Did you know CorvSport has over 5,300 features and articles in our extensive database? When we were founded 15 years ago by contributor and author Scott Kolecki, we had no idea we would get this big, but that’s what happens when you have Corvette-Obsessed folks running the show. Welcome to the first episode of The Best Of CorvSport, where we scour our vast database to find the top Corvette guides and resources tailored just for you. Today’s feature, 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.
No matter what generation you own, each episode will have a little bit of something for everybody, with opportunities to read further or save for later, if it interests you. This series will be fun for me, as digging through pages and pages of Corvette content and seeing just how varied and vast our database is makes me excited to be affiliated with such a Corvette-Obsessed group of owners, editors, and authors. The dedicated team at CorvSport cranks out over 40 features every month, and if you’d like to view our top 25 from every month, please check out our digital magazine, CORVETTE OBSESSED.
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We hope you like and find the 10 we picked for you helpful. Let’s dive in!
1) The C1 Corvette Buyer’s Guide
Going Deep on The C1 Chevrolet Corvette
CorvSport Author: Scott Kolecki
Thinking of Buying a C1 Corvette? Here’s What You Need to Know
There are few Corvettes more iconic than the first-generation models from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Spot a C1 on the open road or at a local car show, and you get an immediate rush of Americana. Whether you are eight or eighty years old, the chrome trim and contrasting side coves exude an image of speed. The roar of the car’s cast-iron engine through a set of wrapped headers and glass pack mufflers brings an undeniable smile to our faces as the exhaust note resonates deep within our guts. The smell of high-octane fuel pumping through a pair of four-barrel carburetors awakens memories of more carefree days and nights cruising with friends along the boulevard.
And then an idea hits you….”I have to have one of my very own!!”
Although the idea of purchasing a Corvette has been an aspiration for thousands of drivers of all ages, the idea of purchasing a first-generation Corvette has often been believed to be “out of reach” for many of us. While it’s true that there are some early C1 Corvette out there that are exceedingly rare and therefore prohibitively expensive, the reality is that there are plenty of first-generation Corvettes – especially those built between 1959 and 1961 – that are well within the range of most budgets… Continue Reading or Save For Later
2) The 10 Best Roads To Drive Your Corvette On In America
CorvSport Author: Simon Bertram
Let’s face it, you didn’t buy a Corvette just to sit in traffic drumming your fingers on the steering wheel, waiting for the world’s longest red light to turn green for all of 30 seconds before repeating it all over again. No, you bought your Corvette to get out of the city, to go that road that only you and a few others know that twists, turns, cuts through canyons, rises over hills, and lets you get your foot down and feel the tires grip up as you clip the apex.
There are, however, some bigger, longer stretches of road out there that more people know about, such as the Tail of the Dragon (officially known as Deals Gap) in North Carolina and Tennessee. What we’re hoping to show you today is that you don’t have to go to the tourist trap places to get some G’s going through your body and neck, and hear a little chirp of the tires as they grip up as you slingshot out of the corners.
1. Ohio State Route 555
Also known as The Triple Nickel, this 62 mile stretch of pavement is not going to be the most technical course you can drive your Corvette on. What makes this one of the best roads is the combination of long straights, high speed sweepers, and tight, slow corners that lead to straights that you can add throttle out of to get the tail wagging a little if you’re adventurous… Continue Reading or Save For Later
3) CorvSport Guide For The Most Popular C5 Corvette Exhausts That Rumble
An exclusive CorvSport social media curation of the most popular exhaust setups for your C5 Corvette from a community with over 54,000 avid enthusiasts!
CorvSport Author: Douglas Barton
When an enthusiast on a popular Facebook page with over 54,000 members recently reached out to the community for aftermarket exhaust suggestions for his newly acquired C5, the response was overwhelming. We combed through 100s of posts on the C5 dedicated Facebook page and broke down the popular community choices for making your C5 louder.
The Mission: “Just got it, but I was wanting to see if someone knew of what kind of mufflers I could put on it to make it sound a little more aggressive…”
The Community: Aggressive, you say? Hold our beers!
The Most Popular Aftermarket C5 Exhausts
From Facebook’s “C5 Vette’s” Page
#1
35.3% of the Vote
CORSA Performance
- The most popular Corsa choice when specified: Corsa Sport (formerly Indy Pace)
- The 2nd most popular Corsa choice when specified: Corsa Extreme
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4) 5 Ways To Protect Your Corvette (Inside and Out)
CorvSport Author: Marco Tam
Editor’s Note (Updated August 2025): This guide has been refreshed with new recommendations and updated product mentions to help Corvette owners keep their cars protected inside and out.
You’ve spent big bucks to get the Corvette of your dreams. Insurance is all taken care of and you’re ready to hit the road.
Not so fast though. Before your car takes that maiden voyage, many Corvette enthusiasts will tell you that there are other things to check off the list before it hits the road.
Check out 5 ways to protect the interior and exterior of your Corvette.
Protective Accessories
Floor Mats
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5) CorvSport Curates: Corvette Owners Vote On The Run-Flat VS Non-Run-Flat Tire Debate
We sift through hundreds of posts on a Corvette page with 65k enthusiasts to find: Are run-flat tires popular? What tire brands rank highly? And more…
CorvSport Author: Douglas Barton
One of the more interesting aspects of this job, if you can call it that, is when I discover organic, community-driven data during my daily visits to the Corvette-dedicated social media sites. I love going out and finding things I didn’t know, and then bringing that data to this digital platform–think of CorvSport as your personal online encyclopedia for all things Corvette. We are, after all, CORVETTE OBESSED–to see our top features, check out our monthly magazine here.
Today’s curated ranking comes directly from the recommendations of over 300 Corvette owners, making the data pool for this feature one of the largest we’ve had. The more the merrier, and we have lots of passionate owners chiming in today. If you are looking for a vibrant community with over 65,000 members spread out over multiple Corvette generations, check out Corvette Owners Group. It’s public and free to join; all you need is a Facebook profile.
First, we’ll dive into the question from Christie S. that sparked the discussion on run-flat vs non-run-flat tires. After her question, this is what you will find in today’s feature:
- Which tire type did enthusiasts from this popular Facebook page vote for?
- More revealing, which tire brands are the favorites among the Corvette Owners Group Facebook page?
- After we have some fun showing the community’s opinions, don’t miss our compilation of every CorvSport Curates feature we’ve done.
- But that’s not all, because we also have a bonus video from popular YouTuber C&S Corvettes, offering his perspective on run-flat tires for your Corvette.
The question from Christie S. that started it all:
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6) Light the Way: Why LED Upgrades Make Sense for Classic and Older Corvettes
CorvSport Author: Marco Tam
Every Corvette generation has its own magic, but when it comes to lighting, earlier models could use a little help. If you own a C1 through C6 Corvette, upgrading to LED bulbs is one of the easiest ways to drive safer, see better, and freshen up your car’s look, all without compromising its original character.
Here’s why it’s worth considering and how to get it right.
Why LEDs Make Sense for C1 to C6 Corvettes
From the sealed-beam headlights of the C1, C2, and C3 to the halogens used in later C4s, C5s, and C6s, older Corvettes were built with lighting technology that simply doesn’t measure up by today’s standards. Modern roads, especially at night or in poorly lit areas, demand more from your lighting than what these older setups were designed to provide.
Upgrading to LEDs means brighter, wider light that helps you spot obstacles sooner and react faster. Better visibility directly improves safety, especially in cars that were built to go fast. Plus, LEDs typically last years longer than traditional bulbs, which means fewer replacements and less maintenance over time. It’s not just about aesthetics as upgrading lighting is a real functional improvement for enjoying your Corvette more confidently after dark.
Respecting the Original Look
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7) CorvSport Curates: “CORVETTE REPAIR (5 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped OFF!)”
We visit popular YouTuber Toys4Life C5 to get insights from this hardcore ‘Vette owner on how to avoid Corvette repair rip-offs!
CorvSport Author: Douglas Barton
One of the more exciting and interesting aspects of scouring the internet for the CorvSport Curates series is discovering resources and videos where, even after owning 20 Corvettes, I learn some new factoid. And it never fails with popular enthusiast and YouTuber, Toys4Life C5, that I have that aha moment. While we have no affiliation, with over 41,000 subscribers, Toys4Life C5 has proven to be an asset for our Corvette community.
Our CorvSport Curates video series serves as a digital encyclopedia, where we convert videos into print media and curate them in an easy-to-read format–after all, we understand that not everyone has time to sit down for an 8+ minute video.
My favorite comment in today’s video came from YouTuber user @jpfabulous, who said, “Fantastic vid, u have increased my knowledge of C5s exponentially over my 1st full 1 year complete owner experience.” Now, let’s get after today’s tips, which are fully credited to Toys4Life C5. After our curated presentation, we have the full video, as well as our complete CorvSport Curates archives.
CORVETTE REPAIR (5 Ways to Avoid Getting Ripped OFF!)
By Toys4Life C5
Some opening thoughts:
“First off, most Corvette repair shops out there are both ethical and fair. But, as we all know, there are a few out there that are a bit sketchy. Whatever you do, please don’t paint them all with the same broad brush and treat them like they’re criminals. It’s unfair, and it’s a disservice to the good shops out there. And quite frankly, for the good shops, it takes a lot of the fun out of making an honest living fixing enthusiasts’ Corvettes.”
#1
[1:23] Knowledge is power–use the available online resources to ask intelligent questions
“Number one, and there’s no way around it, but like most important things in life, knowledge is power. The more you know about staying healthy, investing, personal finance, and, related to this video, how your Corvette works, the better off you’re going to be. Now, you don’t have to go to automotive trade school to learn how these cars work. You can learn an awful lot simply by doing. And today, more than ever, the internet is full of all kinds of great videos that teach you how these cars work. And in addition to that, there’s all kinds of step-by-step how-to videos, especially for the older Corvettes, that will walk you through all of the common maintenance-type items you’d ever need to do.
And there’s even quite a few videos that cover advanced repair topics. Even if you don’t plan on making the repair yourself, watching a video or two on the diagnostics and how to complete the repair will teach you an awful lot on everything that’s involved in making that repair and how much time it might take. And those two items should help you to be able to ask intelligent questions. That last item of being able to ask intelligent questions is extremely important because it effectively puts the ruthless shops out there on notice that you are not a Corvette repair dummy, and it makes them think twice about trying to rip you off because you might just be smart enough to call them out.”
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8) The Best Full Exhausts for 2005-2013 C6 Corvettes
CorvSport Author: Josh Boyd
These are the best exhausts for 2005-2013 C6 Corvettes. The installation of a custom exhaust provides a great way to enhance the C6’s naturally-aggressive exhaust tone, while potentially increasing overall horsepower as well.
Find Your Next Exhaust
We vetted the market so you don’t have to!
Our exhaust recommendations are weighted based on a combination of performance, build quality, and value for money.
Entry-Level
Priced under $1900.
Mid-Range
Priced $1900-2500.
High-End
Priced $2500+.
About Our Exhaust Recommendations
Founded in 2014, the CorvSport team has been ‘Vette obsessed’ for as long as we can remember. While we’ve spent nearly a decade writing about all things Corvette, we’ve been driving them for much longer than that!
When creating our Corvette mod lists, we focused on three areas:
- Performance – Any exhaust worth having should be free of any unnecessary restrictions, thereby overall exhaust pressure, and enhancing the C6’s output.
- Build quality – A good exhaust kit should showcase superior craftsmanship, free of lackluster welds, and other obvious structural defects.
- Value for money – We are especially excited to recommend any exhaust that provides consumers with plenty of bang for their buck.
CorvSport is funded by our audience. Our recommendations and reviews may contain affiliate links that earn us a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking them. This is the primary way we fund our website and pay our review team (and comes at no additional cost to you). Where appropriate, we disclose our relationship with brands or manufacturers for transparency… Continue Reading or Save For Later
9) Pricing Guide For Every 2026 Corvette Model With CorvSport Bonus Content
CorvSport.com compiled pricing for all the 2026 Corvettes in one convenient click, along with some bonus content from our vast database
CorvSport Author: Douglas Barton
It’s that time of the year again when GM has dropped all its pricing for the next model year, and CorvSport has compiled them all for your convenience. With the addition of the ZR1 and ZR1X, this is an exciting time to be an enthusiast of the iconic Corvette, America’s Sports Car.
Most of us are reveling in the success of the brand, especially the ZR1 and ZR1X, which recently mopped up the Mustang GTD at the Nürburgring, setting a new American record in the process. However, this is also the time I’m reminded of where pricing for the revolutionary eighth-generation started. Can you believe the entry cost for this mid-engine marvel in 2020 was $59,995?
While this is not a guide for 2026 model changes, it is worth noting the most talked-about interior change for next year–the loss of the great wall of buttons. From my daily rounds on social media, I’ve noticed that most enthusiasts have embraced the more traditional layout, pictured below… Continue Reading or Save For Later
10) Only From CorvSport: See Real Dealer-To-Dealer Corvette Wholesale Auction Results
Stay informed and join CorvSport.com today for our exclusive wholesale market report, with actual data we’ve been accumulating since February 2024
CorvSport Author: Douglas Barton
Thanks for joining us and welcome to our 41st installment of CorvSport’s exclusive wholesale market series, where we go to the hottest, largest cities around the country to bring you fresh data and market analyses. Below, you will see actual dealer-to-dealer wholesale auction transactions, which resonate with me as a retired used car dealer with 17 years of experience.
I wish I could say I was more fond of the auction experience, but it was no fun duking it out with a handful of other dealers, each one bumping the wholesale price $200 to $500 every time they raised their hand. As with all our exclusive market features, this wholesale market report is FREE and not behind a paywall. When any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss them and continue enjoying the article.
We are currently on our Florida redemption tour, primarily due to a dismal sales ratio in Florida during the first 16 installments. After the Florida dealers sold only 30% of their Corvettes to new dealers, we moved to Texas to heat things up. And after gathering data from 19 auction days spread over 35 weeks, Texas managed to sell 69% of the ‘Vettes we featured. We have every installment archived below, including the redemption tour that began in early July.
Things to look for today:
- Will Florida move more than the 51% of the Corvettes they have sold since the redemption tour began?
- How will Corvette superseller, BD Auto Liquidators, perform today? They have six of our seven ‘Vettes.
- How many of our four C8 Stingrays will sell?
- Better yet, will the recall and stop sale affect the sale of the 2025 Z06 we are featuring today?
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