The third generation Corvettes built from 1968 through 1982 are believed by many enthusiasts to represent the most exciting era of 'Vette production. Certainly, it was a period when the designers at GM pushed the performance envelope, offering a variety of ultra-fast powerplants. This colorful history of the C3's 15-year production devotes considerable coverage to these high-performance editions, as well as to the 1978 Indy Pace Car and the 25th Anniversary Corvette of 1982. The author also discusses in detail the story behind '68-'82 design and manufacture, including the boardroom dramas that unfolded at the executive, marketing, and engineering levels. Absolutely the most authoritative history on this pivotal chapter in Corvette history.