The Chevy Corvette received its first major overhaul in 1963 (The Stingray) and buyers responded enthusiastically. As to not mess with success, Chevrolet made few changes to the car in 1964. Nearly two-thirds sold were convertibles like the seller’s… more»
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May 17, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
8k Original Miles? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are times when writing for Barn Finds involves a very careful balancing act. This is especially true when the subject of an article is a car where the owner states that it is a genuine 1-of-1 example or… more»
May 16, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Estate Find: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
There are few things in the classic world sadder than finding a project build that stalled due to ill health. However, it is almost heartbreaking when the owner succumbs to their illness and the family faces the prospect of… more»
May 16, 2022 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Patio Find: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette
It can be fascinating to reflect on the past, especially if given a specific time frame. Let’s take twenty-five years as an example. In that time, I’ve changed careers, changed cars (several times!), and now reside in a different… more»
May 14, 2022 • For Sale • 12 Comments
40k Original Miles: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The original owner of this 1964 Corvette had one eye focused on performance but decided that touches of comfort wouldn’t go astray when completing the Order Form for this beauty. They equipped the car with some of the rarer… more»
May 13, 2022 • For Sale • 19 Comments
Unrestored 1971 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible ZR2!
This 1971 Corvette Convertible has a lot of good things going for it! For one, it’s a one-year-only ZR2, of which only 12 were ever built (just 2 as convertibles). And secondly, it’s an unrestored car with just 8,702!… more»
May 10, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
1961 Chevrolet Corvette 327 4-Speed Project
In the Fall of 1960, a new television show premiered called Route 66. It was about two guys on a mission to “discover themselves” and they did that by touring the country in a spanking new Chevy Corvette. One… more»
May 8, 2022 • For Sale • 9 Comments
67k Miles: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1974 model year was a dismal one for the U.S. auto industry given the growing impact of the OPEC oil embargo on thirsty car sales. Yet, the Chevy Corvette bucked that trend and saw an increase in production… more»
May 8, 2022 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Orange Crush! 1977 Chevrolet Corvette
The 1977 model year would be a banner one for Chevrolet in that the Corvette reached a new sales record. Nearly 50,000 copies of the popular sports car were built, a number that would only be bested two times… more»
May 7, 2022 • For Sale • 7 Comments
Tidy Driver: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
With warm weather fast approaching, the lure of time behind the wheel of a classic convertible with the wind in your hair may be impossible to resist. If so, that begs the question of which classic you might choose…. more»
May 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Widebody Project: 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Can-Am
These Can-Am kitted Corvettes are impossible to ignore and always good for daydreaming as to whether you’d ever have the gumption to drive around in a car that looked this wild. The seller’s car is a 1974 model that… more»
May 6, 2022 • For Sale • 14 Comments
No Reserve 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 327 Project
The ’63 Split Window may be the most collectible of the C2 (’63-’67) Corvettes but any year and model from the era is now highly desirable. The Corvette was an interesting experiment with its fiberglass body and wide range… more»
May 5, 2022 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Big-Block Project: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
While it can be difficult to gauge the desirability of some classic cars, others leave you in no doubt. Such is the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. Its engine bay houses a non-original motor, and it needs plenty… more»
May 5, 2022 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Driver Quality: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
I’ve discussed the relative merits of owning a driver-quality classic versus a spotless vehicle in previous articles. It tends to be a “horses for courses” argument because some enthusiasts can’t resist the lure of a pristine car, while others… more»
May 4, 2022 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Bargain Supercar: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the Corvette ZR-1 remains one of the best modern supercar bargains out there. While it may not be as refined as the Porsche 911 or the Acura NSX of the… more»
May 4, 2022 • For Sale • 26 Comments
No Reserve: 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
I have always found the history of the C3 Corvette fascinating. It emerged in 1968 as a genuine sports car that the buyer could transform into a fire-breathing monster if they ticked the right boxes on the Order Form…. more»
