Historically, 1968 was a big year for the Corvette for two reasons. On the one hand, it witnessed the debut of the C3, a model that eventually pushed Chevrolet’s nameplate to new heights.
On the other hand, it powered record sales, as General Motors sold over 28,500 units in just a year. It was an increase of around 5,000 units from the previous year, and everybody considered the jump living proof the Corvette was becoming a superstar.
Most of the Vettes that rolled off the assembly lines during this model year (approximately 18,600) used a convertible body style. The coupe accounted for less than 35 percent of the output, with fewer than 10,000 units using a removable top.
L79 was one of the most popular engine choices. The powerplant sported a displacement of 327 cubic inches (5.7 liters) and developed 350 horsepower. It wasn’t as powerful as the L36 or L68 brothers, but it was the right mix of performance and economical driving.
The rarest engine on a 1968 Corvette is the L88 (427 ci with 435 horsepower), as it’s believed approximately 80 cars were fitted with this configuration.
The 1968 Corvette posted on eBay by seller mminc8p3r rolled off the assembly lines with an L79 inside. Unfortunately, the engine under the hood doesn’t matter much today, as a long tenure on the side of the road turned the glorious V8 into a big piece of useless metal. The engine is seized, mainly because of the nearly four decades of sitting.
The car was last on the road in 1986, so its rough condition makes perfect sense. As you can see in the photos shared on eBay, the Corvette looks restorable, but you’ll still have plenty of work to do before returning to the road.
The good news is that the rust did not produce too much damage. The undersides still seem in decent condition, but you should also put the car on a lift and inspect the floors thoroughly. The frame is rusty too.
The interior comes without the dashboard, and considering this is a 1968 Corvette, I’m sure it served as a donor for another project. As a result, you should closely inspect every little part of the car, as some other parts might be missing too.
Otherwise, this 1968 Corvette looks intriguing and sad at the same time, mainly because it spent such a long time on the side of the road. The bidding has already started, but the offer (currently at about $1,500) hasn’t unlocked the reserve. If you want to see the Vette in person, you’ll find it in York, Pennsylvania. You’ll need a trailer to take the car home, given the seized engine and the other mechanical problems.