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Original 454: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

If everything checks out properly on this 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, this one might be a worthy contender for those in the market for an early-seventies C3, as not only does it retain the numbers-matching big block and transmission but… more»

26k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

When compared to its late-sixties and early-seventies C3 counterparts, the 1977 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t win many awards in terms of performance, but neither do most other once mighty offerings from this period, as this was a time when fuel… more»

Flared 4-Speed: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Sadly, age seems to be one of the equalizers for the human race, and that’s particularly true for older Corvette owners when the time arrives that drivers can no longer comfortably enter or exit their ride.  We hear that… more»

Cheap C3: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82

Regarding the C3 era of the Chevrolet Corvette, many of the later examples typically don’t receive as much fanfare as the sixties and early 70s examples.  However, that’s not to say those from near the end of the run… more»

Aluminum Head L89 Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

When scouting around for a Corvette project, a first-year C3 is always a fun choice to consider, especially when it was born with a big block.  When you dig a little deeper and find out the original engine is… more»

Stored For Decades: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

I’m guessing many of our readers can relate to the backstory of this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, as it’s a case where the seller bought the car not very long ago as a project, but then ended up locating… more»

427/4-Speed Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

Here’s a 1969 Chevrolet Corvette where the positives seem to outweigh the negatives by far.  While this one’s going to need some fiberglass replacement on the driver’s side, it appears the rest of the body is in reasonably nice… more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Project

The most major news for the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette regarding engine availability was actually in the small-block department, as this was the year the 327 grew to 350 cubic inches.  However, the more coveted excitement remained with the big… more»

427/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Project

As an all-new Chevrolet Corvette had been introduced just one year earlier, the 1969 C3 received few cosmetic changes from the previous model, but it did offer a fresh 350 under the hood which replaced the 327 as the… more»

Nice Numbers-Matching Driver: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

Sales of Chevrolet’s sports car were on an upswing by the end of the sixties decade, with 38,762 finding homes for the 1969 edition alone, an increase of over 10,000 from the previous year.  But the numbers here are… more»

Supercharged C3! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Custom

Adding personal touches to your ‘Vette was a popular trend back in the sixties and seventies, with the efforts often producing results ranging from mild to wild.  This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette would fall into the latter category, as it… more»

Tidy 73k-Mile Driver: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

You can chastise the feds for so many 1973 vehicles having a less attractive front end than their predecessors, as the government put a new law into effect back then requiring all cars to withstand a 5 MPH frontal… more»

66k-Mile Survivor: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With Christmas just around the corner, the bow on this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is inspiring me to ask the wife to add it to my wish list, but I haven’t been all that well-behaved this year so I’ll… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the details the seller points out about this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is that the car didn’t come equipped with a lot of accessories or options, but when the original buyer chose a 427 engine and a 4-speed… more»

Body-Off Restoration: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

When the seller of this 1976 Chevrolet Corvette says this is practically a new car, they just about aren’t kidding, as it’s undergone a full body-off restoration where nearly everything was touched and either refurbished or replaced with new… more»

427/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1968 Chevrolet Corvette here on Craigslist would be a great choice for drivers who like lots of blue, back in the days when you often found interior colors matching the exterior.  Oh yeah, and it’s also got the… more»

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