Very Nice C3 Corvette convertible in S. Austin

Written by Ken Altes

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray off Hwy 290.  This C3 (third generation) series ran from 1968–1982.  These chrome bumpers indicate a pre-73 model, the best looking years in my opinion.  The wire wheels are a bonus.

Based on the XP-755 concept car, or the Mako Shark II, it was designed by Larry Shinoda in Bill Mitchell’s GM design shop, debuted at the 1965 New York and Paris auto shows, and powered by a 427 cu in Mark IV engine.

1965 Mako Shark II Corvette Concept Car inspired the C3 Corvette

One comment on “Very Nice C3 Corvette convertible in S. Austin

  1. Yes indeed. This is the Corvette to measure all others against.