Lot 4104

Auburn Fall 2012

1968 Chevrolet Corvette L-89

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$74,000 USD | Sold

United States | Auburn, Indiana

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Identification No.
194678S400741

Of only 614 produced, this is an outstanding example of one of the most sought after Corvette models; the L-89 code 427-cid/435-hp V-8 engine Stingray equipped with aluminum heads, tri-power carburetion and a transistor ignition. This is a correct, solid Florida car that has undergone a no expense spared rotisserie restoration with only 1,000 miles on the engine since completion.

Of fall 2011 the following new upgrades were issued:

Center-force 2 clutch

KYB Gas-matic shocks

Stainless exhausts

New brakes, rotors, calipers & stainless lines,

Griffin Aluminum radiator

Rebuilt rear-end with 3:55 gearing

New front coil springs

New leaf springs

New four-speed M-22 transmission

New convertible top

5 New red-line tires

Front & rear wheel alignment (Spring 2012)

This is reported to be a unique early production model being #741. It is a “real” Rally Red example with black interior and a black convertible top. This L-89 has all the books, records and brochures, along with all of the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) official documents and photos of the casting numbers on each component. The Corvette carries its proper trim and VIN tags and many N.O.S. or original parts were utilized in the restoration of this amazing 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L-89 Roadster.