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Hello all,
July’s been a busy month for us at Hobby Car corvettes! You might think it would always be one of our busiest, but by this time of the summer, pretty much everyone has usually found their summer cruiser (in May and June). They’re also not quite ready to commit to a winter project (we sell alot of those in late August and September). But for some reason, this year we haven’t slowed down much at all.
We’ve had lots of sales, not to mention plenty of email inquiries and phone calls about Vettes. Why am I telling you this? Well, all of these phone calls and emails tend to include many of the same questions over and over. So I thought I would use some of my abundant spare time (ha!) to write some blogs to answer these questions. The most common question I get, especially from buyers who are new to this market, concerns mileage exemption.
It sounds like a scary thing, doesn’t it? “Why would a corvette’s miles be ‘exempt’ on its title??”, “Isn’t that a bad sign?”, “Should I be suspicious?” NO! Mileage exemption is very common in classic cars, and for a good reason. That’s the short answer. I’ve explained what mileage exemption is and why it exists in much greater detail in our blog. Here is the link to it. Check it out and you’ll be better prepared in your search for a classic corvette, or any classic car for that matter.
Keep an eye on our blog for more answers to those burning questions!
Until next time,
RJ Sottile
1970 Blue Blue 4spd corvette Convertible
PRICE: $16,999
This 4spd Corvette Stingray from 1970 is perfect for someone looking for a fun project/driver! The Mulsanne blue exterior and blue interior are an extremely popular color combination in the chrome bumper era Vettes.
This C3 Corvette Stingray features a 327/300+HP engine, 67,073 miles on dash, rally wheels, power steering, crank windows, Gymkhana suspension, luggage rack, painted hard top, AM/FM/Cassette, aluminum intake, headers, dual exhaust, Holley Carb, high rise aluminum intake, blow proof bell housing, heavy duty clutch, new door panels, new seat covers, new alternator, new starter, 3 new calipers, electronic points, oil and filter changed, and much more.
1970 was the shortest production year for the C3 generation corvette, which makes them extremely collectible. It was also the last year of the high horsepower engines and the first year for the fender flares. GM only released 6,648 convertibles out of 17,316 total production in 1970.
1978 Silver Anniversary L48 4spd corvette
70,000 original miles, 4spd, numbers matching, power steering, power brakes, A/C, tilt and telo steering wheel, original AM/FM/CB, alloy wheels, correct valve covers, correct air cleaner, nice oyster leather interior, sport mirrors, rear window defogger, and much more.
GM only produced 3,385 Corvettes with the close ratio 4spd, and 12,739 with the L82 engine out of 46,776 total production in 1978.
PRICE: $19,999
This 1977 Stingray Corvette is one of the nicest in our selection. Its Dark Blue base and smoke grey interior come together to form a great color scheme. In 1977, GM only produced 4,065 in this color, and even less included 4spd transmissions.
You’re not going to find a more well maintained C3 Corvette. This one has been owned by our mechanic since 1999 and has been garage kept. It currently has 35,600 original miles.
Hobby Car has recently changed the oil and filter, transmission and rear end grease, checked and lubed the chassis, front calipers, master cylinder, thermostat and gasket, top radiator hose, and much more.
Other Specs: numbers matching, L48/350 engine, alloy wheels, crank windows, A/C, original AM/FM radio, rear window defogger, original air cleaner assembly, original valve covers, original ignition shielding, newer base coat/clear coat paint job, and much more.
1977 was the last year for the short back window. GM only produced 4,065 in dark blue and 7,982 4spds out of 49,213 total production.
1972 Gray Mako Shark 4spd Corvette T Top
PRICE: $16,999
Here is an interesting project Vette for someone. It took three years before we were finally able to buy it from the last owner’s collection. With some more TLC, it will make a very interesting conversation piece and grab lots of attention at car shows or even just when driving down the road.
350, 4spd, real Mille Miglia Red vette, black leather interior, rally wheels, tilt and tele steering column, power windows, dual exhaust, Monza mufflers, Mako Shark front end conversion, Edelbrock torker intake, X-A/C, and much more.
This Corvette just had 4 calibers, master cylinder, 4 brake hoses, 4 sets of brake pads, fuel tank, rebuilt carburetor, points and condenser, and much more done.
This Mako Shark custom will make someone a very unique project to fix up and drive.
1972 was the end of the chrome bumper era as far as most people are concerned. GM only produced 2,478 Mille Miglia red Corvettes in 1972.
PRICE: $19,999
Numbers matching, 51,000 original miles, L48/350, 4spd, A/C, nice red paint, nice original oyster leather interior, power steering, power brakes, power windows, tilt & tele steering column, dual adjustable sport mirrors, rear window defogger, polished alloy wheels, power antenna, Kenwood AM/FM/Cassette player, dual rear speakers, and much more!
GM produced 41,000 Corvettes in 1980 with only 5,700 released in red. GM also only released 5,000 4spds and 10,000 gymkhana suspension Vettes in 1980.
PRICE: $8,999
This Corvette is going to make someone a great project vette! It has a solid frame and nice body. Plus, it is numbers matching and a four speed.
Numbers matching, 4spd, rally wheels, tilt and tele steering column, saddle leather interior, power windows, power steering, Gymkhana suspension, power brakes, A/C, original Delco AM/FM radio, luggage rack, and much more.
This Corvette just had 4 new calibers, 4 brake hoses, master cylinder, radiator, core support, upper and lower radiator hoses, fan shroud, fiberglass rear spring, and much more done.
1980 Maroon 4spd corvette Black Int
PRICE: $15,999
This Vette is going to make someone a very fun driver! This rare 4 speed is extremely sharp with the maroon metallic paint and black leather interior.
Numbers matching, 4spd, power steering, power brakes, power windows, tilt and tele steering column, alloy wheels, Gymkhana suspension, black leather interior, original air cleaner assembly, original valve covers, original ignition switch, AM/FM/Cassette, glass T-tops, and much more.
This Corvette just had 4 belts, brake caliper, oil and filter changed, chassis checked and lubed, transmission and rear end grease changed, complete carpet set, seat covers, and much more.
GM produced 41,000 Corvettes in 1980, only 5,000 of which were 4 speeds. Only 10,000 had Gymkhana suspension.
L82/350, 87,000 miles, numbers matching, auto, black cloth interior, power steering, power brakes, power windows, tilt and tele steering column, dual sport mirrors, alloy wheels, rear window defogger, dual exhaust, AM/FM/CD player, original intake, original valve covers, correct valve guides & screw-in studs, and much more.
This Corvette has had a lot of money spent on it with the front and rear suspension redone, Holley carb, dual exhaust, high performance mufflers, water pump, alternator, belts & hoses, spark plug wires, distributor cap, oil & filter, transmission fluid & filter, chassis lubed and checked, and much more done recently.
In 1979, GM produced 54,000 Corvettes.Out of those, GM only released 14,516 with the L-82 engine, and only 10,000 in black.
1968 Bronze 350Hp 4spd Corvette T Top
PRICE: $21,999
Numbers matching, 327/350Hp, 4spd, 40K miles on dash, 2 owners, Tobacco interior, rally wheels, crank windows, and much more.