We’ve seen a few of these Corvette Sport Wagon conversions over the years here at Barn Finds, and they are a vehicle that can polarize opinions. This particular example will almost certainly be no exception because it started life as a desirable chrome-bumper 1968 model. It will be interesting to see how thoughts are split on this one. There will be those who would argue it should remain unchanged, while there will be a strong contingent that will argue that the Corvette should be returned to its former glory. For those who wish to take their own school of thought further, they will find the Corvette located in Las Vegas, Nevada, and listed for sale here on Facebook. The owner is asking $20,000 for this distinctive vehicle.

History tells us that there has been no shortage of companies that have offered conversion kits for C3 Corvettes. The fit and finish vary wildly from maker-to-maker, and there was also some evolution over the years. The Wagon concept was credited to Chuck Miller, with early kits being manufactured by Eckler’s and American Custom Industries. Greenwood also offered a kit which was aimed at the later “rubber-bumper” C3s. Apart from a different roofline, one of the most significant advantages of the Greenwood conversion is that it did offer an opening rear window. With the fixed rear glass on this vehicle, it is more of a van than a wagon. I believe that this vehicle is probably fitted with an Eckler’s kit, although I’m not 100% certain of that. The shape looks right, and it does have the correct “kick up” above the rear window. The quality of the conversion work looks to be respectable, and it has also managed to maintain the beautiful chrome rear bumpers. The front of the Corvette has also received the custom treatment. A few knowledgeable individuals have identified this as a kit available from Eckler’s in the early-to-mid 1970s. Its appearance is an acquired taste, although there is a slight hint of early 2nd Generation Camaro RS in the grille opening’s shape. I do stress that it is a hint. Beyond that, the fiberglass shows no signs of stress cracks or issues, and the paint remains presentable. The owner supplies no information on the state of the frame or the birdcage, but if the Corvette has spent its life in drier climes, we can probably expect these areas to be free from issues.

This is one of those listings designed to frustrate us because the owner provides virtually no information on the Corvette’s mechanical health. We know that it is equipped with a 327ci V8, but it isn’t clear which version. Bolted to the back of the V8 is a 4-speed manual transmission, and the drivetrain is said to be numbers-matching. The only other piece of information supplied is that the car has a claimed 55,000 genuine miles showing on the odometer. The owner doesn’t indicate whether he holds evidence to verify this claim, but then again, he also doesn’t tell us how well the vehicle runs or drives. The familiar story continues with the interior. There are no photos, and the owner supplies no information in the listing. It is to be hoped that he is willing to answer questions because this is a classic that raises plenty of them.

The listing for this 1968 Corvette Sport Wagon raises more questions than it answers. There will almost certainly be readers who will love this vehicle, but there will also be purists who will be coughing and spluttering at the sight of it. One interesting point to ponder is that it is still possible to buy these conversion kits today through many suppliers. That indicates that there are still people out there who aspire to own a vehicle like this. That raises the question of whether you are one of those people, and if so, whether you might be willing to pursue this one further.