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Solid Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

UPDATE – This Corvette sold for $8,411 after we first featured it. Well, it’s popped back up here on eBay but it is now in Florida with a new seller and bidding has already reached $13,900. Will you be… more»

427/4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

With its one-piece wraparound chrome front bumper and dual rear bumpers, the 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has always been eye candy in my book, and if it’s packing a 427 there’s even more sweetness once you lift the hood.  Add… more»

Matching-Numbers 454/4-Speed! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

Two things really stood out in my mind when I first saw this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette.  Well, actually three.  My first thought was just how good this car looks all the way around, followed by the matching numbers 454… more»

Numbers-Matching 4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevrolet Corvette got a major redesign back in 1968 when the third generation was introduced, so changes for 1969 were minimal, but one significant difference was in the production numbers.  More than 10,000 more ’69 models were manufactured… more»

400/4-Speed: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

I’ve mentioned it before, but it often surprises me just how affordable some of the third-generation Chevrolet Corvettes still are.  Granted, there are plenty of them out there and it’s not hard to find one for sale at any… more»

427/4-Speed! 1968 Chevrolet Corvette

1968 was an important year for the Chevrolet Corvette, as it was the beginning of the third generation of Chevy’s sporty two-seater.  The car received a whole new body and interior for the ’68 model, which carried the Corvette… more»

69k Original Miles! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is largely a survivor, and at nearly 50 years old, this is one of those fortunate examples where original equals very well preserved condition.  I’m sure some of our readers cringe when a seller… more»

Numbers-Matching 454/4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1970 marked the year Chevrolet increased the Corvette’s big block from 427 cubic inches to a stroked 454 CI, with a 10.25:1 compression ratio and a horsepower rating of 390.  Of the 17,316 Corvettes that rolled off the assembly… more»

454/4-Speed! 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

One of the great things about the C3 Chevrolet Corvette from a buyer’s standpoint is the popularity of the car and how many seem like they are coming up for sale these days.  From survivors to projects to restored… more»

59k Original Miles! 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1974 was not exactly a period in automotive history where sports cars and performance vehicles were in the limelight.  With the oil embargo already in progress, many consumers were largely focused on gas mileage and economical transportation.  But in… more»

Customized When New: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

If it was 1969 and I was the proud owner of a new Corvette, I believe the last thing on my mind would be customizing it.  But visions and ideas vary, and that’s exactly what the original owner of… more»

Rarest of C3s? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The C3 (third generation, “Mako Shark” era) Corvettes had a 15-year run between 1968-82. The 1970 models were the least produced of the generation due to a labor strike in the Spring of 1969. The seller’s 1970 ‘Vette is… more»

454/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

1972 was a year of lasts for the Chevrolet Corvette, as it was the final model year for the C3 to feature chrome bumpers on both the front and back and the last year with the removable rear window… more»

22k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed

The C3 model Corvette was nearly halfway through its production run by 1974, and with over half a million third-generation Corvettes sold during the 1968-1982 model years, it’s not uncommon to still be able to find nice examples for… more»

Matching Numbers 454! 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

Anyone else have a soft spot for the 1973 Corvette? While I still prefer the earlier C3s, the 1973 offers the appeal of a similar, but one-year only, look at a (typically) more affordable price than the 68-72 cars…. more»

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