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  • Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale from Corvette Mike in December

    Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale from Corvette Mike in December

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    If your New Year’s Resolutions include the addition of an investment-quality collector Corvette, or perhaps you’re looking for something fun to drive in 2022, our friends at Corvette Mike in Anaheim, California can help you find the perfect Corvette for the new year!

    Corvette Mike is one of the top destinations for buying high-quality Corvettes! The knowledgeable staff is there to assist in finding just the right pre-owned or classic Corvette for you. Today we hit their website to check out the current online inventory and came up with these three Corvettes as our favorites for the month of December.

    Maybe at this point, you’re more of a seller than a buyer? Corvette Mike skips the auto auctions and only buys premium cars from private enthusiasts and they purchase cars from across the nation so if you have a low-mileage or rare Corvette that you are ready to part with, reach out to Corvette Mike and let them know what you got.

    1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

    For the collector who wants to own one of the most iconic Corvettes in the model’s 69-year run, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe is it. Chevrolet redesigned the Corvette in 1963 and for the first time, it came from the factory as a hardtop coupe. Zora Arkus-Duntov offered three different transmissions and four different engine performance options with the fuel injected 327/360hp L84 option reigning supreme. But what made the 1963 Coupe truly unique was the split rear window offered only in the inaugural year of the C2 before Zora successfully lobbied GM Design to change it to a single rear window in 1964.

    1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

    The original owner of this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe must have been wanting to drive the ultimate street Corvette when he placed his order. Outfitted in Riverside Red and a Black interior, the original buyer made sure to check the box on the 327/360 Fuelie V8 as well as the four-speed manual transmission, while power windows, AM/FM radio, and whitewall tires rounded out the options. We can imagine it was quite at home cruising the boulevards back in the day.

    1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

    This ’63 Fuelie Sting Ray has been meticulously detailed, undergone a frame-off restoration, and only 99 miles are showing on the odometer. This Corvette is still equipped with the original L84 engine as certified by Al Grenning’s C.C.A.S. service and the Trim Tag has also been verified. Further documentation includes the N.C.R.S. Shipping Data Report.

    The Fuel Injected 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe would be the center point of any automotive collection. For details or more information, contact Tim at 714-630-0700.

    1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

    1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

    When C4 production finally came to an end in ’96 after 12 years, Chevrolet knew they had to send it off with a bang, not a whimper. And since the ZR-1 was discontinued in ’95, there was definitely a void that needed to be filled!

    1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

    The name “Grand Sport” had been used once before. It was for the fabled early ’60’s Corvette race cars helmed by legendary drivers such as Bob Bondurant, Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt, and Dr. Dick Thompson, among others. For this ’96 Special Edition, G.M. thought it fitting that the name should be brought back again!

    We love the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport for what it offered to Corvette buyers – a limited edition Corvette with a unique engine to celebrate the end of a generation. Limited to 1,000 units overall, Chevrolet produced 810 coupes and 190 convertibles in Admiral Blue with a White full-length body stripe and Red hash marks on the front fenders. They also received a special black-painted version of the ZR-1 wheels with the coupes getting the import flares added to the body so the rear wheels would fit appropriately.

    1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

    The Grand Sport’s LT-4 engine was rated at 330hp, which was 30 more than the standard LT-1 engine. However, the car’s performance feels considerably more powerful than the advertised increase would indicate!.

    1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

    Corvette Mike acquired this ’96 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible by the original owner who only put 19,277 miles on the odometer. This GS is #117 in the series and is fully documented with all books, manuals, original window sticker, build sheet, and more. It also received a high score from the NCRS who awarded it Top Flight status. Celebrate the C4’s end of the line by adding this highly collectible Grand Sport to your stable.

    This 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is offered for $52,900. Call Tim at 714-630-0700 for more information.

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    2016 Corvette Z06 Coupe

    This 2016 Corvette Z06 with a seven-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and the Z07 Performance Package was originally ordered from Legacy Chevrolet in Columbus, Georgia before it was acquired from the original owner by Corvette Mike in the fall of 2021. Powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 V8 engine that was rated for 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, this Z06 Coupe has just under 6K miles on the odometer and is documented with the original window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean CarFax report.

    2016 Corvette Z06 Coupe

    The Z06 is finished in Arctic White with Kalahari leather interior and features a full-length Black racing stripe across the hood, roof, and rear deck of the car. It’s outfitted with the level three visible carbon fiber aerodynamics package that includes the aggressive front splitter and rear wickerbill across the rear spoiler. It also includes a painted and transparent roof panel. Inside you’ll find the carbon fiber trim package surrounding the center stack and instrument cluster.

    2016 Corvette Z06 Coupe

    The Corvette Z06 sits on staggered setup of 19″/20″ Chrome-finished aluminum wheels with Corvette logo center caps. The rubber is currently mixed with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires up front and Continental Extreme Contact tires (non-runflats) in the rear. With the Z07 Performance Package comes Brembo’s carbon-ceramic brakes and red brake calipers.

    Corvette Mike is offering this low-mileage one-owner 2016 Corvette Z06 for $89,900. Are you ready to be its next caretaker? Contact Tim at 714-630-0700 today.

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    To learn more about these three highly collectible Corvettes for sale or to view the other collector Corvettes offered by Corvette Mike, visit them online at CorvetteMike.com or give Tim a call at 714-630-0700 and let them know you found these Corvettes on CorvetteBlogger.com!

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  • LAST CALL: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to Draw the Winner of this 1963 Corvette on Monday

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    LAST CALL: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to Draw the Winner of This 1963 Corvette on Monday

    You can win a 1963 Corvette Convertible Sting Ray with your tax-deductible donation to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. The Museum’s fundraiser ends on Monday, September 7th with the winning ticket being drawn at 5:00 PM ET. CorvetteBlogger readers have been granted 50% bonus entries with your ticket purchases, so make sure you enter today!

    The 1963 Corvette is a documented, numbers-matching example equipped with a 327/300-hp V8 with a four-speed manual transmission, and an optional auxiliary hardtop.

    If you like your Corvettes on the rare side, this 1963 Sting Ray Convertible has the G91 Special Highway Axle with a 3.08 gear ratio, an option that was only selected by 211 buyers. That’s just 0.98% of the 21,513 Corvettes built during the 1963 model year! And then there’s the Daytona Blue exterior combined with the Dark Blue interior that was only available in 1963 and 1964. The dark blue combination really stands out and contrasts nicely with the white convertible soft top.

    LAST CALL: Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum to Draw the Winner of This 1963 Corvette on Monday

    This charitable fundraiser supports the non-profit Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana. The automobile museum inhabits the auto builder’s original factory showroom building and today it displays 140 vintage, antique, classic, and special interest cars to the thousands of automotive enthusiasts who visit each year. When you support the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum by making a tax-deductible donation, you help fulfill their mission of providing unique educational experiences based on the history and legacy of the automotive industry.

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  • Corvettes for Sale: Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette Split-Window with Rare Factory Air

    Corvettes for Sale: Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette Split-Window with Rare Factory Air

    This ’63 Corvette packed with “luxury” options was cool when such boulevard cruisers weren’t so cool … literally.

    It’s hard to believe now, but 57 years ago, air conditioning wasn’t quite so ubiquitous as it is nowadays.

    In fact, this Daytona Blue Split Window Coupe is one of just 278 Corvettes that left the St. Louis factory with A/C – out of a total of 10,594 coupes made. By the way, those ’63s were the first Corvette coupes ever produced – and the first Corvettes ever with A/C.

    Corvettes for Sale: Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette Split-Window with Rare Factory Air

    Obviously, the original owner of this “fully enclosed” Sting Ray not only wanted to be “cool” in his (or her) new car back then but also wanted to be comfortable as this Corvette is equipped with an automatic transmission and power steering / brakes / windows, not to mention AM/FM radio, tinted glass, and whitewall tires.

    Riding in such a lap of luxury didn’t come cheaply back in the day, though, as all those options added up to a window sticker of nearly $5,500 for this Sting Ray – including a whopping $421.80 for the AC alone, along with $199.10 for the automatic.

    Corvettes for Sale: Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette Split-Window with Rare Factory Air

    Believe it or not, the 327/300 hp engine was just an extra $53.80 – not much more than the power brakes ($43.05) but cheaper than the power windows ($59.20) and power steering ($75.35).

    Of course, nowadays, the Split Window Coupe remains one of the most sought-after Corvettes around, so it’s no surprise that this rare beauty is being offered by Corvette Mike for $199,000!

    Corvettes for Sale: Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette Split-Window with Rare Factory Air

    For that nearly $200 grand, though, you’re getting a Sting Ray that is obviously one of the best around – having undergone a factory-correct frame-off restoration that has enabled it to earn NCRS Top Flight honors and the prestigious Duntov Mark of Excellence Award, as well.

    I’m torn about this car. While I truly appreciate the meticulous restoration back to original factory specs, I think I’d prefer to spend less than $200K and just get a restomod that has been upgraded with modern touches underneath that make it perform better. I’d also prefer non-factory wheels to give it a much sportier look, even though they wouldn’t be original.

    Corvettes for Sale: Daytona Blue 1963 Corvette Split-Window with Rare Factory Air

    It’s really a moot point because I can’t afford either version, but what’s your take – a Sting Ray restored to factory specs or a restomod outfitted with performance upgrades?

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