Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Type: | Convertible |
Trim: | Leather interior |
Year: | 1968 |
Mileage: | 600 |
Color: | Metallic Orange (Bronze) |
Engine: | 427 Chevrolet big block |
Cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Manual |
Interior color: | Burnt Orange |
Vehicle Title: | Clear |
Item location: | Clovis, New Mexico, United States |
1968 Chevrolet Corvette in VERY good condition.
Very streetable but extremely powerful race 427 big block engine in perfect running condition. Only 600 miles on the engine. Originally built to compete in the Silver State Classic race.
Specifics:
427 Big block race engine, 2.2:1 compression, ses 101 low lead Av Gas or race fuel.
Estimated 630 hp/630 lb-ft.
All forged rotating assy., -bolt main block, eramic coated cylinders & pistons
Race ported oval-port closed chamber heads with 2.30" intake valves/1.94" exhaust valves
Crane solid roller cam (Part #138551), alve float at 7200 rpm (redline)
Edelbrock RPM Air Gap high rise dual plane intake manifold
Barry Grant Gold Claw race carburetor with 775 cfm venture sleeves
Hooker Supercomp sidemount chrome headers and 4" sidepipes with spiral baffles (true 4" exhaust)
12" racing clutch (new, nstalled in 2015)
Muncie M-20 4-speed with original Hurst shift package (Perfect condition)
3" Moly-steel driveshaft
3.36:1 final drive ratio/posi rear end
Gymkhana suspension with all polyurethane bushings
550 lb front coil springs/330 lb rear monoleaf fiberglass springs with Bilstein high pressure gas shocks
Custom Cragar SS wheels with 255/60VR-15 Pirelli Scorpion tires (no longer available)
Full set of 4 BF Goodrich Comp TA R-1 race tires included in sale (no longer available)
New black soft top installed in 2015
Leather interior seat upholstery
Brakes in excellent condition, luid replaced in 2015.
Wiring harness in good condition.
Battery moved to passenger side for improved weight balance, ith keyed shut off.
Paint in good shape.
Some minor fiberglass stress cracking that will need attention in the future.
Spare hood included.
Custom big block hood with 1967 Stinger style scoop grafted on. Ram air engine bay cooling and cowl induction for engine with custom air box.
Additional notes:
Car is being sold to finance other hotrod projects and to pay off some debts.
No warrantee. Car is being sold as-is. For local pickup only.
Test drives are possible, ut must come out in person.
Keep in mind car is extremely powerful and fast.
Car is being sold WAY under NADA bluebook value.