Pick of the Day: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Pick of the Day: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

this Daily Picks is a 1996 Chevrolet Corvette coupe listed on ClassicCars.com by a Missouri dealer. Whenever I see the letters NCRS (National Corvette Restoration Society), I automatically think of a well-preserved C1 or a restored C3. It's hard to believe that this organization also judges C4 Corvettes, but the reality is that the latest fourth-generation Corvettes, like this 1996 coupe, are nearly 30 years old. The 1996 model year was significant in Corvette history. It marked the end of the C4, which Chevrolet celebrated in more ways than one. It still offers the 300-horsepower LT1 V8, but also released a high-performance 5.7-liter V8 called the LT4. It produces 330 horsepower and 340 pound-feet of torque and is standard equipment on the Grand Sport, a model name that returns after more than 30 years of absence and is only available in 1996 Collector's Edition models and regular Vette models with the six-cylinder engine. - Speed ​​manual transmission. By the time…

Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Falls Collectible Corvette
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…

Popular GM models coming to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale
Popular GM models coming to Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

Unreachable Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale 2025 Auction at Westworld in Scottsdale in January? We have good news: Westworld will host the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Fall Auction for the first time this year, October 10-13. A range of classic and collectible vehicles are expected to appear at the auction, including the following two GM vehicles. 1966 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Custom Edition Electric Vehicles Many cars have nicknames. For example, the Corvette ZR-1 below is called the "King of the Hill." This custom Cadillac DeVille convertible has a nickname, too: dEVille. That's not a typo. Those two capital letters mean this beautiful Corvette has been transformed into an electric vehicle (EV). Legacy EV of Gilbert, Arizona, started with a DeVille convertible and, over the course of eight months, turned it into what the company calls an "Electro-Mod" for the 2021 SEMA Show. Legacy EV repainted the Caddy bright white, installed LED headlights and taillights, added an Air Lift Performance air suspension, and fitted it with…

Diego's AutoHunter Picks
Diego’s AutoHunter Picks

AutoHunter Picks of the Week Made of American performance cars. Being fast is one thing, torque is another, and that's what makes American performance cars so great. One interesting thing about the latest AutoHunter car listed below is that this 1993 car is powered by a 300-horsepower small-block engine. That number may sound low today, but at the time it was enough to run with many cars from the glory days, and it outperformed all but a few 5.7-liter cars of the era. This means that, believe it or not, horsepower has made a comeback for more than 30 years. 1968 Dodge ChargerWhen it comes to the second-generation Charger, fans fall into either the 1968, 1969 or 1970 camps. Me? I like the 1969 model best, with its neat full-width taillights and grille divider that seems to add a smile to the front. However, the 1968 model is the original, and many people love the round taillights and turbine detailing…

AutoHunter Spotlight: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed
AutoHunter Spotlight: 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed

Featured Automatic Hunter, The online auction platform operated by ClassicCars.com auctioned this 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 6-Speed ​​Coupe with 59,040 miles. This Corvette is unique in what it lacks, not what it has. Power comes from a 5.7-liter LT4, a 330-horsepower small-block engine that comes only with a six-speed manual transmission. Features include a period Kenwood stereo with CD and cassette players, Bilstein shocks, color-matched and tinted roof panels, cruise control, power windows, and multiple manual control packages. Painted in Medium Green Pearl Metallic with a black leather interior, this Vette comes with a clean CARFAX report and clear title. The Medium Green Pearl Metallic is one of 2,414 vehicles to feature this hue. It can be driven without the roof panel installed, or with one of two included roof panels installed: one body-colored and the other tinted. Other exterior features include color-matched side mirrors, black Corvette badges front and rear, and dual exhaust pipes. A set of 17-inch aluminum wheels…