Corvette Classifieds

At a young age people tend to have such high hopes and dreams. Such dreams sometimes revolve around obtaining certain cars. The Corvette has been a highly sought after dream for many years because of its beautifully crafted body and outrageous speed. The truth is that obtaining this car may not be so hard. There is virtually no limit on how and where to find those Used Corvettes For Sale.

Chevrolet first introduced the Corvette in 1953 as a concept car. This car was to be sold for around $3,498 and was intended to compete with other sport cars such as the MG and Jaguar. It came with a new fiberglass body instead of steel, a higher-compression ratio, a larger carburetor and an aggressive cam shaft that produced 150 horsepower. After being on display at the 1953 New York Auto Show, it was discovered by chief engineer Ed Cole. He was working on the new small block V8 and believe it would be perfect for the new Corvette.

Even though production started in 1953, the marriage of the Corvette and the new V8 small block would not commence until 1955. Adding this new powerful engine increased the cars’ ability to go from 0-60 in 8.5 seconds, and gained horsepower up to 195. With constant advancements, the current Corvettes are able to produce up to 638 hp and hit a 0-60 in an intriguing 4.2 seconds. This leaves no wonders as to why this car is so desired amongst Americans.

Unlike many cars, Corvettes hold their value and actually increase in value with age rather then depreciate. Be sure to do a complete check on the intended car before purchase. Check the VIN to see what components are original and to make sure that the car actually has what it is advertising. If you are looking for a car that will continue to go up in value, Corvettes from 1953-1972 are great. Most any car that promises to continue appreciating in value will most likely be one of the most expensive auto’s on the lot.

GM did have a tough year in 1983. With this being the 30 anniversary of the company, engineers at the Bowling Green, KY plant rushed design and there for ended up with many production flaws. The deadline had come and gone and with only 44 Corvettes assembled, they were all withheld from the public. While 43 of the 44 cars were destroyed GM decided to display number 23 as proof of the 1983 model. This sole surviving 1983 Corvette can be found at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY.

The Stingray models from 1963-67 were by far the most eye pleasing Corvettes ever made. These delightfully appealing cars were considered second or C2 generations. The came with 4 wheel disc brakes a new big block engine and side exhaust pipes. To be even more intriguing an AM-FM radio, air conditioning and a telescopic steering column and headrest was also added. The new 427 big block was added to the 1966 model as an extra option, helping to become the most collected Corvette ever.

It is no secret as to why so many dreamers long for a gorgeous Corvette to call their own. Through the years it has won at least 9 awards for various things. Some awards included are best all around car for 9 years, being number one on the list of the 100 coolest cars, and it was selected for car of the year in 1984 and 1998. GM has produced 6 generations of the Corvette, and with talk of a 7th generation, its amazing how far a simple dream and the original concept car has taken the United States.

Owning a Corvette would essentially mean owning a piece of American history. It is a car that will always be a conversation starter and definitely will be considered ‘eye candy’. You will be able to pass your car on for generations, and because of its continued appreciation it will only gain value and beauty. The Corvette is a widely desired and easily obtainable car in terms of availability. As long as you have the money to spend, you should not have any problems finding Used Corvettes For Sale. There is no doubt that you will find your perfect dream car when searching for a Corvette.

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