Corvettes are aplenty because they’ve been around since 1953. Now on the eighth generation, Chevy’s runaway sales hit, and America’s favorite sports car, has firmly been cemented as a classic, modern classic, and future classic, depending on which generation you choose to pick. That’s why the fifth generation, or C5, is an interesting place to be. It’s more modern classic, and yet it’s not, especially when you consider later model cars like this 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible. This reportedly all-stock car has 17,697 miles to its name and is up for grabs in Norman, Oklahoma. So if you want a Corvette that’s relatively modern but will definitely become a cherished classic in a decade or so, here’s the ticket.
This 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible shows off its ’90s lines with a clean slate of white paint punctuated by its power-operated black canvas top. There’s another reason why you should buy this car, and that’s its pop-up headlamps. Yes, the C5 was the last generation with pop-ups, and the 2004 model year was the last year of C5 production. So, ostensibly, this is one of the last pop-up headlamp ‘Vettes, and honestly, it never gets tiring seeing them emerge forth from the bodywork every time you flip the switch. Other highlights include the car’s chrome alloy wheels, and we’re informed that the tire pressure sensors are new on those. The two-seat interior of this 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is decked out in black and features a refreshing departure from today’s cars with their digital screens and touch controls. Basically, everything is operated with a good old button, knob, or stalk. This includes the dual-zone automatic climate control system and the Delco Electronics radio with an in-dash CD player. The car also has a Bose speaker system and cruise control to enjoy.
This 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible comes with the good old LS1 350ci (5.7L) naturally aspirated V8 under the hood, making a factory-rated 350hp and sending it to the rear wheels via a 4-speed automatic transmission. The current owner says that the car has received a new battery, so you can expect sure-fire starts with every turn of the key.
2004 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
5.7L Naturally Aspirated V8
4-Speed Automatic
RWD
White Exterior
Black Leather Interior
Bose Audio System
Cruise Control
Power Mirrors
New Tire Pressure Sensors
New Battery
Black Convertible Top
All Stock Reported
Chevy’s second generation or C2 Corvette is one of the shortest in the Corvette’s story. It saw just five production years, namely 1963 to 1967. Yet, the C2 is recognized as a defining moment in the Corvette’s journey, bringing features that endured for generations. It marked when the Corvette would forever be a V8-powered machine, and only have V8s under the hood. It brought pop-up headlamps to the party for four decades thereafter. Most alluringly, it created an achingly beautiful shape that modern Corvettes haven’t quite been able to pull off – they’ve all tended towards muscular and angular – or a combination of the two. Today’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod LS3 is a fine restomod that’s truly a one-of-a-kind machine. Sitting on a SRIII Motorsports Round Tube Chassis, this ‘Vette enjoys a 480-horsepower GM LS3 V8 with fuel injection, a Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox and so many other neat things. The current owner says that just 800 miles have passed since the build of this car was completed.
Chevy’s C3 or third generation Corvette was around from 1968 right up until 1982. It weathered the Malaise Era with poise, remaining one of the fastest American cars during those dark times. Chevy kept updating and improving the C3 throughout its lifetime, too. This meant that even later-model C3s had plenty to offer. Take this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe as a prime example. It’s painted in lustrous Coca Cola red and packs the requisite 350ci V8 under the hood. Plus, it’s got under 10,000 miles and resides in Brownsville, Kentucky. Talk to us if you’d like to make it your own – because a C3 Corvette in good condition is a fine way to enter the world of classic American cars.
Chevy’s C8 or eighth-generation Corvette debuted in 2020 with a new mid-engined design, supercar-inspired looks and a new level of performance, overall. The new LT2 small-block V8 makes 490hp and 465lb-ft in stock form, which is a mild increase over the C7 on paper, but translates to vastly improved acceleration and drivability as a result of tuning and the new 8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox which the C8 comes with. But what if you want to make that naturally aspirated unit into a forced induction beast? Well, you get something like this 570-horsepower 2022 Chevrolet Corvette 1LT. Tuned by Elited South Tuning and fitted with a Huron twin-turbo kit, this rear-wheel drive beast could be yours. It’s up for grabs in Greer, South Carolina with under 5,000 miles on the clock. The original window sticker, two keys and owner’s manual are included with the sale as well.
In the Seventies, trucks like this 1971 Chevrolet C10 plied back and forth across America’s roads, carrying cargo and supplies for countless small businesses and entrepreneurs. Essentially, these trucks were a significant part of the backbone of American commerce, in urban as well as rural areas. They were built tough and utilitarian, but had reasonable comfort to allow their owners to carry their families within the passenger cab as and when needed. This particular truck comes from the second generation of the C/K Series which ran between 1967 and 1972. IT’s got just 1,237 miles on it after some refreshment work, and is available in Spring, Texas. That makes it a fine classic truck to own and drive if you’re inclined towards such vehicles.
Chevy’s second generation or C2 Corvette is one of the shortest in the Corvette’s story. It saw just five production years, namely 1963 to 1967. Yet, the C2 is recognized as a defining moment in the Corvette’s journey, bringing features that endured for generations. It marked when the Corvette would forever be a V8-powered machine, and only have V8s under the hood. It brought pop-up headlamps to the party for four decades thereafter. Most alluringly, it created an achingly beautiful shape that modern Corvettes haven’t quite been able to pull off – they’ve all tended towards muscular and angular – or a combination of the two. Today’s 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod LS3 is a fine restomod that’s truly a one-of-a-kind machine. Sitting on a SRIII Motorsports Round Tube Chassis, this ‘Vette enjoys a 480-horsepower GM LS3 V8 with fuel injection, a Tremec 5-speed manual gearbox and so many other neat things. The current owner says that just 800 miles have passed since the build of this car was completed.
Chevy’s C3 or third generation Corvette was around from 1968 right up until 1982. It weathered the Malaise Era with poise, remaining one of the fastest American cars during those dark times. Chevy kept updating and improving the C3 throughout its lifetime, too. This meant that even later-model C3s had plenty to offer. Take this 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe as a prime example. It’s painted in lustrous Coca Cola red and packs the requisite 350ci V8 under the hood. Plus, it’s got under 10,000 miles and resides in Brownsville, Kentucky. Talk to us if you’d like to make it your own – because a C3 Corvette in good condition is a fine way to enter the world of classic American cars.
We’re going to let you in on a little secret. Nearly everyone on the ECT team lusts, or has lusted after a Porsche 911 at some point in their life. It’s the definitive petrolhead car and icon of German sporting excellence. Introduced in 1964, the 911 brought a sleek teardrop-styled aerodynamic shape to the table, and plonked a flat-six air-cooled engine in its tail. Then, it gave other features that prevail to this day, such as a five-dial instrument pack on the dashboard. A big change came in mid 1998, when the 996 era was introduced. This is when air cooling was exchanged for water cooling, due to increasing power demands and tightening emissions regulations. That makes cars like this 1998 Porsche 911 Cabriolet from the 993 era one of the last of the air-cooled brigade. They may be the last of an era, but they are far from dinosaurs. This Myrtle Beach-based machine has done just 32,000 miles and comes with a nice 6-speed manual transmission to enjoy. Snap it up before someone else does!
The most popular modern open-topped Porsche for those who want to check out the brand’s sporting credentials, the Boxster was conceived in the early 2000s. Porsche had entry-level models from time to time, designed to attract younger buyers who couldn’t afford a 911 just yet. This strategy of getting them into the family was genius; it afforded such people a taste of the Porsche experience, basically ensuring that they’d graduate into a 911, or in later years, a Panamera, Macan, Cayenne, etc when they were ready for an upgrade. Today’s 2012 Porsche Boxster is a fine example for anyone who wants an older Boxster. It’s a lovely second-generation example from San Antonio, with just 37,250 miles on the clock. Plus, it has a sports exhaust, sport bucket seats, 19-inch wheels and more. Two keys are included with the sale of this car.
Made between 1995 and 2002, the BMW Z3 was a two-door, two-seat compact sports car that was intended to open up BMW’s appeal to a broader, younger audience. It offered many of BMW’s driving and luxury attributes in a compact and more urban-friendly package. Plus, the Z3 was BMW’s first model to be solely manufactured outside Germany, with all examples coming to life at the company’s plant in Greer, South Carolina. The Z3 even had an outing as a Bond car, featuring in 1995’s Goldeneye where Pierce Brosnan briefly drives it. Now, the Z3 is attaining modern classic status and we have one up for grabs. It’s a 2000 BMW Z3 2.3 from Sebastian, Florida, with over 61,000 miles on the clock. It’s also a reportedly all-stock car.
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