As far as practical classics go, few cars beat the third generation Chevrolet Corvette. Combining comfort, power, reliability and strikingly good looks, the Corvette C3 was produced over one and a half decades, spanning multiple stylistic changes and engine choices in what would become the brand’s longest-running sports car model. From the early “chrome bumper” cars to the late Pace Car and Collector Edition cars, the Corvette has become a cultural icon of the American mystique and love for the open road.

This particular car is a first-year, matching-numbers 327cu coupé finished in Le Mans Blue. The car was purchased by us in 2021 and subjected to a meticulous $25,000 USD cosmetic restoration, with upgrades to the steering column (now adjustable), modern Holley Atomic fuel injection, electronic ignition, Bluetooth radio, and modern air conditioning from Classic Auto Air. A properly modernized Corvette, it remains a collectable and exciting while providing many expected comforts of an everyday car, without many of the headaches of classic car ownership.