Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe

1968 to 1982 · Coupe

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Shifty Estimate

$23,200

High confidence · $14K to $40K

33.3% over 12 months

Median · 12 mo: $25,300
Sales · 12 mo: 48
Original MSRP: $4,663Up 398% since new

Collectible

1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, sold Aug 2026

Sold$18,700 · Mecum Auctions · Aug 2026

The market

Every recorded 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe sale, by date and price

Aug 2026 · Mecum Auctions

$18,700

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53 sales · 2 unsoldmedian $25kupdated Aug 2026

Latest results

The newest 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe sales with photographs

1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, sold Jul 2026

Sold $16,500

1982 · Gold

Jul 25, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $56,100

1969 · LeMans Blue

Jul 25, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $57,200

1972 · Ontario Orange

Jul 24, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $26,400

1978 · Black

Jul 24, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $33,000

1972 · Ontario Orange

Jul 24, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Sold $18,700

1968 · Yellow

Jul 24, 2026 · Mecum Auctions

Every C3

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 15, 2026

Every C3. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 15, 2026
	Stingray Coupe1968 to 1982	L881968 to 1969	Stingray Convertible1968 to 1975
Shifty Estimate	$23,200	$850,000Low confidence	$44,100
Sold median	$25,30048 sales	$798,7504 sales	$43,87532 sales
12-month move	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call	Too few sales to call
For sale	None	None	None

Other Corvette generations

Also on file, with no sale or listing yet: ZL1.

Specifications

Engine: Naturally Aspirated V8, 5.7L
Power: 300 hp
0 to 60: 5.7 s
Top speed: 140 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Curb weight: 3,400 lb
Original MSRP: $4,663
Designer: Larry Shinoda

Common questions

How much does a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe cost?

A 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe cost $4,663 new. Over the past 12 months, 48 have sold publicly at a median of $25,300. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $23,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $14,025 to $40,150, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $23,200, down 33.3% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 48 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe a good investment?

It has appreciated 398% against its $4,663 list price. Values are down 33.3% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $7,150 to $184,250, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe have sold?

Shifty has 60 public sales of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe on file. The earliest was on Oct 1, 2024.

What has a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$18,700Aug 13, 2026
$16,500Jul 25, 2026Gold
$56,100Jul 25, 2026LeMans Blue

About the 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe

Larry Shinoda's C3 Stingray remains the most recognizable Corvette silhouette ever created, with those dramatic Coke-bottle curves and distinctive split rear window defining American sports car design for an entire generation. The 350 small-block delivered genuine performance throughout most of the C3's long production run, though emissions regulations gradually sapped power through the late '70s. Early C3s from 1968-1972 represent the sweet spot, offering the cleanest styling before safety bumpers and the most potent engines before emissions strangling. The coupe's removable T-tops became a Corvette signature, offering convertible-like open-air motoring with structural rigidity. Despite producing over 540,000 units across 15 years, clean early C3s command strong collector interest. The combination of iconic styling, reasonable values, and abundant parts support makes the C3 an ideal entry point into serious Corvette collecting.