It can be tough to be objective about the cars of your youth; when you can remember when they were just an unremarkable, everyday sight, seeing words like “rare” and “antique” used to describe them can be a bit… more»
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Period-Correct Hot Rod: 1954 Corvette
It’s hard to believe that at one time Chevrolet considered discontinuing the Corvette, especially since it has been dubbed “America’s Sports Car” by many enthusiasts, but in 1954 things were looking bleak for Chevrolet’s fiberglass two-seater. Sales had not… more»
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Canada’s Corvette: La Dawri Daytona
Known for making Canada’s first fiberglass car, La Dawri Coachcraft offered a surprising array of bodies that could be purchased as kits and mated to a variety of underpinnings. This LaDawri Daytona offered here on craigslist utilizes a 1970 Corvette… more»
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Poppy Red Onion: 1962 Corvette Gasser
One of my favorite periods of automotive history in the United States is the 1960s and early 1970s. Between the muscle car era, the beautiful styling, the horsepower wars, and the hype of racing, it was automotive nirvana. This… more»
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1962 Corvette Fuelie Gasser Barn Find?
I don’t know what to make of this car. From first appearances this looks like a cool gasser Corvette, however, the ad states “fuelie big brake package vette barn find” and “rare car only built 246 in 62.” For… more»
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Where’s Waldo? 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
Have you found the Corvette in this picture yet? My mom has launched a post-retirement career as a home organizer, so suffice it to say, I did not grow up in a household where this could have happened and… more»
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Consensus Choice: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
I like Corvettes just fine, but don’t really have any strong personal connection to them. My father-in-law, Andy, however, is a Corvette guy. He’s had C3s and ZR1s, and right now he has a ’67 coupe with a 427…. more»
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Same Owner Since 1977: 1973 Corvette 4-Speed
I’ve always been a fan of Corvettes; last summer my dad, brother and I purchased our first Corvette down in Delaware. It’s a 1986 model with the two-tone gray and tan paint with a brown leather interior, and the… more»
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Under 37K Miles! 1974 Corvette
Yes, it’s another C3, but this one has some truly nice points. As usual, I’m very skeptical of ultra-low mileage claims. However, this one has some merit, although I have no idea how they have certified miles (or what… more»
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Only Needs 2 Percent? 1972 Corvette
The seller describes this 1972 Corvette as “98% restored.” This reminds me of how my definition of rust differs from some sellers’ definitions. Submitted by Barn Finds reader Streamliner, this disassembled Corvette might be a project worth saving–or it… more»
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Which Way Do We Go With This Needy 1954 Corvette?
Look carefully at the front of this car. Now, I know it looks like the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man’s face from Ghostbusters, but don’t get distracted. This one is going to take some thinking on all of our parts… more»
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The C3 I Want: 1973 Corvette
Right off the bat, if you’ve read Barn Finds for a while you know I think C3 Corvettes are a bargain. What you don’t know is that unlike most commenters (and I suspect staff members), I actually prefer the 1973… more»
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Stunning Survivor: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
As a Corvette owner, and as someone who was formerly active in a local Corvette club, I can tell you that there are three types of Corvette owners. I fell into the first group, which is basically a bunch… more»
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Sports Car Or Rat Rod: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
There is nothing sadder to see than a great classic car that has gone up in flames. Although at first glance, this 1969 Corvette Stingray sort of takes on the appearance of a custom built “rat rod” of sorts…. more»
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No Longer Silver: Greenwood Corvette 25th Anniversary
Corvettes that sport a Greenwood body kit are somewhat rare, but they still seem to trade hands fairly often despite relatively low production numbers. The rub is always how much of a hand the Greenwood brothers had in each… more»
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Reader Find: Barbie Doll Corvette
Barn Finds reader Bill W submitted what can be conservatively referred to as an interesting Craigslist find. This 1985 Corvette can be found for sale here on craigslist in New Jersey, with no price advertised and with 29,000 original miles on… more»
