Go with us back to the wild, transitional days of the late ’60s—when Chevy was tearing up the blueprints of the beloved C2 and rolling head first into a brand new era. Imagine standing on the floor of the St. Louis factory as the very first C3 Corvettes took shape, their long hoods and shark inspired lines signaling a radical new generation.

The current owner of this Winchester, Virginia–based convertible believes his blue ’68 Corvette was part of that moment. With a low VIN and documentation from previous owners, he’s convinced the car was built on the first day of C3 production—a claim that certainly adds intrigue to an already appealing survivor.

Now he’s offering the car on Craigslist for $27,500, describing it as a numbers matching 327, paired with a four-speed Muncie and Positraction out back. In his words, it’s an “excellent driver” with no mechanical problems, ready to enjoy immediately.

Cosmetically, it’s honest but aging. The paint could use attention, the carpet is tired, and the soft top has yellowed over the decades—still functional, just showing its years. The matching hardtop, however, looks solid. The seller includes some documentation, including the original owner’s manual, and notes that the car was originally a dealer vehicle before its first retail sale in 1969.

He believes the car “could potentially be a $50,000 and up collector piece” with the right cosmetic refresh. Whether that’s optimistic or attainable depends on how much weight you give the low VIN and early production story—but there’s no denying the appeal of a numbers matching, four speed ’68 convertible that still runs strong.

For now, it stands as a driver quality first year C3 with a compelling backstory and a price that leaves room for improvement. The question is simple: Is this the kind of early production shark you’d take home?

Source:
Craigslist.org

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