nebraska Corvette Association All Corvette Show MCACN Concours Gold and Triple Diamond in 2018 Original tank sticker Original engine and transmission with stamp pad surfaces verified by Bloomington Gold and NCRS Build Date June 11, 1968 Trim Tag K11 Delivered new to Vincent Chevrolet in Ypsilanti, Michigan 427/435 HP L71 Turbo-Jet V-8 solid lifter engine Engine casting number 3935439 casting date E18 8 or May 18, 1968 Engine Stamp Pad Numbers T0604IR or Tonawanda June 4, 1968 427/435/4-speed manual 3x2 Holley carburetors M21 4-speed manual close ratio transmission K66 transistorized ignition Rally Red exterior code 974 Black soft convertible top Red auxiliary hardtop code C07 Black vinyl interior Simulated wood-rim steering wheel AM/FM radio code U69 Dual exhaust Firestone Redline tires Copy of Protect-O-Plate showing Retail Delivery on 6/25/1968 Bloomington Gold, NCRS and MCACN awards, judging sheets and ribbons included Feature Corvette on Bloomington Gold 2019 3 day pass included Bloomington Gold Special Display magazines with car featured included Extensive photo collection of restoration, part numbers and date codes included Bloomington Gold and NCRS judging and displays flash drive included Expertly restored to concours condition, this multiple-award-winning 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is one of the most celebrated examples in the Corvette community. Built on June 11, 1968, it was delivered new to Vincent Chevrolet in Ypsilanti, Michigan, and retains its original matching-numbers L71 427/435 HP Turbo-Jet Mark IV V-8 engine with triple 2-barrel Holley tri-power induction, a solid-lifter camshaft and dual exhaust, backed by a Muncie M21 close ratio 4-speed manual transmission. Additional options included K66 transistorized ignition, Code 974 Rally Red paint, a black convertible soft top and auxiliary hardtop, a black vinyl interior, simulated wood-rim steering wheel, AM/FM radio and Firestone redline tires on Rally wheels. This reference-grade 1968 Corvette has amassed an impressive array of top awards. In 2017, it was inducted into the Bloomington Gold Special Collection at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and won NCRS Chapter Top Flight honors at the North Central, Midway and Kansas City meets. The year 2018 brought more awards, including a perfect score on Operations at the NCRS National Convention in Las Vegas, Best of Show at the Nebraska Corvette Association All Corvette Show, and another induction to the Bloomington Gold Special Collection, this time at the Hendrick Museum. It also picked up prizes at Corvettes at Carlisle, where it was chosen for the 1968 50th Anniversary Display Collection, and the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals, where it was honored with both Concours Gold and the Triple Diamond Award. This multiple-award-winning 427/435 HP convertible is accompanied by extensive documentation that includes: a copy of the Protect-O-Plate showing retail delivery on June 25, 1968; the original tank sticker; a three-day pass for Bloomington Gold 2019 featuring this car; Bloomington Gold Special Display magazines featuring this car; Bloomington Gold, NCRS and MCACN awards, judging sheets and ribbons; NCRS Validation Certificate and Shipping Data Report; Bloomington Gold and NCRS judging and displays on a flash drive; and an extensive photo collection of the restoration, part numbers and date codes. This is truly a sensational find for the dedicated Corvette collector. |
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| For Sale: | No | ||||
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