This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was acquired by its late owner in 1979 and is powered by a 327ci L30 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission. The car was refinished in silver in the 1990s and has spent most of the past decade off the road. The paintwork is complemented by a black soft top, a body-color hardtop, and black vinyl upholstery. The car rides on 15″ wheels with turbine-style covers and also has retractable headlights, four-wheel disc brakes, and a side-exit exhaust system. This C3 convertible is now offered at no reserve by the seller on behalf of the late owner’s estate with New York registration.
The car was refinished in its current shade of silver at some point in the 1990s and is equipped with a black soft top. A body-color hardtop will accompany the car and is shown in the gallery below. The car has retractable headlights, chrome bumpers, side vents, and side-exit exhaust outlets.
Steel 15″ wheels wear turbine-style covers and are mounted with Kumho tires. Braking is handled by power-assisted discs at each corner.
Black vinyl covers the bucket seats, which are fitted with headrests, and replacement black carpets cover the floors. The radio and clock do not work, a repaired tear in the upholstery is shown in the gallery below.
The three-spoke steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer and a tachometer with a 6k-rpm redline, while auxiliary readouts are located in the center stack. The five-digit odometer currently shows 14k miles.
The 327ci V8 is equipped with a four-barrel carburetor and was factory rated at 350 horsepower.
The engine stamping is shown above. The HT suffix corresponds with a 350-horsepower, 327ci V8 for use with a manual transmission.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a four-speed manual transmission.
Decoding the trim tag reveals:
- K24 – June 24, 1968, production date
- Trim STD – Black Vinyl upholstery
- Paint 986 – Silverstone Silver paint
The vehicle is being sold on its transferable New York registration, which serves as an ownership document in New York and is expired.
The car is being sold on behalf of an estate.