22Jan 2023 by vettevues
10 of the Most Desirable Performance Corvettes Ever Made

10 of the Most Desirable Performance Corvettes Ever Made

1962 Corvette Information, 1963 Corvette Information, 1967 Corvette Information, 1969 Corvette Information, 1995 Corvette Information, 1996 Corvette Information, 2004 Corvette Information, 2009 Corvette Information, 2013 Corvette Information, 2019 Corvette Information
Top 10 Most Desirable Production "Performance" Street Corvettes Calling all Corvette Enthusiasts! We have an exciting new list to share about some of the most sought-after Corvettes in the industry. Today, we’re breaking down the top 10 most desirable performance Corvettes from Chevy from the C1 through C7 generations. Whether you’re looking for vintage American classic muscle or sleek new Corvette power and agility, Chevy has produced a wide array of desirable performance Corvettes for you to enjoy. Check out our post where we take a deeper dive into each generation and highlight our favorite performance Corvette. HOME By K. Scott Teeters Marking a special moment in history, the new E-Ray Corvette made its public debut on January 17, 2023, precisely seventy years since the Corvette's original grand introduction at…
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20Jan 2023 by vettevues
Green Gold 1963 Corvette by Eddie’s Rod & Custom at the 2022 SEMA Show

Green Gold 1963 Corvette by Eddie’s Rod & Custom at the 2022 SEMA Show

1963 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette Events, Corvette Features
Eddie's Rod & Custom's Green Gold 1963 Corvette - 2022 SEMA Show! This Green Gold 1963 Corvette by Eddie's Rod & Custom (Eddie Pettus Jr) is the cover of the February 2023 issue of Vette Vues Magazine. It is included in Part 2 coverage of SEMA 2022 by Wayne Ellwood. February 2023 Corvette Vette Vues Magazine - Green Gold '63 Stingray by Eddie’s Rod and Custom at SEMA in 2022 The car was painted in a matte finish with a custom color named Rogue Green using BASF Glasurit Paint. Interestingly, the exterior appearance is maintained using Griot's Garage Interior Detailer. Read on to learn more details about this Corvette. EDDIE PETTUS JR – XP-63 Rogue Green 1963 The paint on this 1963 Corvette by Eddie's Rod & Custom Corvette is…
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08Jan 2023 by controllers
1965 Custom Corvette Coupe Sold for $187,000 – A Stunning LOT K21

1965 Custom Corvette Coupe Sold for $187,000 – A Stunning LOT K21

1965 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
1965 Custom Corvette Coupe sold is finished in Lynndale Blue. Photo Courtesy Mecum Auction At the Mecum Kissimmee Auction (2023), a 1965 Custom Corvette Coupe sold for an impressive $187,000! This classic car is Lyndale Blue with a custom Black interior and comes equipped with power windows and air conditioning. It is mounted on an SRIII Motorsports Super tube chassis, making it even more desirable. LOT K21 is a stunning Vette, and it is no surprise that it fetched such a high price. Lyndal Blue Exterior and Custom Black Interior This 1965 Custom Corvette Coupe is the highest-sold Corvette so far (January 8, 2023) at the Mecum Kissimmee Auction, going for $187,000. The 1965 Custom Vette is painted in Lyndale Blue. This color is a light blue with hints of…
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01Jan 2023 by controllers
Own A Piece Of History Now: First Corvette Sting Ray Goes to Auction

Own A Piece Of History Now: First Corvette Sting Ray Goes to Auction

1963 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
A chance to own the first Corvette Sting Ray and the earliest-known C2 Corvette! The First Corvette Sting Ray Goes to Auction at Mecum Kissimmee 2023 - Photo Credit Mecum Auction Are you looking for the opportunity of a lifetime to be the first? If so, you don't want to miss the Mecum Kissimmee 2023 auction! This is your chance to own the First Corvette Sting Ray ever offered to the general public, VIN 30867S100003. And it is the earliest-known second-generation Corvette in existence! What is the Mecum Kissimmee 2023 Auction? Mecum is a world-renowned collector car auction company and will be holding their annual auction from January 4-15, 2023, at the Osceola Heritage Park in Kissimmee, Florida. The auction has a massive selection of classic cars for sale and…
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17Dec 2022 by controllers
Rick Moore Created a Unique 1964 Corvette Restomod

Rick Moore Created a Unique 1964 Corvette Restomod

1964 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette Features
SEMA PART 1B: RICK MOORE'S 1964 CORVETTE RESTOMOD - MOORE'S GARAGE, BELFRY, MT. Whether you are into restomods or not, you will likely enjoy following the story of Rick Moore's 1964 Restomod unveiled at SEMA. To provide wider dissemination of the stories we have collected for VETTE VUES subscribers, we are posting excerpts of the original articles, complete with additional photography. If you enjoy our added coverage, please feel free to subscribe or send a gift subscription to a friend. Photos and Article by Wayne Ellwood Stunning LT4 1964 Corvette Restomod by Rick Moore Rick Moore has set out to take his 1964 Corvette Restomod to the next level. Starting with a C2 1964 Corvette, the car had a running 327 with Powerglide transmission and only 30,000 miles. But Moore…
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12Jul 2022 by controllers
1964 Corvette Options – This Is A Dream Car

1964 Corvette Options – This Is A Dream Car

1964 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette News and Archives Category
We are looking at the 1964 Corvette Options and History in this post: The cosmetic changes, performance changes, as well as colors, option numbers, descriptions, quantity, and costs. 1964 Chevrolet Corvette HistoryCosmetic ChangesPerformance ChangesHow Many 1964 Corvettes Were Made and How Much Did They Cost?1964 Corvette Options1964 Corvette ColorsA Legendary and Timeless Model When you think of one of the most iconic all-American classic sports cars in history, one of the first images that may pop into your mind is the 1964 Chevrolet Corvette. The 1964 Corvette is a C2, although some refer to it as the Mid-Year Corvette, and is the second Corvette in the second generation Corvette. Nearly 60 years later, car enthusiasts still appreciate the beauty and precision of the '64 Corvette as it remains a prized possession in modern-day. …
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10May 2022 by controllers
1967 Corvette Custom Widebody that Blew Us Away

1967 Corvette Custom Widebody that Blew Us Away

1967 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette Features, Corvettes at Auction
The 1967 Corvette Custom Widebody is a stunning car that's coming up for auction at the Mecum Indy show. 1967 Corvette Custom Widebody Vanguard Green with Tan interior. Photo courtesy Mecum Auction UPDATE: 1967 Corvette Custom Widebody bid to $250,000, and The Bid Goes On… This 1967 Corvette Custom Widebody from B Rods in Knoxville, Tennessee, is one of the most impressive cars from the SEMA 2019 Show. It's coming up for auction at the Mecum Indy show starting May 13 through 21, 2022, and is Lot 242. Beginning with a '67 Corvette, B Rods transformed it into a modern-day '67 C2 Corvette Stingray with a widebody. Article Table of Contents Why was this modification done to a Classic C2 Corvette?What is the difference between a Custom and a RestoMod?Who…
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07May 2022 by controllers
1965 Pilot Line Corvette: From Testing to Mecum’s Auction Block

1965 Pilot Line Corvette: From Testing to Mecum’s Auction Block

1965 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette History, Corvette News and Archives Category, Corvettes at Auction
1965 Pilot Line Corvette Valued at $900,000 to 1.2 Million! What makes this special 1965 Pilot Line Corvette so unique? It has the perfect blend of performance, history, and pedigree. This 1965 Corvette Sting Ray “Pilot Line” Convertible, Serial No. 003, is the first non-competition Corvette ever to receive a Mark IV big-block engine and the first with 427 power. It is the first 1965 Corvette Convertible and was a GM Styling Exercise Corvette. Mecum estimates this 1965 Corvette will fetch $900,000 - 1.2 million when it crosses the auction block on May 21, 2022, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Read on to learn all about this historic Corvette. 1965 Pilot Line Corvette No 3 GM File Photo 1965 C2 Corvette The 1965 C2 Corvette model was in its third year of…
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14Apr 2022 by controllers
Retro Designs’ Restored Custom 1965 C2 Corvette

Retro Designs’ Restored Custom 1965 C2 Corvette

1965 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives Category
Retro Designs from North Carolina recently unveiled their beautiful custom 1965 C2 Sting Ray. The car was meticulously restored, and now it looks like a brand-new vehicle. Designed to be more modern, this '65 Corvette has a 435-horsepower LS3 engine combined with a sleek exterior and interior design, making it the perfect choice for a person yearning for speed, style, and a sports car. Have a look at these pictures below and see why people are so eager for this vehicle! Table of Contents Custom Modern C7 Corvette ChassisBrakes, Tires, Wheels, and ExhaustWhy did you restore and customize the car?How was designing the interior?Retro Designs GoalSo, what's the cost? Custom Modern C7 Corvette Chassis It was constructed on a custom modern C7 Corvette chassis which fits the vintage C2 body…
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09Apr 2022 by vettevues
1967 Corvette Specifications and Options

1967 Corvette Specifications and Options

1967 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category
The 1967 Corvette - A Sports Car Ahead of Its Time 1967 Corvette L-88 Preproduction 427 V8 Engine 1967 Corvette Specifications, Options, Costs, Colors, Facts, and Details The 1967 Corvette Sting Ray sports car has some of the best-known options, specifications, costs, colors, facts, and details of any vehicle in history and deserves to be among the top 10 most famous vehicles in automotive history as well as one of the top collector vehicles in the world today. Various reasons were behind General Motors' decision to extend the production of the current model for one more year. One theory was that the release of the C3 had been intentionally delayed to work on the Chevrolet Camaro in 1967. In spite of what critics and enthusiasts predicted, the C2 1967 Corvette…
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