C3 (1968-1982)

1968 The Anti-theft system, AM/FM Stereo radio, the t-top, and emission controlled equipment appeared.
1969 The 250,000th Corvette produced.
1970 The ZR1 appeared.

1974 Last "big block" year.
1975 HEI distributor appeared and last convertible built until 1986 .
1977 The 500,000 Corvette produced.


 1978 Indy pace car.  "Corvette Summer" movie hits the theaters.
1981 Bowling Green KY produced 1st corvette.
1982 Fuel injection reappeared. Corvettes at Carlisle debut.
1968 - 1982 Racing continues with corvette winnings.