From the back half, it’s easy to visualize that this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette was probably a fun droptop driver in its earlier days, that is before an engine fire ravaged the front section.  Sometimes it’s challenging to resurrect autos that have a burn history, and although this one still needs lots of work, there’s the potential for a bright future here, given the proper attention.  The seller has also listed the convertible with no reserve!

If there is anything good to be said about a vehicle fire, it’s that fiberglass turns into a hair-like substance during a blaze.  It’s a lot harder to mask fire damage on this type of material than on most metal panels, where some backyard body men simply spray some fresh paint and try to pass it off as a repair.  Here, it appears like a donor front section has been sourced and set in place, but it’s not perfect, so some smoothing will be required before this one’s ready to undergo a respray.  Fortunately, the seller mentions that the frame and birdcage remain very solid.

More mysterious than the primed fiberglass is the engine, a 350-horsepower small block 327.  I keep staring inside the bay and trying to figure things out, and with the amount of charring the fan and shroud are showing, I’d think the engine would have a similar texture.  Perhaps more effort was given to cleaning up the powerplant, and a new air filter is an inexpensive investment for a better appearance.  With the radiator hose gone, there may be no coolant inside, and there’s also no word on the present state of the engine or automatic transmission.

There doesn’t seem to be an excessive amount of fire-specific issues inside, although the interior was likely just in fair condition before the mishap.  A replacement firewall is included in the sale, but a new windshield will need to be acquired by the next owner.  I’ve seen far worse outcomes from burn victims, and with proper TLC, this one could likely be returned to a roadworthy first-year C2.  If you’ve got those skills, the car can be found here on eBay, and plan on heading to Kansas City, Missouri with a trailer, if yours is the winning bid.  What are your thoughts on this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette convertible?