While the second-generation Corvette, often referred to as the Mid-Year by enthusiasts, was produced for the shortest number of years, it holds a special place in our hearts as one of the more collectible generations. We’ve seen some bring big money at Mecum and Barrett-Jackson, like the 1967 L88 CorvSport featured here, which hammered for $3.85 million. But let’s not forget about Bring a Trailer, where the Mid-Year Corvettes do well and sell on a weekly basis. Today, we are highlighting three that caught our eye.
[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 article. One requires two steps–first, the arrow on the left, then the x on the top right.] In every edition of CorvSport’s Listings We Love Series, we’ll give you quick, concise highlights from the listing, just the right number of pictures, and provide a link if you prefer to take a deeper dive. Let’s get after it!#3
1964 Corvette Convertible 4-Speed
89k Miles Shown, TMU
Current Bid: $15,555
Auction Ends: 2/13/2025
Offered By: Private Party
Listed At: Bring a Trailer
Views: 1,881 Watchers: 602 Comments: 6 Bids: 3
Highlights We Love:
- This 1964 Chevrolet Corvette convertible underwent a two-year refurbishment that was completed in 2009. The 327ci V8 was replaced and paired with a four-speed manual transmission, and the car was refinished in red over red.
- The replacement 327ci V8 was rebuilt and installed in 2008 and is said to have a Comp Cams Thumpr hydraulic flat tappet camshaft and lifters. Additional equipment includes a Holley four-barrel carburetor, finned-aluminum valve covers, and a polished air cleaner.
- Equipment includes a white convertible soft top, American Racing 15″ wheels, disc brakes, power steering, side-exit exhaust, an AM/FM radio, and concealed headlights.
Deeper Dive: Click here for the full listing (Note: We have no affiliation with this seller. All images and information are credited to Bring a Trailer.)
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1965 Corvette Convertible L76 327/365 HP
48k Miles Shown
Current Bid: $31,965
Auction Ends: 2/11/2025
Offered By: Private Party
Listed At: Bring a Trailer
Views: 3,085 Watchers: 895 Comments: 31 Bids: 5
Highlights We Love:
- This 1965 Chevrolet Corvette convertible was first purchased on February 17, 1965, at Ed Newman Chevrolet of Allentown, Pennsylvania, and received a Bloomington Gold Survivor certificate while under the care of a long-term prior owner in June 1991.
- The 327ci L76 V8 was equipped from the factory with a single four-barrel carburetor for a factory rating of 365 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque. The seller states that the carburetor was rebuilt and the spark plugs and fan clutch were replaced in 2024. Additional work performed under current ownership is noted to have included a valve adjustment, belt replacements, and fluid changes.
- 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.
Deeper Dive: Click here for the full listing (Note: We have no affiliation with this seller. All images and information are credited to Bring a Trailer.)
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1966 Corvette ZZ4-Powered Coupe
85k Miles Shown, TMU
Current Bid: $66,000
Auction Ends: 2/11/2025
Offered By: Dealer
Listed At: Bring a Trailer
Views: 6,598 Watchers: 1,330 Comments: 26 Bids: 7
Highlights We Love:
- This 1966 Chevrolet Corvette coupe was acquired by the selling dealer in 2013 and was subsequently refurbished in two stages spanning eight years, during which time chassis and fabrication work was performed at Warman Autoworks of Kaiser, Missouri.
- The build was completed at Chris Carlson Hot Rods of Mulvane, Kansas, and the car was repainted in black with bronze and red stripes over black leather upholstery.
- The 350ci ZZ4 V8 crate engine breathes through a custom eight-stack intake manifold with bronze-tone runners, screened velocity stacks, and flapper valve assemblies as well as FAST electronic fuel-injection, bronze-tone ribbed valve covers, and block-hugger headers flowing into a dual exhaust system with turned-out slash-cut side pipes. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans.
Deeper Dive: Click here for the full listing (Note: We have no affiliation with this seller. All images and information are credited to Bring a Trailer.)
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