Two things really stood out in my mind when I first saw this 1974 Chevrolet Corvette. Well, actually three. My first thought was just how good this car looks all the way around, followed by the matching numbers 454… more»
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Aug 20, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Classic Corvettes: Three From The 1960s For Sale
If you’ve been searching for a C1 or C2 Corvette but have struggled to find a likely candidate, your search may be over. The owner of these three Corvettes has reached the point where he can no longer drive… more»
Aug 19, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Humpty Dumpty: 1965 396 Corvette Coupe
Project Corvettes are seen pretty regularly here on Barn Finds. However, it is becoming increasingly rare to see a project C2. A large number of that generation’s survivors have either been hoarded away or restored. Regardless of condition, C2s… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 15 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
While it may not be showroom fresh or 100% original, there are some sound reasons why this 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray deserves a closer look. It presents nicely, with no immediate cosmetic needs. The interior is equally impressive, while… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
What’s a Cream Puff? 2003 Corvette Convertible
As a child who loved cars, I was overjoyed when the next-door neighbor bought his wife an almost new 1978 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car. When showing it to me, he described the car as a “cream puff.” I… more»
Aug 18, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Oversized Fuel Tank! 1962 Chevrolet Corvette
The first generation of the Chevy Corvette enjoyed a 10-year run, and that would end in 1962. The all-new “C2” Sting Rays would debut the following year. This stunning ’62 Corvette has received a frame-off restoration, is numbers-matching, and… more»
Aug 17, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Period Custom: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevy Corvette was a totally new automobile in 1968, following in the design tracks of the Mako Shark concept car. The third-generation sports car was popular with buyers, who scooped up 10,000 more copies in 1969 than they… more»
Aug 16, 2022 • For Sale • 18 Comments
350/4-Speed: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1
By 1972, C3 Corvette buyers faced fewer engine options for their new purchase. However, those available still allowed the C3 to be a potent performer. While many focus on the big-block vehicles, others believe the LT1 version of the… more»
Aug 16, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
“4+3” Manual! 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Peeking out from a storage container in Berkeley, California, this 1985 Chevrolet Corvette features an interesting technological advance of the 1980s, the Doug Nash “4+3” transmission, a four-speed with optional overdrive in the top three gears. The spartan listing… more»
Aug 15, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
One Family Owned: 1976 Chevrolet Corvette
A few important points are worth considering when hunting for a classic car to park in your garage. The first revolves around the subject of rust and whether that vehicle has spent its life in a climate favorable to… more»
Aug 14, 2022 • For Sale • 25 Comments
High-Performance 350: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
By 1973, buyers faced fewer choices if they felt the entry-level engine didn’t provide the desired performance in their new Corvette. They could opt for a big-block, although the slightly more expensive L82 small-block proved a more popular choice…. more»
Aug 12, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Catalog Car: 1972 “Baldwin Motion” Corvette
Well, tipster Pat L, you’ve really done it this time. This (catalog) Motion Performance Custom 1972 Chevrolet Corvette is about as outrageous as a car needs to be. Built out of Motion Performance catalog and not by Joel Rosen… more»
Aug 10, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Reserve: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
While it isn’t perfect, this 1965 Corvette Coupe has plenty to offer a new owner. It presents well as a driver-grade classic, although lifting it to a higher level would not be complicated or expensive. Its upgraded drivetrain configuration… more»
Aug 9, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Genuine 283 Dual-Quad: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette
By 1957, Chevrolet’s C1 Corvette realized the potential many people had yearned for since the car’s appearance in 1953. Buyers could order their new Corvette with a selection of engines that cemented its performance credentials, which is what the… more»
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Affordable Project: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette
After fifteen years in dry storage, the owner of this 1973 Corvette has coaxed it back to life so it can find a new home. It needs some TLC, but it could be one of the most affordable C3… more»
Aug 7, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Take Your Pick: Trio of 1960s Chevrolet Corvettes
Who remembers the TV show, Route 66, the one where the two heroes tooled around in a new Chevy Corvette every year for four seasons? The show debuted in 1960 and ran through 1964, which is the period that… more»
