1968 COPO Corvette for sale
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1968 COPO Corvette for sale
Believed to be the only one in existence in this color combination, this 3 owner 1968 COPO Corvette is extremely original and extensively documented. In the care of the fanatical original owner until 2009, this car has led a pampered as evidenced by the nearly mint condition original door panels and seat covers. The amount of documentation accompanying this car is immense, and even includes correspondence between the original owner and the factory. COPO Corvettes are rare, but one this original and with this much history is truly a find. CF member deal $45,000 obo
1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COPO CONVERTIBLE EXTREMELY ORIGINAL WITH ONLY ONE REPAINT!
SPECIAL COPO ORDER BRITISH GREEN WITH TOBACCO INTERIOR!
ORIGINAL DEALER INVOICE!
ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL IN ORIGINAL SLEEVE!
MATCHING #'S ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION! (Never been out of car)
ALL REGISTRATIONS FROM 1968-2002!
4-SPEED-MANUAL!
RARE OPTIONAL HARD-TOP! ALL ORIGINAL GLASS!
NEAR PERFECT ORIGINAL BUMPERS!
EXTREMELY WELL-DOCUMENTED HISTORY, TANK STICKER AND SERVICE RECORDS!
1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COPO CONVERTIBLE EXTREMELY ORIGINAL WITH ONLY ONE REPAINT!
SPECIAL COPO ORDER BRITISH GREEN WITH TOBACCO INTERIOR!
ORIGINAL DEALER INVOICE!
ORIGINAL OWNER'S MANUAL IN ORIGINAL SLEEVE!
MATCHING #'S ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION! (Never been out of car)
ALL REGISTRATIONS FROM 1968-2002!
4-SPEED-MANUAL!
RARE OPTIONAL HARD-TOP! ALL ORIGINAL GLASS!
NEAR PERFECT ORIGINAL BUMPERS!
EXTREMELY WELL-DOCUMENTED HISTORY, TANK STICKER AND SERVICE RECORDS!
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Wow, beautiful. How long have you personally owned it?
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The car is a L79 (350hp) and the original owner was named Rickard Nixon (no joke). He owned the car from 1968-2009 and have owned the car since 2013.
I will post the trim tag as soon as I can.
I will post the trim tag as soon as I can.
Last edited by TTViper; 03-27-2015 at 06:12 PM.
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Le Mans Master
Same car Im assuming....
http://www.sportscardigest.com/cars-...olet-corvette/
I saw it for sale through a high end dealer a few years ago and was tempted as that has got to be my favorite C3 color combination of all time, but I couldn't bring myself to buy something that unique and that original since I drive mine constantly and nothing I buy stays stock long Good luck with the sale.....she really is a stunning car!!
http://www.sportscardigest.com/cars-...olet-corvette/
I saw it for sale through a high end dealer a few years ago and was tempted as that has got to be my favorite C3 color combination of all time, but I couldn't bring myself to buy something that unique and that original since I drive mine constantly and nothing I buy stays stock long Good luck with the sale.....she really is a stunning car!!
#8
Same car Im assuming....
http://www.sportscardigest.com/cars-...olet-corvette/
I saw it for sale through a high end dealer a few years ago and was tempted as that has got to be my favorite C3 color combination of all time, but I couldn't bring myself to buy something that unique and that original since I drive mine constantly and nothing I buy stays stock long Good luck with the sale.....she really is a stunning car!!
http://www.sportscardigest.com/cars-...olet-corvette/
I saw it for sale through a high end dealer a few years ago and was tempted as that has got to be my favorite C3 color combination of all time, but I couldn't bring myself to buy something that unique and that original since I drive mine constantly and nothing I buy stays stock long Good luck with the sale.....she really is a stunning car!!
#9
I should mention Denny Marshall (Chair of NCRS St. Louis Chapter) inspected this car for me when I purchased. I think he knows a thing or two about classic corvettes and he told me this car was very original and the interior was one of the best he's seen. His notes can be found below.
Corvette Inspection
August 3, 2013
Year 1968
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette
Body Convertible
S/N 194678S420696
Vin tag - Authentic GM
Trim tag - Authentic GM
Mileage 54,734
Build date J-28= May-28
Color British Green Code 983
Interior, Tobacco, Vinyl Code 435
Options
L79-350 HP
Transistor Ignition
Tinted Glass
Telescopic Steering
370.Posi
Hard top
M21 Trans
Redlines
AM/FM radio
Paint and Body
Body is very nice It looks to have all GM body panels intact and original with nice fit and finish - nice paint. Some very small blemishes fish eyes. Chrome bumpers are very nice original. Original tape still on body mounts.
Motor
Casting numbers 3914678 - correct, for 68 300-350 HP Corvette
Casting date - Could not read too much grease
Engine pad reads - VIN#18S420696
Inboard side of pad reads V0522HT
V=Flint assembly 0522 = May 22nd HT=327CI - 350HP
In my opinion the stamping and pad surface looks absolutely correct.
Intake#3918903 Date E-15-8=May-15-1968 correct
Exhaust manifolds drivers side# 3872765, passenger side#3872778 - correct
Carb-not correct
smog pump-not correct
Alternator#1100696-Date 8E2 correct
Chassis
Looks to be very original with some surface rust, but very solid. Driver side rear shock replaced.
Interior
Very nice original interior, carpet has been replaced. Small crack on center council.
Glass
All glass looks to be original and date coded - correct. Did not see soft top (note) some small seperation on windshield
(notes)
Jack looks correct with right date
no spare tire
repro intenna
heater has been bypassed prob leaking
no date on driver side mirror
air cleaner lid is repro
driver side rear shock has been replaced
Denny Marshall
314-458-8019
Corvette Inspection
August 3, 2013
Year 1968
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette
Body Convertible
S/N 194678S420696
Vin tag - Authentic GM
Trim tag - Authentic GM
Mileage 54,734
Build date J-28= May-28
Color British Green Code 983
Interior, Tobacco, Vinyl Code 435
Options
L79-350 HP
Transistor Ignition
Tinted Glass
Telescopic Steering
370.Posi
Hard top
M21 Trans
Redlines
AM/FM radio
Paint and Body
Body is very nice It looks to have all GM body panels intact and original with nice fit and finish - nice paint. Some very small blemishes fish eyes. Chrome bumpers are very nice original. Original tape still on body mounts.
Motor
Casting numbers 3914678 - correct, for 68 300-350 HP Corvette
Casting date - Could not read too much grease
Engine pad reads - VIN#18S420696
Inboard side of pad reads V0522HT
V=Flint assembly 0522 = May 22nd HT=327CI - 350HP
In my opinion the stamping and pad surface looks absolutely correct.
Intake#3918903 Date E-15-8=May-15-1968 correct
Exhaust manifolds drivers side# 3872765, passenger side#3872778 - correct
Carb-not correct
smog pump-not correct
Alternator#1100696-Date 8E2 correct
Chassis
Looks to be very original with some surface rust, but very solid. Driver side rear shock replaced.
Interior
Very nice original interior, carpet has been replaced. Small crack on center council.
Glass
All glass looks to be original and date coded - correct. Did not see soft top (note) some small seperation on windshield
(notes)
Jack looks correct with right date
no spare tire
repro intenna
heater has been bypassed prob leaking
no date on driver side mirror
air cleaner lid is repro
driver side rear shock has been replaced
Denny Marshall
314-458-8019
Last edited by TTViper; 03-27-2015 at 08:07 PM.
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I should mention Denny Marshall (Chair of NCRS St. Louis Chapter) inspected this car for me when I purchased. I think he knows a thing or two about classic cars and he told me this car was very original and the interior was one of the best he's seen. His notes can be found below.
Corvette Inspection
August 3, 2013
Year 1968
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette
Body Convertible
S/N 194678S420696
Vin tag - Authentic GM
Trim tag - Authentic GM
Mileage 54,734
Build date J-28= May-28
Color British Green Code 983
Interior, Tobacco, Vinyl Code 435
Options
L79-350 HP
Transistor Ignition
Tinted Glass
Telescopic Steering
370.Posi
Hard top
M21 Trans
Redlines
AM/FM radio
Paint and Body
Body is very nice It looks to have all GM body panels intact and original with nice fit and finish - nice paint. Some very small blemishes fish eyes. Chrome bumpers are very nice original. Original tape still on body mounts.
Motor
Casting numbers 3914678 - correct, for 68 300-350 HP Corvette
Casting date - Could not read too much grease
Engine pad reads - VIN#18S420696
Inboard side of pad reads V0522HT
V=Flint assembly 0522 = May 22nd HT=327CI - 350HP
In my opinion the stamping and pad surface looks absolutely correct.
Intake#3918903 Date E-15-8=May-15-1968 correct
Exhaust manifolds drivers side# 3872765, passenger side#3872778 - correct
Carb-not correct
smog pump-not correct
Alternator#1100696-Date 8E2 correct
Chassis
Looks to be very original with some surface rust, but very solid. Driver side rear shock replaced.
Interior
Very nice original interior, carpet has been replaced. Small crack on center council.
Glass
All glass looks to be original and date coded - correct. Did not see soft top (note) some small seperation on windshield
(notes)
Jack looks correct with right date
no spare tire
repro intenna
heater has been bypassed prob leaking
no date on driver side mirror
air cleaner lid is repro
driver side rear shock has been replaced
Denny Marshall
314-458-8019
Corvette Inspection
August 3, 2013
Year 1968
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette
Body Convertible
S/N 194678S420696
Vin tag - Authentic GM
Trim tag - Authentic GM
Mileage 54,734
Build date J-28= May-28
Color British Green Code 983
Interior, Tobacco, Vinyl Code 435
Options
L79-350 HP
Transistor Ignition
Tinted Glass
Telescopic Steering
370.Posi
Hard top
M21 Trans
Redlines
AM/FM radio
Paint and Body
Body is very nice It looks to have all GM body panels intact and original with nice fit and finish - nice paint. Some very small blemishes fish eyes. Chrome bumpers are very nice original. Original tape still on body mounts.
Motor
Casting numbers 3914678 - correct, for 68 300-350 HP Corvette
Casting date - Could not read too much grease
Engine pad reads - VIN#18S420696
Inboard side of pad reads V0522HT
V=Flint assembly 0522 = May 22nd HT=327CI - 350HP
In my opinion the stamping and pad surface looks absolutely correct.
Intake#3918903 Date E-15-8=May-15-1968 correct
Exhaust manifolds drivers side# 3872765, passenger side#3872778 - correct
Carb-not correct
smog pump-not correct
Alternator#1100696-Date 8E2 correct
Chassis
Looks to be very original with some surface rust, but very solid. Driver side rear shock replaced.
Interior
Very nice original interior, carpet has been replaced. Small crack on center council.
Glass
All glass looks to be original and date coded - correct. Did not see soft top (note) some small seperation on windshield
(notes)
Jack looks correct with right date
no spare tire
repro intenna
heater has been bypassed prob leaking
no date on driver side mirror
air cleaner lid is repro
driver side rear shock has been replaced
Denny Marshall
314-458-8019
BTW- heater was fixed and is fully functional. Headlights, wipers work perfectly and both tops are in great condition.
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Hi V,
I have to ask… R8, V8 or V10?
Either way… NICE!
Regards,
Alan
I have to ask… R8, V8 or V10?
Either way… NICE!
Regards,
Alan
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