Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Falls Collectible Corvette

in some waysit’s easy to quantify the Chevrolet Corvette. Over 70 years of (almost continuous) production. Eight generations. Two doors. But how many milestones has it reached since 1953? Too many to list here. However, you can bid to win some of these pieces at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction at Westworld, October 10-13, 2024. Ten Corvettes from David Ressler’s collection will cross the auction block, including the three below.

1978 Chevrolet Corvette 25th Anniversary Edition (Lot #78.5)
There are no guarantees in the automotive industry. Just because a car sells well for several years doesn’t mean it will continue on that trajectory. Many models didn’t even make it to the second generation. The Chevrolet Corvette defied economic recession, demographic and cultural shifts, regulatory changes and the 1973 oil embargo to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 1978. Chevrolet is commemorating the occasion with a special edition Corvette coupe that’s instantly recognizable. It has two-tone silver paint and pinstripes.

Judging by the options list in the 1978 Corvette manual, this particular 25th Anniversary model is well equipped. Its Oyster leather and cloth interior is covered with a T-top and comes with power locks and windows, a tilt-and-telescoping steering column, air conditioning and an AM/FM/cassette radio.

Under the hood is the L82 350ci V8, which features a higher-lift camshaft, special cylinder heads, forged crankshaft and four-bolt main tubes, and is paired with a close-ratio four-speed manual transmission. An FE7gymkhana suspension package helps transfer the engine’s output to the road; power four-wheel disc brakes help control the power.

More than 70 years after it was put into production, the Corvette is still going strong. The same goes for this particular C3. It’s nearly 50 years old, but it looks like it came out of the factory as it only has 1,537 miles on it.

1984 Chevrolet Corvette (Lot #78.3)
After a long production run that lasted from 1968 to 1982, the C3 was time for an all-new Corvette. almost. There is no official 1983 model year. Corvette enthusiasts didn’t get their hands on the latest American sports car until 1984. The C4’s styling is more conservative than its predecessor, but it’s still distinctive with its sharp wedge silhouette and gorgeous new instrumentation.

Some things haven’t changed. You can still buy a Corvette with a 5.7-liter V8 and let the wind blow through your hair – this time just remove one roof panel instead of two. In this blue-on-blue model with 12,756 miles, you can do more while enjoying the comfort and convenience of air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, locks and seats.

1993 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 40th Anniversary Edition (Lot #393.1)
This Corvette is important for several reasons. This is a ZR-1 performance model powered by the Lotus-designed LT5 5.7-liter V8 engine that produces 405 horsepower (105 more than the regular Corvette LT1) and 385 pound-feet of torque (an increase of 45 pound-feet).

Also a 40th anniversary model, this C4 is distinguished by its unique ruby ​​red metallic paint and matching leather interior, which features power seats, air conditioning and controls for the Selective Drive Control system. Best of all, this 40-mile ZR-1 received Bloomington Gold certification and is one of six unregistered consecutive model-year ZR1 Corvettes in the David Ressler Collection.

If you would like to be a bidder at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction, please click here to view registration options.