Corvette

Numbers-Matching 427/4-Speed! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Park a ’65 and ’66 C2 next to each other and there’s really not a whole lot of difference on the outside.  Of course, you’ll know either’s a big block if it has the protruding hood, but it’s what… more»

Parked Since ’69?! 1967 Chevrolet Corvette

The big block hood and side pipes on this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette in Scottsville, New York announce to everyone that this classic was more of a bruiser than a cruiser. As may appear obvious, no big block or engine… more»

Shed Damaged: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette

Few things are more heartbreaking than seeing your beloved classic car damaged due to circumstances beyond your control. I wish I weren’t speaking from experience, but I am willing to bet I share that feeling with many of our… more»

Recent Restoration: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

Some enthusiasts will complete the meticulous restoration of their classic car and go on to experience years of motoring joy. For others, the restoration journey satisfies them, and they will choose to part with a vehicle once the work… more»

$4900 ‘Vette! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Zoning ordinances in certain neighborhoods require that at least one non-operable car be parked on the property at all times, and this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray outside Atlantic City, New Jersey certainly qualifies. Listed for $4900 here on Craigslist,… more»

454 V8 Power: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

The most noticeable change to the 1973 Corvette was the shift from a chrome front bumper to a urethane rubber/plastic nose. It may have been a popular change, though prompted by safety regulations, as Corvette sales went past 30,000… more»

Rarest Color: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes a classic car doesn’t need to be a firebreathing monster to be classed as desirable. This 1972 Corvette demonstrates this fact thanks to its rare paint color and host of optional extras. It is a tidy and original… more»

No Reserve: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

If you ever doubted the desirability of chrome-bumper C3 Corvettes, you need to look no further than the bidding history on this 1969 model. It looks tired and requires total restoration. However, its auction has attracted twenty-two bids with… more»

Non-Running Project: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

The C3 (third generation) Corvette rolled around in 1968, patterned after the Mako Shark concept car. It was a popular move with sales increasing by an additional 10,000 units in its second year, 1969, though the car was mostly… more»

Numbers-Matching 327! 1966 Chevrolet Corvette

The year was 1966, and after over a decade of research, the results were in.  Automobiles were found to be the main culprit of California’s smog problem, and it was in ’66 that the Golden State established the first… more»

Pole Barn Find: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette

What is it about pole barns? They’re like the third-likeliest spot to find a forgotten car, right after the proverbial barn or garage. This 1984 Chevrolet Corvette belonged to a friend of the seller, and when he passed away,… more»

Buy the Car AND the Story: 1957 Corvette

One of the hard and fast rules of car collecting is that you buy the car not the story.  What if the story is a good one and has documentation?  If you are looking for a beautiful car with… more»

Drive It Home: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1967 model year marked the end of the line for the C2 Corvette, with the radically restyled C3 waiting in the wings to hit the showroom floor for 1968. Sales volumes may have been down compared to the… more»

1972 Chevrolet Corvette 4-Speed Convertible

We see our share of C3 Corvettes at Barn Finds, and their condition varies wildly. Some are beautifully restored trailer queens, while others are project cars requiring major work. This 1972 Convertible fits between the two. It is a… more»

52K Mile: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

An odometer that shows 52,000 miles is a lot of miles on a 2 year old car but this car is 46 years old and is completely documented. This orange 1976 Chevrolet Corvette is located in Huntington Station, New… more»

Spotless Driver: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Many enthusiasts believe the 1972 model year was a landmark for the C3 Corvette. Apart from pointing to the chrome bumpers, they think the company’s engineering changes for the following year removed some of the Corvette’s hard-edged performance. Our… more»

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