02Sep 2023 by controllers
What’s in the name of a Corvette’s paint color?

What’s in the name of a Corvette’s paint color?

1963 Corvette Information, 1965 Corvette Information, 1966 Corvette Information, 1968 C3 Corvette Information, 1970 Corvette Information, 1971 Corvette Information, 1972 Corvette Information Category, C2 Corvette Category, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette History
Unveiling the Fascinating Stories Behind Corvette Paint Colors: from Daytona Blue to Riverside Red and Sebring Silver Unveiling the Fascinating Stories Behind Corvette Paint Colors: from Daytona Blue to Riverside Red and Sebring Silver Have you ever found yourself admiring the sleek, vibrant colors adorning your beloved Corvette, wondering how they came to be? In this engaging article, Greg Rivers takes us on a journey through time to unveil the fascinating stories behind the iconic paint colors that graced various generations of Corvette models. These colors weren't haphazardly chosen; they were carefully selected to reflect the spirit and heritage of America's premier sports car. From the roaring days of high-performance racing to the era of muscle car dominance, discover the intriguing origins of Corvette paint names that range from legendary…
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08May 2023 by vettevues
Unlock the 1968 Corvette Specifications – An Iconic Classic

Unlock the 1968 Corvette Specifications – An Iconic Classic

1968 C3 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information
Discover the Iconic 1968 Corvette Specifications - All the Details You Need to Know in our Overview. Greg Hortons 1968 L89 Corvette Coupe The 1968 C3 Corvette is every Corvette collector’s dream machine. It is the first year of the third-generation body style. The 1968 Corvette was sculpted to resemble the Mako Shark II show car of 1965. The 1968 Corvette Stingray design was refreshed, and the third generation of Corvettes was born. The C3 was longer, wider, and lower than the C2 that preceded it. In fact, the ’68 Corvette had gained weight over the previous generation with a Curb weight on the Coupe of 3210, and the Convertible was 3220. The body was completely redesigned on what is basically a carry-over chassis. The coupe lost its fastback window…
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22Apr 2023 by vettevues
1968 Corvettes at Bloomington Gold Special Collection

1968 Corvettes at Bloomington Gold Special Collection

1968 C3 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Vette Vues Magazine Past Coverage of Corvette Events
Vette Vues' blog post showcases a variety of 1968 Corvettes found at the Bloomington Gold Special Collection in 2019, each accompanied by a captivating narrative of its history, told by its respective owners. In Vette Vues' blog post, we are looking at some stock of 1968 Corvettes at the Bloomington Gold Special Collection in 2019 and their stories and history. Each one has a unique story told by its owners. (Photo Credits: Bob Cook) If you are interested in attending the Bloomington Gold events or other Corvette Events, check out our Corvette Event Calendar. You can read Vette Vues Magazine's 3-part coverage of the Bloomington Gold Special Collection in the November, December 2019, and January 2020 issues. Our first 1968 Corvette is an L89 Convertible # 03554. Engine option L89…
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22Apr 2023 by vettevues
Discover the Fascinating 1968 Corvette Brochure and Deepen Your Appreciation of America’s Classic Sports Car

Discover the Fascinating 1968 Corvette Brochure and Deepen Your Appreciation of America’s Classic Sports Car

1968 C3 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Vintage Corvette Brochures Category
Exploring the Color 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Sales Brochure: Dive into the captivating chronicle of the 1968 Corvette Brochure featured in our blog post. Gain an understanding of the C3 Corvette's design, capabilities, and technical information. Read through the 1968 Corvette Sales Brochure and deepen your appreciation of America's classic sports car. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette - Original Dealer Sales Brochure - 8 1/4" x 11" - 12 pages Fiberglass Fact: The 1968 Corvette wore no Sting Ray or Stingray emblems. Cover of the 1968 Corvette Brochure / Sales Brochure These two pages show the hardtop version of the '68 Vette in the 1968 Corvette Brochure. 1968 Corvette Brochure: The Convertible is shown here. On these two pages in the 1968 Corvette Brochure, Chevrolet shows the new interior. Here, in the 1968…
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21Jul 2022 by controllers
C3 Vette Registry – 21 years at Corvettes at Carlisle

C3 Vette Registry – 21 years at Corvettes at Carlisle

1968 C3 Corvette Information, 1969 Corvette Information, 1970 Corvette Information, 1971 Corvette Information, 1972 Corvette Information Category, 1973 Corvette Information, 1974 Corvette Information, 1975 Corvette Information, 1976 Corvette Information, 1977 Corvette Information, 1978 Corvette Information, 1979 Corvette Information, 1980 Corvette Information, 1981 Corvette Information, 1982 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Events, Corvette News and Archives Category
The best of all worlds. Join the C3 Vette Registry at the world's largest Corvette car show. Corvettes at Carlisle is held every August in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and has been running since 1982. Corvettes at Carlisle is the largest Corvette show in the world. - Photo Courtesy C3 Vette Registry Our topic today is C3 Vette Registry at Corvettes at Carlisle. Corvettes at Carlisle is held every August in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and has been running since 1982. It has evolved into the largest All Corvette show in the country. Corvettes at Carlisle is celebrating its 40th year, and the C3 Vette Registry will be on hand to celebrate along with many other Corvette clubs on August 25 - 27, 2022. Today we're going to discuss the C3VR and its role…
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05Oct 2021 by vettevues
C3 CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS FROM YESTERYEAR (1968-1982)

C3 CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS FROM YESTERYEAR (1968-1982)

1968 C3 Corvette Information, 1969 Corvette Information, 1970 Corvette Information, 1971 Corvette Information, 1972 Corvette Information Category, 1973 Corvette Information, 1974 Corvette Information, 1975 Corvette Information, 1976 Corvette Information, 1977 Corvette Information, 1978 Corvette Information, 1979 Corvette Information, 1980 Corvette Information, 1981 Corvette Information, 1982 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette History
Take a trip down memory lane as we look at the third part of the original series in Vette Vues Magazine covering Corvette body kits and dress up parts. We are looking back at the various custom modifications on the C3 Corvettes that could be installed by an owner, contracted to a shop, or purchased as turn-key vehicles. Enjoy the journey! C3 - THE HISTORY OF CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS By Wayne Ellwood Photo Credits: Facebook, General Motors, Jeff Page-Heartland, Eckler, Ben Labaree, Tony Mezzacca Motorsport, Chris Farkash, Wayne Ellwood This is the third re-post of the original series in Vette Vues Magazine. We are looking back at the various custom modifications that could be installed by an owner, contracted to a shop, or purchased as turn-key vehicles.…
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Breaking Down the Unique Features of the C3 Corvette

Breaking Down the Unique Features of the C3 Corvette

The History of the C3 Corvette: Exploring the Iconic American Sports Car's 15-year Legacy C3 Corvette Overview: The C3 generation from 1968 through 1982. The 1968 Corvette marked the beginning of the third generation (C3) of this iconic American sports car. The C3 Corvette was produced for a full 15 years, from 1968 to 1982, and throughout its production, it became a symbol of changing times and economics. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the unique features of the C3 Corvette and how it evolved over the years. The C3 Corvette, the third generation of the iconic American sports car, arrived in showrooms in 1968. Over its 15-year lifecycle, this car was a reflection of the changing times, mirroring the ups and downs of the American economic…
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25Mar 2021 by vettevues
1968 Chevrolet Corvette Named “SURVYVR”

1968 Chevrolet Corvette Named “SURVYVR”

1968 C3 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Features
Tom Sugar calls his Corvette SURVYVR. It is a 1968 Bloomington Gold Benchmark Certified Vette painted Rally Red, with a 327/350 4 Speed, Black Leather Coupe. From his first ride in the Hertz Corvette strollers at the '64 World's Fair, straight through to the final speech for his high school public speaking class entitled, "This is a Corvette," the iconic American sports car held a special place in his heart. 1964 World's Fair Corvette Strollers 1964 World's Fair Nowadays, it didn't hurt that two of his pals at work (he's been an elementary music teacher and administrator for almost 30 years), the head custodian and the IT computer guy, both had 1970 sharks to cruise to the beach for the weekend meets. So, to begin the search for a suitable…
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01Apr 2018 by vettevues
Explore the Fascinating World of Vintage 1968 Corvette Ads and History

Explore the Fascinating World of Vintage 1968 Corvette Ads and History

1968 C3 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Vintage Corvette Advertisements
Our first 1968 Corvette Ad is titled "When Alex Mair was your age, he was building a Soap Box Derby racer." 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads 1968 Corvette Ads Are you interested in more 1968 Corvette Information? You might enjoy reading about some 1968 Corvettes that were on display at the 2019 Bloomington Gold Special Collection. 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (C3) saw a total production of 28,566.  There were 9,936 Coupes and 18,630 Convertibles.  We look at the options available as well as the interior and exterior color choices in our 1968 Corvette Specifications post. You might also enjoy looking back…
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19Aug 2016 by vettevues No Comments
Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12 in Chip’s Choice 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle

Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12 in Chip’s Choice 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle

1968 C3 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette History, Vette Vues Magazine Past Coverage of Corvette Events
Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12 on Display in Chip’s Choice at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle This Owens Corning Fiberglass Corvette #12 is one of the Winningest Corvettes that ever raced. It is the 2nd of 3 campaigned by the Owens Corning Fiberglass Race Team which was comprised of Tony Delorenzo and Jerry Thompson. The race car is restored to FIA Trim and was restored to original specifications by Kevin Mackay at Corvette Repair, with the assistance of Tony Delorenzo and Jerry Thompson, who were the primary drivers for the Owens/Corning team. Photos were taken at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle Chips Choice by William Wolf, Editor/Publisher of Vette Vues Magazine and appeared in the January 2008 issue of Vette Vues. Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12…
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