FS: [IL] 68 Coupe Red on Red, L79, 4SPd, A/C, PW, PS, PB
10-14-2017, 11:01 PM
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Racer
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[IL] 68 Coupe Red on Red, L79, 4SPd, A/C, PW, PS, PB
Selling on Ebay now, but who knows. Believe that is now acceptable to list here, if not apologies. If someone bids I must sell there, but until then it's open.
Starting bid $22,999.00, no reserve, so that's my price.
More pics available.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/132363993396...84.m1558.l2649
Condition & Ownership History:
• 327/350 HP, 4 Speed, A/C, PW, PS, PB, Tilt/Tele Wheel
Original engine, transmission and driveline
• I believe I am the fourth owner of this car, and have owned it for 11 years. I have put only about 4K miles on it in that time.
• Believe it is about 1 out of 500 ever made that is Rally Red on Red interior with A/C and these options!
• 98,379 Original Miles believed based on service receipts.
• This Corvette has been professionally maintained by certified dealers during my ownership, and by many other dealers based on service receipts.
• Regular Mobil 1 Oil changes
• All receipts and records since 1975! Over $17K in repairs/upkeep in the last 11 years alone!
• Original owners manual, assorted paperwork and advertising from GM. Complete 1968 assembly manual.
• Original Tank Sticker!
• Original Radio that works! Added power antenna for cleaner look.
• 2 sets of keys.
• Clear title in hand
• This car qualifies and is ready for Bloomington Gold Survivor and other judging!
• Never raced or abused. While in my care, this car was stored in a heated and air conditioned garage, keeping rubber solid and pliable materials intact from severe temps.
• Won many local car show trophies over the years due to its rarity and condition.
You can find a cheaper C3….but not in this condition with these options. By the time you do what it needs, you’ll be well over what this car costs. Priced to sell.
Repairs/Restoration/Known Issues:
• Don’t be afraid of “1968 issues”. They’ve been cared for a long while ago. Parts are easy to get.
• Power Steering added to car by previous owner @ 30+ years ago. Correct part kit for year but technically the car did not come with PS. I replaced Kit a few years back as original wore out. Does not hurt originality as bolt-on.
• Complete new suspension and drive-train refurb @ 2,000 miles ago. I had every nut, bolt, link, bushing, shock, axle-shaft, etc replaced/reconditioned underneath this car. See Pics.
• While suspension/drivetrain was out, had great access. I had the entire underside of car and every reachable piece of frame and steel treated in POR-15, and looks like I just did it. Frame was very solid then, but had basic surface rust. This treatment makes the fame shielded incredibly. See POR-15 link below. See pics.
• Tires in great shape. Lots of life left.
• New exhaust @ 2,500 miles ago. New tunnel heat protection added under center console. Works better than when new. Car is cool inside compared to most C3s.
• Tried all the switches and buzzers, and everything working. Lights and wipers/doors all work as designed. Flat Door handle springs could use an update to make them 100% flush, but common issue and does not affect proper use.
• Fiber optics all work. Vacuum lines all work. Even the windshield washer pump works! But hey…..don’t use it. It didn’t clean the windshield very well when it was new, and you should be driving this car in bad weather anyway. Plus it’s a bitch to add washer fluid to the “bag” as designed. Not one of GM’s finest moments.
• Engine was removed, stripped, cleaned, engine compartment detailed, parts painted, etc. @ 5 years ago.
• A/C works and was recently recharged. These cars never blew COLD air like a new car, so don’t have 2017 expectations, but it does work. A/C clutch turns like it should. Fan blows, Vents clear of debris.
• Interior trim painted and touched up last year. T-Tops fit without issue. Rear Window removes without issue. Interior in near perfect shape. If you look hard enough you can see a few spots, but remember this is a near original interior! Seat covers were replaced once in records; center console (with power window switches) by me. Dash cap is pristine! Driver door missing trim piece left of lock. I have a NOS part that goes with car. Seat belts are hard to adjust. Just lap belts anyway, so not very useful.
• There are 3 or 4 trim-nail head size paint chips in the nose and on the hood from rock chips. Have to be 3 feet away to see. Few other paint imperfections, and the car could use a good clay and wax job to really shine, but is in great shape considering the paint is at least 20 years since done. No receipt I could find that shows paint done (odd considering amount of records), but it MUST have been done since built. Otherwise I don’t think the nose would look as it does (original cars typically show “blisters” across front nose where attached). Chrome and trim in excellent shape. Front passenger wheel trim ring could use replacement and shows some pitting. Cheap to replace.
• Emergency brake does not work well. They never do. Don’t spend $$ to fix it. Will just not work 250 miles later. Common C3 issue.
• No other known issues or problems apparent.
Starting bid $22,999.00, no reserve, so that's my price.
More pics available.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/132363993396...84.m1558.l2649
Condition & Ownership History:
• 327/350 HP, 4 Speed, A/C, PW, PS, PB, Tilt/Tele Wheel
Original engine, transmission and driveline
• I believe I am the fourth owner of this car, and have owned it for 11 years. I have put only about 4K miles on it in that time.
• Believe it is about 1 out of 500 ever made that is Rally Red on Red interior with A/C and these options!
• 98,379 Original Miles believed based on service receipts.
• This Corvette has been professionally maintained by certified dealers during my ownership, and by many other dealers based on service receipts.
• Regular Mobil 1 Oil changes
• All receipts and records since 1975! Over $17K in repairs/upkeep in the last 11 years alone!
• Original owners manual, assorted paperwork and advertising from GM. Complete 1968 assembly manual.
• Original Tank Sticker!
• Original Radio that works! Added power antenna for cleaner look.
• 2 sets of keys.
• Clear title in hand
• This car qualifies and is ready for Bloomington Gold Survivor and other judging!
• Never raced or abused. While in my care, this car was stored in a heated and air conditioned garage, keeping rubber solid and pliable materials intact from severe temps.
• Won many local car show trophies over the years due to its rarity and condition.
You can find a cheaper C3….but not in this condition with these options. By the time you do what it needs, you’ll be well over what this car costs. Priced to sell.
Repairs/Restoration/Known Issues:
• Don’t be afraid of “1968 issues”. They’ve been cared for a long while ago. Parts are easy to get.
• Power Steering added to car by previous owner @ 30+ years ago. Correct part kit for year but technically the car did not come with PS. I replaced Kit a few years back as original wore out. Does not hurt originality as bolt-on.
• Complete new suspension and drive-train refurb @ 2,000 miles ago. I had every nut, bolt, link, bushing, shock, axle-shaft, etc replaced/reconditioned underneath this car. See Pics.
• While suspension/drivetrain was out, had great access. I had the entire underside of car and every reachable piece of frame and steel treated in POR-15, and looks like I just did it. Frame was very solid then, but had basic surface rust. This treatment makes the fame shielded incredibly. See POR-15 link below. See pics.
• Tires in great shape. Lots of life left.
• New exhaust @ 2,500 miles ago. New tunnel heat protection added under center console. Works better than when new. Car is cool inside compared to most C3s.
• Tried all the switches and buzzers, and everything working. Lights and wipers/doors all work as designed. Flat Door handle springs could use an update to make them 100% flush, but common issue and does not affect proper use.
• Fiber optics all work. Vacuum lines all work. Even the windshield washer pump works! But hey…..don’t use it. It didn’t clean the windshield very well when it was new, and you should be driving this car in bad weather anyway. Plus it’s a bitch to add washer fluid to the “bag” as designed. Not one of GM’s finest moments.
• Engine was removed, stripped, cleaned, engine compartment detailed, parts painted, etc. @ 5 years ago.
• A/C works and was recently recharged. These cars never blew COLD air like a new car, so don’t have 2017 expectations, but it does work. A/C clutch turns like it should. Fan blows, Vents clear of debris.
• Interior trim painted and touched up last year. T-Tops fit without issue. Rear Window removes without issue. Interior in near perfect shape. If you look hard enough you can see a few spots, but remember this is a near original interior! Seat covers were replaced once in records; center console (with power window switches) by me. Dash cap is pristine! Driver door missing trim piece left of lock. I have a NOS part that goes with car. Seat belts are hard to adjust. Just lap belts anyway, so not very useful.
• There are 3 or 4 trim-nail head size paint chips in the nose and on the hood from rock chips. Have to be 3 feet away to see. Few other paint imperfections, and the car could use a good clay and wax job to really shine, but is in great shape considering the paint is at least 20 years since done. No receipt I could find that shows paint done (odd considering amount of records), but it MUST have been done since built. Otherwise I don’t think the nose would look as it does (original cars typically show “blisters” across front nose where attached). Chrome and trim in excellent shape. Front passenger wheel trim ring could use replacement and shows some pitting. Cheap to replace.
• Emergency brake does not work well. They never do. Don’t spend $$ to fix it. Will just not work 250 miles later. Common C3 issue.
• No other known issues or problems apparent.
Last edited by ZR1Owner; 10-15-2017 at 12:45 AM.
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10-15-2017, 12:27 AM
#3
Melting Slicks
Nice Corvette!
Nice Corvette and I think you ought to get that and more on ebay. I like the nice ad writeup/photos with no reserve and the lowest starting price you would take.
Will watch this one.
Might have missed it, is this an original L79 engine and 4 speed? If so, or not, I would say so in your ad.
Again your Corvette looks Great, Red too!
Good luck with sale!
Will watch this one.
Might have missed it, is this an original L79 engine and 4 speed? If so, or not, I would say so in your ad.
Again your Corvette looks Great, Red too!
Good luck with sale!
10-15-2017, 12:41 AM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
Nice Corvette and I think you ought to get that and more on ebay. I like the nice ad writeup/photos with no reserve and the lowest starting price you would take.
Will watch this one.
Might have missed it, is this an original L79 engine and 4 speed? If so, or not, I would say so in your ad.
Again your Corvette looks Great, Red too!
Good luck with sale!
Will watch this one.
Might have missed it, is this an original L79 engine and 4 speed? If so, or not, I would say so in your ad.
Again your Corvette looks Great, Red too!
Good luck with sale!
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10-17-2017, 11:40 AM
#9
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Have seen it in person and driven it. Looks great, good cruiser, worth a look if you want chrome bumpers and a nice car in between.
Last edited by Co-Vette; 10-17-2017 at 11:41 AM.
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10-17-2017, 07:53 PM
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Not by me...
I never needed to rebuild it in 11 years I have owned it. As far as I can tell from records, it has never been done as under 1000K miles in 50 years. Lots seals and gaskets, and when I had it taken out a few years ago to clean and paint I had anything that should be done in that process done while I was at it.
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10-18-2017, 09:49 PM
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As a June of 68 BB owner, I have to say price is very nice for what's been done.
Car shows well.
I think you don't have to worry about the 68 gremlins as your build date is late enough that most of the problems were fixed by spring of 68.(April build)
GLWS.... wish it was avail. back when I bought mine I would have scooped it up.
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Car shows well.
I think you don't have to worry about the 68 gremlins as your build date is late enough that most of the problems were fixed by spring of 68.(April build)
GLWS.... wish it was avail. back when I bought mine I would have scooped it up.
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10-21-2017, 08:51 PM
#17
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Sold!
Closed auction early as car sold to friend of friend of friend. For those selling and want to gauge price and value, corvette specialty dealer offered me $1K less than auction after combing through the car for over an hour, and I got auction list from private party. Thanks all.
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10-21-2017, 10:35 PM
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Closed auction early as car sold to friend of friend of friend. For those selling and want to gauge price and value, corvette specialty dealer offered me $1K less than auction after combing through the car for over an hour, and I got auction list from private party. Thanks all.