Chevrolet Corvette C3
Compare factory Corvette C3 L88 and ZL-1 specifications with period privateer competition builds.
What to check before buying
Ask for the tank sticker, factory and dealer records, and evidence for the current block, cylinder heads and induction. Trace race conversion and replacement components separately.
The factory ZL-1 convertible and Greenwood’s ZL-1-engined L88 document different factory origins.
Documented auction results
If you’re deciding what to offer, start with transactions for cars of similar specification and history. Check the sale date, condition, and whether the price included buyer’s premium.
| Chassis | Date and auction | Outcome and price | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194679S710209 | Jan 2023RM Sotheby’s · Arizona 20231969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible | SoldUSD 3,140,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceRM describes the fitted engine as factory-correct and date-coded. |
| 1943 79S 722205 | Aug 2011RM Sotheby’s · Monterey 20111969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray BFG "Stars & Stripes" Factory L88 "ZL-1" Greenwood Racing | SoldUSD 638,000 · Published sold price | Auction evidenceFactory L88 with documented period Greenwood competition conversion. RM cites a Traco ZL-1 engine fitted at sale. |
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Factory specification and chronology
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Documented variants
| Variant | Production | Body style | Coachbuilder | Wheelbase | Factory specification | Documented examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–69 Corvette L88 | — | — | — | — | RPO L88 | 1943 79S 722205 |
| 1969 Corvette ZL-1 | — | — | — | — | Factory all-aluminium ZL-1 427 | 194679S710209 |