Corvette

32k Original Miles: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3-chassis Corvette remains perhaps one of the more recognizable classic cars available today, helped by generous production volumes and a seemingly universal appeal among car enthusiasts. While not particularly sporting or powerful by contemporary standards, the C3 Corvette… more»

Earliest Pennant Blue? 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

1954 is going way back into the history of the Chevrolet Corvette, when America’s fiberglass sportster was just in its second year of production and before the car had established such a loyal following, with just 3,640 rolling off… more»

Keep The Flames? 1974 Chevrolet Corvette With No Reserve

Custom touches on classic cars will often divide opinions. Some enthusiasts will approve, while others will decry such changes. Such is the case with this 1974 Corvette. It is a solid and healthy classic that would benefit from a… more»

Stunning Restoration! 1962 Kellison J6 Panther

When the subject of kit cars arises, typically what comes to my mind most often are seventies garage projects built on top of a VW donor chassis, such as the Bradley GT.  I’ve always been keen on the idea… more»

Sateen Silver Survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Finding marques that have survived for seven decades is not difficult, with many having comfortably found their way into triple-digit territory. Finding badges that have achieved the feat is more challenging. Volkswagen fell short of the mark with its… more»

Numbers-Matching Barn Find! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette 427/4-Speed

Lots of buyers seemed to think a small block in the early C2 cars made them better frequent drivers and easier to live with on a daily basis, but even if that belief held some credibility at the end… more»

427 Tri-Power: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray

While owning the latest and greatest version of any vehicle is the aim of many, there is something attractive about owning the last of a breed. Those cars should possess all of the features and refinement developed through years… more»

BBS Wheels: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It’s amazing how much a decent set of wheels can change a car. In the case of the C4-chassis Corvette, a vehicle that’s fairly commonplace these days, seeing a barn find example like this one that doesn’t run and… more»

197 Mile: 1978 Corvette Indianapolis 500 Pace Car

Would you buy a car that you couldn’t drive? Or at least without significantly reducing its value? Pat L. found this 1978 Chevrolet Corvette Indianapolis Pace Car for sale in the Chicago area. The Corvette has only 197 miles… more»

Affordable Big-Block Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The term “iconic” is probably overused in the classic world, although some cars have earned the right to wear that tag. One worthy candidate is the C3 Corvette, especially the chrome-bumper models with a big-block under the hood. This… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette

No matter what its original color happened to be, one of the trademarks in my younger days of auto tinkering was to turn every car I ever bought black as soon as possible, in a makeshift painting area that… more»

Twin Turbo Project: 1988 Chevrolet Corvette Callaway

Forced induction was one of the great motoring trends of the 1980s. Manufacturers and aftermarket tuning specialists realized that it offered endless scope for development that boosted performance significantly. Callaway Cars took the bull by the horns, releasing cars… more»

Numbers Matching: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The Chevy Corvette was treated to a complete overhaul in 1968, so the changes going into 1969 were minor. Aided by extended production run due to labor issues, the 1969 ‘Vettes set a sales record that wouldn’t be topped… more»

350/4-Speed: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1958 Corvette has belonged to the same person for over thirty years but has hibernated in dry storage since 2016. It is begging for love and to return to its rightful place on our roads. The seller believes… more»

350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1972 model year was significant for Chevrolet’s C3 Corvette because it marked the first where most buyers specified an automatic transmission. It was also the last where the car featured chrome bumpers at either end, marking the end… more»

Jerry Lee Lewis’ 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

Given the Chevy Corvette’s success today, it’s hard to fathom that the sports car struggled early on and barely survived its first three years (1953-55). It wasn’t until the GM automobile gained a V8 engine and a manual transmission… more»

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