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Top 5 Most Interesting Corvette Auctions: 54,000 Views & Bidding Frenzies Yield Big Money

[11/20/2024] See the eclectic mix of Corvettes that garnered over $600,000 in sales, including a 1963 Split Window with nearly 24,000 views!

Our top Corvette brought $165,000! Photo Credit: BaT

Welcome back, CorvSport readers, to another installment of CorvSport’s bi-monthly series, where we bring you the Top 5 most interesting Corvettes that have recently sold at the most popular auction sites. We love to follow the Corvette markets and bring you all the ins and outs of what is happening with each generation. From our Garage Queens For Sale features to our exclusive Wholesale Market Reports, we strive to feel the pulse of what is going on in the markets and bring it to you in a concise and easy-to-read format! [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any popups occur, please click to make them disappear and continue enjoying the feature.]

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This week’s Top 5 Most Interesting Auction Sales!

#5

1961 Corvette 283/230 HP Convertible

64k Miles Shown

Sold For: $74,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 7,245 Watchers: 914 Comments: 35 Bids: 34

Date Sold: 11/14/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

  • This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in red with white coves over a red interior and is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission.
  • Equipment includes a white soft top, a single four-barrel carburetor, Magnaflow mufflers, 15″ steel wheels, and a retro-style stereo with an auxiliary input.
  • The car does not have a title as it is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles of its age. It is being sold on its Connecticut registration, which is expired and lists “Antique” in the usage section.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#4

2018 Corvette Z06 Convertible 3LZ Z07 Callaway SC757

7,441 Miles

Sold For: $84,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 6,676 Watchers: 792 Comments: 44 Bids: 25

Date Sold: 11/14/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

  • This 2018 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 convertible was modified by Callaway Cars of Old Lyme, Connecticut, with an SC757 Package and was initially sold through Les Stoler Chevrolet in Westminster, Maryland.
  • The factory-supercharged 6.2-liter LT4 V8 was modified with a GenThree TVS2300 supercharger, a high-flow intake, a triple-element intercooling system, and carbon-fiber covers. Callaway rates the package at 757 horsepower and 777 lb-ft of torque. The total Callaway invoice was $22,680 (pictured below).
  • Clean 2-owner, no-accident Carfax with an original MSRP of $118,475.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#3

1963 Corvette Split-Window L76 327/340 HP Coupe

77k Miles Shown, TMU

Sold For: $129,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 23,773 Watchers: 2,050 Comments: 58 Bids: 13

Date Sold: 11/13/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

  • This 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split-window coupe spent more than four decades with its prior owner before it was acquired by the selling dealer in 2024.
  • It is powered by a 327ci L76 V8 paired with a four-speed manual transmission and is finished in white over a dark blue interior.
  • Equipment includes a side-exit exhaust system, 15″ steel wheels, knock-off spinner-style hubcaps, concealed headlights, and a push-button radio.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#2

2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible 3LZ Z07 70th Anniversary Edition

639 Miles

Sold For: $150,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 8,186 Watchers: 1,028 Comments: 51 Bids: 19

Date Sold: 11/14/2024

Offered By: Private Party

Highlights:

  • The C8 Z06 market was heating up in the previous installment of our exclusive wholesale market report, and that streak continues with this BaT sale! These 70th Anniversary Edition Z06s have been bringing collector-grade money, and this one was fun to watch!
  • This 70th Anniversary Edition example was purchased new by the seller and is optioned with the Z07 Performance Package, 3LZ Equipment Group, and Carbon Fiber Aero Package.
  • Clean 1-owner, no-accident Carfax with an original MSRP of $159,415.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


#1

2019 Corvette ZR1 Coupe 3ZR ZTK

1,546 Miles

Sold For: $165,000

Listed At: Bring a Trailer (full listing here)

Views: 7,939 Watchers: 1,023 Comments: 47 Bids: 39

Date Sold: 11/19/2024

Offered By: Dealer

Highlights:

  • This 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe is finished in Sebring Orange Tintcoat over Jet Black Napa leather and black microfiber suede and is equipped with the 3ZR Premium Equipment Group, the Track Performance Package, and the ZR1 Sebring Orange Design Package.
  • Other equipment includes Carbon Flash 19″ and 20″ 10-spoke wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes, Magnetic Ride Control, a performance data recorder, a removable carbon-fiber roof panel, a high rear wing, heated and ventilated Competition Sport bucket seats, and front curb-view cameras.
  • Clean 4 owner, no-accident Carfax report.

*All information and pictures are credited to Bring a Trailer


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