Saturday, 01 September 2012 00:00
1967 Chevrolet Corvette 427/435
Sold new at Bill DeFouw Chevrolet in Lafayette, IN, this fully restored 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is one of 3,754 produced with the mighty RPO L71 427/435-hp Tri-Power big-block engine.
An optional M21 Muncie 4-speed manual transmission, 4.11 Positraction rear axle and factory side exhaust add even more potency to this...
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Friday, 01 July 2011 00:00
2007 Z06 Coupe, 2009 ZR1 Lingenfelter Coupe, 2010 Grand Sport Callaway Convertible
Editor’s note: This month, we’ve asked B. Mitchell Carlson to take a look at three C6 Corvettes that recently sold—and pick what he believes was the best deal. Here are the cars:
2007 Z06 coupe, Lot S53, sold for $42,400, including buyer’s premium, at Mecum St. CharlesChassis number: 1G1YY26E775107370All original
No repairs
Original...
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Friday, 01 July 2011 00:00
2000 Chevrolet Corvette Indy Racing League Pace Car
This example was used as the pace car for the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona Endurance Race in 2001, according to the owner. The car features an aluminum 5.7-liter LS1 V8 that puts out 350 horsepower. Finished in the distinctive Indy Racing League checkered-flag livery with yellow and white, this...
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Friday, 01 July 2011 00:00
1991 Corvette ZR-1 Coupe, 1993 Corvette ZR-1 Coupe; 1995 Corvette ZR-1 Coupe
1991 Corvette ZR-1, Lot 183 Chassis number: 1G1YZ23J0M5801196
Power was suddenly back in fashion when the Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 was launched in 1990, with 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds and a top speed near 175 mph. Its 4-cam LT5 engine was built by Mercury Marine engineers—to a Lotus design. The car...
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Friday, 01 July 2011 00:00
1972 Corvette LT-1 350/255 Convertible
One of 1,741 produced, this is a Corvette 350/255 LT-1 with original, matching-numbers M21 4-speed. Also features Positraction, power steering, tilt/telescopic column, leather, factory AM/FM radio, two tops and Ontario Orange exterior with original rally wheels.
This was the last year for the mighty LT-1, and this is one of only...
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Friday, 01 July 2011 00:00
1967 Corvette L89 427/435 Coupe
4-speed
L89 aluminum heads
Transistor ignition
F41 suspension
4.11 Positraction
AM/FM radio
Multiple NCRS Top Flight award winner
Bloomington Gold certified
Owner’s manualgoogle_ad_client = "ca-pub-8079814471174278"; /* 728x15 Analysis */ google_ad_slot = "2026722716"; google_ad_width = 600; google_ad_height = 15; ACC AnalysisThis car, Lot T232, sold for $124,020, including buyer’s premium, at the Mecum auction in Indianapolis,...
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Friday, 01 July 2011 00:00
1962 Corvette 327/360 Big Brake Fuelie
This immaculate, matching-numbers 1962 Corvette convertible was factory equipped with all the components necessary for all-out competition: the exceptionally rare RPO 687 “Big Brake” package that included special front and rear shocks, front brake deflector/air scoops, rear brake air scoops, metallic linings, finned drums with internal cooling fans and quick...
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Sunday, 01 July 2012 00:00
1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/270 convertible
This is one of 6,339 Corvettes built in 1957, and one of only 10 cars produced in Inca Silver with Imperial White coves and a red interior.
It was the recipient of a complete frame-off professional restoration to original specifications, including the replication of factory markings. Professionally detailed, it features a...
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Tuesday, 19 June 2012 11:21
Big American Car Auctions This Weekend!
This weekend is a big one for American car auctions. Bloomington Gold takes place in St. Charles, IL starting on Friday. The featured lot at Mecum's all-Corvette Bloomington sale is a 1969 427/430 L88 coupe with 4-speed. Check out the catalog here.Mecum's annual "Back to the '50s" sale in St....
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Tuesday, 01 May 2012 10:47
1960 Chevrolet Corvette Race Rat
Chassis number: 00867S104420
George Reed of Illinois was a gentleman racer in the traditional sense of the term — wealthy, commanding and fi ercely competitive. By the late 1950s, he had already made a name for himself as a driver with strong fi nishes at Sebring, Nassau, Cumberland, Road America, Watkins...
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