Corvette

48K Mile: 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

  This car is so clean you could eat off any part of it, including the engine compartment. The Corvette is reported to have 48,000 original miles and been in the same family since the early 1980’s. The car… more»

Porsche Tag Up Front: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

We have covered a lot of Corvettes here on Barn Finds, but the Corvette in this ad has something I have never seen on a Corvette in all my years walking the Earth.  Whoever is selling this car has… more»

Bits and Pieces: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Project

The Chevy Corvette debuted in 1953 as the first production U.S. sports car. But the first-year editions were largely hand-built, and the company struggled to get 300 of them out the door. Better assembly facilities arrived in 1954 and… more»

Rare Polo Green: 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

This 1994 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 is like many of the ones we’ve featured here before, with low miles and bone-stock condition. The added bonus to this example is its color scheme, which is a handsome and rare Polo Green…. more»

Hay Barn Find: 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Project

Although the Corvette remained in its first-generation state through 1962, some changes and modernization were taking place as the fifties decade progressed including a new body style in 1956 and an upgraded nose in 1958 that featured quad headlights,… more»

Possible Pennant Blue Project: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

The very first three years of the Corvette’s life were touch and go.  Only 300 of these hand-built vehicles were assembled the first year on a makeshift assembly line in Flint, Michigan, with most going to dignitaries.  Chevrolet moved… more»

One-Owner 15k Mile 1980 Chevrolet Corvette

This must be one of the lowest-mile 1980 Chevy Corvettes left on the planet. It has just 15,000 clicks on the odometer (not 115,000), with most of it accumulated before 1990. It’s not a perfect time capsule piece but… more»

Original 283 Dual-Quad: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

Some classic cars fascinate me because I wonder why a seller would part with a project when the finish line is within reach. However, that is the case with this 1960 Chevrolet Corvette. Its engine bay houses the legendary… more»

Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1

The Corvette ZR-1 remains a bargain of incredible proportions, and I’m beginning to wonder if it will perpetually be a $35,000 car. The market for these impressive machines heated up a bit like so many others over the last… more»

No Reserve: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe

The release of the C2 was a game-changer for Chevrolet’s Corvette. The company focused more on handling to create a genuine driver’s car. However, the introduction of a Coupe variant made the Corvette a practical all-weather cruiser for the… more»

28K Original Miles: 1987 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

A friend and I were recently discussing the virtues of buying a higher mileage hobby car because of the obvious appeal of not being afraid to use it. The value would likely remain consistent with what you paid for… more»

No Reseve: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Sometimes, advertising a classic car involves a degree of poetic license. This 1976 Corvette is a perfect example. The seller describes it as “all original,” although noticeable changes call that claim into doubt. However, it is a solid vehicle… more»

Never Drove It: 1995 Chevrolet Corvette

Imagine buying a classic sports or muscle car, getting it home, and never driving it. It seems to happen more than you would think, as we have a few cars each year listed with the stickers from the auction… more»

Limited Edition Garage Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1978 model year was the 25th anniversary of the Chevy Corvette. Not only did they build replicas of the ones that paced the field that year at the Indianapolis 500, but also a special edition as the 25th… more»

Seldom Seen Green 4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

While Corvette lovers have their favorite years, there are few “rubber bumper” C3s among them.  However, with the right options and the right color, the whole package on an off-year Corvette can be very appealing.  This 1973 Chevrolet Corvette… more»

6,213 Original Miles: 1989 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

What’s amazing about the C4 generation of the classic Chevrolet Corvette is that you can still buy a time capsule example for $20,000 (or less). The Corvette shown here is one I believe we’ve seen before, as the color… more»