A 1968 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a numbers-matching drivetrain and more than three decades of ownership history is now being offered for sale, highlighting an early example of the model’s third generation.
The car shows 41,504 miles on its title and has remained with its current consignor since 1991. The vehicle retains both its original engine and transmission, contributing to its appeal among collectors and enthusiasts who value factory-correct mechanical components.
The 1968 model year marked the debut of the Corvette’s C3 generation, bringing dramatic styling changes inspired by earlier concept designs. This example is finished in black, a color that emphasizes the car’s sharp lines and sculpted bodywork. Chrome accents help define several exterior features, including the front and rear bumpers, while a set of 15-inch Chevrolet Rally wheels wrapped in 60-series tires completes the classic sports car stance.
Distinctive styling cues include prominent fender vents and a low, pointed nose flanked by rising front fenders. At the rear, the coupe features a vertical back window framed by sweeping buttresses that extend over the deck lid. A subtle integrated spoiler sits above the quad taillights, while a split rear bumper adds another signature Corvette design element. The car is also equipped with side-mounted exhaust pipes with finned covers and polished tips.
The exterior shows signs of use consistent with its age, including chips, scratches, scuffs, and areas of paint imperfections. Evidence of previous repairs and modifications is also visible in several areas of the body.
Inside, the cabin reflects the straightforward design approach typical of late-1960s sports cars. The interior features black vinyl bucket seats with stitched inserts, along with sculpted door panels that combine plastic and vinyl materials. A three-spoke steering wheel with a brown rim sits ahead of the driver, framing a dual gauge display. Five additional gauges occupy the center of the dashboard.
Additional interior equipment includes an AM/FM cassette radio and a center console with a chrome ball-topped shifter. Black loop carpeting lines both the floor and the rear cargo area, while a pair of Sony speakers is positioned behind the seats.
Power comes from the car’s numbers-matching 327 cubic inch V8 engine, which produces 350 horsepower and is equipped with a Holley four-barrel carburetor. The engine is paired with a numbers-matching Muncie M20 four-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear axle with 3.70 gearing and Positraction. The car also features power steering, power brakes, and headers, while the original air conditioning system has been removed.
Underneath, the Corvette uses coil springs at the front and a transverse leaf spring rear suspension paired with a frame-mounted differential and tubular axle shafts. Four-wheel power disc brakes provide stopping power, and the dual exhaust system exits through the side pipes.
During a recent drive evaluation, the vehicle demonstrated strong performance and stable handling. Several accessories, including the radio, clock, and passenger-side power window, were noted as not functioning at the time of inspection, while the remaining systems operated as expected.
Two documentation details accompany the car. The vehicle identification number indicates a convertible configuration, while the trim plate is from a 1975 Corvette model year, despite the car presenting as a 1968 coupe.
Now offered at $36,900, the car represents an early C3 Corvette that reflects the performance and styling that helped define American sports cars in the late 1960s.
