1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79 327/350HP

327ci OHV V8 engine
Single Four-Barrel Carburetor
350bhp at 5,800rpm
4-Speed Manual Transmission
Fully independent Front and Rear Suspension
4-wheel disc brakes

*Just under 60,000 miles showing on the odometer
*Striking custom Hologram paint
*Desirable early model year with 4-speed manual transmission
*Recent thorough restoration performed in preparation for charity

THE STINGRAY COUPE

When the C3 Corvette made its debut for the 1968 model year, it was the wildest car to hit the street since the Lamborghini Miura. Patterned after Bill Mitchell's and Larry Shinoda's 1965 Mako Shark II, the new Corvette was the culmination of 1960s Coke-bottle excess but underneath it was the same Corvette as before. One notable mechanical improvement was the introduction of the three-speed Turbo Hydramatic replacing the two-speed Powerglide automatic. While the press wasn't too kind to the new Corvette (with particular criticism on the car's fit and finish) the public set a sales record.

The C3 was the brainchild of the talented engineering and design prowess of Zora Arkus-Duntov and Billy Mitchell, the same designers of the wildly successful C2 Corvette. To try to improve on their latest Sting Ray creation was quite the undertaking, yet they proceeded to do just that. The C3 Corvette was quite the appropriate successor to its predecessor, and Chevrolet made sure to have an offering for every type of customer looking for driving satisfaction. There was an abundance of engine choices including 327 cubic inch small block with choices of 300 horsepower or with the L79 option 350 horsepower. In addition, there were also larger 427 cubic inch big block variants including the 390 horsepower L36 option, the 400 horsepower L68 option, the 430 horsepower L88 option and finally the L71 optioned big block featuring 435 horsepower. The crown jewel of them all was the ultra rare L88 optioned big block which on paper was said to make 435 horsepower when in reality it was believed that these race engines delivered more to the tune of around 560 horses.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Presented here is a very clean, roughly 60,000-mile example of the 1968 model year Corvette. This Corvette received a recent restoration all to benefit a wonderful cause for charity. Complete with custom Hologram paint and a Black vinyl interior, this Stingray is quite the attractive machine. The custom mix of hologram paint presents a wonderful hue of aqua, purple and blue to create an illustrious effect. A 4-speed close ration transmission links its optioned L79 327ci powerplant to the rear and supplies ample power to kick the rear tires loose, thanks to its 3.70-1 posi-traction rear end.

This C3 was discovered in Connecticut where its current owner found the car in hopes to restore the car to a new and improved state. Although not a completely documented history, there is some knowledge of this vehicle's previous ownership. With just under 60,000 miles on the odometer, as well as the desirable L79 option 327 engine under the hood, along with a 4-speed manual, this car presented itself as the perfect candidate for a complete makeover. As it sits today, the vehicle presents very clean all around showing the level of quality of the refurbishment performed. Originally this C3 was being built for the wonderful cause of a raffle in which proceeds were to be given to a charity called the PeaceJam Foundation which helps mentor todays youth to make a peaceful change for our world. This Corvette was known as the "Vehicle for Peace", and as the giveaway was a charitable success, the winner was an elderly man who couldn't really drive the car and opted for a monetary prize instead. Not only is this your chance to own a finely built Corvette, but also to own one that helped donate to a respectful and charitable cause to help promote world peace.

A staple of the American automotive landscape, the Corvette has always been one of the country's finest offerings, and this 1968 example is no exception.