{"id":8074,"date":"2026-10-19T16:26:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-19T16:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/19\/james-garners-1968-l88-corvette-8k-mile-2018-ferrari-488-spider\/"},"modified":"2026-10-19T16:26:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-19T16:26:41","slug":"james-garners-1968-l88-corvette-8k-mile-2018-ferrari-488-spider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/19\/james-garners-1968-l88-corvette-8k-mile-2018-ferrari-488-spider\/","title":{"rendered":"James Garner\u2019s 1968 L88 Corvette & 8K Mile 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hollywood Legend<\/a><\/h2>\n

James Garner\u2019s 1968 L88 Corvette<\/a><\/h2>\n

A Rare Piece of Racing History!<\/a><\/h2>\n
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1968 L88 James Garner AIRacing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

1968 Corvette L88 Convertible<\/a><\/h2>\n

James Garner\u2019s No. 44 AIR Racing Corvette<\/a><\/h2>\n

One of just three specially prepared L88 Corvettes built for James Garner\u2019s American International Racing team, this incredible 1968 Corvette represents a remarkable combination of Hollywood history, racing heritage, and American performance!<\/p>\n

Most people remember James Garner for his starring roles in Maverick, The Great Escape, and The Rockford Files. But Garner was also a serious automotive enthusiast and accomplished driver who took his passion for racing well beyond the silver screen.<\/p>\n

In late 1967, three specially ordered Le Mans Blue 1968 Corvette L88 Convertibles were delivered to Garner\u2019s American International Racing (AIR) team. Powered by Chevrolet\u2019s legendary 427ci L88 big-block, these Corvettes were destined for the racetrack, not the showroom.<\/p>\n

Only 80 L88 Corvettes were produced for 1968, making these already rare machines even more extraordinary!<\/p>\n

Working with legendary Corvette racer Dick Guldstrand and Traco Engineering, Garner\u2019s team prepared the three cars for competition. Two, numbered 44 and 45, competed at the 1968 24 Hours of Daytona, while the third initially served promotional and backup duties before developing its own racing history.<\/p>\n

Corvette Mike is proud to offer the legendary No. 44 James Garner AIR Corvette, a remarkable survivor from one of the most fascinating chapters in Corvette motorsports history.<\/p>\n

Finished in its unmistakable Le Mans Blue racing livery, this historic L88 is far more than a rare Corvette. It represents the intersection of Hollywood, American racing ingenuity, and Chevrolet\u2019s legendary big-block performance.<\/p>\n

Opportunities to acquire a Corvette with this level of rarity, provenance, and motorsports significance are exceptionally uncommon.<\/p>\n

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2018 Ferrari 488 Spider<\/a><\/h2>\n

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Only 8,000 Miles! Nearly $100,000 in Factory Options!<\/a><\/h3>\n

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Finished in stunning Grigio Silverstone over Nero leather with Giallo Yellow stitching, this 2018 Ferrari 488 Spider is an exceptional example of Ferrari\u2019s mid-engine masterpiece.<\/p>\n

Powered by a 3.9-liter twin-turbocharged V8 producing 661 horsepower, paired with Ferrari\u2019s lightning-fast 7-speed F1 dual-clutch transmission, the 488 Spider delivers exhilarating performance with the refinement and comfort of a world-class exotic.<\/p>\n

What really sets this Ferrari apart is its remarkable list of approximately $95,000 in factory options, including the highly desirable $30,000 Carbon Fiber Exterior Package!<\/p>\n

Additional highlights include heated Daytona-style seats, extensive carbon-fiber interior trim, yellow brake calipers with carbon-ceramic brakes, a suspension lift system, sport exhaust, JBL premium audio, and Ferrari\u2019s power-retractable hardtop.<\/p>\n

With just 8,000 miles, an original MSRP of $379,504, and a clean Carfax report, this beautifully equipped Ferrari is something special!<\/p>\n

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