1968 Corvette - Production, Original MSRP, Available Engines, Paint Codes, Vin Decoder

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1968 Corvette Information

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Generation:

Number Produced:

28,566 (18,630 Convertible, 9,936 Coupe)

Original MSRP / Base Price:

$4,663.00

VIN Numbers:

194378S400001 - 194378S428566 (Coupe)
194678S400001 - 194678S428566 (Convertible)
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1968 Year Notes:

First C3. New radically restyled C3 Corvette dubbed "Shark". Coupes roof panels (t-tops) and rear window are removable. Side vents were gone but Astro Ventilation was new for 1968 Corvette. Last year for ignition swith on instument panel.

Available Motors:

327 Small-Block V8 (L75) (300 HP)
327 Small-Block V8 (L79) (350 HP)
427 Big-Block V8 (L36) (390 HP)
427 Big-Block V8 (L68) (400 HP)
427 Big-Block V8 (L71) (435 HP)
427 Big-Block V8 (L88) (430 HP, 460 torque)
427 Big-Block V8 (L89) (435 HP)

Colors & Paint Codes:

	OEM	DP	SW	VS	DB	PPG	AK	RM	MS	Production
British Green Metallic	983	4949	-	G1203	-	43795	GMA68:983	-	-	4,779
Cordovan Maroon Metallic	988	4915	-	R1141	-	50775	-	-	-	1,155
Corvette Bronze Metallic	992	4910	-	B2408	-	22969	GMA68:992	-	-	3,374
International Blue Metallic	978	4909	-	L2982	-	13550	GMA68:978	-	-	2,473
LeMans Blue Metallic	976	4908	-	MW6801	-	13549	GMA68:71	-	3921	4,722
Polar White	972	4714	2517	W041	-	8631	GMA70:10	1802	3627	1,868
Rally Red	974	4688	2453	R1163L	-	71491	GMA66:974	1744	7794	2,918
Safari Yellow	984	4906	-	Y476L	-	81621	GMA68:984	-	-	3,133
Silverstone Silver Metallic	986	4907	-	S501	-	8596	-	-	-	3,435
Tuxedo Black	900	99	-	K090	-	9300	-	946	3069	708

DP =	DuPont
SW =	Sherwin-Williams
VS =	Valspar
DB =	DeBeer Paint
PPG =	PPG Industries
AK =	Akzo Nobel
RM =	R-M Paint

Options:

RPO	Desc	Production	Price
	Genuine Leather	2,429	$79.00
A01	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows	17,635	$16.00
A02	Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield	5,509	$11.00
A31	Power Windows	7,065	$58.00
A82	Headrests	3,197	$42.00
A85²¹	Custom Shoulder Belts	350	$26.00
C07	Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible)	8,735	$232.00
C08	Vinyl Covering (for auxiliary hardtop)	3,050	$53.00
C50	Rear Window Defroster	693	$32.00
C60	Air Conditioning	5,664	$413.00
F41	Special Front and Rear Suspension	1,758	$37.00
G81	Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios	27,008	$46.00
J50	Power Brakes	9,559	$42.00
J56	Special Heavy Duty Brakes	81	$384.00
K66	Transistor Ignition System	5,457	$74.00
L36	427 cu. in. 390hp Engine	7,717	$200.00
L68	427 cu. in. 400hp Engine	1,932	$306.00
L71	427 cu. in. 435hp Engine	2,898	$437.00
L79	327 cu. in. 350hp Engine	9,440	$105.00
L88	427 cu. in. 430hp Engine	80	$948.00
L89	Aluminum Cynlinder Heads for L71	624	$806.00
M20	4-Speed Manual Transmission	10,760	$184.00
M21	4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio	12,337	$184.00
M22	4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty	80	$263.00
M40	Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission	5,063	$226.00
N11	Off Road Exhaust System	4,695	$37.00
N36	Telescopic Steering Column	6,477	$42.00
N40	Power Steering	12,364	$95.00
P01	Bright Metal Wheel Cover	8,971	$58.00
PT6	Red Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon	11,686	$31.00
PT7	White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon	9,692	$31.00
U15	Speed Warning Indicator	3,453	$11.00
U69	AM-FM Radio	24,609	$173.00
U79	AM-FM Radio, stereo	3,311	$278.00
UA6	Alarm System	388	$26.00
Additional Notes: ²¹ - Convertibles only. Shoulder belts were included with Coupes at no charge

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