Corvette

Doggy Chew Toy: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

After decades of being involved with classic cars, I sometimes feel that I’ve witnessed everything that the scene has to offer. Then vehicles like this 1969 Corvette appear, reminding me that I may have just scratched the surface. The… more»

Parked In ’88: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Racer

Parked since 1988, this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette in Lake Elsinore, California illustrates how a sporty used ‘Vette became a weekend track car back before every old Corvette was considered an untouchable masterpiece. Sporting then-common modifications like flared fiberglass fenders… more»

Big-Block Barn Find: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette 454

Some classic car projects can prove more attractive than others, and this 1973 Corvette has a lot of positive points. After a decade hidden in a shed, the owner has coaxed its big block back to life with a… more»

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Sportwagon

The concept of wagon-izing a car that was decidedly anti-wagon in its original form is a trend that hasn’t exactly taken off in the sports car realm. The famous Ferrari 250 “bread van” conversion is perhaps the most desirable,… more»

Highly Optioned: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454 4-Speed

It isn’t that hard to find a nice chrome-bumper C3 Corvette in the current market, but finding one like our feature car is a treat. Not only does its engine bay house a big-block, but its original owner loaded… more»

Numbers-Matching 454/4-Speed! 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1970 marked the year Chevrolet increased the Corvette’s big block from 427 cubic inches to a stroked 454 CI, with a 10.25:1 compression ratio and a horsepower rating of 390.  Of the 17,316 Corvettes that rolled off the assembly… more»

454/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette

While emission regulations may have been biting hard by 1973, buyers could still walk into their Chevrolet dealership and hand over their money for a Corvette that offered respectable performance. That is the choice the original owner of this… more»

1970s Retro Look? 1965 Chevrolet Corvette

The 1965 model year signaled the mid-way point for the second generation of the Chevy Corvette, which ran between 1963-67. Changes were few to the cars as designers were already aiming at the next generation coming in 1968, one… more»

Upgraded 350: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

Many enthusiasts will argue that the 1972 model year marked the end of an era for Chevrolet’s iconic Corvette. Not only was it the final year that the company offered the car with chrome bumpers at either end, but… more»

13K Miles: 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Black cars are usually associated with the bad guy. For this 1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, the car is both beautiful and sinister. Under the hood is a 4 cam 32 valve V8 engine that at the time was the… more»

Estate Auction: Bill O’Meara Collection

Estate auctions are a wonderful thing for a car collector, as you not only get the chance to potentially sniff out a deal that only the locals know about, but if the collection is big enough, you get multiple… more»

454 Project: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette

This 1972 Chevrolet Corvette doesn’t hide the fact that it’s a total project at the moment, as it’s a non-runner with evidence of multiple paint jobs in its past. But it has the right stuff under the hood, as… more»

1956 Chevrolet Corvette + Optional Eska Pedal Car!

The Chevrolet Corvette was still in its first generation in 1956, but in that model year the car received a new body style with the door handles outside and new cove-type styling down the sides.  A power top was… more»

Original Paint: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette

When you consider that Chevrolet sold a record 9,168 examples of the Corvette in 1958, it is staggering to think that the company was poised to ax the program only three years earlier. Initial sales were modest (to be… more»

Fire Sale L89: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette

There are few more heartbreaking experiences for a classic car owner to face than seeing their pride and joy destroyed due to circumstances beyond their control. I speak from bitter experience, having lost a vehicle that was damaged beyond… more»

Cash or Trade: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Finding a relatively affordable C2 Corvette Convertible can be a battle in today’s classic market, but this 1965 model could be a strong candidate. It is an original vehicle that is structurally sound and presents well. The cash price… more»

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