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Corvette
History-1968-1972
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1968 1969
1970
1971
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 1968-1972:
Many at the time thought this new body style was too drastic, but the
third generation ended up being the most popular vette. As a consequence
of a new emissions standard, 1971 models had lower power ratings.
Throughout '71 & '72, models had little change in appearance but
various modifications in options. Production for 1972 totaled 27,004
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Federal bumper regulation caused a change in body style in 1973. The
Corvette now had body-colored bumpers for the first time. |
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PRODUCTION 1968
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28,566 with 18,630
convertibles, 9,936 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$4,663 (coupe),
$4,320 (convertible)
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BASE STYLES
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Sport Coupe,
Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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327 cubic inches,
300 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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327/350, 427/390,
427/400, 427/435 Big Block Tri-Power
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Rally Red, Tuxedo
Black, Polar White, Corvette Bronze, LeMans Blue, International Blue,
Cordovan Maroon, Silverstone Silver, British Green, Safari Yellow
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio, all
tinted glass, positraction
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 194678S400001--19468S428566
Body & Chasis Coupe
194378S400001--19438S428566
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Corvette history:
The 1st year for the new C3 shark body style. Gone were side vent
windows making some very hot rides. New for the coupe were a removable
back window and the 2 piece detachable T-Tops. Convertibles had an
optional hard top available. The optional side exhaust pipes were
significally different than those found on 1965-1967 vettes.
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PRODUCTION 1969
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38,462 with 16,633
convertibles, 22,129 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$4,780 (coupe),
$4,437 (convertible)
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BASE STYLES
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Sport Coupe,
Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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350 cubic inches,
300 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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357/350, 427/390,
427/400, 427/435 Big Block Tri-Power
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Monza Red, Tuxedo
Black, Can-Am White, LeMans Blue, Monaco Orange, Cortez Silver,
Burgundy, Daytona Yellow, Fathom Green, Riverside Gold
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio, all
tinted glass, positraction
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 194679S700001-194679S738762
Body & Chasis Coupe
194379S700001-194379S738762
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Corvette history:
First year for the long running 350 cubic inch engine. Sting Ray became
Stingray (one word) and appear over the 4 vertical side gills --
this is an easy way to tell it from the 1968. Coupes were 1st offered in
1963, and this is the 1st year that coupes outsold convertibles. In 1969
the ignition switch was mounted on the column versus the dash.
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PRODUCTION 1970
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17,316 with 6,648
convertibles, 10,668 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$5,192 (coupe),
$4,849 (convertible)
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BASE STYLES
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Sport Coupe,
Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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350 cubic inches,
300 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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350/350, 350/370,
454/390
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Monza Red, Mulsanne
Blue, Bridgehampton Blue, LaGuna Gray, Marlboro Maroon, Donnybrooke
Green, Corvette Bronze, Cortez Silver, Classic White, Daytona Yellow
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio, power
steering, power brakes
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 194670S400001-194670S7417316
Body & Chasis Coupe
194370S400001-194370S7417316
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Corvette history:
The famous LT1 350/370 engine made its debut in 1970, and a new big
block engine, a 454/390 was offered. The side louvers now had an "eggcrate"
look, and amber front signal lights were offered. It was also the 1st
time in many, many years when black was not a color option.
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PRODUCTION 1971
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21,801 with 7,121
convertibles, 14,680 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$5,496 (coupe),
$5,259 (convertible)
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BASE STYLES
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Sport Coupe,
Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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350 cubic inches,
270 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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350/330, 350/370,
454/365, 454/425
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Mille Miglia Red,
Bridgehampton Blue, Steel Cities Gray, Ontario Orange, Brands Hatch
Green, Nevada Silver, Classic White, Sunflower Yellow, War Bonnet Yellow
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio, power
steering, white letter tires
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Convertible 194670S400001-194670S7417316
Body & Chasis Coupe
194370S400001-194370S7417316
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Corvette history:
Horsepower, or loss of, was the main change for 1971. The new no-lead
fuel requirements and anti-smog devices were having their effect. The
base engine dropped to 270 horsepower.
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PRODUCTION 1972
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27,004 with 6,508
convertibles, 20,496 coupes
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BASE PRICE
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$5,533 (coupe),
$5,296 (convertible)
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BASE STYLES
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Sport Coupe,
Convertible
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BASE ENGINE
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350 cubic inches,
200 horsepower
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ENGINE
OPTIONS
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350/255, 454/270
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COLOR
CHOICES
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Mille Miglia Red,
Targa Blue, Bryar Blue, Steel Cities Gray, Ontario Orange, Elkhart
Green, Pewter Silver, Classic White, Sunflower Yellow, War Bonnet Yellow
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POPULAR
OPTIONS
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AM-FM radio, power
steering, power brakes
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SERIAL
NUMBERS
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Body & Chasis
Conv. 1Z67K2S500001-- 1Z67K2S527004
Body & Chasis Coupe 1Z37K2S500001-- 1Z37K2S527004
The 5th digit varied K = base, L = LT1, V or W = big block
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Corvette history:
The last year for the chrome bumpers on both the front and rear. It was
also the last year for the famous LT1 engine option, and also the last
year for a removable rear window.
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