….Please call Matt directly at 513-708-1468 with any questions about this car. Seven Hills Motorcars is very proud to offer this beautiful 1968 Corvette Convertible in nice...
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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 1968 Corvette Convertible in nice driver condition with a 4-speed manual transmission. This Corvette looks spectacular, runs well, and is an excellent driver. It is finished in the beautiful and very rare color combination of Corvette Bronze (992) over Black Vinyl (STD). This is the correct and original color scheme as verified by the codes on the trim tag, which is pictured in this ad.
The Corvette has been completely frame-off restored by the previous owner. He removed the body, striped and restored the frame, completely repainted the car in the correct original color, installed a new convertible top, and refreshed the interior with new seats, carpet, door panels, and dash pad.
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 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. While this Corvette is not completely numbers matching, it does have a 3892657 engine block, which was used on 327ci/300hp and L79 327ci/350hp Corvettes in 1967. The transmission is original and numbers matching with the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the main case. Please peruse all of the photos, video, 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 Corvette Bronze (992) exterior is in excellent driver quality condition. As one can see in the photos the finish has dazzling gloss, smooth finish, and deep shine. The rally wheels and center caps are in great condition with a nice finish and no curb rash. The raised white letter tires are literally brand new with less than 20 miles on them and are correctly sized 225/70R15. The soft top is virtually brand new and in wonderful condition with holes or frayed edges. The rear window is not yellowed or foggy at all. There are no major imperfections that have been intentionally excluded from the photos. There are some small imperfections visible in the photos like the spot on the wiper door molding and some that were too faint to show up in the photos, but nothing else that is really noticeable from about five or ten feet away. This Corvette has no rust issues and is very clean underneath as one can see in the many photos of the underside. The frame is solid with no rust around the “keyhole” and we have seen no evidence of corrosion around the “birdcage” or windshield frame. There is spot of repair around the right keyhole. We have included specific photos of the areas most prone to rust to show how nice this car looks.
Interior
The Black Vinyl (STD) interior of the Corvette is in fantastic condition. As stated above, the previous owner just restored in the interior. The seats are in like-new condition with no rips, holes, split seams, or signs of wear. 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. The carpet is also in like new condition with no rips or holes. This includes the rear carpet, which is often neglected. This Corvette still has its original radio, but it will not turn on. Most importantly, the dash has never been cut or modified for an aftermarket installation. The dash is in nice shape with no cracks, fading, or sun damage. 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 care and attention this Corvette has received throughout its life.
Mechanical
This Corvette seems to be in good mechanical condition. The car drives well 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 manual brakes are responsive and do not pull to one side or the other. The transmission shifts well 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 blower works on all speeds, but makes some noise. There are a few items on the car that do not work such as the horn, turn signals, and the vacuum system for the headlights and wiper door. The carburetor could be tuned or adjusted to improve the way it runs. We have tried to cover everything, but there may be some other bugs to be worked out since the restoration so we would encourage any perspective buyer to view the car in person if possible. We did not receive a door key with the car. Some of the fiber optics 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 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 completely restored 1968 Corvette Convertible looks great, is in nice driver condition, and is a true bargain at our asking price. The convertible body style, the manual transmission, and the iconic color combination make this Corvette extra desirable. 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.
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.