RARE! PRISTINE! 1968 Corvette L71 Tri-Power Convertible. Just RESTORED! 427/435

Price: - Item location: Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Description:

1968 Chevrolet Corvette

RARE...RARE...RARE...
1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L71
CONVERTIBLE 427/435 TRI-POWER
NUMBERS MATCHING
L-71 Turbo Jet Engine with 435 hp
M21 close ratio 4-speed manual transmission
Factory correct INTERNATIONAL BLUE - rare color and is absolutely gorgeous!!!
Power steering, power brakes.
YouTube Video:
https://youtu.be/AIgIidbiZCQ
JUST COMPLETED A THREE YEAR FULL RESTORATION ON THIS CAR. EVERY PART WAS CHANGED OR RESTORED BACK TO FACTORY SPECIFICATIONS. NOS PARTS USED WHENEVER AND WHEREVER WAS POSSIBLE. The only alterations to the interior that are away from factory are the mahogany steering wheel (I have the original one for the car) and the factory "look" radio (I have the original to the car).
The change in body style signaled many changes for Corvette, but in 1968 you could still get the coveted 427 Tri-Power. The L71came with almost 470 ft-lbs of torque and a close ratio transmission made the corvette one of the last great corvettes for decades to come.
This corvette represents a "factory correct" car. It left the factory with international blue exterior, a black leather interior and a black convertible top. The engine and transmission are matching number components that the factory installed. The International Blue, while not the factory finish, is a PERFECT representation and presents perfectly.
The interior continues this theme with no modern upgrades leaving only a factory correct Corvette. The seats show no wear (PERFECT) as does the carpet. The convertible top is in PERFECT condition as well.
This Corvette is becoming one of the most sought after and desirable cars for collectors!! Collectors, investors and most of all drivers will enjoy this FANTASTIC piece of Corvette history.
LOW LOW RESERVE..THIS CAR WILL SELL BY THE AUCTIONS END!!!
AESTHETIC INSPECTION REPORT: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L71 Convertible
Exterior Grade: 1 Restored
Paint: 1 - high gloss shine with no imperfections.
Body Panels: 1 - All doors and panels are gaped properly and are straight and smooth.
Glass: 1 - New glass to entire vehicle.
Lights: 1 - All new lights and fixtures.
Wheels: 1 - New wheels and tires.
Chrome: 1 - all chrome was replaced with new triple plated chrome parts.
Stainless steel: 2 - All stainless was refinished and polished (as new stainless does not exist for this car)
Convertible: 1 - New top installed with correct tags and stampings.
Interior Grade: 1 - New interior
Dash: 1 New dash and panels installed.
Cluster: 1 -New gauges installed.
Seats: 1 - New black leather seats installed with all new trim parts.
Doors: 1-2: All new door panels installed except for passenger as the original was in perfect condition and retained.
Floor: 1 - Perfect with all new carpeting and floor mats.
Mechanical Grade: 1 - Every part was rebuild to factory specs, fit and finish.
Engine Bay: 1 - Original matching number tri power car.
Transmission: 1 - original transmission in perfect condition.
Differential: 1-2 - Original refinished and rebuilt differential.
Brakes: 1 - All new brakes and components.
Suspension: 1-2 Refit and refinished to retain factory specifications.
Structural Grade: 1 Restored
Frame: 1-2 - restored and refinished.
Floor pans: 1 - excellent condition
Suspension Metal: 1-2 Excellent and solid.
Cabin structure: 1 - Windshield and door pillars are in perfect condition, straight solid and no rust.
This car is being sold "as is" with no warranty supplied or implied. If you are local, please feel free to email me and come see the car. Also, please watch the you tube video to see the walk around of this car. This car is truly spotless and a perfect example of a highly collectible car, I try my best to describe the car to my best ability. There is a "non refundable" deposit required within 48 hours of the end of the auction. I have a portfolio of pictures and documentation of the full restoration that goes with the car. I do not have the tank sticker or protecto plate. Please email me with any and all questions prior to bidding. Bidders with 0 or excessive negative feedback must receive approval prior to bidding. I am selling the car locally, so I reserve the right to end this auction at any time.

On Mar-15-16 at 18:35:21 PDT, seller added the following information:

VIN number 194678S414685