14May 2023 by controllers
Record-Breaking Sale: 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible Sells for $3.14 Million

Record-Breaking Sale: 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible Sells for $3.14 Million

1969 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette History, Corvettes at Auction
The 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 Convertible made history when it was sold at RM Sotheby's 2023 auction for an impressive $3,140,000. This record-breaking sale shows just how valuable this rare and iconic sports car is. The 1969 Corvette Stingray ZL-1 was the highest-performance Corvette available that year and featured an L-88 427 cubic-inch V8 engine with an aluminum block, making it a prized piece for any collector. Source: RM Sotheby's The Auction The ZL1 was to cross across the block in Arizona on January 26, 2023. The highly anticipated auction of the 1969 Corvette Stingray Convertible ZL-1 at the RM Sotheby's event finally arrived. As one of the most sought-after cars of its time, it was expected to fetch a high price. The atmosphere was tense as the bidding started,…
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05May 2023 by controllers
Prices of the 1969 Corvette Convertibles for Sale at Auction ’23

Prices of the 1969 Corvette Convertibles for Sale at Auction ’23

1969 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette Information
Discover the Rarity and Value of 1969 Corvette Convertibles for Sale at Mecum Kissimmee Auction 2023, Including a Highly Sought-after Copo L88 Convertible. What they Sold for and What they Bid To! Today on the Vette Vues blog, we are looking at the Mecum Kissimmee auction and five 1969 Corvette convertibles for sale. There were thirteen 1969 Corvettes for sale in all, but we are going to cover just the convertibles. One of the five for sale was a highly sought-after 1969 Corvette COPO L88 Convertible which is the only one known to exist. Its bid went up to $175,000 but failed to sell. Nevertheless, the three 1969 convertible Corvettes had a successful auction, with the highest-sold convertible 69 Corvette reaching an impressive price tag of $66,000. Read on to…
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04May 2023 by controllers
Discover the Iconic C3 1969 Corvette Overview: History, Options, and More!

Discover the Iconic C3 1969 Corvette Overview: History, Options, and More!

1969 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Information
1969 Corvette: Facts And Photos – See The Evolution Of This Iconic Car Discover the History and Power in Vette Vues' 1969 Corvette Overview as we look at the Shark Body Style and V-8 Engine that still captivates Corvette Enthusiasts today. An icon of American muscle, 1969 introduced Chevrolet’s second production year of the third generation of Corvette, the C3 line. The 1968 C3 Vette brought dramatic changes to both form and function. With anticipation high, the 1969 C3 Corvette had much to live up to. Keep reading to learn the history of this American icon. On November 19th, 1969, the St. Louis, Missouri plant rolled out its 250,000th Corvette - a convertible boasting a Riverside Gold paint job and black interior. This timeless classic was outfitted with a powerful small-block…
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26Mar 2023 by vettevues
Discover the Iconic 1969 Corvette Ads and History with Vette Vues Magazine

Discover the Iconic 1969 Corvette Ads and History with Vette Vues Magazine

1969 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Vintage Corvette Advertisements
1969 Corvette Ads - See The Ads That Changed Our Lives In this blog post, we are looking at the 1969 Corvette ads. Vette Vues Magazine readers love our Rear Vues column that appears in our print edition, where we take a look at vintage Corvette advertisements from old Corvette magazines and brochures. We also want to share these with you on our blog. But first, we would also like to take a minute to highlight the interesting details of the 1969 Corvette. The 1969 model was the second year of the C3 generation and, it must be said, a much improved one compared to the previous year, with more than 200 changes made. Assembled by Chevrolet, a total of 38,762 Corvettes were made in 1969 - it is easy…
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22Jan 2023 by vettevues
10 of the Most Desirable Performance Corvettes Ever Made

10 of the Most Desirable Performance Corvettes Ever Made

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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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21Jul 2022 by controllers
C3 Vette Registry – 21 years at Corvettes at Carlisle

C3 Vette Registry – 21 years at Corvettes at Carlisle

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The best of all worlds. Join the C3 Vette Registry at the world's largest Corvette car show. Corvettes at Carlisle is held every August in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and has been running since 1982. Corvettes at Carlisle is the largest Corvette show in the world. - Photo Courtesy C3 Vette Registry Our topic today is C3 Vette Registry at Corvettes at Carlisle. Corvettes at Carlisle is held every August in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and has been running since 1982. It has evolved into the largest All Corvette show in the country. Corvettes at Carlisle is celebrating its 40th year, and the C3 Vette Registry will be on hand to celebrate along with many other Corvette clubs on August 25 - 27, 2022. Today we're going to discuss the C3VR and its role…
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07Jan 2022 by vettevues No Comments
Rare, Ground-Pounding, 1969 L88 Corvette Goes to Auction with Rock Crushing M22

Rare, Ground-Pounding, 1969 L88 Corvette Goes to Auction with Rock Crushing M22

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Rare, Ground-Pounding, Fathom Green 1969 L88 Corvette for sale at the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee January 8, 2022. UPDATE: THIS CORVETTE BID TO $340,000 BUT DID NOT SELL...THE BID GOES ON! Ground-Pounding Fathom Green 1969 L88 Corvette for sale at the Mecum Auction in Kissimmee 2022 Source: Mecum Auction's website The 35th Anniversary Bloomington Gold Corvette Show was held at Pheasant Run Resort and Spa, just outside of Chicago in St. Charles, Illinois, on June 26 – 29, 2008, the seventh year that the show has been held at this spectacular location. Only twenty (20) L88s were built in 1967, eighty (80) in 1968, and one hundred and sixteen (116) in 1969. The highlight was The L88 Invasion in the Special Collection at the 2008 event. The Special Collection was…
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05Oct 2021 by vettevues
C3 CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS FROM YESTERYEAR (1968-1982)

C3 CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS FROM YESTERYEAR (1968-1982)

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Take a trip down memory lane as we look at the third part of the original series in Vette Vues Magazine covering Corvette body kits and dress up parts. We are looking back at the various custom modifications on the C3 Corvettes that could be installed by an owner, contracted to a shop, or purchased as turn-key vehicles. Enjoy the journey! C3 - THE HISTORY OF CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS By Wayne Ellwood Photo Credits: Facebook, General Motors, Jeff Page-Heartland, Eckler, Ben Labaree, Tony Mezzacca Motorsport, Chris Farkash, Wayne Ellwood This is the third re-post of the original series in Vette Vues Magazine. We are looking back at the various custom modifications that could be installed by an owner, contracted to a shop, or purchased as turn-key vehicles.…
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Breaking Down the Unique Features of the C3 Corvette

Breaking Down the Unique Features of the C3 Corvette

The History of the C3 Corvette: Exploring the Iconic American Sports Car's 15-year Legacy C3 Corvette Overview: The C3 generation from 1968 through 1982. The 1968 Corvette marked the beginning of the third generation (C3) of this iconic American sports car. The C3 Corvette was produced for a full 15 years, from 1968 to 1982, and throughout its production, it became a symbol of changing times and economics. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the unique features of the C3 Corvette and how it evolved over the years. The C3 Corvette, the third generation of the iconic American sports car, arrived in showrooms in 1968. Over its 15-year lifecycle, this car was a reflection of the changing times, mirroring the ups and downs of the American economic…
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01Oct 2019 by vettevues
Kevin Livering’s Groovy Seventies’ Custom 1969 Corvette Survivor

Kevin Livering’s Groovy Seventies’ Custom 1969 Corvette Survivor

1969 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Features
This Blast From the Past is, "FAR OUT, Man!" By K. Scott TeetersPhotos by Kevin at the 2019 Corvettes at Carlisle event. Kevin is prepping his Corvette getting ready for the journey to Carlisle, Pennsylvania. While custom cars go all the way back to the early days of the automobile, it wasn't until after WW-II when the emerging car culture took the America by storm. Creative backyard mechanics started customizing their own cars and created the Custom Car Culture. The tricky thing about custom cars is that it is totally subjective. Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder. One person's Dream Car is another person's nightmare. (What did you do THAT for???) In the 1950s car customizers emulated Detroit designers – restyling existing cars in the manner of…
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