Barn Find 1968 Corvette Big Block. Rare L71 427 435hp. Removed From It's 30 Year Barn Slumber. 

wow doesn't get better than a tripower corvette. i'd almost be tempted to leave that little star in the fender as its kind of the car's story...

Great video, great car, hope to see more

Always a nice video.

This reminds me of a family friend from years ago. He had a '68 Z/28 that I loved. Custom paint and side pipes with some fat N-50 tires on the back. My dad had painted this car, and my uncle had painted it. The 302 broke in '78, and the car got parked in a barn. The owner became a cross country truck driver, and the car was forgotten. 40 years later he came to me and asked if I would restore it since he was ready to retire. I checked it over, and said it was worth saving. The trunk and floor were in remarkable shape, but the only panels I could save were the doors, deck lid and hood. New front end, roof skin, quarters and all new chrome and interior. The car looked new again... He was diagnosed with cancer shortly after the restoration had begun. It went into remission, but problems with his feet started, and then the cancer came back, then winter arrived. He got to drive the car one time before his health got worse. He passed 3 months after he got his car back. He owned the car for 50 years, it was his high school car.... He left it to me in his will. His sister said he knew I would take care of it and pass it on to my son. No amount of money could buy this car. I'm honoring his wishes and making sure my son gets it when I pass.

those 79-80 wheels need to go. It needs it's 15-8 rally's back on it . Kool Car !

Well lookie there! A C3! I honestly prefer my C3 to my C2's. (ducking now)... I'm glad you're getting this little dude, Mitch. If you have any Q's ping me; I've been all thru a few of them! Fun video! A+++

I have dug a bunch of cars out of long time storage and this doesn’t add up: judging by the floor around it, the carpet inside, the engine compartment and valve covers why is the car cover and paint so clean? The outside of the car cover would be a lot more messy. Just being honest.

Hi there Mitch, I bet he's gratified that you are the one bringing his beloved car back to life. RIP Greg. This is going to be a great project. This car should be a good runner! Take care and Merry Christmas, my friend. Dan

I had a teacher that had one, and in nicer warner weather she drove it to school. Usually I was a decent student, however when I saw her getting out of her Corvette I came up with a plan. Out of character I got myself in trouble and she had to keep me after school. During our time in detention my teacher ask me "what was the deal, why would you do something to get into trouble?" I looked straight into her blue eyes with the biggest smile and said "I saw you get out of your Corvette and I thought if I could get detention I could ask you for a ride home in your Corvette." She responded, "Really?" She gave me an awesome ride. The sound of that 427 wide open coming out of the side pipes. Incredible!

I have a 68 had a 327 69 truck motor. Drove about 12 miles and went to change intake and found a bend push rod. So the motor looked shot so I bought another one. You would believe it I found a 64 327 Vette motor which they go from 64 to 69. I also have me a 427 hood which I love.\

A shame. It's been sleeping longer than it was enjoyed. My bmw is in same situation..congrats on the rescue.

It's a shame that the motor in this car wasn't treated as if it were a MARINE MOTOR. Put to you in simple terms, most boats spend all winter not being used. To prepare for that long winter, the spark plugs pulled out and oil is squarted in. Then the engine is turned over. Rienstall the plugs. Tape up the air filter, and shove some rags up the exhaust. Check antifreez. GOODBY.

Great video Mitch! Looking forward to seeing this car come back to life. Would be nice to see you do it in stages to get it back on the road. New fuel tank and lines, rebuild the carbs, battery and brakes. Clean and detail the engine compartment. New set of tires and shocks. The later C3 wheels with TA’s look better than 68 caps. Get it running, clean everything then sort out the interior in steps…and drive it! Hope you don’t blow it apart for a full restoration.

68s are the absolute worst in terms of quality. If you are going to buy and or restore a vette look at any other year than a 68. Theres a reason 68 vettes were late to the showrooms.

Dug that thing out just in time! This is a cool project and while not completely original (wheels, paint, cassette player) it is a complete car so you won’t have to go hunting a bunch of stuff down.

Mitch there is not a better pair of hands that the 68 could in than yours. Your eyes showed you were speaking from the heard. Did I hear some Blues Brothers at the start? Every tool box needs a BFH. Best of luck with the 68. Happy holidays to everyone. Now Mitch, get back to work!

The e brake part....ahhh, ehhh, yarrrr.....gentle. Lol

RIP Greg. It's a shame he didn't get to enjoy the car in his later years and it makes me kind of sad. I'm almost 67 now and have been a Corvette owner since about when Greg bought his car (I own 2 now). I'm retired now and try to get them out as much as I can. What happened to his brother's car? I just subscribed to your channel as I want to see the restoration of this car as well as the others you are working on.

Merry Christmas, Hope to talk to you again at Carlisle keep up the nice work!

That's my dream come true

So glad to see some chrome bumper third gen love! She's a beautiful piece of history. Bill Mitchell's architecture for that body style is nothing short of gorgeous

Does not have the backup lights in lower exhaust panel

Cool find! Even with a non match motor it’s all there. Good luck! Cool channel btw, happy 2023

Great beginning of a worthwhile refresh on a classic.

Lots of 'vette's hiding here in SWPA. Mostly C3's but a few C2's that I know of. "Not for sale" lol

Why??? I couldn't imagine leaving it for 30 years.... that is blasphemy....thankfully the owner had the foresight to put a car cover over it.... that helps immensely....great find 👍

It must be in the air, my uncle and I just pulled a 68 427 L89 car out of a converted dairy barn last weekend. I have the video up on my channel!

So lucky, I have a 72 and it needs so much work. Wish it was a big block!

Hi Mitch my name is Nick I recently just bought a 1967 Corvette 327 previous owner unbolted all the rear suspension wanted to know what would you recommend on putting it all back together I was planning on doing it myself but not sure if it's that complicated of a job or not look straightforward appreciate your help thanks

wherever i drive in this country i always look at old barns a structures and wonder what's inside

Man, it hurts my heart to see those rims on a 68 big block car.....those belong on a 77 350 auto car.....she needs a set of rally wheels

Nice. I have the same 68 Vette. Just in black. But I really dislike those 80s rims on it. Who wants there 68 to look like an 82. But I get it. back then it was probably bad ass'd. Now, what were you thinking. LOL

I’m currently in search of my dads 65 he sold when I was 7 I will have it back amd want my kids to enjoy it

Another one of my top choices would luv to have real 427 tri powered vette and a real 426 hemi car they came close to going home with me but I had the money in my pocket but fate didn't let that happen😂😢😢😢😢😢😮

Great car, great history. I'm certain that you will do it justice Mitch, you're one talented man. Merry Christmas.

Great to see it getting some love again. I'm a little worried about the frame rails with the critters living in it. It will be in good hand with you though.

Neat car and good story to go with. But I have to say that is NOT a barn the car was in. Maybe a home on the upper floor, but not built for livestock obviously. Not sure what to call it, but it is not a barn.

There was one that surfaced in Vancouver BC identical with 12000 original miles on it

My dad had a yellow one just like it. His girlfriend wrapped it around a pole and destroyed it. First time I saw him cry😢

My fear would be damage from rodents and wiring.

It’s in good hands now. I can’t wait to see you work on it.

Marvel mystery oil in fuel and cylinders will break everything loose

Now why the hell cant I ever find anything in a barn other than cow crap !

Who,s squesing the cat in background??

My dad bought a brand new 68 427/435 with a 4:11 rear side pipes British racing green he has one pic of it and my grandpa got killed in it on Christ of 69

Great story leave the star in the paint will follow along

I found a like new Dusenberg in a barn....kidding

The motor not being numbers matching could be a factor warranty my dad said they put really weak springs in them and his blew up with 4 k on it major recall the blew motors

How much does something like that go for

Pretty cool that there was still air in the tires and very little dust. A dirt floor would have also meant rotted frame.

Did you notice the massive crack in the frame at 1:56 in the video. This thing is junk.

Bull honk,,, no way 30 years,,,, the tires alone tells me your Bull honking 😊

Are you Kidding me?? How much you stole it for?

Good morning. This is the first video I have watched of yours. I would love to have a 1968-1972 Corvette. I had a 1982 Corvette and I now own a 1999 Corvette. I hope you will post more on this 1968 you pulled. Keep the videos coming my friend.

427# baby :)

It would be an unthinkable crime against history for this machine to never have been built.

Where are the best places to buy C-2 body and chassis parts?

Cars like your Corvette are always worth a Rescue & Restore . Hope it winds up a reliable driver. Good watch

The owner of this corvette has passed away rip Greg Averi.

Thank you

My dream car.

It has 80 model rims.

Nice nice nice

👍👍

No 1968 Chevrolet 427 V-8 EVER produced 435 HP. With a two offset valve head even at 14.5:1 CR and 5500 RPM, that engine can only produce about 370 HP with a carb or 382 HP with the optional fuel injection GM offered and that on 130 octane pump gasoline (hard to find, but available in about 20 states). "Flash" dyno numbers don't count. If it can't HOLD it for 15 minutes, it isn't real. The heads of a GM won't support more than 14.5:1 on the street without knocking itself to pieces, stock. Hemi heads will BARELY support 16.5:1 on 130 octane gas and will deliver about 1 HP per cubic inch at 5500 RPM with carbs or 1.1 HP per CI fuel injected. If you don't agree with my numbers, I direct you to Sir Harry Ricardo's "High Speed Internal Combustion Engines"-Oxford Press 1934 and do the math yourself! Brake Mean Effective Compression (volumetric efficiency) X Net Engine Displacement X RPM= HORSEPOWER/750000= Kw Nobody has EVER broken his formulas. He tells you what Nitrous will do, 43% hydrogen peroxide, pure oxygen, any flavor of pressure adder, water-methanol injection, 20-odd different fuels and MUCH more. BTW Chevrolet CLAIMED the 427 made 365 HP in the sales brochures for the 1968 Impala Super Sport with the four speed (about right for 120 octane gas). We BOUGHT a 1968 Impala with the "Baby Block" 327 High Performance 275 HP engine-the power of a big-block but 145 lbs LIGHTER! I have the yellowed very fragile sales brochure show the option packages available. "Vettes with the 327 couldn't out drag a 427, but give them a twisty road, and the 327 showed what a SPORTS CAR was meant to be.

Beating on the rotor makes no sense

How much was it sold for?., nice car.

Man I always loved the C3 corvette. Extra curvy and timeless design.