Wow, a Corvette roadster with chrome bumpers, a 4-speed, and gorgeous British Green paint job for a very affordable price? Theres no catch, just a clean, honest Vette thats a ton of fun to drive and gets you into some of the most enjoyable car events on the map. The code 983 British Green is this cars original color, and its easy to see why it was the most popular choice in 1968. Obviously it was GMs attempt to capture some traditional sports car fans, and when a car looks this good, its probably safe to say that more than a few guys dumped their MGs for a chance behind the wheel of Americas fantastic plastic sports car. Finished a few years ago, this one is ideal for cruising and long-distance touring, and you wont cry every time it rains, yet it still looks good enough to make heads turn everywhere it goes. The substrate appears to be in excellent condition, and when it was restored they were a lot more careful than the original assembly line so it fits together superbly. Chrome bumpers are popular with Corvette fans, and as a first-year Sting Ray, it also offers the trick hidden wipers that notably streamline the whole cars profile. A standard black bucket seat interior is anything but standard when its in a Corvette. Neatly restored, it offers great comfort and thanks to the woven inserts, remains cool even on hot days with the top down. Fresh carpets and new door panels were installed during the restoration as well, and theres no notable wear to speak of on any of the major components. Its quite possible that the gauges are original, and they all work as they should and even the factory-issued AM/FM radio pulls in stations loud and clear. The chrome shifter for the original 4-speed is a bright piece of sculpture in the black interior, and youll never grow tired of slicing through the gears. Theres also a matching black convertible top of indeterminate age that looks right and seals up as well as any Corvette of this vintage. Power comes from a correct 327/300 horsepower V8 that has been rebuilt and nicely detailed for use under the green Corvettes hood. Theres plenty of chrome, ranging from the air cleaner to the valve covers to the ignition shielding, and it all looks great next to the Chevy Orange paint on the block. It shows very few signs of having been driven, and like any small block Chevy, it starts with a snarl, idles perfectly, and pulls hard with all 300 horses on duty. The chassis appears quite original and shows no rust or structural damage, just the way youd want it. Four handsome Rally wheels wear wide Uniroyal radials that really stuff the C3s dramatic wheel wells. Corvette ownership is within reach, and this one offers perks like a 4-speed and a great color combination. Call now!
Price: US $25,995.00 miles eBay Item number: 280920256789
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