Corvette

Retain or Restore? 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

It is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. That means we will have readers who look at this 1969 Corvette and wish to preserve its current appearance and custom touches. Others would be horrified by… more»

Mysterious History: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

When we come across a car that we decide is good fodder for a quick sale, there can sometimes be surprises that make us question the pursuit of the proverbial “flip.” While there’s no way of knowing if the… more»

Shed Find: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

The seller bought this ’72 Corvette intending to restore it. But as is so often the case, too many projects and too little time will preclude him/her from getting around to it. It rests in a partially open shed,… more»

Broken Classic: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Covertible

Although seeing a desirable classic that its owner has left to rust and deteriorate beyond the point of no return is sad, finding one that has fallen victim to accident damage is no less heartbreaking. That has been the… more»

No Reserve: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible

Although it is by no means a hard-and-fast rule, bidding on eBay auctions can be pretty subdued until the end draws near. The action usually heats up in the final hours as the serious players make their moves. When… more»

Split Window Project: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

It took 10 years for Chevy to redesign its sports car, the Corvette, but it was worth the wait. Also co-termed Stingray for the first time, the 1963 ‘Vette was a vast improvement over its predecessors and the public… more»

40th Anniversary Six-Speed: 1993 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1993 Chevrolet Corvette 40th Anniversary model is known for its distinctive ruby red paint job with a matching leather interior. While not necessarily any more powerful than the standard model, the unique color scheme made it a standout…. more»

Same Owner 40 Years: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Though the 1960 Chevy Corvette was virtually identical to its predecessor, production would break 10,000 units for the first time. The car still relied on a 283 cubic inch V8 in both carbureted and fuel-injected configurations. This nice example… more»

One Of A Kind: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom

The owner of this 1963 Chevrolet Corvette must have been into the mindset of making lemonade when life gives you lemons, as the convertible was stolen and then stripped not too long after it rolled off the assembly line. … more»

Colorado Barn Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette

There’s nothing quite like discovering a classic car hidden in a barn and covered in years of accumulated dust. That description applies to this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, but the time has come for it to emerge from hiding and… more»

1-of-120: 1955 Chevrolet Corvette

Things weren’t altogether rosy in the garden for the Chevrolet Corvette in 1955. Although it finally received the V8 under the hood it deserved, sales results fell far short of the company’s expectations. However, Chevrolet chose to soldier on,… more»

327/4-Speed: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Although many enthusiasts focus on originality with their potential classic purchase, sometimes a car that ignores those rules will appear on the market. Such is the case with this 1960 Corvette. Its presentation is hard to fault, but a… more»

Recent Restoration: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

It would be fair to say that Chevrolet had a sales hit in 1963 with the new C2 Corvette. Sales climbed by an incredible 50% over the previous year’s record-breaking total. People liked what they saw and voted with… more»

Stalled Roller: 1956 Chevrolet Corvette

For its first three years, the Chevy Corvette didn’t excite the sports car-buying public. With 300 built in 1953, 3,640 in 1954, and 700 in 1955, the auto almost became extinct. Fortunately, there was enough faith in the car… more»

Split Window Survivor: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classics are so stunning they knock your sox off, and such is the case with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. A one-year-only model, this gem presents superbly, and the optional V8 under the hood ensures it possesses… more»

No Reserve: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The previous owner of this 1971 Corvette Convertible used the classic as a daily driver for years before parking it in a shed. It is unclear how long it hibernated, but I believe the duration could be measured in… more»

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