by A unique 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 race car that participated in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race has been listed for auction. The car is estimated to be worth between $750,000 and $1.1 million. This is reported by RM Sotheby’s.
1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Le Mans: The Car’s Racing History
The car was built by the Race Engineering & Development (RED) team as the successor to the famous “Rebel Corvette.” In 1972, it competed at Le Mans with the support of the NART team under the management of Luigi Chinetti.
The crew of Dave Heinz and Bob Johnson finished 15th overall and first in the GT Special class over 5.0 liters. This is only the fourth Corvette ever to finish that race.
In 1973, the car placed third overall at the 24 Hours of Daytona, which was the best result for a Corvette in international endurance races at the time.
1968 Corvette L88 Sale: Specifications and Restoration
The model is equipped with a 7.0-liter L88 V8 engine, considered one of the most powerful in the lineup. For racing, the engine was slightly detuned to improve reliability.
The car received a special racing suspension, a reinforced chassis, and an M22 manual transmission. The body was created in accordance with FIA requirements for participation in endurance races.
Later, the Corvette was fully restored to the condition in which it raced at Le Mans in 1972. The car has a documented history, archival paperwork, has been exhibited at prestigious shows, and since 2025 has been on display at the National Corvette Museum.
