General Motors designer Harley Earl had a vision in the 1950s for a sports car. It would have a fiberglass body and draw from the existing parts bin for engines and other mechanicals. The result was the Chevy Corvette,… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
It happens all the time, with novice car fans all the way to seasoned Hot Rod shop owners, when that special car comes along that you just have to buy for your forever collection, which is what was intended… more»
Original 427: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Restoration projects stall for many reasons, but it is particularly sad when an owner passes away before experiencing the fruits of their labor. That is the story with this 1968 Corvette Convertible, but it retains all the pieces of… more»
Last Year L-82: 1980 Chevrolet Corvette
Although buyers continued to receive a 350ci V8 under the hood of their new Corvette for the remaining years of C3 production, 1980 marked the last where they could select the optional L82 version. Our feature car is one… more»
No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
We’ve recently seen a few promising potential project cars emerge from hiding and land on our desks at Barn Finds, and this 1972 Corvette Stingray is one such vehicle. It’s unclear how long it hibernated, but it is a… more»
327/4-Speed: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L79
As someone raised on foreign shores, I can safely say the C3 Corvette is one of the most recognizable vehicles to emerge from an American production line. Sure, the First Generation Mustang might give it a run for its… more»
No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
Few things are more frustrating than listing a classic for sale, only to be confronted with a non-paying buyer after the hammer falls. That appears to be the case with this 1969 Corvette and may help explain why it… more»
Estate Sale Collection: Muscle Cars Found in Florida
A few days ago, the Tampa Bay Times ran an article about a local man who had passed away, leaving a collection of muscle cars to his heirs. The story was one of the few seemingly positive accountings in… more»
C4 Collection: Low-Mileage Corvette Auction
Apparently, a collector with a thing for Corvettes decided to buy a wide variety of C4 models and keep them in near-perfect condition. Going all the way back to the first production run of the C4 to the final… more»
Restore or Preserve? 1960 Chevrolet Corvette
Some classics leave potential buyers with difficult decisions to make. Hidden in this garage is a 1960 Corvette that will pose questions for its new owner. They could retain the car as a tidy driver, but would they be… more»
C1 Fixer Upper: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1953, Chevrolet introduced the Corvette with a six-cylinder engine, a two-speed automatic gearbox, a convertible top, removable windows, and a price that exceeded Chevy’s Cadillac with its V8 motor. This new entrant from Chevrolet looked sporty and was… more»