The end of the 1970’s were characterized by high inflation, military conflicts and magazine articles on the death of the V8. Does this sound familiar? Well, one way to get away from all this bad news was to walk… more»
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454/4-Speed: 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
Sometimes a passionate enthusiast will buy a classic project and struggle to decide which path to follow in their build. Do they opt for a faithful restoration or transform their purchase into the car of their dreams? That choice… more»
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Same Family for 30 Years: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette
This 1970 Chevrolet Corvette convertible has been in the same family for over 30 years and is a pretty white-on-red car with a matching white top. The seller reports that it belonged to his dad and it was then… more»
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No Reserve 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
In 1968, Chevrolet found itself with a hit on its hands in the form of the newly-released C3 Corvette. Pent-up demand for the new model saw 28,566 buyers eagerly handing over their hard-earned cash to park a ‘Vette in… more»
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Only Original Once: 1966 Chevrolet Corvette
The ad for this 1966 Corvette uses a funny way to say that it wears its original paint: “It has never even been painted”. “Good thing,” I want to respond, and if I bought it, it would remain that… more»
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L68 427 V8! 1969 Chevrolet Corvette
The C3 or third-generation Corvettes were born in 1968, so changes for 1969 would be minimal. Five engine choices were offered, either 350 or 427 cubic inch V8s (apparently the 396 was reserved for other products). The seller’s car… more»
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Real Barn Find: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
1965 was mid-way through the run for the second generation of the Chevrolet Corvette, which began with the 1963 year model and lasted through the ’67. Chevy made a total of 23,562 Corvettes for 1965, of which 15,376 were… more»
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No Reserve: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette
Occasionally, a classic car will appear on the market, and the bidding action will leave no doubt about its relative desirability. Such is the case with this 1968 Chevrolet Corvette. It has enough positive attributes that make it easy… more»
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Pace Car Barn Find: 1978 Chevrolet Corvette
We’re so accustomed to seeing pace cars all gussied up and in someone’s personal collection that it’s a bit disorienting to see one looking as rough and as disheveled as this example. This 1978 Chevrolet Corvette is perhaps one… more»
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No Reserve: 1972 Chevrolet Corvette
Are there advantages to owning an imperfect classic car rather than a pristine example? Perfection will always attract attention and positive comments, while a vehicle with a few flaws is less likely to. So far, it seems to be… more»
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Well Documented: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window Coupe
When a classic car could potentially command a six-figure value in the current market, a documented history is essential if the buyer is to protect their investment. That is what is available with this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe…. more»
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Stored 42 Years: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette
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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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»
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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»
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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»
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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»
