Chevrolet Corvette C2

The C2 Corvette, sold from 1963 to 1967, introduced the iconic 'Sting Ray' name and a revolutionary design. Penned by a team including Larry Shinoda and Bill Mitchell, its styling was a massive departure from the C1, highlighted by the one-year-only 'split-window' coupe in 1963. The C2 also brought major engineering advances, including the model's first independent rear suspension, which transformed its handling and road manners.

Collectors prize the C2 for its beauty and the escalating performance offered throughout its run. While the 327 V8 provided strong performance, the generation is famous for introducing big-block power with the 396 in 1965, followed by the legendary 427 in 1966. Special models like the 1963 Z06 and the ultra-rare 1967 L88 are the peak of the hierarchy, commanding prices in the millions for their race-bred specification and rarity.

The market for C2s is mature and stratified. With an average sale price over $100,000, values are driven almost entirely by originality and options. Numbers-matching, documented big-block cars are blue-chip collectibles, while small-block cars and convertibles offer a more accessible entry point. The 1963 split-window coupe and 1967 427 cars, particularly the L88, L71, and L89 variants, represent the top of the market.

Prices range from under $50,000 for project cars to over $2,400,000 for the rarest high-performance variants like the L88.