Slight changes were made for the 1959 Corvette; like the loss of unneeded chrome and hood louvers, which cleaned up the look. Rear-tailing rods were added and contributed to a softer ride and better handling.
You might also like
What Are Buyer's Premiums and Auction Fees? A Beginner's Guide to the Real Cost
public
–
7 min read
Buyer's premiums, seller fees, taxes, transport and registration can make the real cost of an auction car far higher than the winning bid. Here is how each charge works and how to budget for all of them before you bid.
Barn Find Basics: How Rare Cars Stay Hidden for Decades (and How They Surface)
public
–
3 min read
The barn find is the most compelling discovery story in the collector car world. But how do rare cars actually stay hidden for so long — and what separates a genuine find from a money pit?
Numbers Matching: The Phrase That Can Add — or Cost — Thousands
public
–
3 min read
Few phrases in the collector car world carry as much weight — or generate as much confusion — as 'numbers matching.' It can mean the difference between a six-figure sale and a polite pass. Here's what it actually means.
Mitsubishi's GTO Twin Turbo Had AWD, 4WS and Active Aero, and This Modified 1993 Is Live on Cars & Bids
public
–
3 min read
Mitsubishi’s Japanese-market GTO Twin Turbo had AWD, four-wheel steering and active aero. This modified, right-hand-drive 1993 with a six-speed is live on Cars & Bids through November 9.
This Six-Speed Maserati Shamal Is One of Roughly 35 Built in Right-Hand Drive
public
–
2 min read
Only 369 Shamals were built, and the seller says roughly 35 were right-hand drive. This Rosso Maserati with a twin-turbo V8 and six-speed manual is live on Collecting Cars.
A 1968 Firebird Sat Unstarted in a California Garage for 20 Years, and It's Live on eBay Motors
public
–
3 min read
A Verdoro Green 1968 Firebird that its California dealer says has not been started or driven in 20 years is live on eBay Motors, with bids at $2,600 and the reserve not met.