This vehicle is the only known 1967 red/red L88 produced; it has GM documentation in the form of a legible Tank Sheet (Order Copy) that has been validated by the GM/NCRS Document Validation Service. It’s optioned with the L88 427 HD engine, M22 4-speed, J56 heavy-duty brakes, J50 power brakes, […]
Author: Michael Pierce
1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 convertible
• One of 80 built, with fewer than half as convertibles • No-hit body restored by the Naber Brothers of Houston • After its frame-off nut-and-bolt restoration, this 16,000-mile L88 received the honor of being Bloomington Gold Certified and invited to many Bloomington Gold Special Collections • Retains its “born-with” […]
1990 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
This 1990 Corvette ZR-1 was once part of Mike Yager’s personal collection. All original documentation comes with the car, including the original welcome letter from GM and a complete vehicle history in a scrapbook that includes all documents, photos and other memorabilia.
1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283 Fuelie convertible
This 1957 Corvette is confirmed by its VIN as having been delivered with the ultimate “283/283” V8 with Rochester fuel injection and high-lift cam, which still resides under the hood today. It is also equipped with a T-10 4-speed transmission, a Positraction rear axle, a signal-seeking AM radio, and both […]
1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-window resto-mod
Completed in October 2012, a tribute to 50 years of the iconic 1963 Split-Window Corvette. An immaculate combination of original equipment and the latest in modern Corvette technology. New chassis equipped with C5 front suspension and C6 rear. New from GM, 500-hp LS3 Cammer engine with new 5-speed Tremec […]
1972 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 A/c Test Mule
• Zora Arkus-Duntov’s 1972 test car for the installation of air conditioning on an LT-1 • Bloomington Gold Special Collection • NCRS National Second Flight Award • 53,557 original miles • LT-1 engine • 4-speed manual • War Bonnet Yellow with black interior • Appeared in the movie “Apollo 13” […]
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 […]
1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/340 HP vs 1969 Chevrolet Corvette L88
We examine two special Corvettes and find originality alone doesn’t drive value Editor’s note: Originality is only one component of value. To demonstrate that, we had our Corvette expert, Michael Pierce, take a look at two of the cars that crossed the block in Scottsdale. The cars included a 1963 […]
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 […]
1965 Corvette 396/425 Convertible
Here’s the provenance: Bloomington Gold Survivor Certification, June 28, 1997 Bloomington Gold Certification, June 29, 1997 Bloomington Gold Benchmark Certification, June 29, 1997 The coveted Benchmark Certification has been awarded to less than 100 Corvettes The only Benchmark red/red big-block convertible NCRS Top Flight award, October 25, 2008 Original engine […]