Manuel Azevedo

All the C3's are cool cars! Pick the one that looks the best to you and is the best condition you can afford.
I never could understand somes opinions of 68's, Why in the world would you want your year car to be the same as another year car?!!! You want an early VW or do you want a ___year Corvette? Just my .50cents!!!!

whitehause

I own 2 68's (a BB and a SB ) Were there improvements in 69....sure....where there one year only parts....sure. If you are looking to build a top flight, Blom gold car, 68 would be the most costly. If your looking for an early C3 with unique features(dash ignition switch, door buttons, good power in the motors) then go for it. 68 or 69 can't go wrong!

68sbcoupe

I own my third 68 right now. I've owned 3 68's, 2 69's, 2 65's, 1 64, 1 70, 1 98. They all have their plusses and minuses.

As some have advised, buy the best one you can afford. Avoid highly modified cars. Avoid "project" cars. DON'T buy the first one you look at, unless you look at several others, then go back. NEVER buy one without seeing it yourself. Best is to bring a friend who really knows Corvettes. Meaning, one who can recognize repaired damage, rusting symptoms, and "Built by Bubba" work.

Corvettes have improved every year since 1953. So a 68 is 15 steps up the evolutionary trail from a 53. And a 2011 Vette 43 steps over a 68. So a 69 would be 42 steps up the trail. Big deal.

If you like a particular 68, buy it. Life is short. Just make sure you drive it. I read every day posts from guys who have cars they drive 100 miles a year. My car has only 112,000 miles on it. Over 43 years. That's 3000 miles a year.

2 cents from an old guy.

pologreen1

Thanks guys. I just wanted to make sure there was nothing major wrong with a '68. I see no problems with a getting after reading this. I knew about the obvious like door handles, ignition switch, etc, but nothing serious.

Thanks

dkeith

Can't go wrong with a chrome bumper C3. I have owned a 68, 69 and 72........a 68 is in my garage now. Remember every C3 after 68 is only a version of the original.

Deacon Don

...and the '72 is the last, and best, version of the chrome bumper C3's. Sorry...couldn't resist! Just joking you know, sort of...

427SIXPACK

WHY ??????

It's obvious your talking to the W R O N G people !!!!

Procrastination Racing

If you are tall, and most of your height is from your hips to your head, you might find the '69 and later roomier because the seat bottoms are higher in a '68.

If you are built like Conan (the barbarian, not the TV night show guy), the tighter door panels in a '68 can bother you. '69 up had more shoulder room.

pologreen1

That is the best info , thanks. That would be a concern.

1-2-b-67L89

Today other than some parts availability (for restoration) its no problem so if you desire a 68 go for it. Personally, I liked the idea of a 68 to go with our 67 vette and also with our 68 Z/28. Very blessed to be able to do but it was what I desired and glad I joined the ranks.
Good luck,

Paul Workman

Not pickin a fight, but some would beg to differ - note the add info for the 69!!.

http://www.web-cars.com/corvette/1969.php

My wife's 69 was "rode hard and put away wet" by previous owner(s), that and time and the elements tend to blur any minor manufacturing anomolies associated with a first year model, i.e. the 68. I wouldn't hesitate to by one.

One thing I do like about the 70s+ is the fender flairs that were added. They go a long way toward preventing road debris from chipping the fenders. And, wider tires are possible w/o flinging muck on the paint - another plus for 70+ body panels, IMO.

P.

427SIXPACK

Love that interior color !!!

TOM65 L76 96 LT1

Me to, what a great looking color combo.

AWilson

This is good advice. My 68 has a lot of original parts that came with it or 68 parts I found over time. And a lot of catalog house parts and even some 69 parts. But it is going to be beautiful and the uniqueness of 68 makes it a little more satisfying. If you watch the forum almost everything you need will eventually come up. You just have to snap them up. You can't beat the push button locks and the dash ignition.

Corey_68

Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but growing up a son of on owner of a classic corvette restoration shop I know firsthand 69+ are NOT leaps and bounds better than the '68's like many try to portray.