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5 Recent Public Auction Sales We Think You’ll Like

#5

1996 Corvette Convertible Collector Edition LT4 6-Speed

17,591 Miles

Sold For: $27,500

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 5,549 Watchers: 648 Comments: 44 Bids: 28

Date Sold: 12/12/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is one of 1,381 Collector Edition convertibles produced to commemorate the final year of fourth-generation Corvette production.
The 5.7-liter LT4 V8 was factory-rated at 330 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, and it has been modified with a Corsa cat-back exhaust system. The oil filter adapter gasket, PCV valve, crank position sensor, coolant, and engine oil were replaced in preparation for the sale.
Clean 4-owner, no-accident Carfax with an original MSRP of $50,054.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer

#4

2003 Corvette Convertible 1953 Replica By AAT

15,154 Miles

Sold For: $63,500

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 6,267 Watchers: 525 Comments: 50 Bids: 29

Date Sold: 12/13/2024

Offered By: Private Party

Highlights:

The “1953 Commemorative Edition” was built by Advanced Automotive Technologies using C1-style fiberglass bodywork attached to the factory mounting points. This car was converted by AAT in 2011, and it is finished in Torch Red. The exterior features a beige soft top, headlight guards, chrome bumpers and trim, retro-style lights and badging, and quadruple exhaust outlets.
The car features replacement C1-style body panels and is powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 linked to a four-speed automatic transaxle and a limited-slip differential.
Four-owner, no-accident Carfax.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer

#3

2011 Corvette ZR1 3ZR Hennessey ZR700

10,626 Miles

Sold For: $80,500

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 9,441 Watchers: 977 Comments: 27 Bids: 12

Date Sold: 12/15/2024

Offered By: Private Party

Highlights:

This 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 was modified by Hennessey Performance of Sealy, Texas, with their ZR700 performance package, which added a revised supercharger pulley and air intake system, stainless steel long-tube exhaust headers, high-flow catalytic converters, an upgraded intercooler system, and a reprogrammed engine management computer.
Equipment includes the 3ZR Premium Equipment Group, a limited-slip differential, 19″ and 20″ multi-spoke alloy wheels, Brembo ceramic-composite brakes, xenon headlights, a Bose sound system, navigation, a head-up display, power-adjustable seats, and Keyless Access.
Clean 3-owner, no-accident Carfax.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer

#2

1962 Corvette Convertible

78,353 Miles

Sold For: $104,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 7,201 Watchers: 837 Comments: 43 Bids: 40

Date Sold: 12/11/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette is powered by a 327ci V8 and has been modified with a 700R4 automatic transmission, an air suspension, Wilwood disc brakes, and throttle body fuel injection.
A 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission was installed in 2012. The removed Powerglide transmission is included in the sale.
The car was featured in a December 2018 Motor Trend article (shown in pictures)

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer

#1

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe L75 327/300 HP

64k Miles Shown On Rebuilt Odometer

Sold For: $230,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 35,972 (a record!) Watchers: 2,592 Comments: 132 Bids: 47

Date Sold: 12/12/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split Window coupe was acquired by the selling dealer in 2015 and again in 2018 before it underwent a cosmetic and mechanical refurbishment the following year that included removing the body from the frame, refinishing the exterior, and rebuilding the 327ci V8 and the two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission.
The red-over-red coupe features a split rear window, flip-up headlights, simulated hood vents, chrome bumperettes, drum brakes, and 15″ steel wheels with chrome knock-off-style hubcaps. The cabin is outfitted with Al Knoch carpets, an AM radio, lap belts, and polished sill plates, and the car reportedly earned a Top Flight Award during an October 2024 NCRS judging event.
The C2 was the first Corvette to offer fully independent suspension, with upper and lower control arms at the front and a three-link setup with a transverse leaf spring at the rear.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer

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