1968 Corvette

The list price for a base Corvette in '68 was $4,663. The 1968 models included six different engines to choose from, two small-blocks and four big-blocks and four transmission choices. The engine choices were as follows:

327 ci 300 hp Small Block

327 ci 350 hp Small Block

427 ci 390 hp Big Block

427 ci 400 hp Big Block

The Famous 427 ci Tri-Power 435 hp big block

This generation has the distinction of being introduced to the motoring public in an unorthodox — and unintended — fashion. 1968 marked the introduction of Mattel's now-famous Hot Wheels line of 1/64-scale die cast toy cars. General Motors had tried their best to keep the appearance of the upcoming car a secret, but the release of the Hot Wheels line several weeks before the Corvette's unveiling had a certain version of particular interest to Corvette fans: the "Custom Corvette", a GM-authorized model of the 1968 Corvette.

Here is some information on the 1968 Corvette that I have collected from over the years. It is very interesting in documenting the history of the year Corvette.