1968 Chevrolet Corvette

Make

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Year

1968

Listed price

$125,000

Location

Daytona Beach

Transmission

Automatic

Mileage

0 miles

The third-generation Corvette, internally designated C3, burst onto the scene in 1968, a radical departure from the Sting Ray aesthetic it replaced. Inspired by the Mako Shark II concept car, its dramatic, curvaceous lines and "coke bottle" profile instantly cemented its status as an icon of late-60s American design. Beneath the seductive fiberglass, the C3 retained much of the C2's chassis and powertrain architecture, but its aggressive styling and available big-block engines truly defined the era. The L88, a legendary, thinly veiled race engine, represented the pinnacle of Corvette performance in 1968, producing a notoriously underrated 430 horsepower thanks to its high compression, aggressive cam, and unique intake setup. Only 80 L88s were built in '68, making them one of the most coveted and mythical Corvettes ever produced. This striking 1968 Corvette Coupe pays homage to that legendary L88 with a meticulous tribute build. While originally equipped with the robust L36 427, this example now boasts an extensively upgraded big-block, featuring an o-ringed and .030 overbored short block, transformed to L88 specifications for an exhilarating driving experience. Showing 97,000 miles, this manual transmission coupe promises an engaging connection to the road, further enhanced by an upgraded OEM Corvette Super 10 positive traction differential with a performance-oriented 4:11 gear ratio. This is an opportunity to own a meticulously crafted tribute to one of the most iconic and powerful Corvettes ever to leave St. Louis.