Perhaps one of the fastest growing segments of the collector car market are the 1968 to 1973 Corvettes also know as the “Chrome Bumper Years”. These cars represent the 4th major style change for Chevrolet’s flagship sports car and one of only 2 American made 2 seater sports cars. Riding a wave of vast market popularity, Chevrolet rolled out its newly restyled Corvette in 1968 and added several performance engine configurations as well as more optional equipment. St. Louis Car Museum is proud to present this handsome and well kept 427 CID 390 HP Corvette Roadster offered for sale by the third owner. Equipped with its original numbers matching 427 390 HP Chevy big block and automatic transmission, this car still boasts a host of original components not often found even on the most highly restored and correct Corvettes including: original block, cylinder heads, Winters intake manifold, exhaust manifolds, transmission, rear end. Finished in gorgeous Can-Am White over Black Vinyl interior with matching black soft top color combination, this code correct Corvette is among the most desirable examples available. This rare and sought after Corvette is loaded with options such as; power steering, correct spark plug wires, AM/FM stereo, Rare Auxiliary Hardtop, rare factory side exhaust, real “512” big block, head rest, tinted glass, power windows, spare tire jack and tool, new bushings. Well documented with original Protect-O-Plate, Warranty card, and Owners manual. For the astute collector and enthusiast, this is truly a unique opportunity seize the moment, as moments like this are few and far between. Odometer is showing 49287 miles and is believed to be actual mileage. The first owner took care of this vehicle until 1972 when the second owner luckily realized the rarity of the vehicle and safe guarded it until 2007 when the current owner purchased the vehicle. It has been inspected and performs at it should. 49,287 miles. Colors from the trim plate. August 20, 2008. |