Typically, what we see in the auction world, whether at the wholesale level or under the bright lights at a venue like Barrett-Jackson, is that no-reserve auctions generate more hype and lead to higher sales prices. It’s that exciting dynamic that leads CorvSport to hit up the most popular auction sites and find the most interesting no-reserve auctions. These sellers were confident enough in their Corvette and the venue and will let the highest bidder take their baby home–bottom dollar be damned! [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any pop-ups 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.]
We love covering the markets at CorvSport, and nothing shows how much more than our weekly fresh features. Here’s a small sample before we dive into today’s no-reserve auctions.
A Sample From CorvSport’s Exclusive Market Features:
- Wholesale Market Report: This Eclectic Mix Of Corvettes Will Be Fun To Watch
- Garage Queens In The Market: Today’s Low-Mileage Corvettes Total Less Than 1,200 Miles
- NO-RESERVE Auction Watch: Unique 1 of 1 Design Study C3 & 1963 Split-Window Corvette Hammering Soon!
- MARKET WATCH: CorvSport Covers The Cheapest & Priciest Corvettes Sold At BaT
- Corvette Wholesale Market Report: An E-Ray, High-Mileage C7, & C5 Pace Car, To Name A Few
- Garage Queen Flops For Sale: Low-Mileage Corvettes That Have Failed To Launch
- The State Of The Market: First-Year C8 Corvette Z06 Values Presented By CorvSport
MARKET WATCH: The Top 3 No-Reserve Corvettes
#3
1996 Corvette Coupe Collector Edition 6-Speed
97,465 Miles
Current Bid: $8,600
Auction Ends: In just hours!
Offered By: Dealer
Listed At: Bring a Trailer
Views: 5,400 Watchers: 841 Comments: 21 Bids: 14
Highlights We Love:
- This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is one of 4,031 Collector Edition coupes produced to commemorate the final year of fourth-generation Corvette production. It has spent most of its time registered in Colorado.
- All Collector Edition Corvettes were finished in Sebring Silver Metallic and featured chrome commemorative badges on the nose, sides, and rear. Additional equipment includes pop-up headlights, integrated fog lights, a Corvette-branded front plate cover, and quad taillights. Finish imperfections are evident on the body.
- The 5.7-liter LT4 V8 was factory rated at 330 horsepower and 335 lb-ft of torque. The exhaust system has been modified with long-tube headers as well as electronic exhaust cut-outs. The selling dealer tells us that a Petris Enterprises Optispark kit is installed, and that work in February 2025 included an oil change and replacing the water pump, ignition coil, ignition control module, and spark plugs and wires.
- 6-owner, no-accident Carfax
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.)
#2
2013 Corvette 427 Convertible
1,024 Miles
Current Bid: $43,427
Auction Ends: 4/04/2025
Offered By: Dealer
Listed At: Bring a Trailer
Views: 2,558 Watchers: 526 Comments: 20 Bids: 5
Highlights We Love:
- This 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 convertible is one of 2,552 examples produced for a single model year, and it has just over 1,000 miles. It is finished in Velocity Yellow over Ebony leather and microsuede and is powered by a 7.0-liter LS7 V8 linked with a six-speed manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential.
- The 7.0-liter LS7 V8 features a dry-sump lubrication system and was factory rated at 505 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. A Corsa Performance carbon-fiber air-intake system is installed along with carbon-look engine covers.
- Equipment includes the 427 Heritage Package, black 19″ and 20″ Cup wheels, a black soft top, a head-up display, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and heated power-adjustable seats. Acquired by the selling dealer in 2024, this C6 427 is now offered in Florida at no reserve with a clean Carfax report and a clean Oklahoma title.
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.)
#1
1991 Corvette ZR-1 Coupe
9,631 Miles
Current Bid: $23,750
Auction Ends: In just hours!
Offered By: Dealer
Listed At: Bring a Trailer
Views: 4,820 Watchers: 950 Comments: 16 Bids: 17
Highlights We Love:
- The all-aluminum 5.7-liter LT5 DOHC V8 was co-designed by GM and Lotus and built by Mercury Marine. The output was rated at 375 horsepower and 370 lb-ft of torque when new.
- The car is finished in Bright Red over red leather and is equipped with the Selective Ride and Handling Package, 17″ sawblade alloy wheels, two removable roof panels, pop-up headlights, power-adjustable sport seats, automatic climate control, and a Delco Bose Gold Series sound system with a CD player.
- Previously listed on BaT in March 2025, this C4 Corvette ZR-1 is offered again by the selling dealer at no reserve with a Haibeck BFXBG2 calibration chip, a damage-free Carfax report, and a clean Pennsylvania title.
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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