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Did Mecum And Idyllic Monterey, California, Deliver For Corvettes?

Join CorvSport to see the top Corvette sales from Monterey, in addition to the top duds, our picks for coolest sales, and the surprise concept reveals

Did this uber-rare L88 Coupe sell? Photo Credit: Mecum

The amazing Monterey Car Week just wrapped up days ago, and as we enthusiasts catch our breath, CorvSport dives into what makes this diverse week so remarkable. With events ranging from car shows to driving tours to racing reunions, this picturesque beachside spectacle attracts car nuts from all over the globe. Today’s Monterey coverage, along with the majority of CorvSport’s digital content, is FREE and not behind a paywall. When any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss them and continue enjoying the article.

Much like Nascar’s Daytona 500, Mecum kicks off their 2025 collector car season with their biggest big-tent event–just look at our exclusive tracker below to see the numbers. As the year trudges on, Mecum sprinkles in some smaller venues, and the numbers trickle down to sane amounts. Despite Mecum’s Monterey event yielding the smallest turnout for Corvettes, it still attracts some highly collectible examples.

Perhaps the biggest Corvette news from Monterey that stole the show was the surprise reveal of two new concept cars from GM. CorvSport’s Editorial Manager, Marco Tam, just published the full details of these stunning designs. Here is a teaser with an option to read more or save for later. Then, we’ll delve into our exclusive Mecum Tracker and our coverage of the most notable sales and duds from Monterey 2025.

2,000-HP Corvette Concepts Break Cover at Monterey

[Published by CorvSport’s Marco Tam]

“Chevrolet surprised the crowd at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering during Monterey Car Week with two striking Corvette concepts. The CX Concept and the CX.R Vision Gran Turismo are not headed for production, but both give Corvette enthusiasts a clear glimpse of the design direction and advanced technology that may define the brand’s future.

CX Concept: Corvette Goes Full Sci-Fi

The CX Concept takes Corvette styling into territory that feels almost otherworldly. With a height of less than 41 inches, the car sits impossibly low and projects the stance of a hypercar. Classic Corvette cues remain in place, including the forward-lunging nose and signature dual taillights, yet the overall form is fresh and radical.

A fighter-jet canopy replaces traditional doors, lifting forward to reveal a cockpit inspired by aerospace design. The cabin uses Inferno Red ballistic fabric, carbon fiber, aluminum, and leather, creating a high-tech atmosphere. The dashboard has been replaced entirely by a windshield that functions as a full head-up display, projecting data directly to the driver…” Continue Reading or Save For Later

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Mecum Monterey 2025: Most Notable Corvette Sales & Duds

The BID Goes On… The Top 2 No-Sales

#1

1967 Corvette L88 Coupe

Bid To: $2,600,000

  • The only known Rally Red on Red 1967 Corvette L88
  • 1 of only 20 L88 Corvettes produced for the 1967 model year
  • Bloomington Certified in 1994 under the ownership of Ray Norvell
  • Bloomington Certified in 2014 under the ownership of the Rare Wheels Collection
  • Exhibited in the Bloomington Gold Special Collection in 2001, 2008, 2017 and 2018
  • NCRS Regional Top Flight with a score of 98.2
  • NCRS National Top Flight with a score of 98.4
  • NCRS Regional Performance Verification award
  • NCRS Duntov Mark of Excellence award
  • 427/430 HP L88 V-8 engine
  • Factory power rating was underrated by approximately 25 percent
  • Muncie M22 4-speed manual transmission

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

[All images and information are fully credited to Mecum Auctions]

#2

1958 Corvette Kindig-It Design Roadster

Bid To: $280,000

  • Lingenfelter Eliminator LS7 V-8 engine rated at 644 RWHP
  • Corvette script polished valve covers
  • Borla individual velocity stack-style chrome intake
  • Automatic transmission with floor shifter
  • Finished and chrome detailed undercarriage
  • Vintage Air
  • Dakota Digital custom analog vintage-style gauges
  • Vintage-style custom polished alloy wheels
  • Engine bay signed by Dave Kindig

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

[All images and information are fully credited to Mecum Auctions]

The Top 3 Most Expensive Corvettes To Hammer

#1

1959 Corvette Convertible

Sold For: $187,000

  • Corvette Correction custom chassis
  • LS3 376/430 HP V-8 engine
  • T56 6-speed manual transmission
  • Dana 44 rear end package
  • Independent rear suspension
  • Z06 styled alloy wheels
  • Restoration receipts included

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

[All images and information are fully credited to Mecum Auctions]

#2

1960 Corvette Fuelie Convertible

Sold For: $165,000

  • AACA Junior, Senior and Grand National award winner
  • AACA Preservation award winner in 2000, 2003 and 2004
  • Highly original condition including paint and equipment
  • Fuel-injected 283 CI V-8 engine
  • 4-speed manual transmission

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

[All images and information are fully credited to Mecum Auctions]

#3

1969 Corvette L88 Convertible

Sold For: $132,000

  • 1 of 116 L88s produced for 1969
  • 427/430 HP L88 V-8 engine, engine dated a few months after the car was built
  • Muncie M22 close ratio L88-only date-coded and serial number-stamped 4-speed manual transmission
  • J56 heavy-duty brakes
  • F41 special front and rear suspension, please note that the front sway bar is missing
  • NCRS shipping data report
  • Photographic documentation, including inspection summary, date codes and serial numbers of the engine, transmission, brakes and engine components

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

[All images and information are fully credited to Mecum Auctions]

CorvSport’s Picks For The Top 2 Coolest Corvettes To Sell

#1

1967 Corvette Custom Coupe

Sold For: $101,200

  • Built 432 CI V-8 engine with forged internals (Author’s note: Mecum provided no engine pics)
  • Brodix aluminum cylinder heads
  • Edelbrock intake manifold
  • Electronic fuel injection system
  • Tuned by Westech Performance, known for their work on MotorTrend’s “Engine Masters”
  • Richmond 5-speed manual transmission
  • Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes with Red calipers, cross-drilled rotors and stainless lines
  • Custom Gray body with fiberglass fender flares and painted stinger graphics

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

[All images and information are fully credited to Mecum Auctions]

#2

1956 Corvette Convertible

Sold For: $84,700

  • Seven-time NCRS Top Flight winner at Chapter, Regional and National levels
  • Previously owned by auto racing magnate Jerry Forsythe
  • Factory Aztec Copper Corvette, 1 of only 402 produced in this color for 1956
  • Body-off restoration
  • Matching numbers 265/225 HP V-8 engine with dual 4-barrel carburetors
  • 3-speed manual transmission
  • Judging sheets
  • Restoration photos
  • Ownership history back to new

Deeper Dive: Direct link to Mecum for more information and pictures

[All images and information are fully credited to Mecum Auctions]

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