Pity the mid-’70s C3 Chevrolet Corvette, such as this 1976 example. They got the soft plastic bumper treatment, front and back, a less than desirable feature to ‘Vette aficionados and a value departure from the ’68-’72 steel bumpered variant…. more»
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Dec 16, 2023 • For Sale • 45 Comments
One of Two? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427 ZL1
Well, this one’s going to get the comments going! Could it be that this is one of only two Corvettes built in 1969 with the famed all-aluminum ZL1 427 CI V8? That’s what the seller claims and it seems… more»
Nov 17, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Genuine Big-Block Car? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
One of the more disingenuous sales pitches you’ll find these days is where a seller tells you that a specific car is a genuine special model because it had some important or highly sought-after facet – though that facet… more»
Nov 8, 2023 • For Sale • 58 Comments
The Flattie Lives On: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
Nothing special about the 1978, twenty-fifth (silver) anniversary of Chevrolet’s Corvette, right? There were about 40K produced and we have covered many here on BF. This example, however, is a standout for the most surprising reason. You know how… more»
Sep 19, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Original V8 Engine! 1955 Chevrolet Corvette
Very early Chevrolet Corvettes, such as this 1955 C1, aren’t regular attendees here on Barn Finds but they are certainly notable cars. The year 1955 marked the beginning of Chevrolet’s famed fiberglass two-seater being paired with the small block… more»
Sep 15, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Fuelie Project: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet’s 1958 Corvette was a reflection of the time – it got more complicated looking than its predecessor and chrome plating abounded. Regardless, it’s a C1 and is held in high esteem today – especially if it’s in either… more»
Aug 12, 2023 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Frame Off Redo: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454
Earlier in the week I covered this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette and tried to sing its praises – particularly as they compare to earlier C3s, such as this 1971 example. From a market and collectibility perspective, it seems that steel… more»
Aug 7, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
End Of The Road: 1974 Chevrolet 454 Corvette
The times they were a-changin’ for Chevrolet’s Corvette in 1974. Actually, there was the triple whammy of safety, emissions control, and now, a fuel mileage upheaval affecting every manufacturer in the auto biz but the ‘Vette seemed to be… more»
Jul 26, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve Convertible: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Well, we’ve had no shortage of ’68 Chevrolet Corvettes here on BF that’s for sure. I think some of the focus has to do with the fact that 1968 marked the introduction of the Mako Shark-influenced C3 series (’68-’82)…. more»
Apr 15, 2023 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Roller Project: 1982 Chevrolet Corvette
Sometimes it’s hard to remember that a 1982 Corvette is a member of the vaunted C-3 class which covered the years 1968 through 1982. Yeah, it’s the end of the run but these final year examples don’t have nearly… more»
Mar 9, 2023 • For Sale • 32 Comments
Out Of Body Experience: 1967 Corvette Chassis
Here’s an interesting one, a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette frame, suspension, and drivetrain that could use some duds. And if you’re not a Corvette fan, then that old expression, “The Emporer has no clothes” may be appropriate. Actually, all of… more»
Dec 18, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
The Big Banana! Wide Body Chevrolet Corvette
The ’70s! That about sums up the visuals on this custom, wide-body Corvette convertible. It’s said to be a 1968 model, but if that’s the case, it has been altered to not only resemble a mid-’70s version, but it… more»
Dec 17, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Driver Quality: 1961 Chevrolet Corvette
It’s refreshing to find an old, collectible car that’s not a 100-point, concurs restoration, or a mismatched collection of rusting parts that parades around as an intact classic. Take this 1961 Chevrolet Corvette for example. Owned by the same… more»
Dec 3, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
Low Miles Pace Car: 1986 Chevrolet Corvette
It has been said that fourth-gen (1984-1996) Corvettes can be a good buy and a way to get into a ‘Vette in a reasonable fashion. With that thought, we have a 1986 convertible “pace car” edition for review today… more»
Nov 28, 2022 • For Sale • 21 Comments
Right Buyer Wanted! 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
When I was a teenager, I wanted a ’57 Corvette just like this one, red with white coves. Of course, being fifteen or sixteen I wanted flames emblazoned in the coves – the imagination of youth! I see these… more»
Sep 23, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
What’s Under The Tarp? 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
Generally, a 1964 Chevrolet Corvette is just another find. With a production total of about 22K copies, they’re not rare and surface often. The most notable facet may be that the coupe version follows directly behind the famous split-window… more»
