1979 was an excellent year for the Corvette marque; production numbers soared to a massive 53,807 units, a record still held to this day. The C3 Corvette had a considerably long production run compared to its forefathers and what was to come, and it's no shocker, the C3 was featured in multiple Hollywood blockbusters and looked and performed well too. Looking to get a piece of Corvette's golden year? This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Restomod is the one for you.
This 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Restomod can be summed up in a popular term. Namely, it's a "wolf in sheep's clothing." The "wolf" represents what's underneath the hood, and the "sheep" refers to the unassuming factory styling. The exterior is finished in white, and while this is a resto-mod, all the car's factory features are retained and in great condition. What's better than all this? This particular example is a T-Top, meaning your driving experience is better with some fiddling. In keeping with its factory styling, the car sits on its factory wheels. Now, this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Restomod's red interior screams vintage greatness. The current owner reports a new interior with newly upholstered seats; even the carpeting is new! Look around the fresh interior; the car's factory components are still in place. There's even a new air conditioning unit and a new speaker system reported by the owner making this one cool buy, no pun intended.
Now for the moment you've been waiting for, what lies underneath the hood? Make your way past all the clean lines, and what you will find powering this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Restomod is a reported 383 stroker engine. This fire-breathing American powerhouse is reported to be new and has only run 300 miles. The drag-strip-friendly performance is also made better with a reported new Edelbrock carburetor, starter, Blueprint exhaust system, and new brakes to ensure all this upgraded power comes to a steady halt. Power is sent to the car's rear wheels through a 4-speed manual transmission, a rare option for the 1979 model.
The C3, or third-generation Corvette, was a radical upgrade over the C2. Sporting an all-new design and revamped engineering, the C3 ran between 1968 and 1982. If you're knowledgeable about or lived through the Seventies, you'd know that the Malaise Era was during this period. Yes, this 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is from that time. However, even though the Malaise Era brought the automotive world to its knees, the Corvette was still one of the fastest cars around. This sentiment is not ours but of Car and Driver in 1975. Hence, with less than 14,000 reportedly original miles on the clock, you can be assured that this example is a stunner to drive. There are quite a few reportedly original bits on it as well, making it an excellent classic for the discerning.
At first glance, it may appear like any other Corvette C8, but after a closer look, it becomes evident that this is no ordinary Corvette. A set of beefy tires in the rear will make people ponder what this 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT LMR is capable of; upgraded by Late Model Racecraft (LMR), this beast houses a custom-built 1,500HP twin-turbocharged engine. With custom engine harnesses and computer controls to optimize maximum power and additional custom fuel and coolant lines to ensure this Corvette performs at its peak. Over from the factory, the Corvette C8 hosts an ample of additional packages such as; the Z51 Performance package, incorporating a range of performance-oriented features like upgraded brakes, suspension, and aerodynamic aids. With the Carbon Fiber Dual Roof package shedding off weight, to the Front Lift suspension providing additional clearance, and the battery protection package. With a mere 8,208 miles on the odometer, this Corvette C8 exemplifies its versatility, making it equally at home on the racetrack as it is on the streets.
The last generation of Corvettes with an engine mounted in the front, the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe LMR, is bred for performance. LMR stands for Late Model Racecraft, a leading provider of turnkey Performance Packages. LMR has given this Corvette C7 an exhilarating 1,000hp twist, allowing you to race against cars that cost twice as much. With just 21,800 miles on the odometer, this car waits for sale in Texas to unleash your inner racer.
The C3, or third-generation Corvette, was a radical upgrade over the C2. Sporting an all-new design and revamped engineering, the C3 ran between 1968 and 1982. If you're knowledgeable about or lived through the Seventies, you'd know that the Malaise Era was during this period. Yes, this 1975 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is from that time. However, even though the Malaise Era brought the automotive world to its knees, the Corvette was still one of the fastest cars around. This sentiment is not ours but of Car and Driver in 1975. Hence, with less than 14,000 reportedly original miles on the clock, you can be assured that this example is a stunner to drive. There are quite a few reportedly original bits on it as well, making it an excellent classic for the discerning.
Chevy's renowned El Camino nameplate redefined what a pickup truck could be when it was married with a stylish and sporty coupe body style. Designed to offer the comfort of a car, coupled with the versatility of a compact pickup truck, the El Camino created the segment called the Coupe Utility. Of course, the El Camino wasn't the first coupe utility, but it's arguably the most well-known, especially as it was produced up to 1987. Hence, this 1987 Chevrolet El Camino represents one of the last examples to leave the GM production lines and grace our roads. If you buy it, you'll be gaining a relatively modern vehicle, a definite future classic, and a piece of Americana. What's not to like about that trifecta?
At first glance, it may appear like any other Corvette C8, but after a closer look, it becomes evident that this is no ordinary Corvette. A set of beefy tires in the rear will make people ponder what this 2021 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe 3LT LMR is capable of; upgraded by Late Model Racecraft (LMR), this beast houses a custom-built 1,500HP twin-turbocharged engine. With custom engine harnesses and computer controls to optimize maximum power and additional custom fuel and coolant lines to ensure this Corvette performs at its peak. Over from the factory, the Corvette C8 hosts an ample of additional packages such as; the Z51 Performance package, incorporating a range of performance-oriented features like upgraded brakes, suspension, and aerodynamic aids. With the Carbon Fiber Dual Roof package shedding off weight, to the Front Lift suspension providing additional clearance, and the battery protection package. With a mere 8,208 miles on the odometer, this Corvette C8 exemplifies its versatility, making it equally at home on the racetrack as it is on the streets.
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