L79 327ci 350hp, #'s Match, GREAT CONDITION, 4-Speed, PRICED TO SELL!!

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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 wonderful condition with the numbers matching high performance L79 327ci/350hp engine and 4-speed manual transmission. This Corvette looks fantastic and is an excellent driver. It is finished in the beautiful and highly desirable color combination of British Green (983) over Saddle (421) with red-line tires. This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad.

Besides the correct paint and trim codes, this Corvette is "Numbers Matching" meaning that the engine and transmission are the correct and original units that were installed at the factory in St. Louis in December of 1967. The last six digits of the VIN, 406641, are stamped on the engine pad, which is pictured in this ad, and the engine is original to the car. The transmission is also original with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case and pictured.

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/high horsepower 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. 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 British Green (983) exterior is in nice driver 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 eight inch rally wheels and center caps are in great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The BF Goodrich Silvertown redline tires have plenty of tread left and are correctly sized 225/70R15. Please note that this Corvette has the original style 4-clip beauty rings, not the cheap aftermarket foreign made replacements. The soft top is in excellent condition with holes or frayed edges. The rear window is not yellowed. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some small touch ups, spots, and other tiny blemishes around the car that are too faint to see in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. As one can see in the many photos of the underside this car is very clean underneath. We have seen no signs of corrosion around the windshield or “birdcage.” There has been a plated welded on the frame on both sides over the key hole. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how this car looks.

Window Date Codes

Please note that most of the glass on this Stingray is date coded and original, predating the car's body build date of the December 12, 1967 (E12). Original glass is a good indication that this car has no major accident history.

Interior

The Saddle (421) interior of the Corvette is in great condition. 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 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. There is a small amount of wear on the passenger side seat. The carpet is good condition with no rips or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. This car still has a Corvette specific radio that was made just for this model. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. This car has some interior components from a later C3 Corvette such as the seats and door panels. The interior quarter panel trim behind the seats is loose and cracked. The dash is in nice shape with no cracks or sun fading. The jack is still with the car, stored correctly in the compartment behind the passenger seat. The 421 interior code does not always show up for the 1968 in reference books, however, many people have seen this code on 1968 Corvettes and say that is was possible to order the car this way new with this code, even though there is no way to prove that without a window sticker or tank sticker. 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 testament to the meticulous care and attention this Corvette has received throughout its life.

Mechanical

This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The original numbers matching L79 high horsepower engine starts every time and runs well overall. 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 and detailed as one can see in the photos. The radio works. Both manual vents open, close, and work properly, which is a very common problem on early C3 Corvettes. The vacuum system raises the headlights and wiper door. The headlights go up and work fine with the headlight switch, but not the override switch. The wipers themselves work, but the wiper door must be opened with the overrides switch. Some of the fiber optics work. Occasionally, the dash lights and tail lights will go one whenever the battery is connected so the car may need a new headlight switch. The car has a battery disconnect switch. The car is cold blooded and additionally needs some tuning and carburetor adjustments to run better. The horn and blower for the heater do not work. As one can hear in the video, this Corvette sounds great 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 the exterior lights are working and to make the driver aware of a burned out bulb. There is actual fiber optic cable that runs to an indicator on the center console. 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 great condition overall, and is a true bargain at our asking price. The convertible body style, the original numbers matching L79 engine, 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, especially for a high horsepower example like this one, and as one can see, this car is quite correct. There are photos of the VIN stamp on the engine block, suffix code, engine assembly date, transmission assembly date, and transmission VIN stamp. 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 perspective 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.

As a licensed and registered dealer in The State of Ohio we are required to collect sales tax for residents of Ohio with a rate based on the buyer's county. Additionally, Ohio has a special sales tax relationship with buyers who are going to register their car in Arizona, California, Florida, Indiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, or South Carolina so we are also required to collect sales tax. Please keep in mind the you will not be paying additional tax and you will not be taxed twice. Buyers from those states will simply pay of portion of their sales tax to Ohio and they will then be credited with that amount when they transfer the title in their home state. Buyers from all other states will not owe any sales tax to The State of Ohio. For all buyers, including residents of Ohio, all other states, and all other countries, we are required to collect necessary paperwork and have the current title transferred in the buyer's name and address. This process takes two days at the Ohio BMV and any buyer should expect to receive their title within 30 days of purchase, although it is usually closer to one week to receive the title once we receive the returned paperwork.

item
number
description

VIN
194678S406641
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 6,641st Corvette made for 1968.

Body Build Date
E12
"E" corresponds to December, and the "12" is the twelveth day of the month meaning this Corvette's body build date is December 12th 1967.

Engine Code
V1205
"V" means the engine was build in the Flint, MI plant.  The "12" is the twelveth month of year and the "05" is the fifth day of the month meaning the engine was assembled on December 5th, 1967.  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
406641
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 406641, 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
K 27 7
"K" is October, "27" is the twenty seventh day of the month, and the "7" is the last digit of the calendar year so the engine block was cast on October 27th, 1967. Which is correct as it predates the assembly date of the engine.

Exhaust Manifold Left
3872765
The left exhaust manifold has the correct 3872765 casting number for a 1968 Corvette.

Expansion Tank
3016340
The expansion tank has a correct 3016340 stamping for a 1968 Corvette.

Expansion Tank Date Code
67C
The "67" is 1967 and the "C" is the third month of the year so the expansion tank is dated March, 1967.

Transmission Main Case Casting Number
3925660
The transmission main case has the correct 3925660 casting number for a 1968 Corvette with a 4-Speed Transmission

Transmission Tail Housing Casting Number
3857584
The transmission main case has the correct 3857584 casting number for a 1968 Corvette with a 4-Speed Transmission

Transmission Side Cover Casting Number
3884685
The transmission main case has the correct 3884685 casting number for a 1968 Corvette with a 4-Speed Transmission

Transmission Date Code
P8S15
"P" stands for the Muncie plant, "8" is the model year 1968, "S" is the month November, and "15" is the day meaning this transmissions date code is November 15th, 1967

Transmission VIN Stamping
406641
The last 6 digits of the car's VIN, 406641, are stamped on the main case of the transmission and pictured in this ad meaning this transmission is original to this car.

Clutch Housing
3858403
The clutch housing has the correct 3858403 casting number for a 1968 Corvette with a 4-speed transmission

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
CZ
The "C" is November and the "Z" is 1967 so this window is original, made in November of 1967. This is correct as it predates the build date of the car.

exterior color code

983
British Green

interior color code

421
Saddle

 

 

 

 

 

rpo code
description

19467
Corvette Convertible

G81
Positraction Rear Axle

L79
327ci, 350hp Engine

M21
4 Speed Manual Transmission, Close ratio

PT6
Red Stripe Tires

U69
AM-FM Radio