Corvette C3 1968-1982: How to Build and ModifyThe photos in this edition are black and white. About a half million Corvettes were sold between 1968 and 1982, and the distinctive Shark body style with the combination of V 8 power has gained legendary status. Some Corvettes are too rare and valuable to be modified. These include the big block cars built between 1968 and 1974, which command big dollars at auctions. However, the vast majority of Corvettes, built between 1975 and 1982, are affordable