1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 7.0 427 Manual

Highlights

• Matching numbers 427 Big Block engine with four-speed manual gearbox
• Over £37,000 invested during current ownership, including an engine rebuild earlier this year
• Comes with both soft top and matching hard top
• Large history file with over £18,000 in receipts from previous ownership
• In current ownership for over five years

The Appeal

'68 marked the dawn of the C3 Corvette. This third generation of the Corvette was a bold car through and through, quintessentially American. Nothing about the C3 is subtle - it's bold, loud, brash and muscular. Examples equipped with the mighty 427 cubic-inch Big Block remain among the most sought-after of all American sports cars. Paired here with a four-speed manual gearbox and a matching numbers engine, it's a deeply unspoilt example of Bill Mitchell's legendary, coke-bottle-styled car.

This particular car has seen considerable investment during its current five-year ownership, with over £37,000 spent on mechanical and cosmetic work. Having been in the UK since the early 1990s and first registered here in 1988, this Corvette comes with a large history file and was purchased through the well-known specialist Dromey Corvettes in 2021.
Beautifully presented and ready to thrill its lucky new keeper, this Corvette is an excellent opportunity.

Key Information

• Mileage: 06,009 miles (indicated) (five-figure odometer)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 7.0-litre (427 cu in) V8 Big Block petrol engine, four-speed manual, left-hand drive
• Paperwork: large history file with over £18,000 in receipts; condition report from Dromey Corvettes (2021)

The Detail

• Engine rebuilt in July 2026 by R.A.C.E at a cost of £20,000
• New three-part clutch, drive plate, and carburettor fitted as part of the engine rebuild
• Full respray carried out by Mechspray; colour changed from red to blue in January 2024
• Complete rewire carried out by CCM Vettes
• New factory-type seat covers fitted by Vamped Trimmers
• New factory-style exhaust system fitted
• New fuel pump, brakes, and ignition system fitted
• All power steering components replaced
• New battery and tachometer fitted
• Matching numbers engine (engine number: 402878)
• Forward body mounts inspected and reported to be corrosion-free
• First registered in the UK on 29/11/1988
• Seven former registered keepers
• Purchased through Dromey Corvettes in 2021

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