Corvette Auction Preview: Four More Corvettes to Make You Drool at Mecum Kissimmee 2022

Posted on December 23, 2021 by admin

Photo Credit: Mecum Auctions

Welcome back to our look at Mecum’s upcoming 2022 Kissimmee auction. The countdown to opening day is just about 14 days now. Perusing the Corvette docket, we currently see 360 Corvettes listed which is more than double the number of consignments from 2 weeks ago. Expect a few more to be added as the date draws nearer.

Past previews focused on the Corvette Super Sport, Gulf One, and the C2 Z06 equipped Corvettes from Mecum’s Once in a Lifetime Corvette Offering. This time we’re going to focus on a diverse quartet of first and second generation cars ranging from a pilot line 1966 L88 to an ultra-rare 1957 airbox fuelie.

Lot F158: 1960 Race Rat Tanker – When we think of big tank or “tanker” Corvettes, we generally think of C2’s. However, tankers were available to savvy buyers and racers on C1 Corvettes as well. In 1960, 10 big tank Corvettes were built. This 1960 fuelie was ordered through Nickey Chevrolet by George Reed to complete in the 1960 Sebring 12 hour race. In addition to the 315hp engine, Reed selected heavy duty suspension, heavy duty brakes, and a 4-speed transmission. Upon delivery to Sebring, Zora Arkus Duntov himself assisted with the final race prep. The car went on to win its class and finish 16th overall. Today the car is in excellent restored condition and has been displayed at top events such as the 2004 and 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, the 2009 Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance, the 2010 NCRS 50th Anniversary display, and the 2013 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. It’s also an NCRS American Heritage Award recipient.

Lot F164: 1957 Big Brake Airbox Fuelie – This well-known straight axle is one of 44 produced with RPO 579E, the fresh airbox intake. It’s also 1 of 54 with heavy duty brakes and suspension. Other options include a fuel injected engine, 4-speed transmission, and wider 5.5″ wheels. The car was raced in SCCA events across the country throughout its early life. Since that time, it’s been restored back to stock form and lays claimed to our hobby’s top awards including multiple NCRS Top Flights, Bloomington Gold, and 2 Bloomington Special Collections. It’s been featured in Vette Vues magazine and participated in the 75th anniversary Monterrey historics. It’s being offered from the John Justo collection with copious documentation, awards, and restoration photos.

Lot S113: 8,500-mile unrestored 1967 427/435 Coupe – We first saw the “Vault Find” 1967 Corvette at the 2017 Mecum Indy auction where it sold for $675,000 from the original owner’s family. The Marina Blue on blue 435hp coupe remains in unrestored, original condition with just 8,533 miles on the odometer. The option list includes the 435hp engine, M21 4-speed, F41 suspension, and 4.11 rear end. It’s never been shown or judged and comes documented with the window sticker, Protect-O-Plate, and car shipper.

Lot S237: 1966 Pilot Line L88 Coupe – This Sting Ray is one of the “Four Kings,” 1966 Corvette factory racers. It’s the first known Corvette factory-prepared for Luigi Chinetti’s NART team, the first built with shoulder harnesses, and the second to be fitted with the cowl-induction fresh air hood. The intent was to test aluminum cylinder heads and other racing bits in the 1966 Sebring 12 hours. Pedro Rodriguez and Mario Andretti were to be the drivers, but they ended up in one of Chinetti’s Ferrari’s instead. Future pilots included Harold Whims, Don Yenko, John Finger, and John “Sam” Henderson. They completed at many notable tracks such as Daytona, Talladega, Charlotte Motor Raceway, Virginia International Raceway, Marlboro Motor Raceway, and Road Atlanta among others. The L88 engine sports a 1965-dated intake manifold and January 1966 dated aluminum cylinder heads. Other track-spec options include heater and defroster delete, radio delete, F41 suspension, Positraction rear axle, heavy-duty brakes, transistor ignition, M22 4-speed, and a 36 gallon gas tank. It’s extensively documented and has been shown at numerous national events over the last decade including 2014 and 2020 Bloomington Gold Collections, 2016 MCACN Corvette Legends Invitational, and the 2014 Corvettes at Carlisle Race Car Reunion.

Mecum’s monster 2022 Kissimmee auction will take place January 6th-16th at the Osceola Heritage Park. MotorTrend TV, MotorTrend+, and Discovery will have live coverage Wednesday, January 12th – Saturday, January 15th. Approximately 3,500 cars are expected. Keep an eye here and on the Mecum website as new additions are being added daily.

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Mecum Auctions

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Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette Convertible Was a Former Wedding Present

Posted on December 22, 2021 by admin

This classic 1971 Corvette seems to thrive on festive occasions.

For example, about 15 years ago, newlyweds received this Stingray convertible as a wedding present. They drove it a few times but it wound up spending most of the time in storage.

Not surprisingly, they wound up selling it a couple of years ago to the current owner, who planned to restore it but instead bought a house in Florida and has no time for such projects.

Therefore, on Christmas Day 2021, someone else will become the new owner after a no-reserve auction on eBay comes to an end on Saturday.

So far, 43 bids have climbed to $19,200.

On the bright side, this Stingray still has its original 350 engine hooked to a four-speed manual transmission. The owner says it “ran excellent” when he parked it in the garage two years ago, but it will need a new battery after sitting so long. About half of the 21,801 Corvettes built that year came with air conditioning, and fortunately this is one of them.

He says the interior “is all there” and in “pretty good condition.” The frame is described as rust-free, and the body looks “very good with a few cracks here and there.” It’s covered with paint that’s old “but looks good for a driver.” The brakes work, the exhaust looks new, and the tires have “a lot of tread” but definitely need to be replaced due to being 20 years old.

“All in all,” the owner says, his classic ‘Vette is “an excellent car to bring back to its previous glory.” After all, he muses, “where do you find a #’s matching factory air 4spd convertible project these days?”

Source:
eBay Motors via autoevolution.com

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Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale from Corvette Mike in December

Posted on December 21, 2021 by admin

Photo Credit: Corvette Mike

If your New Year’s Resolutions include the addition of an investment-quality collector Corvette, or perhaps you’re looking for something fun to drive in 2022, our friends at Corvette Mike in Anaheim, California can help you find the perfect Corvette for the new year!

Corvette Mike is one of the top destinations for buying high-quality Corvettes! The knowledgeable staff is there to assist in finding just the right pre-owned or classic Corvette for you. Today we hit their website to check out the current online inventory and came up with these three Corvettes as our favorites for the month of December.

Maybe at this point, you’re more of a seller than a buyer? Corvette Mike skips the auto auctions and only buys premium cars from private enthusiasts and they purchase cars from across the nation so if you have a low-mileage or rare Corvette that you are ready to part with, reach out to Corvette Mike and let them know what you got.

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

For the collector who wants to own one of the most iconic Corvettes in the model’s 69-year run, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe is it. Chevrolet redesigned the Corvette in 1963 and for the first time, it came from the factory as a hardtop coupe. Zora Arkus-Duntov offered three different transmissions and four different engine performance options with the fuel injected 327/360hp L84 option reigning supreme. But what made the 1963 Coupe truly unique was the split rear window offered only in the inaugural year of the C2 before Zora successfully lobbied GM Design to change it to a single rear window in 1964.

The original owner of this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe must have been wanting to drive the ultimate street Corvette when he placed his order. Outfitted in Riverside Red and a Black interior, the original buyer made sure to check the box on the 327/360 Fuelie V8 as well as the four-speed manual transmission, while power windows, AM/FM radio, and whitewall tires rounded out the options. We can imagine it was quite at home cruising the boulevards back in the day.

This ’63 Fuelie Sting Ray has been meticulously detailed, undergone a frame-off restoration, and only 99 miles are showing on the odometer. This Corvette is still equipped with the original L84 engine as certified by Al Grenning’s C.C.A.S. service and the Trim Tag has also been verified. Further documentation includes the N.C.R.S. Shipping Data Report.

The Fuel Injected 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe would be the center point of any automotive collection. For details or more information, contact Tim at 714-630-0700.

1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

When C4 production finally came to an end in ’96 after 12 years, Chevrolet knew they had to send it off with a bang, not a whimper. And since the ZR-1 was discontinued in ’95, there was definitely a void that needed to be filled!

The name “Grand Sport” had been used once before. It was for the fabled early ’60’s Corvette race cars helmed by legendary drivers such as Bob Bondurant, Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt, and Dr. Dick Thompson, among others. For this ’96 Special Edition, G.M. thought it fitting that the name should be brought back again!

We love the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport for what it offered to Corvette buyers – a limited edition Corvette with a unique engine to celebrate the end of a generation. Limited to 1,000 units overall, Chevrolet produced 810 coupes and 190 convertibles in Admiral Blue with a White full-length body stripe and Red hash marks on the front fenders. They also received a special black-painted version of the ZR-1 wheels with the coupes getting the import flares added to the body so the rear wheels would fit appropriately.

The Grand Sport’s LT-4 engine was rated at 330hp, which was 30 more than the standard LT-1 engine. However, the car’s performance feels considerably more powerful than the advertised increase would indicate!.

Corvette Mike acquired this ’96 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible by the original owner who only put 19,277 miles on the odometer. This GS is #117 in the series and is fully documented with all books, manuals, original window sticker, build sheet, and more. It also received a high score from the NCRS who awarded it Top Flight status. Celebrate the C4’s end of the line by adding this highly collectible Grand Sport to your stable.

This 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is offered for $52,900. Call Tim at 714-630-0700 for more information.

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2016 Corvette Z06 Coupe

This 2016 Corvette Z06 with a seven-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and the Z07 Performance Package was originally ordered from Legacy Chevrolet in Columbus, Georgia before it was acquired from the original owner by Corvette Mike in the fall of 2021. Powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 V8 engine that was rated for 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, this Z06 Coupe has just under 6K miles on the odometer and is documented with the original window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean CarFax report.

The Z06 is finished in Arctic White with Kalahari leather interior and features a full-length Black racing stripe across the hood, roof, and rear deck of the car. It’s outfitted with the level three visible carbon fiber aerodynamics package that includes the aggressive front splitter and rear wickerbill across the rear spoiler. It also includes a painted and transparent roof panel. Inside you’ll find the carbon fiber trim package surrounding the center stack and instrument cluster.

The Corvette Z06 sits on staggered setup of 19″/20″ Chrome-finished aluminum wheels with Corvette logo center caps. The rubber is currently mixed with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires up front and Continental Extreme Contact tires (non-runflats) in the rear. With the Z07 Performance Package comes Brembo’s carbon-ceramic brakes and red brake calipers.

Corvette Mike is offering this low-mileage one-owner 2016 Corvette Z06 for $89,900. Are you ready to be its next caretaker? Contact Tim at 714-630-0700 today.

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To learn more about these three highly collectible Corvettes for sale or to view the other collector Corvettes offered by Corvette Mike, visit them online at CorvetteMike.com or give Tim a call at 714-630-0700 and let them know you found these Corvettes on CorvetteBlogger.com!

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CorvetteMike.com

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Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette 454 Yard Find on eBay

Posted on November 2, 2021 by admin

Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette Yard Find on eBay

This 1971 Corvette Stingray coupe is reminiscent of a Dolly Parton song with its “coat (of paint) of many colors.”

Yes, it’ll take a lot of work to get this early C3 looking like the chrome bumper classic it yearns to be (including those chrome bumpers that have gone AWOL).

But at least a little bit of the heavy lifting has already been done for the new owner of this car currently for sale on eBay out of Northford, Connecticut at the “Buy It Now” price of $7,500.

Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette 454 Yard Find on eBay

The seller apparently is a man of few words – 33 to be exact in his listing, but he does say that a rebuilt 454 engine has been installed under the hood and a new exhaust system installed. He candidly admits that he doesn’t know whether that motor is the original matching numbers unit.

He also points out that the front clip is not the right one and in one of the photos it does appear to be from a ’68.

As for the interior, it’s hard to tell exactly what kind of shape it’s in because the radiator is resting on the rear deck and blocks the view. About all we see is the steering wheel and a bare driver’s door panel.

If the frame and birdcage aren’t too rusty, there could be enough room in the price to handle the restoration. What do you think?

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eBay Motors via barnfinds.com

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Corvettes for Sale: 1970 Corvette is a Tangerine Dream Machine

Posted on October 10, 2021 by admin

While the new C8s are definitely head-turners, there’s nothing like a restored chrome-bumper C3 to turn a few heads.

Take, for example, this stunning 1970 coupe that’s being offered on Craigslist out of the Sioux Falls, South Dakota area at the price of $40,000, or best offer.

Based on the photos that accompany this beauty, there appears to be little work remaining to be done.

The original L46 350 V8 engine has given way to a much more powerful small-block GM Performance engine that include heads, intake and radiator all done in aluminum. With a Holley 750 carburetor, MSD Ignition, and Hooker Headers, the engine pumps out an impressive 430 horsepower, according to the seller. It’s hooked to a Muncie four-speed manual transmission, and he’s also installed Wilwood brakes and a new emergency brake system and completely replaced the suspension.

Little wonder, then, that the seller maintains that this vintage C3 “runs and drives amazing.”

The black leather interior is described as “all original” and in “excellent” condition, and the photos appear to back up that declaration. All the gauges work, even the clock, and storage bags for the T-tops and the removable rear window are also included. The car is also one of just 425 produced with shoulder seat belts.

But the real talking point of this car, in our opinion, has to be that outstanding Candy Tangerine paint that appears to be in perfect condition. Coupled with the aggressive aftermarket wheels, big-block hood, front spoiler, and side pipes, the car definitely strikes a menacing pose on the street.

Little wonder that one of the photos shows a large trophy from a car show resting comfortably in the front seat.

As the seller summarizes it, “this car is a real head turner – vary rare and hard to find!”

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craigslist.com via barnfinds.com

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Corvettes for Sale: 3,400-Mile 2014 Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition VIN 005

Posted on August 27, 2021 by admin

One of the very earliest of the 500 Premiere Edition coupes that helped kick off the seventh generation Corvette Stingray in 2014 is up for sale on Bring A Trailer.

VIN No. 005 has attracted a high bid of just $26,000 with the auction scheduled to end on Sunday, August 29 at 2:55pm ET.

All the Premiere Edition coupes have Laguna Blue Tintcoat paint over Brownstone suede leather, and the two owners of this car have driven it just 3,400 miles in the past seven or so years.

It’s also outfitted with the 460-horsepower 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine as well as the highly desirable seven-speed manual transmission.

The Z51 Premiere Edition package added $11,960 to the base price of $53,800 and featured a long list of equipment, including Stingray Launch Edition Interior Plaque with Special #, carbon fiber interior package, sueded microfiber-wrapped trim package, performance multi-mode exhaust, magnetic selective ride control, torque directional chrome aluminum wheels (19-inch front and 20-inch rear), carbon flash hood stripe, premium floor mats with Stingray logo, center caps with Stingray logo, door sill plates, cargo shade with logo, and custom Corvette luggage (yes, it’s still with this car).

This one also was outfitted with the top-of-the-line 3LT package that added another $8,005 and features Napa leather seat inserts, power bolster and lumbar seat adjusters, Corvette logo badge on the seats, leather-wrapped and color-keyed instrument panel, console, and doors, convenience net and luggage shade, adjustable power heated outside mirrors, auto-dimming rearview mirror, heated and ventilated seats, head-up display, and 10-speaker Premium Bose Audio System.

Also included on the car is a visible carbon fiber removable roof panel with body-color surround at a cost of $1,995.

All totaled, this car has $21,960 worth of options for a total price of $76,755.

The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration history in Oklahoma and Arizona.

Source:
Bring A Trailer

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Corvettes for Sale: Any Takers for a 55-Mile 2012 Centennial Z06 for $100,000?

Posted on June 6, 2021 by admin

BJ Motors of Tomball, Texas, recently moved a 233-mile Centennial Edition ZR1 with the coveted PDE performance package for the impressive sum of $114,000. Now, they are offering a matching 2012 Corvette Z06 Centennial Edition with just under one-quarter of their ZR1’s already extremely low odometer reading!

BJ’s as-new penultimate-year C6 Z06 is one of the most desirable ever to leave the assembly plant. It is one of just 478 Zs produced in 2012, and it represents 1/195th of the special edition Centennial production, the only Corvettes ever finished in the stunning 58U Carbon Flash Metallic paint. As if that wasn’t enough, it is also one of just 117 units that were equipped with the Carbon Ceramic brakes and Pilot Sport Cup tires of the Z07 package that allowed the ’12 Z to lap the infamous Nürburgring within three seconds of the ZR1, even with a 133-HP deficit.

Wearing VIN 5577, this Z has to be one of the most well-preserved Centennial Z06s in existence after its siblings have spent nearly a decade embarrassing more expensive metal on the street, strip, and track. It is a time machine back to 2012, including an asking price very close to the original MSRP. $99,995 might seem steep for a nine-model-year-old ‘Vette, but in today’s crazy market, it feels about right (a 10k mile ’11 Z06 Carbon failed to sell for $64,000 a couple of weeks ago, so who knows?).

If you have your heart set on a new Corvette, but GM’s production woes have kept you out of a C8, consider this 7.0-liter blast from the not-too-distant past! If this thing were parked next to a 2021 Stingray in your author’s garage, it would be the newer car sitting at 55-miles when 2030 rolls around. The Z06, on the other hand, might need a nut and bolt restoration; there’s no way that I could resist this car!

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bjmotors.biz

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[VIDEO] This 1980 Corvette for Sale Has the Rare V54 Factory Roof Panel Carrier Option

Posted on May 22, 2021 by admin

With 40,614 coupes manufactured in St. Louis, the 1980 Corvette isn’t necessarily what you think of as an ultra-rare car.

But today we bring you a video of a somewhat special ’80 Corvette up for sale at a Connecticut dealership with an option you may have read about, but have probably never seen in person. I know I haven’t, and fellow CorvetteBlogger Senior Editor Keith Cornett says he hasn’t either.

My first Corvette of the dozen I’ve owned over the past 38 years was a red-on-red ’80, so these cars have a special place in my heart. One of the drawbacks of the late C3s, however, was the fact that it was awkward to access the storage space behind the seats because the rear hatch didn’t open (until the ’82 Collector Edition solved that problem with a couple of hinges – go figure!).

This white Corvette solved that problem a couple of years before the Collector Edition, just by adding the rare Roof Panel Carrier option that was outfitted to just 3,755 cars that year – at a mere cost of $125.

Basically, the rear deck of the car has four holes strategically placed into which special brackets are placed that, with the aid of some straps, then hold the roof panels in place.

While the idea was likely to provide more storage space behind the seats, the salesman who’s offering this 42,000-original-mile, two-owner Corvette nevertheless didn’t feel comfortable going down the road with the panels on the carrier. We can’t blame him, considering the pristine nature of the glass T-tops on the car, even though he points out the panels are tightly locked in place out back.

He’s probably thinking about those poor souls who have forgotten to latch their C4 to C7 panels and watched them fly off into oblivion.

I have mixed feelings about this option. While I like the extra space it affords inside the car with the open roof, I’m not really that crazy about the way the holes look in the back of the deck, nor do I really care for the way the panels look actually mounted on the back of the car. To us, it messes up the beautiful curves of the C3 as it goes down the road.

Still, I can appreciate the usefulness and inexpensive nature of this option. Sales remained about the same in 1982 (with 3,303 sold for $135 each) but the number declined in the final year of the third generation to 1,992 ($144 cost), perhaps a result of the hinged glass offered on the Collector Editions.

What about you? Would you feel comfortable placing your roof panels on this contraption? I don’t know. I’d probably just leave the panels in a safe place at home and take the car out on a sunny day when there’s no chance of rain if I needed the space.

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tommyautos.com

2020 Corvette Stingray To Be Auctioned By GAA Classic Cars on Saturday

Posted on July 24, 2020 by admin

If you want to buy a 2020 Corvette Stingray and aren’t already on the list at your dealer, this weekend might be your opportunity.

GAA Classic Cars Auction in Greensboro, North Carolina will be auctioning a Sebring Orange 2020 Stingray on Saturday, July 25.

With interest currently so high in the new mid-engine Corvette, it’ll be interesting to see how high this one goes, with bidding slated to be both online and in person.

This car stickers for $73,290 – with the $5,000 Z51 Performance Package, the $7,300 2LT Preferred Equipment Package, and the $995 Sebring Orange Tintcoat.

Unfortunately, those are the only options on the car – noticeably missing is the popular front end lift and high wing spoiler.

Still, the Z51 should be popular with many bidders with its unique rear spoiler along with brake, suspension, and exhaust upgrades.

The 2LT also includes several high-tech options, like the upgraded 14-speaker Bose stereo, front curb view camera, rear camera mirror, performance data and video recorder, heated steering wheel, wireless charging, power heated mirrors, rear cross-traffic alert, and side blind zone alert.

Depending on how badly someone wants a new Stingray, this one could easily be around the $100,000 mark. At Mecum’s auction last weekend in Indianapolis, a “>Blade Silver 2020 with 11 miles wound up selling for $106,700 with commission!

For more details on the auction, visit GAA Classic Cars.

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gaaclassiccars.com

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Corvette Auction Preview: Four More Corvettes to Make You Drool at Mecum Kissimmee 2022

Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette Convertible Was a Former Wedding Present

Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale from Corvette Mike in December

Corvettes for Sale: 1971 Corvette 454 Yard Find on eBay

Corvettes for Sale: 1970 Corvette is a Tangerine Dream Machine

Corvettes for Sale: 3,400-Mile 2014 Corvette Stingray Premiere Edition VIN 005

Corvettes for Sale: Any Takers for a 55-Mile 2012 Centennial Z06 for $100,000?

[VIDEO] This 1980 Corvette for Sale Has the Rare V54 Factory Roof Panel Carrier Option

2020 Corvette Stingray To Be Auctioned By GAA Classic Cars on Saturday