✦ Shifty Estimate
$31,900
- 12 months median
- $44K
- Sales, 12 months
- 14
- Original MSRP
- $4,320 · ▲ 638% since
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1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible
1968 to 1975 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
14 sales on file
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Specifications
- Engine
- Naturally Aspirated V8, 5.7L
- Power
- 300 hp
- 0 to 60
- 5.7s
- Top speed
- 140 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 3,400 lb
- Original MSRP
- $4,320
- Designer
- Larry Shinoda
Common questions
How much does a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible cost?
A 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible cost $4,320 new. Over the past 12 months, 14 have sold publicly at a median of $44,375. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $31,900. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $16,842 to $49,200, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $31,900. That sits below the $44,375 median of actual sales because the estimate weights the most recent results most heavily, and recent sales have come in under the longer-run median. Confidence is high: 14 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
What has a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $22,500Jun 1, 2026Monza Red · 84,000 mi
- $45,000May 21, 2026Red · 73,000 mi
- $102,000May 14, 2026Torch Red · 2,700 mi
The C3 Stingray convertible stretched Larry Shinoda's stunning design across eight model years, becoming the longest-running Corvette generation. While purists debate the C3's merits against the earlier C2, there's no denying the visual impact of those flared fenders and dramatic proportions. Early cars retained much of the C2's performance DNA with solid-lifter small blocks and available big blocks, though emissions regulations gradually neutered power outputs through the mid-1970s. The removable T-tops introduced in 1968 offered a compromise between coupe and convertible, but true drop-top enthusiasts preferred the full convertible experience. Today, early C3 convertibles with big blocks command strong money, while later cars offer more affordable entry into classic Corvette ownership. The C3 represents Corvette's transition from pure sports car to grand touring machine.