Lemon shark: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupé

The 1969 Corvette represents the second year of the C3 generation, retaining the dramatic “shark” body while refining the details introduced in 1968. This example was special-ordered in Daytona Yellow and equipped with the 350-ci/300-hp V8, Turbo-Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission, power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, tinted glass, tilt-telescopic steering column, AM/FM radio and whitewall… Read More Lemon shark: 1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupé

November 2, 2026October 31, 2026 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Long Island survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

If you want to have the chance to win the Preservation Class award at the next concours you take part in, this might be the car for you. The seller actually says that the last time this car was driven was in 1971 and, if you think about it, that really is many years ago… Read More Long Island survivor: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

April 11, 2025April 10, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Ultra rare: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible

The 1968 L88 Corvette was designed for racing and is one of the most desirable Corvettes ever built. The factory L88 package included a high-compression 427 V8, officially rated at 430 horsepower but widely known to produce closer to 550 hp. It was equipped with heavy-duty brakes, upgraded suspension, and a Muncie M22 Rock Crusher… Read More Ultra rare: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible

February 28, 2025February 23, 2025 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

S.O. 2151: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Prototype

The story of the “Proposal Car,” also known as S.O. 2151, is a captivating chapter in the history of the Chevrolet Corvette. Dating back to the early 1950s, this one-of-a-kind prototype played a pivotal role in shaping the iconic sports car’s design. Originally built as a show car for the 1955 model year, S.O. 2151… Read More S.O. 2151: 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Prototype

February 26, 2024February 24, 2024 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Split window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupé

A little over 20 years ago I remember stumbling upon a ’63 Corvette for sale, in good condition, in Silver Blue. The asking price was $25,000. Although attracted by the car, I thought that the price was too high and gave it up: it is clear that if I had chosen the profession of fortune… Read More Split window: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Coupé

June 21, 2023June 20, 2023 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Unsolved mystery: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

This car may not have any particular historical value, but it certainly makes for an interesting conversation piece, at least according to what the seller says. The owner bought it in 1974 but unfortunately cannot share the story as he is deceased, his wife only knows that the car was last started ten years ago… Read More Unsolved mystery: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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Big Banana: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

We will never get tired of the madness of the 70s, which very often found one of its forms of expression in the extreme customization of cars. Here it is no longer a question of “taste”, but only of observing a snapshot of those years represented by a 1968 Chevrolet Corvette roadster: it is certainly… Read More Big Banana: 1968 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

December 19, 2022December 14, 2022 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

Aged wine: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible

454 c.i, convertible, 4 speed, one owner, 13,326 original miles: it is an excellent business card for a car that has become an icon. To the details it should be added that this car is a full-blown “barn find”: the photos published show the car, probably at the time of its discovery, covered by decades… Read More Aged wine: 1970 Chevrolet Corvette 454 Convertible

September 14, 2022September 11, 2022 ClassicvirusLeave a comment

The strange one: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Hatchback Coupé by Bradley

Harry Bentley Bradley is a name that, while not very well known globally, means something to many car enthusiasts. He is (he is still alive) a car designer who, in addition to having worked for General Motors, has also designed many models for Hot Wheels: the latter is also a brand that needs no introduction.… Read More The strange one: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Hatchback Coupé by Bradley

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Land speed record: 1991 Colani Corvette Prototype Racer

From the managers of colani.org, the foundation that refers to one of the most eclectic designers and manufacturers in the history of the automobile, we have been told about this “car”, driven to break the speed record for non-supercharged cars in 1991. The attempt was successful because this prototype not only participated in the competition,… Read More Land speed record: 1991 Colani Corvette Prototype Racer

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