1968 Corvette and 1969 Corvette
The 1968 Corvette was redesigned in both the interior and exterior. The new model went from rotating headlights to a pop-up version, and the automatic transmission was upgraded to a 3-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic from the two-speed Powerglide. This was the year they eliminated the side vents, and the battery was moved to the rear compartment.
The base engine for the 1969 Corvette was changed to 350ci 300hp. Famed designer Harley Earl died at age 75. John DeLorean became the general manager of Chevrolet and canceled work on the XP-882, a four-wheel-drive mid-engine test Corvette.
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1968 Specs:
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- Track: 58.3" Front/59" Rear
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1968 Options:
| Code |
Description |
Quantity |
| 19437 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
9,936 |
| 19467 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
18,630 |
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Genuine Leather Seats |
2,429 |
| A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows |
17,635 |
| A02 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, Windshield |
5,509 |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
7,065 |
| A82 |
Headrests |
3,197 |
| A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts |
350 |
| C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible) |
8,735 |
| C08 |
Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop |
3,050 |
| C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
693 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
5,664 |
| F41 |
Special Front and Rear Suspension |
1,758 |
| G81 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
27,008 |
| J50 |
Power Brakes |
9,559 |
| J56 |
Special Heavy-Duty Brakes |
81 |
| K66 |
Transistor Ignition System |
5,457 |
| L36 |
427ci 390hp Engine |
7,717 |
| L68 |
427ci 400hp Engine |
1,932 |
| L71 |
427ci 435hp Engine |
2,898 |
| L79 |
327ci 350hp Engine |
9,440 |
| L88 |
427ci 430hp Engine |
80 |
| L89 |
Aluminum Cylinder Heads for L71 |
5,063 |
| M20 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
4,695 |
| M21 |
4-Speed Manual Close Ratio |
6,447 |
| M22 |
4-Speed Manual Close Ratio, Heavy Duty |
12,364 |
| M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission |
8,971 |
| N11 |
Off-Road Exhaust System |
4,695 |
| N11 |
Telescopic Steering Column |
6,447 |
| N40 |
Power Steering |
12,364 |
| P01 |
Bright Metal Wheel Cover |
8,971 |
| PT6 |
Red Stripe Tires, F70 - 15" |
11,686 |
| PT7 |
White Stripe Tires, F70 - 15" |
9,692 |
| UA6 |
Alarm System |
388 |
| U15 |
Speed Warning Indicator |
3,453 |
| U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
24,609 |
| U79 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo |
3,311 |
Serial Numbers: 194378S400001 through 194378S428566
For convertibles, the fourth digit is a "6."
Suffix:
- HE: 327ci 300hp, Manual Transmission
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- IO: 427ci 400hp, Automatic Transmission
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- HO: 327ci 300hp, Automatic Transmission
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- IQ: 427ci 390hp, Automatic Transmission
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- HP: 327ci 350hp, Manual Transmission, Power Steering, and Air Conditioning
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- IR: 427ci 435hp, Manual Transmission
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- HT: 327ci 350hp, Manual Transmission
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- IT: 427ci 430hp (L88), Manual Transmission
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- IL: 427ci 390hp, Manual Transmission
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- IU: 427ci 435hp, Manual Transmission and Aluminum Head
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- IM: 427ci 400hp, Manual Transmission
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1969 Specs:
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- Track: 58.7" Front/59.4" Rear
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1969 Options:
| Code |
Description |
Quantity |
| 19437 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
22,129 |
| 19467 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
16,633 |
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Genuine Leather Seats |
3,729 |
| A01 |
Soft Ray Tinted Glass, All Windows |
31,270 |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
9,816 |
| A82 |
Headrests |
3,197 |
| A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts |
600 |
| C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible) |
7,878 |
| C08 |
Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop |
3,266 |
| C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
2,485 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
11,859 |
| F41 |
Special Front and Rear Suspension |
1,661 |
| G81 |
Positraction Rear Axle |
36,965 |
| J50 |
Power Brakes |
16,876 |
| J56 |
Special Heavy-Duty Brakes |
115 |
| K66 |
Transistor Ignition System |
5,702 |
| L36 |
427ci 390hp Engine |
12,846 |
| L68 |
427ci 400hp Engine |
2,072 |
| L71 |
427ci 435hp Engine |
2,898 |
| L79 |
327ci 350hp Engine |
2,722 |
| L88 |
427ci 430hp Engine |
116 |
| L89 |
Aluminum Cylinder Heads for L71 |
390 |
| MA6 |
Heavy-Duty Clutch |
102 |
| M20 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
16,507 |
| M21 |
4-Speed Manual Close Ratio |
13,741 |
| M22 |
4-Speed Manual Close Ratio, Heavy Duty |
101 |
| M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission |
8,161 |
| N14 |
Side Mount Exhaust System |
4,355 |
| N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
10,325 |
| N40 |
Power Steering |
22,866 |
| PO2 |
Deluxe Wheel Cover |
8,073 |
| PT6 |
Red Stripe Tires, F70 - 15" |
11,686 |
| PT6 |
Red Stripe Tires, F70 - 15" |
5,210 |
| PT7 |
White Stripe Tires, F70 - 15" |
21,379 |
| PU9 |
White Letter Tires, F70 - 15" |
2,398 |
| TJ2 |
Front Fender Louver Trim |
11,962 |
| UA6 |
Alarm System |
12,436 |
| U15 |
Speed Warning Indicator |
3,561 |
| U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
33,871 |
| U79 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo |
4,114 |
| ZL1 |
Special L88 Aluminum Block |
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Serial Numbers: 194379S700001 through 194379S738762
For convertibles, the fourth digit is a "6."
Base Engine: 350ci V8 300hp
Suffix:
- GC: 350ci 300hp, Manual Transmission and Transistor Ignition
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- LT: 427ci 435hp, Manual Transmission and Heavy-Duty Clutch
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- GD: 350ci 300hp, Manual Transmission, Air Conditioning, and Transistor Ignition
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- LU: 427ci 395hp, Manual Transmission, Aluminum Head, and Heavy-Duty Clutch
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- HW: 350ci 300hp, Manual Transmission
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- LV: 427ci 430hp (L-88), Automatic Transmission
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- HX: 350ci 350hp, Manual Transmission and Air Conditioning
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- LW: 427ci 435hp, Automatic Transmission and Aluminum Head
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- HY: 350ci 300hp, Manual Transmission
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- LX: 427ci 435hp, Automatic Transmission
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- HZ: 350ci 300hp, Automatic Transmission
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- ME: 427ci 430hp (ZL1), Manual Transmission
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- LL: 427ci 390hp, Automatic Transmission
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- MG: 427ci 430hp (ZL1), Automatic Transmission
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- LM: 427ci 390hp, Manual Transmission
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- MH: 427ci 390hp, Manual Transmission and Transistor Ignition
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- LN: 427ci 400hp, Automatic Transmission
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- MI: 427ci 390hp, Automatic Transmission and Transistor Ignition
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- LO: 427ci 430hp, Manual Transmission
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- MJ: 427ci 400hp, Automatic Transmission and Transistor Ignition
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- LP: 427ci 435hp, Manual Transmission and Aluminum Head
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- MK: 427ci 400hp, Manual Transmission and Transistor Ignition
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- LQ: 427ci 400hp, Manual Transmission
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- MR: 427ci 430hp (L88), Manual Transmission
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- LR: 427ci 435hp, Manual Transmission
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- MS: 427ci, Uncertain Usage
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Colors:
| RPO |
Exterior |
Soft-Top |
Wheels |
Interior |
| 900 |
Tuxedo Black |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Bright Blue/Green/Brown/Red/Saddle |
| 972 |
Can-Am White |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Bright Blue/Green/Brown/Red/Saddle |
| 974 |
Monza Red |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Red/Saddle |
| 976 |
Le Mans Blue |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Bright Blue |
| 980 |
Riverside Gold |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Saddle |
| 983 |
Fathom Green |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Green/Saddle |
| 984 |
Daytona Yellow |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black |
| 986 |
Cortez Silver |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Bright Blue/Green/Brown/Red/Saddle |
| 988 |
Burgundy |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black/Saddle |
| 990 |
Monaco Orange |
Black/White/Beige |
Silver |
Black |
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