Lot 179 - 1968 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Convertible
| Lot Number | 179 |
| Registration | BHJ 462F |
| Chassis Number | 194675424665 |
| Engine Number | N/A |
| Odometer reading | 12,000 miles |
| Result | Sold |
- Very rare model
- Extensively restored
- Four-speed manual gearbox
The Chevrolet Corvette is instantly recognisable by the marque aficionado and non-aficionado alike. The first model, a convertible, was designed by Harley Earl and introduced at the GM Motorama in 1953 as a concept show car. Originally built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri, the Corvette, today, is manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The third generation Corvette, the C3, was designed along the lines of the Mako Shark II concept car and was introduced for the 1968 model year continuing in production until 1982. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the C2 but the body and interior were all new.
This Chevrolet is an incredibly rare example of a model that was only produced for one year, 1968. It benefits from having a matching numbers 327c.i. engine and four-speed manual gearbox producing some 350hp. It has also been comprehensively restored to original factory specification in Safari Yellow with a contrasting black weave interior and black convertible top. It sits atop period rally wheels and whitewall radial tyres and has travelled very few miles since its restoration. Accompanying this Corvette are two detailed files relating to its history as well as the 1968 handbooks. So significant is it, that this actual car was referred to by the television series, 'Car SOS' hosted by Tim Shaw and Fuzz Townshend. Imported to the UK in 2013, this very good Corvette C3 has been treated to various works in recent years including a new exhaust, bushes, radial arms, new plugs and HT leads, and a new screen at a cost of circa £6,500. Supplied with a V5C registration document and many old MoT test certificates. Rare convertible Corvettes are hard to source, and so further inspection is certainly recommended in this instance.
Interested parties should satisfy themselves as to the description and condition of each Lot prior to the sale. Accordingly, buyers are on notice that each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ subject to the Terms and Conditions for the auction. All registration numbers, engine and chassis details are sourced from registration documents provided to Historics by the client or representative or HPI checks and buyers are to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of these details. Buyers are advised to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out this service. Historics will not entertain disputes over descriptions.