My first question: where are the front wheels? Aside from the flood damage that will soon become apparent, what happened to the front wheels for this car? There are many possible explanations, but I’m guessing perhaps it didn’t have… more»
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Unrestored Driver: 1967 Four Speed Corvette 427
Chevrolet’s second generation or “C2” Corvette left the ’50s behind with aggressive styling and modern technology. By 1967, America’s sports car evolved with the addition of independent rear suspension in ’63, four-wheel disc brakes and side-pipes in’65, and 427… more»
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Dark Bronze Bombshell: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
The C-3 Corvettes took a heck of a ride from introduction in 1968 through the conclusion of the model run in 1982. In the beginning, the Corvette was pretty much a rip snorting animal. While some lower horsepower vehicles… more»
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Danger Lurks Underneath: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
From December 1958 through his retirement in July of 1977, Bill Mitchell was the vice president in charge of the styling section of General Motors. While he did not personally design each car to come out of the styling… more»
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Parked With 967 Miles: 1972 Corvette Convertible
Just when you think there are no more stories of brand-new muscle cars parked with nearly no miles on the clock, another one surfaces. This 1972 Corvette convertible was purchased new its only owner in his early 20s, and… more»
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Golden Curves: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
These beautiful golden curves belong to a 1971 Chevrolet Corvette. While it isn’t completely original, a lot of the vehicle has sympathetic restovivor work done. It’s being sold here on eBay at no reserve, and bidding has just hit $15,000 (33… more»
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Off-Brand Batmobile: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Reader Shane F. sent us this unusually styled 1972 Corvette with the link titled as “Batman called, he wants his car back.” At first, I saw little resemblance to anything Batman would be found in. The more I looked… more»
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Seller’s Day Off: 2K-Mile 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Hey, it’s Labor Day! I hope those of you reading in the U.S. are doing so while remembering and honoring the contributions of workers throughout our country’s history—while enjoying a little respite from your own work. You know who… more»
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1963 Corvette Custom Drag Car
Though recognizable as a C2 or second-generation ‘Vette, this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette took a hard stylistic tangent at one point in its life, becoming radically and deliberately different from its original design. Offered here on eBay and located in… more»
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One-Off Hatchback? 1973 Eckler’s Corvette
I recently had the opportunity to write up a funky Corvette wagon, and although this hatchback Vette is similar, it derives its design from a very different place. To quote the seller, “Today, Eckler’s sells aftermarket parts for a… more»
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Stored 30 Years! 1964 Corvette
After spending 30 years in an Arizona storage building, this Riverside Red 1964 Chevrolet Corvette awaits a new owner. Picture yourself cruising with top down, chiseled hood before you, burbling exhaust behind, giant smile on your face. This specimen of… more»
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Junkyard Rescue: 1985 Chevy Corvette
C4 Corvettes are usually a good place to start for the novice project car owner, as parts are widely available and enthusiast support is strong. This 1985 Corvette is said to have a mere 30,000 miles on the clock… more»
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Your Lying Eyes: 1956 Corvette
Before I am the guest of honor at a Barn Finds tar and feathering extravaganza, I am aware that this in no way looks like a 1956 Corvette. I am also not drinking, but I am willing to start… more»
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Unrestored And Waiting! 1954 Corvette
We’ve covered a lot of 1954 Corvettes here at Barn Finds, but typically they are either completely ratted out, customized beyond belief or already restored and commanding big bucks. This one is none of those–it’s just waiting for you… more»
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Tri-Power Big Block: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L71
Everyone has their own idea of their “perfect dream car” but it seems that mine changes every single day. Feast your eyes on what may very well be the nicest surviving L71 Corvette convertible. Having 3 owners in its… more»
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1971 Chevrolet Corvette Sportwagon
Station wagon conversions on vintage American cars are not unheard of, but they aren’t always easy to come by. Thanks to reader John B. for sending this one in! I have seen a ’65 Mustang wagon in person, and… more»
