$10,099
The Chevrolet Corvette is a lightweight sports car produced by General Motors. The third generation of Corvettes, more commonly referred to as the C3, was built from 1967 to 1982.
The C3 was the second Corvette to bear the Stingray name, although it was made one word instead of two words like the previous C2 Corvette Sting Ray.
Following the C3, the Stingray name was retired until its return in 2014 where it was attached to the newly announced C7.
The Chevrolet Corvette is a lightweight sports car produced by General Motors. The third generation of Corvettes, more commonly referred to as the C3, was built from 1967 to 1982.
The C3 was the second Corvette to bear the Stingray name, although it was made one word instead of two words like the previous C2 Corvette Sting Ray.
Following the C3, the Stingray name was retired until its return in 2014 where it was attached to the newly announced C7.
Engine and chassis components remained unchanged from the C2, but the body and interior were brand new. The C3 got its shape from the Mako Shark II concept designed by automotive legend Larry Shinoda.
The Mako concept never saw production and was adjusted several times before the shape of the C3 was ultimately finalized.
GM tried to keep the unveiling of the car a secret, but the plans were foiled when Hot Wheels started selling a ‘Custom Corvette’ model several weeks before the announcement of the actual car.
This C3 is finished in white. Normally, it is extremely difficult to hide flaws in white paint but there are none to be seen, likely because there aren’t many.
The paint is simply immaculate, and it has likely been kept that way thanks to the excellent care it has received since being with the sellers. There does appear to be one chip in the paint on the rear bumper just to the left of the license plate.
Two of the wheels sport very minor curb rash and the center cap for the rear passenger side wheel is missing. The bottom of the front bumper appears to be slightly scuffed in front of each wheel, and lastly, the removable roof panels are in exquisite condition.
Complementing this Corvette’s snow-white exterior is a delightfully red leather interior, and all we can say is wow. This interior has been kept in impeccable condition.
The red bucket seats look as if they have never been sat in. Holes or tears are nowhere to be found. The carpets are tight show no damage either. The dashboard and center console are clean and tidy. The radio seems off-kilter, as do the central air vents, but both door panels are spotless.
The red leather-wrapped steering wheel looks great, but it is beginning to thread in three areas.
This Corvette has an excellent undercarriage. It is difficult to spot any surface corrosion, and it is also abundantly clear that the car is not harboring any major damage underneath.
The odometer only goes to five digits, so it is likely that the odometer has rolled over at least once in this Corvette’s life. Regardless, the Car Fax to this Corvette is clean.
Passing and failing emissions inspections seems to be decided by the flip of a coin, though. One year it passes, the next it fails, and it should be noted that the vehicle was designated a ‘Gross Polluter’ on 4 separate occasions.
The third generation of Corvettes are generally overshadowed by the iconic second generation, but that does not make the C3 a bad car.
Actually, with a roaring V8, thriving owners club, and Corvette specialists available by the hundreds of thousands, the C3 is a blast to drive and is surrounded by a wonderful community of enthusiasts ready to help at any time.
As far as C3s go, this is likely one of the cleaner examples left. The white on red color combination is absolutely stunning and oozes style. This is one fantastic looking, mean 80’s machine, do not miss this opportunity.
We're excited to offer this Corvette for auction with an estimate between $20,000 and $30,000.
