1968 Corvette L89 C3 Convertible Restored on 2040-cars
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
You are bidding on an early 1968 Convertible C3 L89 Corvette. Note: Engine was replaced in 1998 and IS NOT number matching. Low original miles 33,470.
Engine was rebuilt in 1998 by Lamar Walden out of Doraville, GA and has 1,419 documented miles. Lamar is a legendary performance engine builder and is a Drag Racing Hall of Famer (see pics for build sheet). A ground up restoration was started in 2005 and was completed in 2006 (with the exception of the engine which was rebuilt in 1998). 771 miles have been added to the vehicle since the restoration. The documented cost for the parts used in the ground up registration totaled $43,112. Note: This does not include the engine rebuild cost. All invoices for the restoration have been retained and are in sheet protectors in a 3 ring binder. The Corvette has the following options: J56 HD Brakes (only available on L88 & L89 Engines) F41 Suspension K66 Transistor Ignition System N40 Power Steering M22 HD Transmission G814 Positraction 3.70 Terms of Sale - Please read carefully before bidding: Please note that this vehicle is being sold in "AS IS" condition and that all sales are binding and final, with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms and conditions of sale prior to bidding. Buyer may inspect the vehicle by appointment. Please contact Mark at 702-429-4687 if you have any questions or through eBay. Buyer will be responsible for licensing the vehicle as required by State of residence. Seller reserves the right to cancel your bid if you have any negative feedback. Seller reserves the right to notify bidders and cancel auction early. Seller will not be held liable for any such cancellation. Please have funding in place before bidding. Winning bidder is to confirm winning bid with a Pay Pal deposit of $500.00 within 24 hours of winning auction. Balance of purchase price is due to seller within 7 days of winning bid. Seller will accept a Certified Check or Cashier's Check only. Seller reserves the right to relist the vehicle or to sell the vehicle to the next higher bidder or another qualified buyer. Shipping: Buyer to make shipping or pick up arrangements and will be responsible for any and all payment for shipping or pick up. On Sep-11-14 at 08:59:40 PDT, seller added the following information: Please note: when calculating shipping there is also a Hard Top included with this vehicle. The hard top is in good condition but has not been painted to match the vehicle. It has been wrapped and stored in garage since I have had the vehicle. |
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