White C3 Corvette Colors by Generation

White has been part of the Corvette story since day one. The very first Corvette prototype in 1952 was white, and when the production Corvette launched in 1953, Polo White was the only color available. Chevrolet continued to offer a shade of white on nearly every Corvette produced through the end of the C3 generation in 1982.

During the C3 era (1968–1982), Chevrolet offered white under several names: Polar White (1968), Can-Am White (1969), Classic White (1970–1979), and simply White (1980–1982).

While the shade varied slightly over the years, white C3 Corvettes have always been among the most sought-after by collectors especially when paired with a red, black, or saddle leather interior. For a complete overview of C3 Corvette features and specifications, see our C3 Corvettes guide.

White Corvettes with Red Interior

One of the most iconic Corvette color combinations of all time is a white Corvette with a red interior. The contrast of a bright white exterior against deep red leather creates a look that’s unmistakably classic, and it’s one of the most frequently requested combinations from our buyers.

Chevrolet offered red interior options on white C3 Corvettes in most production years, and these cars remain extremely desirable today. A white Corvette with red interior, whether it’s a Stingray T-top, a convertible, or a late-model coupe, turns heads at every car show and cruise night.

The white-on-red combination is especially striking on the early chrome-bumper C3s (1968–1972), where the bright white paint plays off the chrome trim and the red interior visible through the T-top panels.

White Corvette Stingrays, Convertibles & T-Tops

• The Stingray nameplate appeared on C3 Corvettes from 1969 through 1976, and white was available every one of those years. A white 1969 Corvette Stingray in Can-Am White with a black interior is one of the most sought-after C3 configurations.
• White convertible Corvettes from 1968 through 1975 are particularly collectible. After 1975, all C3 Corvettes came as T-top coupes, and white T-tops are a classic look with the panels removed on a sunny day.

Whether you’re after a convertible or a white T-top with a manual transmission, we stock a wide range. Browse the inventory above, or check our dedicated convertible and Stingray pages for additional options.

White Corvette Paint Codes by Year

Below is a complete guide to every white Corvette color, organized by generation. White may seem like a simple color, but Chevrolet used at least six different named whites across Corvette production.

C1 Corvette Whites (1953–1962)

The C1 Corvette is where it all began and it began in white.

• 1953 – Polo White: 300 produced. The only color available on the first-ever Corvette. All 300 were hand-built with Polo White exteriors and red interiors.
• 1954 – Polo White: 3,230 produced. White remained the standard color as Chevrolet expanded the palette.
• 1955 – Polo White: 325 produced. The second-lowest Corvette production year ever.
• 1956 – Polo White: 532 produced. Arrived with a completely new body design.
• 1957 – Polo White: 1,273 produced.
• 1958 – Snowcrest White: 2,477 produced. New body style with quad headlights and a new name for white.
• 1959 – Snowcrest White: 3,354 produced.
• 1960 – Ermine White: 3,717 produced. A new shade name that would stick around for years.
• 1961 – Ermine White: 3,178 produced. First year for the ducktail rear design.
• 1962 – Ermine White: Production numbers unknown. The final year of the C1 body style.

C2 Corvette Whites (1963–1967)

The C2 Corvette introduced the split-window coupe, independent rear suspension, and a completely new look but the Ermine White carried over:

• 1963 – Ermine White (code 936): Production numbers unknown. A white 1963 split-window coupe is one of the most valuable Corvettes in existence.
• 1964 – Ermine White (code 936): 3,909 produced.
• 1965 – Ermine White (code CC): 2,216 produced. First year for disc brakes.
• 1966 – Ermine White (code 972): 2,120 produced.
• 1967 – Ermine White (code 972): 1,423 produced. The final C2 and last year for the fixed-roof coupe.

Early C3 Whites (1968–1972)

The 1968–1972 C3 Corvettes introduced the Mako Shark body, popup headlights, hidden wipers, and removable T-tops:

• 1968 – Polar White (code 972): 1,868 produced. The first C3 white, and a departure from the long-running Ermine White name.
• 1969 – Can-Am White (code 972): Production numbers unknown. The sole year for this shade name. A white 1969 Corvette Stingray is one of the most iconic classic Corvette configurations.
• 1970 – Classic White (code 972): Production numbers unknown. A new name that would last a full decade.
• 1971 – Classic White (code 972): 1,875 produced.
• 1972 – Classic White (code 972): 2,763 produced. The last year for chrome bumpers on both ends.

Mid C3 Whites (1973–1977)

The 1973–1977 Corvettes transitioned from chrome to urethane bumpers. White remained one of the most popular choices:

• 1973 – Classic White (code 910): New paint code but same name. First year without a front chrome bumper.
• 1974 – Classic White (code 910): First year for rubber bumpers on both ends.
• 1975 – Classic White (code 10): 8,007 produced. Last year Chevrolet offered a C3 convertible.
• 1976 – Classic White (code 10): 10,674 produced. The highest white production number of any single C3 year. Also the first year for optional alloy wheels.
• 1977 – Classic White (code 10): 9,408 produced. Last year for the short rear window that had been standard since 1968.

Late C3 Whites (1978–1982)

The final C3 production years (1978–1979 and 1980–1982) brought the large rear window, restyled bumpers, and the end of an era:

• 1978 – Classic White (code 10): 4,150 produced. The 25th Anniversary year, which also saw the Indy Pace Car and Silver Anniversary special editions.
• 1979 – Classic White (code 10): 8,629 produced. The last year for the Classic White name.
• 1980 – White (code 10): 7,780 produced. New front and rear spoiler bumper design. Chevrolet simplified the name to just “White.”
• 1981 – White (code 10): 6,387 produced. The transition year — last Corvettes from the St. Louis factory and first from the Bowling Green plant.
• 1982 – White (code 10): 2,975 produced. The final year of the C3 body style, the last year for two-piece T-tops, and the first full year of Bowling Green production.