Is the Corvette C3 VIN & trim tag decoder really free?

Yes – 100 % free, no registration, no ads, no limits. Built for the Corvette community by an NCRS member.

How accurate is this C3 decoder?

Built from original GM Heritage Center production records and continuously updated with newly discovered factory documents. More accurate than any paid service.

Does it work for all Corvette generations?

The full-featured decoder covers C1 through C8, but this site specialises in the third-generation C3 (1968–1982).

Who built and maintains this site?

Jasse – NCRS member with 10+ years of hands-on C3 experience. Every update and article is written and verified personally.

Corvette C3 Resources & Tools for 1968–1982 Corvettes

Welcome to the ultimate Corvette C3 hub. Here you’ll find our Corvette C3 VIN Decoder, production charts, buyer’s guides, and 50+ in-depth articles for 1968–1982 Corvettes.

Built by Jasse — a Corvette enthusiast with over 10 years of hands-on experience and owner of a numbers-matching 1976 L48 Stingray — this decoder uses official GM VIN standards and cross-references data from the GM Heritage Center.

Over 10,000 VINs decoded – Trusted by Corvette enthusiasts worldwide for accurate, GM-sourced data.

Nov 29, 2025: The website design is being updated. During this transition, you might see some pages mixing the new and old visual styles.

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Corvette C3 Articles - VIN Decoding, History, Options & More

Explore In-Depth C3 Corvette Articles

As a long-time Corvette C3 enthusiast and owner, I created this site to share what I’ve learned over the years. You’ll find 50+ in-depth articles covering engine specs, special editions, maintenance tips, and more — all designed to help fellow owners and fans better understand and enjoy their 1968–1982 Corvettes. From one passionate C3 fan to another.

General

Corvette C3 years
Corvette Specs, Colors, etc. by year:
1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982
Is the Corvette C3 always a Stingray?
Corvette C3 charts
Corvette C3 books
Mako Shark II
Corvette L88
Greenwood Corvettes
Reader's Wheels: Corvette 1968
Restomod Corvette C3s
Corvette C3 Buyer's Checklist

Technical

Interior and Exterior Features

My 1976 Corvette

Corvette Years

Sources: GM Heritage Center, Corvette Black Book, NHTSA VIN Standards

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