The L88 was a special option package developed under the direction of Zora Arkus-Duntov, director of GM’s performance division. First introduced in 1967, the L88 Corvette featured a highly modified version of Chevy’s 427-cubic-inch V-8 engine. Although this engine received a factory horsepower rating of 435, actual engine output was somewhere between 540 and 580 horsepower, giving the “stock” L88 enough power to run a quarter-mile in the high-11-second range!
The L88 is the “cream of the crop” for serious car collectors around the world. Between 1967 and 1969, a total of just 216 units were produced – 20 in 1967, 80 in 1968 and 116 in 1969. Their limited availability only adds to their exclusivity, as does the incredible story behind these amazing machines.
One notable example is a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible, currently available on Bring A Trailer. Manufactured on May 17, 1968, and initially delivered to Nischan-Spalding, Inc. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, this car has been meticulously maintained. It underwent a careful restoration that preserved the original matching-numbers L88 engine, driveline, and black leather interior.
The car was ordered in Silverstone Silver with additional features, including a hardtop, head restraints, and numerous performance upgrades typical of the L88 package, such as a Muncie M22 “Rock Crusher” transmission and F41 suspension.
This particular L88 stands out due to its comprehensive documentation, including the original window sticker, owner’s kit, warranty book, and NCRS Top Flight certificate, making it one of the most well-documented and highly regarded examples of the L88 Corvette.
Source: Bring A Trailer
