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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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  • Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale by Corvette Mike in July

    Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale by Corvette Mike in July

    If there’s one thing this pandemic has taught us, it’s an appreciation for what we have and for living life to the fullest! That’s one of the reasons why people enjoy their Corvettes so much. It’s that somewhat indescribable feeling you get when sitting behind the wheel of America’s Favorite Sports Car!

    Today, we are going to take that philosophy to heart as we take a deep dive into the Corvette inventory of one of the premier Corvette dealers in the country, Corvette Mike of Anaheim, California. There we found three collector-grade Corvettes that we think enthusiasts such as yourselves would enjoy to the max!

    2010 Corvette ZR1 in Velocity Yellow with 16 Original Miles

    2010 Corvette ZR1 in Velocity Yellow with 16 Original Miles

    We’ll never forget the hype that surrounded the return of the ZR1 in 2009 as Chevrolet offered its first factory-supercharged Corvette. The ZR1 was nicknamed the “Blue Devil” by the Corvette Team to curry favor with then-GM CEO Rick Wagoner who was a Duke alumnus, and the original premise for its creation came in the form of a question: How much performance could the Corvette team offer in a $100,000 car? That answer was the 6.2L LS9 that produced a whopping 638 horsepower, 604 lb-ft of torque, and it could propel the Corvette ZR1 to a top speed of 205 MPH.

    2010 Corvette ZR1 in Velocity Yellow with 16 Original Miles

    Corvette Mike has this Velocity Yellow 2010 Corvette ZR1 for sale and it’s waiting for a new caretaker who will appreciate the opportunity to buy what is essentially a brand new car as it comes with the original Monroney sticker still affixed to the windshield, plastic still, and an odometer showing just 16 original miles. If that’s not enough creds for this collector car, it’s offered in Velocity Yellow which was the rarest color in 2010 as only 89 ZR1s were offered with it.

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    The ZR1 options were limited as essentially everything you could want was included in the 3ZR Premium Equipment Group which this car has. It includes the custom leather-wrapped interior, a Bose premium 7-speaker sound system, and a number of passenger comforts like heated adjustable sport bucket seats, Bluetooth, and a NAV system. This 2010 ZR1 also comes with the chrome ZR1 aluminum wheels, an indoor car cover, and performance pedals.

    Just 1,577 Corvette ZR1s were produced in 2010 with this brand new Corvette coming off the line as number 217. Corvette Mike is offering it for $139,900 so if want to find out more about this highly collectible “Blue Devil” in Velocity Yellow, visit Corvette Mike.

    1967 Corvette 427/400 with Factory A.C.

    1967 Corvette 427/400 with Factory A.C.

    Collectors know all about the 1967 model year Corvettes which are considered to be one of the best Corvettes ever made. Chevrolet cleaned up the mid-year body with most of the badges removed and a new design for the front quarter panels with five vents instead of the three as are found on the 1965-66s. And then there are the engine options which were plentiful with two 327s and four 427s offered. If you want to step up into rarified air, this 1967 Corvette Convertible could just be the ticket.

    1967 Corvette 427/400 with Factory A.C.

    The 1967 Corvette Convertible is an original west coast car that was originally sold by Madison’s Chevrolet in Scottsdale, AZ. The specs of the car have us thinking the owner wanted that top-down driving experience that the mid-year Corvettes are famous for, yet living in the southwest where triple-digit temps are common is most likely the reason why the original owner selected the factory air conditioning which Corvette Mike tells us still blows cold today.

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    The Sting Ray comes in Sunfire Yellow with a Black Hood Stinger, a white leather interior, and a white soft convertible top. It’s powered by a matching-numbers L68 427/400-hp big block which is marked by the triangular air cleaner that sits atop three two-barrel carburetors. You pop the hood on this car at any show and that tri-power V8 engine will surely reel in the spectators. As the selection of the factory air shows, the original owner wanted a refined sports car so this one also comes with power steering, power brakes, power windows, telescopic steering column, and the AM/FM radio.

    This 1967 Corvette has been completely frame-off restored and comes with a huge binder full of information including the owner history, photos, restoration details, and more. It’s already been judged NCRS Top Flight and is ready for your enjoyment. Offered for $164,900.

    1956 Arctic Blue Corvette Convertible

    1956 Arctic Blue Corvette Convertible

    The 1956 Corvette featured the first redesign for the model which both improved upon the original design while also making it more driver-friendly. It was the first model to receive the distinctive coves on each side of the car and it was also the first model to introduce roll-up windows. Chevy officially retired the Blue Flame straight-6 for the V8 engine the previous year and now two different V8s were offered in a 210-hp and 225-hp configuration, while a third option added a special high-lift camshaft that boosted the 225-hp engine’s output to 240 hp. Buyers also had two transmission choices that included the two-speed auto or the three-speed manual.

    1956 Arctic Blue Corvette Convertible

    The owner history is well-known for this car as it was owned by a longtime NCRS member and Foundation Chair who purchased the 1956 Corvette disassembled from the previous owner, but he wasn’t able to complete it and it ended up being sold. The new husband and wife owners enthusiastically began their quest to restore the Corvette but unfortunately, he passed away suddenly before it be could be finished. The car would sit from 2008 until 2013, and then it was purchased once again with the latest owner starting over with a full body-off restoration that was finally completed in 2017.

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    This 1956 Arctic Blue Corvette Convertible offers a beautiful beige interior and white canvas top. It’s powered by the aforementioned 265/225-hp V8 small block that’s coupled to the three-speed manual transmission.

    At its first showing with 94 other Corvettes, it was awarded both the Best in Class and Best in Show trophies. From there, it was entered in the NCRS Rocky Mountain Chapter where it was awarded Top Flight, and it earned another Top Flight award at the Scottsdale, Arizona Regional Show in May 2018. Corvette Mike is offering the 1956 Corvette/ for $114,900.

    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 Troy Worrell a call at 714-712-0060 and let them know you found them here on CorvetteBlogger.com!

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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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