L88 Convertible Re-Creation. M-22 Rock Crusher 4-Speed. Side Exhaust TI Ignition

Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1968

PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE PHOTOS THAT I ORIGINALLY POSTED WERE FROM A FILE AND WERE TAKEN PRIOR TO THE 1968 CORVETTE BEING RESTOREDTO ITS CURRENT CONDITION. I HAVE UPDATED THE PHOTOS WITH PICTURES OF WHAT THE 1968 L88 RE-CREATION LOOKS LIKE TODAY. I DO APOLIGIZE AS THIS WAS TOTALLY MY FAULT AND THANK THOSE MESSAGES FROM EBAY MEMBERS POINTING OUT MY MISTAKE.

To start with, et me first say that I am listing this '68 Corvette convertibleL88 re-creation for a well-known classic and muscle car dealership and in doing so, will be acting as an agent for this dealership. The owner, ho is a friend and someone that I have known for over 20 years, span>founded his '68 Corvette L88 re-creation dealership in 1996 and has been a veteran of the car business for over 30 years. All of his vehicles are chosen for the highest standards and quality. A careful and complete analysis is done on every one before they offered for sale. If you want an honest and complete description via telephone, lease feel free to call Roland at 603-361-3693.

As an FYI, he '68 Corvette L88 re-creation is located in Manchester, ew Hampshire just 15 miles from the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.

I understand that there is a lot of information in my ad. I also understand that this may be boring to the person who is just looking and not buying. However, or the person who is looking to buy and spend their hard earned money, feel that there is never too much information.

As to myself, am not a dealer, ust a (66) year old kid that loves muscle cars. For my work, am retired from managing a Correctional Facility here in Maine and had worked for the Maine Department of Corrections for (40) years. I am also a respected member of my community. I mention this only because of the value of this car and so that prospective buyers will have some idea as to who they are dealing with. Also, lease check out my eBay feedback which is 100% with (1,139) transactions. Many of those have been muscle cars which I have sold to individuals all over the country as well as Canada, ngland, rance, witzerland and Australia.

MAY CONSIDER TRADES.

INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS ARE WELCOME WITH A DOWN PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL AND THE BALANCE VIA WIRE TRANSFER ONLY.

Just a little history on the L88 Corvette:

Beginning in 1966, eneral Motors' Regular Production Option codes became the mantra for performance junkies, nd perhaps even more so for Corvette aficionados. Ask any muscle car-aholic for proof—Z28, S6, R1, L1, nd of course, he legendary L88, o name but a few.

The new 427-cubic inch L88 V-8 was an outgrowth of the "big block" Mark IV engine program first introduced in the form of a 396-cubic inch V-8 in 1965. GM management had initially decreed that no car line smaller than its full-size lineup should carry an engine larger than 400 cubic inches, ncluding the Corvette. Since the 396 V-8 squeezed in just under the limit, t replaced the fuel-injected 327 in the Corvette as the top offering. Dubbed the L78, ith 425 advertised horsepower, ome 2,157 buyers checked the option block and paid $292.70 for the privilege, ut Chevrolet was about to be upstaged. Carroll Shelby began installing Ford's 427-cubic inch V-8 in his two-seat Cobra, nd Chevrolet engineers were compelled to respond. It materialized for 1966 in the form of Chevrolet's own 427 V-8, asically a 396 with a larger 4.25 bore, n 11:1 compression ratio, nd an advertised 425 horsepower.

The engineers went for broke one more time, hich resulted in what is known as RPO L88. Once more, t was based on the 427, ut it had 12.5:1 compression and was topped by a single Holley four-barrel carburetor sucking 850 cubic feet per minute while being capable of running on 103 high-octane fuel. Sources quoted the true output to be closer to 560 horsepower. Chevrolet upped the price of admission, oo—this time with a $947.94 price tag! Ordering the engine required certain mandatory options, nd the radio and heater were deleted in order "to cut down on weight and discourage the car's use on the street," according to a press release at the time. Just 20 buyers said "yes" and bought what was essentially a racing engine for the street that was given an RPO code.

The L88 was back for 1968, his time enveloped by an all-new Corvette. Despite the hefty price tag for the optional engine, 0 buyers signed up for the blistering performance. Contemporary road tests quoted 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds and barely 8.0 seconds to 100 mph! The L88 came back one final time in 1969, hen 116 buyers said yes before the history books closed the chapter on one of the Corvette's most powerful engines of all-time.

In all of Corvette's glorious history, here was never anything like the L88. It was solely intended for racing, nd was so potent that Chevrolet actually actively discouraged its sale to the general public, ven to the extent of understating its actual horsepower rating at 430 HP, ess than the incredibly powerful L71 427/435 HP Tri-Power option; in reality, he L88's figure approached 560 horses. The formula for the L88 engine was both simple and devastating: 4-bolt mains, orged crank, ods and pistons, 2.5:1 compression, luminum heads with huge valves, wild solid lifter cam and a gulping Holley 850 CFM 4-barrel double pumper on an aluminum intake. There were no creature comforts, nd it had to be ordered with transistor ignition, acuum power brakes, special master cylinder and dual pin brake calipers, eavy duty suspension, Muncie M22 " Rock Crusher" 4-speed and Positraction.

Enough for the history lesson.

Now on to this rare and beautiful 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Roadster L88 re-creation:

This pure performance muscle machine has all the looks under the hood of a real L88. Pure performance is an understatement when you fire up this L88.The rumbling sound and less than 50 miles driven since the rebuild.This Corvette is recommended for race fuel only. (100 octane or above).

This extreme performance Blue Chip replica is considered an excellent driver quality machine and priced well below market value and comes with all receipts of service work completed.

Exterior:

The Corvette convertible presents that brilliant high gloss luster.Straight body with no waves, roper alignment to hood, eadlight buckets and doors that close with the touch of your finger.Super clean exterior body and paint.

Other exterior notes of interest are:

· Refinished in 2-stage base coat clear coat paint (1966 GM Trophy Blue metallic), o>

· Matching paint on the hard top;

· White soft top;

· New windshield;

· Original door glass;

· Very straight body panels;

· Show quality re-chromed front and rear bumpers;

· 15" Corvette Rally wheels with raised white letter radials.

Interior:

· Roll bar (added in the early 70s giving the car that period look);

· New seat covers;

· New carpet set front and rear;

· Walnut steering wheel (excellent condition);

· Functional speedometer;

· Functional tachometer;

· Functional gauges (clock not working).

Engine:

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 roadster re-creation has an L88 motor built to factory specifications. For the L88 build, he motor and Corvette were built with the following:

· 12.5:1 compression;

· Winters GM aluminum heads (Heads are dated 1969);

· Aluminum intake;

· Correct Holley carburetor dated 1967;

· Correct transistorized ignition;

· Factory style exhaust manifolds;

· Rebuilt 4-speed M-22 transmission;

· L88 hood;

· L88 air cleaner element;

· Aluminum radiator with no shroud;

· Radio delete;

· New side exhaust system (Factory option in 1969 only on the C3 models);

· What appears to be an original L88 hood;

· 3935439 427 ci block casting number dated 3/7/69 (.030 thousands over};

· 3933163 Intake manifold casting number dated 11/20/68;

· 3919842 Winters aluminum rectangular port heads dated 11/12/67.

Mechanical:

Mechanically very sound with no notable issues.

Undercarriage:

· Very clean and solid frame;

· New suspension and front end parts.

ID Photos:

I am an individual and do not claim to know everything there is to know about these cars. It is your responsibility to ensure that all of you questions or concerns are resolved prior to bidding and not after. That is why I highly recommend that serious buyers come themselves or send an agent to see this car in person.

WINNING BIDDER DOES NOT HAVE THE OPTION TO LOOK THIS CAR OVER AFTER THE AUCTION CLOSES TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THEY WANT TO BUY. INSPECTIONS "MUST" BE DONE PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION WITH NO EXCEPTIONS.

Terms of Sale:

Please note that there will be a $100 Administrative fee added to the final sale price of this car.

This pre-owned vehicle is being sold "as-is, here is" with absolutely no warranties and/or guarantees either expressed or implied. Winning bidder must contact seller within (48) hours of auction close to confirm purchase by e-mail. A $1,000 non-refundable deposit is required within (2) business days of auction close. Remainder of selling price is due within (5) business days of auction end. All funds must be in the form of a cashier's check, ertified bank check, ire transfer or cash. If there is no confirmation, eller has the right to offer the vehicle to other bidders. Buyer is responsible for all transport costs. This auction and your bid/participation in this auction are binding contracts and will be dutifully, awfully enforced.

THANKS FOR READING THIS AD. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY BIDDING.