INCREDIBLE RARE ORIGINAL TRI-POWER 427 STINGRAY
**RHD**
– WILD HOT 427 BIG BLOCK V8–
SPECTACULAR CHROME BUMPER
1968 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
*6SPD MANUAL on the floor*
*SOUNDS, RUNS & DRIVES INCREDIBLE – THE ULTIMATE IN MEAN, FAST & LOUD!
ONLY ONE IN AUSTRALIA we’ve ever seen with this INCREDIBLE RARE COMBINATION of
*RHD and *6SPD MANUAL and *HOT 427 BIG BLOCK and *STUNNING CONVERTIBLE 1968 CHROME BUMPER STINGRAY ICON and a reputed original *TRIPOWER!
PRICE—nothing comes anywhere close to this in Australia
*OVER 630 HP INSANELY FAST & LOUD STREET MACHINE– Start this engine and watch the heads turn at the unbelievable mean big block throb. The video does not come close to how jaw dropping this car is in real life!
*ORIGINAL TRIPOWER REPUTED CAR - TRIPOWER MANIFOLD with TRIPLE HOLLEY CARBYS matching & correct dated late 1967 included with sale of car.
16 Tripower corvettes were built in 1967 when this car was built.
Tripower set up was on this car until previous owner removed it and changed to a 4 bb setup.
*OVER $110,000 SPENT ON THIS MAGNIFICENT CORVETTE BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER who lovingly restored its exterior and mechanics and loved it for 20 years
*IMMACULATE & SPECTACULAR METALLIC BLUE NEW PAINT 3 years ago, over 20K spent by previous owner to almost showcar standard and barely driven since. Photos and video do not do this car justice.
*HOT WORKED 427 BIG BLOCK with TONS PERFORMANCE UPGRADES including performance race heads, lumpy cam, Holley 4bb, extractors etc
*BALANCED & BLUEPRINTED FULLY REBUILT 427 ENGINE 2000 km ago
*PERFORMANCE RACE HEADS
*PRE PREP RACING BLOCK– capable of revs to 7200rpm as per previous owner. Not the original block.
*NEW 6 SPEED MANUAL T56 VF gearbox and clutch only done 2000kms
*AWESOME FULL TWIN 21/2 IN EXHAUST SYSTEM with STUNNING 3IN CHROME TIPS
*SOUNDS ABSOLUTELY OUT OF THIS WORLD. There is nothing quite like the sound of a big block V8 and this machine is one of the most awe inspiring!
*4 WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES
*LSD TRUE TRACK
* INCREDIBLE STUNNING CHROME 18in front and 20in rear G2 WHEELS with as new tyres.
*SUPERB STRAIGHT AND CLEAN PANELS with no dents or damages of any kind
*STUNNING INTERIOR with new door cards, dash top and handbrake, gorgeous original leather seats in great older condition, There’s just some small details to get working to make it perfect - mainly the electric windows, wipers, inside door locks, horn, original radio, centre console and couple gauges.
*TILT STEERING WHEEL to allow for ease of getting in and out of car.
*STUNNING CONDITION WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP. A few tweaks to get it securely fitting when up. Folds down easily and neatly.
*POP UP HEADLIGHTS WORK BEAUTIFULLY– new electric set up
*FULL ROAD REGISTRATION PREVIOUSLY in NSW, more recently on club rego
* VERY LITTLE TO DO FOR REGO that I know of— a few gauges, horn, wipers, brake lights, bushes. Already has near new tyres and all other lights and indicators work. Passed NSW rego 2022.
*INCLUDED IN SALE—ORIGINAL 1967 correct dated Tri power carbys and manifold, original 1968 door cards, original wooden steering wheel etc
*NO RUST SEEN in any of the metal structure
PH BRETT 0409 478 187 any day or time
VIDEO/TONS MORE PHOTOS AT www.musclecarsandclassiccruisers.com.au
Priced so low for such a spectacular hot beast only to sell fast to make room and fund my main project. This car is an incredible rush to drive and is the most outstanding flash club car.
VIDEO/TONS MORE PHOTOS ABOVE
NO MUSIC video at bottom of page
*All photos and videos taken at time of advert
**NB. The SOUND in the video is NOTHING compared to real life. Also I never came remotely close to touching the sides of the power of this beast. I am a very careful driver whose never lost a point so this video is a very gentle show of this car.
**FULL CONDITION DETAILS BELOW FOR THE SERIOUS BUYER**
(particularly for interstate buyers to know if this car suits them)
....It is exactly how Brett described . It even arrived all detailed inside and out . |
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CONDITION DETAILS
68 RHD Big Block Convertible Corvette Stingray
MECHANICAL— EXCEPTIONAL MECHANICAL CONDITION
In brilliant mechanical order, the engine was professionally and fully rebuilt less than 2,000 km ago. This awesome wild 427 big block was balanced and blueprinted. Using a pre prep racing block that can reputedly rev to 7200rpm, performance race heads and a ton of performance upgrades including lumpy cam, Holley 4bb carby, extractors etc this is an amazing beast.
OVER 630 HP on the dyno!
This beast feels incredibly strong and healthy, sounds out of this world and has outstanding responsiveness. It has a super fresh feel and exceptional power, yet it is very streetable and has been on full road rego previously.
*NEW 6 SPEED MANUAL T56 VF gearbox and clutch—only done 2000kms
ALL GEARS CHANGE BEAUTIFULLY smooth up and down all gears
*AWESOME FULL TWIN 21/2 IN EXHAUST SYSTEM with STUNNING 3IN CHROME TIPS- sounds out of this world with the most incredible big block rumble.
A LOT of BRAND NEW SUSPENSION—new front shocks and springs and new pedders shocks on the rear. Other parts of suspension like the bushes may need servicing soon.
*LSD Diff
*4 WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES
*GREAT ENGINE BAY with fantastic features and very neat.
*STARTS EASILY & REALLY WELL, FIRST TIME EVERY TIME
Rebuild was done by the previous owner of 20 yrs so a lot of engine information is courtesy of him as there are no receipts available.
BODY IN SUPERB CONDITION and PANELS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & STRAIGHT
No dints or dents, overall exceptionally clean and straight with no imperfections we have found
Panel gaps are excellent.
NO RUST AND STRUCTURALLY EXTREMELY SOUND,
Chrome is overall in great condition– just some pieces have some small faint marks
Awesome corvette fuel cap in great condition
No spare wheel carrier
Pop up headlights work brilliantly and have just been serviced and converted from the old problematic vacuum system to reliable electric set up.
PAINT– IMMACULATE and MAGNIFICENT NEW METALLIC BLUE PAINTWORK ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD.
Immaculate—almost like it just came out showroom—it is very hard to find almost any imperfections.
Absolutely superb metallic blue color that photos and video do not do justice to.
At over $20,000 this paintwork was a very high level professional and thorough paint job. It has excellent coverage, with great attention to detail. Only a few small marks such as on the door jams etc are the small imperfections. It shines up incredibly for a really brilliant impression as almost show car standard, and certainly an incredible club car.
INTERIOR – STUNNING LEATHER MATCHING INTERIOR
ENTIRE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION with several brand new features and great older original features. It looks fantastic and just needs several small items connected to have it all working.
*BRAND NEW DASH TOP
*BRAND NEW DOOR CARDS– original 1968 dated door cards also included in sale
*BRAND NEW CHROME DETAILED CORRECT HANDBRAKE
*NEW CARPET in most of rear area behind seats
*STUNNING ORIGINAL LEATHER SEATS super comfortable and in fantastic older condition with no rips or splits etc, just normal leather creases as per age.
*CARPET, SUNVISORS, DASH FACE are in fantastic original condition. Sunvisors not currently attached. Top of centre dash piece may be missing a badge and there a few small marks/touchups on some areas.
*ORIGINAL CARPET in all of front section is in overall great condition with no real damages.
*TILT STEERING WHEEL that easily adjusts to allow better access to get in and out of drivers seat.
-Awesome matching Black and silver Sports steering wheel matches original silver indicator stalks.
-Original wooden steering wheel included in sale
*AWESOME ORIGINAL RADIO in great condition—but don’t know if it is connected as not working.
*ORIGINAL CENTRE CONSOLE in fair condition with multiple small marks but still functions fine.
*STUNNING WHITE CONVERTIBLE ROOF in fantastic condition, folds down very neatly and easily. Not totally secure when up as a couple of the small clips are not complete.
*RUBBERS on the doors and roof etc are of variable condition, many small areas of marked wear and age.
*CLOCK WORKS
*ORIGINAL FUEL & TEMP GAUGES work. Speedo and Tacho aren't connected.
*Aftermarket oil pressure gauge works
*DIMMER works for dash gauges
*WARNING LIGHTS WORK- for handbrake & door ajar (but on video drive door ajar light stayed on)
*Heater and fan are meant to work.
*Kill switch- hidden
*Horn, wipers/wiper door and power windows not working. New aerial not connected and internal door lock buttons not on.
*All external lights and indicators work except for brake lights.
ONLY A FEW THINGS TO DO FOR ROADWORTHY I am aware of. The brake lights, wipers, horn and probably some bushes.
All other lights and indicators work and the tyres are near new etc. Nothing other than the usual roadworthy should be required to register this car.
WAS ON FULL ROAD REGISTRATION IN NSW and was on club reg until a couple years ago
Selling unregistered (as I have trade plates (and the high cost of transferring rego makes registering all my classic cars impractical) and there is no point having them reg or rwc in Vic when so many get sold interstate.)
INCLUDES:
Original wooden steering wheel
Date correct Tripower setup of triple carbys and manifolds that was previously on the car
original stamped 1968 door cards ( worn condition)
Stingray badges and few bits and pieces etc
VIN /CHASSIS NUMBER: 194678S408588 (matching trim plate as well as vin plate on the car)
MILEAGE: 9,579 miles (but only 5 digit odometer)
This is a mean headturner driver hot big block incredible stingray ready to enjoy cruising. Only for sale at such a low price as I have to fund my upcoming project.
Genuine serious enquiries PLEASE PHONE BRETT: 0409 478187
Less than 1hr from Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine airport.
Sorry we are hard to catch but pls leave message and will return call asap.
**All cars fitted with GPS tracking device. 24 hour Video Surveillance of property
**Please inspect the car before purchase as although I have tried to describe the vehicle as accurately as I can I am not a professional or a mechanic. This is just my opinion of the car and opinions can vary so please ensure it is what you expect. All mechanical inspections welcome.
Lmct 11816 Sorry I am not open to the public, I am an enthusiast that has too many cars. Sorry no trades, swaps or finance. Because I cannot resist an exceptional and unique classic car, I often have too many and hence there is often one for sale as I only have so much room.
68 RHD Big Block Convertible Corvette Stingray
MECHANICAL— EXCEPTIONAL MECHANICAL CONDITION
In brilliant mechanical order, the engine was professionally and fully rebuilt less than 2,000 km ago. This awesome wild 427 big block was balanced and blueprinted. Using a pre prep racing block that can reputedly rev to 7200rpm, performance race heads and a ton of performance upgrades including lumpy cam, Holley 4bb carby, extractors etc this is an amazing beast.
OVER 630 HP on the dyno!
This beast feels incredibly strong and healthy, sounds out of this world and has outstanding responsiveness. It has a super fresh feel and exceptional power, yet it is very streetable and has been on full road rego previously.
*NEW 6 SPEED MANUAL T56 VF gearbox and clutch—only done 2000kms
ALL GEARS CHANGE BEAUTIFULLY smooth up and down all gears
*AWESOME FULL TWIN 21/2 IN EXHAUST SYSTEM with STUNNING 3IN CHROME TIPS- sounds out of this world with the most incredible big block rumble.
A LOT of BRAND NEW SUSPENSION—new front shocks and springs and new pedders shocks on the rear. Other parts of suspension like the bushes may need servicing soon.
*LSD Diff
*4 WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES
*GREAT ENGINE BAY with fantastic features and very neat.
*STARTS EASILY & REALLY WELL, FIRST TIME EVERY TIME
Rebuild was done by the previous owner of 20 yrs so a lot of engine information is courtesy of him as there are no receipts available.
BODY IN SUPERB CONDITION and PANELS EXCEPTIONALLY CLEAN & STRAIGHT
No dints or dents, overall exceptionally clean and straight with no imperfections we have found
Panel gaps are excellent.
NO RUST AND STRUCTURALLY EXTREMELY SOUND,
Chrome is overall in great condition– just some pieces have some small faint marks
Awesome corvette fuel cap in great condition
No spare wheel carrier
Pop up headlights work brilliantly and have just been serviced and converted from the old problematic vacuum system to reliable electric set up.
PAINT– IMMACULATE and MAGNIFICENT NEW METALLIC BLUE PAINTWORK ONLY A FEW YEARS OLD.
Immaculate—almost like it just came out showroom—it is very hard to find almost any imperfections.
Absolutely superb metallic blue color that photos and video do not do justice to.
At over $20,000 this paintwork was a very high level professional and thorough paint job. It has excellent coverage, with great attention to detail. Only a few small marks such as on the door jams etc are the small imperfections. It shines up incredibly for a really brilliant impression as almost show car standard, and certainly an incredible club car.
INTERIOR – STUNNING LEATHER MATCHING INTERIOR
ENTIRE INTERIOR IS IN GREAT CONDITION with several brand new features and great older original features. It looks fantastic and just needs several small items connected to have it all working.
*BRAND NEW DASH TOP
*BRAND NEW DOOR CARDS– original 1968 dated door cards also included in sale
*BRAND NEW CHROME DETAILED CORRECT HANDBRAKE
*NEW CARPET in most of rear area behind seats
*STUNNING ORIGINAL LEATHER SEATS super comfortable and in fantastic older condition with no rips or splits etc, just normal leather creases as per age.
*CARPET, SUNVISORS, DASH FACE are in fantastic original condition. Sunvisors not currently attached. Top of centre dash piece may be missing a badge and there a few small marks/touchups on some areas.
*ORIGINAL CARPET in all of front section is in overall great condition with no real damages.
*TILT STEERING WHEEL that easily adjusts to allow better access to get in and out of drivers seat.
-Awesome matching Black and silver Sports steering wheel matches original silver indicator stalks.
-Original wooden steering wheel included in sale
*AWESOME ORIGINAL RADIO in great condition—but don’t know if it is connected as not working.
*ORIGINAL CENTRE CONSOLE in fair condition with multiple small marks but still functions fine.
*STUNNING WHITE CONVERTIBLE ROOF in fantastic condition, folds down very neatly and easily. Not totally secure when up as a couple of the small clips are not complete.
*RUBBERS on the doors and roof etc are of variable condition, many small areas of marked wear and age.
*CLOCK WORKS
*ORIGINAL FUEL & TEMP GAUGES work. Speedo and Tacho aren't connected.
*Aftermarket oil pressure gauge works
*DIMMER works for dash gauges
*WARNING LIGHTS WORK- for handbrake & door ajar (but on video drive door ajar light stayed on)
*Heater and fan are meant to work.
*Kill switch- hidden
*Horn, wipers/wiper door and power windows not working. New aerial not connected and internal door lock buttons not on.
*All external lights and indicators work except for brake lights.
ONLY A FEW THINGS TO DO FOR ROADWORTHY I am aware of. The brake lights, wipers, horn and probably some bushes.
All other lights and indicators work and the tyres are near new etc. Nothing other than the usual roadworthy should be required to register this car.
WAS ON FULL ROAD REGISTRATION IN NSW and was on club reg until a couple years ago
Selling unregistered (as I have trade plates (and the high cost of transferring rego makes registering all my classic cars impractical) and there is no point having them reg or rwc in Vic when so many get sold interstate.)
INCLUDES:
Original wooden steering wheel
Date correct Tripower setup of triple carbys and manifolds that was previously on the car
original stamped 1968 door cards ( worn condition)
Stingray badges and few bits and pieces etc
VIN /CHASSIS NUMBER: 194678S408588 (matching trim plate as well as vin plate on the car)
MILEAGE: 9,579 miles (but only 5 digit odometer)
This is a mean headturner driver hot big block incredible stingray ready to enjoy cruising. Only for sale at such a low price as I have to fund my upcoming project.
Genuine serious enquiries PLEASE PHONE BRETT: 0409 478187
Less than 1hr from Melbourne CBD and Tullamarine airport.
Sorry we are hard to catch but pls leave message and will return call asap.
**All cars fitted with GPS tracking device. 24 hour Video Surveillance of property
**Please inspect the car before purchase as although I have tried to describe the vehicle as accurately as I can I am not a professional or a mechanic. This is just my opinion of the car and opinions can vary so please ensure it is what you expect. All mechanical inspections welcome.
Lmct 11816 Sorry I am not open to the public, I am an enthusiast that has too many cars. Sorry no trades, swaps or finance. Because I cannot resist an exceptional and unique classic car, I often have too many and hence there is often one for sale as I only have so much room.
