C3 (Mako Shark / Stingray) Chevrolet Corvette (1968–1982)

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C3 (Mako Shark / Stingray) Chevrolet Corvette for sale.

The longest-running Corvette generation. 1968-1972 chrome-bumper cars share C2 mechanicals under new Mako Shark-inspired bodywork; the 1969 ZL1 (all-aluminum 427) is a multimillion-dollar unicorn; 1970-1972 LT-1 small-blocks are revered. 1973 introduced 5 mph bumpers; 1975-1980 cars suffered smog-era power decline (the 1975 base Stingray made just 165 hp). 1978 Indy Pace Car and 1982 Collectors Edition close the run.

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C3 (Mako Shark / Stingray) Chevrolet Corvette

1968–1982 · 542,861 produced · Coupe (T-top) / Convertible (1968-1975 only)

The longest-running Corvette generation. 1968-1972 chrome-bumper cars share C2 mechanicals under new Mako Shark-inspired bodywork; the 1969 ZL1 (all-aluminum 427) is a multimillion-dollar unicorn; 1970-1972 LT-1 small-blocks are revered. 1973 introduced 5 mph bumpers; 1975-1980 cars suffered smog-era power decline (the 1975 base Stingray made just 165 hp). 1978 Indy Pace Car and 1982 Collectors Edition close the run.

Key Engines

L46 small-block 350 cu in · 350 hp
LT-1 (1970-72) 350 cu in · 330-370 hp
L88 / ZL1 (1968-69) 427 cu in · 430 (advertised) hp
LS5 / LS6 big-block 454 cu in · 390-465 hp
Cross-Fire 350 (1982) 350 cu in · 200 hp

Notable Trims

Stingray LT-1 L88 ZL1 Pace Car Collector Edition 25th Anniversary

What to look for on a 1968–1982 Corvette

  • Birdcage A-pillar / windshield-frame corrosion
  • T-top weatherseals leak — water destroys floors and birdcage
  • Frame rail rust at rear (especially behind rear wheel wells)
  • Body-mount cushion rot — body sags onto frame
  • Headlight vacuum motors fail — manual override common workaround
  • Mid-1970s smog cars often have power-recovery modifications — verify originality if buying for investment

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