Conv, L79 327ci 350hp, #'s Match, STUNNING CONDITION, 4-Speed, Low Miles!!

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Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car.

Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful numbers matching 1968 Corvette Convertible in fantastic condition with the high performance L79 327ci/350hp engine, 4-speed manual transmission, and only 68,905 original miles. This Corvette looks spectacular, runs great, and is an excellent driver; overall the car is exceptionally clean. It is finished in the beautiful color combination of Safari Yellow (984) over Black Vinyl (STD) with a black soft top. This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad.

We have driven this car over 20 miles recently. During that time that car was completely reliable, has no issues, and was a true pleasure to drive.

The car comes with a three-inch thick binder filled with dozens and dozens of records and receipts for maintenance and repairs over the years that total over $6,000. There are also some old photographs of the car from years ago. Also included with the car is the owner's manual.

This Corvette is "Numbers Matching” meaning the engine in the car now is the same correct and original unit that were installed at the factory in St. Louis in 1968. The last six digits of the VIN, 408980, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car.

We have this car priced to sell and are offering an excellent opportunity to own a very desirable classic Corvette Convertible at an unbeatable value. The high performance engines like this L79 and convertible Corvettes draw a nice premium over the standard coupe body style or the base motor cars. One could easily buy this car now and sell it for more than the purchase price in years to come as the market on C3 "chrome bumper" Corvettes from 1968 to 1972 is absolutely red hot right now and on the rise. The low original milage is verified not only by the condition of the car, but also the clear Ohio title, pictured in this ad, that shows the mileage as “Actual.” Please peruse all of the photos, video, list of numbers, and other information below to get a true sense of how nice this Corvette really is.

As a side note, this Corvette is not a dealer auction vehicle. We hand pick each car after careful inspection. Our Corvettes come from owners who expect their car to go to someone that will give the vehicle the same care and attention as they did. We invite and encourage you to examine the car in person or have the car inspected. Please take the time to scrutinize each picture. We photograph each vehicle to the greatest extent so you can feel confident about your purchase. If you have a question about the Corvette, just give us a call.

Exterior

The Safari Yellow (984) exterior is in excellent condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth finish, and deep shine. The chrome and brightwork looks wonderful overall with a brilliant finish and no pitting. The original rally wheels and center caps are in great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich raised white letter tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The soft top is in excellent condition with holes or frayed edges. The rear window is clear and not scratched or yellowed. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There is one small spot on the right front by the hood that is barely visible in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five feet away. This Corvette has no rust issues and as one can see in the many photos of the underside it is very clean underneath. The frame is totally solid with no rust around the "key hole" area in front of the rear tire and there are no signs of corrosion around the windshield, which are the two most notorious areas for rust on a Corvette of this era. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how solid this car is.

Interior

The Black (STD) interior of the Corvette is in fantastic condition. The seats are in excellent shape with no rips, holes, or split seams. The seat is not overly worn in the typical spot on the bolster where the driver gets in and out. The gauge faces are clean and crisp and the lenses are clear. The door panels are in superb condition, there are no cracks in the typical spot where the driver's elbow sits. Also, the door panels sit tight and flush to the door unlike many other Corvettes from this ear. The carpet is also in great condition with no rips, holes, or stains. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. This Corvette still has its original radio that gets good reception. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The dash is in nice shape with no cracks or sun fading. This Corvette has never been smoked in; there are no burn marks and no aroma of cigarettes.

Corvette interiors from this era are not known to wear well, especially for a convertible, and the excellent condition of this interior is a huge testament to the meticulous care and attention this Corvette has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in excellent mechanical condition. As stated above the car has over $6,000 in receipts so the car seems to be very well sorted mechanically. Also, we have driven the car over 20 miles recently with no problems at all. The original numbers matching L79 high horsepower engine starts up right away every time, runs well, and idles smooth. The car drives great and feels nice on the road and at highway speeds. In the video one can observe the car accelerating on the highway up to about 70mph, shifting through all the gears, braking to stoplight, and going through some curves. Please note that there are no strange noises or vibrations and the car performs quite well overall. The brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts great, the shifter is tight, and does not pop out of gear or grind. The clutch feels good. Also, the engine compartment is beautifully clean, detailed, and correct as one can see in the photos.

The wipers works as do the exterior lights, dash lights, indicators, and blower for the heater on all speeds; even the “Seat Belt” light on the dash works. All of the gauges work and even the clock runs. Both manual vents open, close, and work properly, which is a very common problem on early C3 Corvettes. The vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door works properly. Please note that the vacuum system works properly from both the respective switches on the dash and the override switch under the steering column. The operation of the headlights and wiper door by both switches can be seen in the video. Most of the fiber optics work. As one can hear in the video, this Corvette sounds absolutely awesome and has a very healthy exhaust note. Not enough can be said as to how much of a pleasure it is to drive this car, especially with the extra power from the L79 engine and the top down on a beautiful day.

A note on the fiber optic light monitoring system, we consistently receive many questions about the purpose of this system; exactly what it is and what it does. The sole and main idea behind the fiber optic light monitoring system is to simply confirm that all of the exterior lights, headlights, indicators, tail lights, etc., are working and to make the driver aware of a burned out bulb. Each lamp on the outside of the car has an actual fiber optic cable that runs to an indicator on the center console. There are nine small indicators on the console and each has its own fiber optic cable. When the bulb goes on the light travels through the fiber optic cable and illuminates the corresponding indicator on the console. If someone does not remember to plug the cable end into the lamp housing, does any work to the center console, or if there is a break in a connection or anywhere along the cable, that indicator no longer works. As one can imagine, over time this is very common.

Overall Condition

Overall, this high horsepower L79 327ci/350hp 1968 Corvette looks spectacular, is in excellent condition, and is a true bargain at our asking price. The convertible body style, the original numbers matching L79 engine, the low original mileage, the manual transmission, the interesting and unique color combination, and the great extent to which the numbers match make this Corvette especially important and very hard to duplicate. Numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, and engine assembly date. In my opinion and based on our experience the "Chrome Bumper" cars from 1968-1972 are the most collectible and hottest in the entire Corvette market right now. The value of these cars has gone up exponentially in recent years. They are all solid investments for a collector. One could easily enjoy this vehicle for several years and sell it for more than the purchase price with minimal effort.

Other sellers are not taking the time to show the car in such great detail to give you all of the numbers, options, photos, and video. As stated above, numbers matching is extremely important in Corvette pricing, especially for an exceptional example like this car, and will become even more important as time passes and this car becomes older and even more rare. This information is very valuable and important for pricing. Any prospective buyer, for any of our vehicles or from other sellers, should ask for all the numbers and information before he or she makes a purchase.

Thank you for looking and please do not hesitate to email or call with any questions.

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description

 
 
 

VIN
194678S408980
The first digit, "1," indicated the Chevrolet division of GM. The "94" is the series, Stingray V8 Corvette. The "67" is the body style, convertible. The sixth digit, "8," indicates the model year, 1968. The "S" is the plant where the car was produced, St. Louis. The last five digits are a sequence number so this is the 8,980th Corvette made for 1968.

Body Build Date
F12
"F" corresponds to January, and the "12" is the twelveth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is january 12th 1968.

Engine Code
V0I04
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "01" is the first month of year and the "04" is the fourth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on January 4th, 1968.  This is correct as it precedes the build date of the car.

Suffix Code
HT
This means the motor was intended for a 327ci 350hp Corvette with a 4-Speed Transmission, which is correct for this car.

Engine VIN Stamping
408980
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 408980, are stamped on the engine pad and pictured in this ad meaning this engine is original to this car.

Engine Block Casting Number
3914678
The engine block has a correct 3914678 casting number a 1968 Corvette.

Engine Block Casting Date
L 11 7
"L" is november, "11" is the eleventh day of the month, and the "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on November 11th, 1967. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Intake Manifold Casting Number
3919803
The intake manifold has a correct 3919803 casting number for a 1968 Corvette.

Intake Manifold Casting Date
K 8 7
"K" is November, "8" is the eighth day of the month, and the "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the intake manifold was cast on November 8th, 1967. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Distributor
1111438
The distributor is correct and original for a 327 350hp 68 corvette with a 1111438 stamping

Distributor Date Code
7 L 20
"7" is the last digit of the calendar year, "L" is the month December, and "20" is the twentyth day of the month, meaning this alternator was made on Decemeber 20th, 1967.

Alternator
1100693
The alternator is correct and original for this 68 corvette with a 1100693 stamping.

Alternator Date Code
7 F 8
"7" is the last digit of the calendar year, "F" is the month June, and "8" is the eighth day of the month, meaning this alternator was made on June 8th, 1967.

Rear Differential
2 AM 1 11 68 W
The "2" should be the shift in which the rear end was made. "AM" indicates 3:36:1 axle ratio with positraction. The "1" is the first month of the year, "11" is the eleventh day of the month, and the "68" is the year. The "W" indicated the Warren assembly plant. This means the rear end was made on January 11, 1968 during the second shift at the Warren plant.

Driver's Window
YZ
The "Y" is October and the "Z" is 1967 so this window is original, made in October of 1967. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Passenger Window
VZ
The "V" is December and the "Z" is 1967 so this window is original, made in December of 1967. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Left Front Wheel
K 1 7 12 21 AG
"K" means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and "7" means they were made in 1967. The "12" is the twelfth month of the year, the "21" is the twenty-first day of the month, and "AG" is a code that was used on Corvette rally wheels for 1968. This rim is dated December 21, 1967, which is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Right Front Wheel
K 1 7 12 21 AG
"K" means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and "7" means they were made in 1967. The "12" is the twelfth month of the year, the "21" is the twenty-first day of the month, and "AG" is a code that was used on Corvette rally wheels for 1968. This rim is dated December 21, 1967, which is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Left Rear Wheel
K 1 7 12 21 AG
"K" means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and "7" means they were made in 1967. The "12" is the twelfth month of the year, the "21" is the twenty-first day of the month, and "AG" is a code that was used on Corvette rally wheels for 1968. This rim is dated December 21, 1967, which is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

Right Rear Wheel
K 1 7 12 21 AG
"K" means the wheels are original Kelsey-Hayes as they should be, "1" means they were made at the Romulus, MI plant, and "7" means they were made in 1967. The "12" is the twelfth month of the year, the "21" is the twenty-first day of the month, and "AG" is a code that was used on Corvette rally wheels for 1968. This rim is dated December 21, 1967, which is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

 

exterior color code

984
Safari Yellow

interior color code

STD
Black

 

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19467
Corvette Convertible

G81
Positraction Rear Axle

J50
Power Brakes

L79
327ci, 350hp Engine

M21
4 Speed Manual Transmission, Close ratio

N40
Power Steering

PU9
White Letter Tires

U69
AM-FM Radio