Vehicle Description
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Can you spell L79? This is a super rare
car! Nineteen sixty-eight was a great year to be a Chevy fan. The
Camaro had just experienced a successful inaugural model year and
was due for more refinements. The Chevy II was all-new, now with
room for a big block. The Corvette also had been completely
redesigned and was totally bitchin'. The Chevelle made it a
trifecta, a new semi-fastback design with more-pronounced
coke-bottle styling looked like it was carved from one piece. In
engine news, the 350 from the Camaro lost its exclusive status when
it was made standard for the Nova SS (with the 396 as an option for
the first time), and the L78 396 received an available L89 aluminum
head option for the Camaro and Chevelle. But hidden in that mix was
a small block that once gave Grumpy Jenkins the firepower to beat
Chrysler's King Kong HEMI. That motor was the L79 327 350HP.
However, by 1968, the muscle car landscape had evolved such that
big blocks were ruling the roost. For example, the ever-popular GTO
made do with 400 cid, and Plymouth and Dodge had a massive 440 that
they introduced the year before. Prospective buyers were clamoring
for torque and image, and the L79 had neither because it wasn't a
396 and it wasn't available in either the Chevelle or Nova Super
Sports. The most well-known feature of the L79 engine was its
high-performance hydraulic camshaft, the first of its kind. The L79
used a wide bore and a short, efficient stroke. The four-inch bore
allowed for large valves, and a stroke of only 3.25 inches meant
the pistons did not have far to go to deliver massive power.
Details The four-barrel V8 L79 engine had a top speed of 120 mph.
It featured an 11:1 compression ratio with domed pistons made of
forged aluminum and a small-journal crankshaft. The L79 had a
displacement of 326.721 cubic inches. It had a maximum horsepower
of 350 hp at 5800 rpm, and a maximum torque of 360 foot-pounds at
3600 rpm. Standard horsepower at 4400 rpm was 250 hp. Production
Between 1965 and 1968 14,151 L79s were included in the Chevelle
models, with none being produced in 1966. Features Strong Detailed
Numbers Matching L79 327 with 350 HP Newer replacement Edelbrock
1406 4 BBL Carb on an aluminum Edlebrock intake. Numbers matching
Muncie 4 speed, 10 Bolt open rear end with 3:23 Ratio Gears, Power
Assist Steering, Standard Brakes all around Newer Tuxedo Black
Strato Bucket Seat Interior. 120 MPH speedometer showing 46,xxx
miles, with aftermarket Tach. Flo Thru Ventilation with Adjustable
Dash Vents, Brushed Aluminum 3 Spoke steering wheel. Aftermarket
Bowtie AM/FM CD/MP3 Stereo in the dash. Full length center console
with storage compartment. Safety Guard Black GM Seat Belts High
Performance Custom Aluminum Radiator .Chrome Bow Tie driver's side
mirror, Performance tuned dual exhaust with headers and Chrome
tips. Factory GM Rallye Wheels with Trim Rings and Center Caps with
a Set of Matched 215/70/15 and 255/60/15 Blackwall Radials.
Finished in Mirror Gloss Matador Red not the original color.
Original South Dakota car Comes with owner history till 1992.
Tachometer,Rallye Steering Wheel,Power Steering,Padded Sun Visors &
Dash,Instrumentation,Hurst Shifter,Heater/Defroster,Bucket
Seats,AM/FM/CD Radio w/ipod Hookup
