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»
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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»
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“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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
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1 of 3 AstroVettes: 1971 Chevrolet Corvette
In 1971, three similar Corvettes were leased to NASA’s Apollo 15 crew by Chevrolet to help promote the space program. A now-white Corvette with red and blue stripes would be driven on Earth by command module pilot Al Worden,… more»
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427 Tri-Power/4-Speed: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes I look at the C3 Corvette and wonder whether classing it as a sports car is doing the car justice. That is especially true with this 1969 Convertible. Its engine bay houses a big-block V8, giving the driver… more»
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Barn Find Split Window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette
Even as the muscle car landscape shifts and younger buyers begin to look at newer models, there are some cars that will survive the test of time. The split window Corvette is seemingly one of those models that will… more»
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Solid Project: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
As 1962 rolled around, enthusiasts were already anticipating the new-for-1963 Sting Ray. Heck, even Chevrolet themselves had foreshadowed the new model with the updated rear styling for 1961. However, that doesn’t mean Corvette lovers should dismiss the one-of-14,531 1962… more»
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Numbers-Matching 4-Speed! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The Chevrolet Corvette got a major redesign back in 1968 when the third generation was introduced, so changes for 1969 were minimal, but one significant difference was in the production numbers. More than 10,000 more ’69 models were manufactured… more»
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No Reserve Driver: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The seller has been the custodian of this 1965 Corvette Convertible since 1972. They say they treated it to a restoration around thirty years ago, but I prefer to consider it a meticulous refurbishment. It has undergone a few… more»
