Douglas Barton, Author at CorvSport.com

Welcome to the second installment of our new series, In The CorvSport Ring, where we attempt to answer the age-old question in this feverish auction world: Do no-reserve auctions really matter? Do they bring more money? Will a no-reserve auction generate more hype and bids? Just like our other exclusive...

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Tips & Advice

CorvSport Curates: “Easy Corvette Mods You Can Do To Make a Huge Difference On A C7 Stingray, Z06, Grand Sport Or ZR1!”

Welcome, Corvette enthusiasts, to another installment of our CorvSport Curates series, where we scour the internet to find resources for our dedicated readers–think of us as your digital encyclopedia! Just like every installment, today’s feature is FREE and not behind a paywall. If/when any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss...

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Auctions

The Top & Bottom Of The Mid-Year Corvette Market On Bring a Trailer For Q2 2025

CorvSport loves to follow the Corvette market–we dig, we dig deep, and we analyze areas that no other Corvette publications do. Before we move on, I wanted to let you know this exclusive market feature is FREE and not behind a paywall. Yes, FREE! If/when any pop-ups appear, please click to...

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Corvette Museum

Magic Happens When Car And Driver Magazine Visits The National Corvette Museum

Anytime the Corvette-Obsessed contributors at CorvSport have the opportunity to show you, our faithful readers, something cool from the National Corvette Museum, we jump on it! Throw in the 70th anniversary of Car and Driver, and you have pure Corvette magic! Mix in the star and headline of Car and...

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Racing

CorvSport Covers The Historic Corvette Racing TF Sport Win At Imola

Wow, what an exciting time to be a Corvette enthusiast and racing fan! I believe we are witnessing the Z06 GT3.R reach its full stride and potential during its second season of racing, with a series of podium finishes for Corvette Racing. Our founder and contributor, Scott Kolecki, called it...

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Auctions

Exclusive Wholesale Market Report: Will Our Florida Corvettes Outperform Texas?

This is going to be a fun and exciting wholesale market report to watch, as we are moving back to the Florida market for the first time since September 2024. To recap, our first 16 installments were from Florida, but in October 2024, we switched to Texas to see if...

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Corvette Media

CORVETTE OBSESSED: The CorvSport Magazine, June 2025 Issue

Welcome, dedicated CorvSport readers, to another exciting edition of CorvSport’s digital magazine, CORVETTE OBSESSED! Once again, our Corvette-loving contributors cranked out 42 features in June, and we hope you’ll enjoy the top 25 we’ve selected for you. Our team of contributors and renowned authors at CorvSport also hopes you sense our...

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Corvette Culture

Psychedelic 1969 Corvette Goes Viral: Drop A Dot & Enjoy The Swirling Colors

Naturally, the Corvette professionals at CorvSport are not encouraging dropping LSD or any similar substance, but how can an enthusiast look at this wild 1969 Stingray and not think of the crazy days of the 1970s? And, of course, no judgment if you like to partake–I was once a carefree...

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For Sale

Corvette Garage Queens In The Market: Will The C7 ZR1s Continue To Sell Slowly?

Since CorvSport launched our exclusive Garage Queens series in early 2024, we have discovered some tucked-away beauties! Nearly every time we post a new installment, the community sentiment is, “DRIVE them!” One of the more common Garage Queens we find in the market is the remarkable C7 ZR1, but nearly...

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C8 Corvette ZR1

Did GM Sandbag The 2025 Corvette ZR1’s HP? The First Dyno Results Indicate Yes!

Just days ago, ZR1-sized ripples began resonating around our community, and not surprisingly, the incredible 2025 Corvette ZR1 took the limelight from the 2026 ZR1X when Paragon Performance released the world’s first dyno runs of this incredible “1,064” HP two-ton beast. Yes, two tons–more on that soon. And there is...

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Auctions

The Top Five No-Reserve Corvette Auctions On Bring a Trailer Ending Soon!

One of the more exciting things from my 17 years as a used car dealer was stepping up to the block on a no-reserve auction, because I knew that the next time I raised my hand to bid that vehicle could be mine, without any “bottom-dollar” requirements from the seller....

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Auctions

In The CorvSport Ring: Do No-Reserve Corvette Auctions Really Matter? BaT Head To Head!

If you follow our 40+ fresh monthly Corvette features at CorvSport, you’ll know that we get excited about analyzing the Corvette market and finding new ways to bring the intricacies to you! Well, welcome to our brand-new series, “In The CorvSport Ring,” where we pit near-identical Vettes against each other...

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Corvette Culture

Frankensteined Trick C5 “VolvoVette” Brings $16,000 on BaT & Some Say It Was Too Cheap

In 2014, a dream was born in Lagrange, Ohio, when an enthusiast looking for a sleeper autocross car decided to open up his laboratory and mash up a magical mix of the best from Sweden and America. If you’ve ever wondered what happens when Gothenburg meets Bowling Green in a...

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Racing

Corvette Racing At Watkins Glen: Full IMSA Coverage From CorvSport

In what feels like the busiest time of the season for these remarkable Z06 GT3.R drivers, Corvette Racing and IMSA trekked from the streets of Detroit to Watkins Glen, N.Y., for the Sahlen’s Six Hours of The Glen. And Corvette Racing fans were not left disappointed! Let’s dive in! [Author’s...

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C8 Corvette ZR1

Historic First R8C National Corvette Museum Delivery Of A 2025 Corvette ZR1

If you’re an avid enthusiast like me, and I suspect you are, you’ve been seeing 2025 ZR1 deliveries trickling into owners’ hands across social media. Each of these moments is special and fun to witness in real time, as this historic 1,064 HP creation from GM becomes a reality for...

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Auctions

Is The Wholesale Corvette Market Crashing Or Sizzling? Special C8 Stingray & Z06 Edition

In our last exclusive dealer-to-dealer wholesale market report two weeks ago, I spoke about the relationship between retail market activity and wholesale prices. In short, during my 17 years as a used car dealer, if the metal was moving quickly off my lot, the activity and prices at the wholesale...

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News

CorvSport Guide To The Big Reveal: 2026 Corvette ZR1X… 1,250 HP Plus eAWD=LUST!

Just days ago, out of nowhere it seemed, Chevrolet dropped a teaser reel on Instagram that there was a big announcement for the Corvette brand today, and wow, they were not kidding! The short reel was simple, with only today’s date popping up with an X above it. Just when...

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Racing

CorvSport Covers Corvette Racing At The 24 Hours of Le Mans: From The Hyperpole To The Podium

Hello, racing fans! If you’re looking for comprehensive coverage of Corvette Racing, CorvSport has what you need! The FIA World Endurance Championship’s grueling 24-hour endurance race in Le Mans, France, needs no formal introduction–it’s the second 24 for the season, and it’s a beast! This is an exciting time for...

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Corvette Museum

NCM Sinkhole: The ’84 IndyCar Corvette Pace Car That Pushed Boundaries Before Plunging

It’s hard to believe that over a decade has passed since Mother Nature sucked eight Corvettes deep into the ground underneath the National Corvette Museum’s Skydome. In the blink of an eye, security cameras caught the moment pieces of Corvette history plunged below the earth. The Museum was rebuilt, and...

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C8 Corvette

C8 Z06 Erupts Into Flames While Fueling: Should Corvette Owners Be Worried?

Earlier in the week, photos began emerging on the internet showing a C8 Corvette Z06 burned to a crisp, and the early sentiment was, “What the heck happened, and is this some type of defect I should be concerned about?!?” Well, thankfully, the Z06’s owner stepped onto Facebook to share...

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DIY

Having C5 Electrical Issues? CorvSport DIY Guide To The Ground Points On Your Corvette

Just the other day, while surfing my favorite Corvette-dedicated social media pages, I was reminded how many potential electrical gremlins the C5 Corvettes are prone to, and it may surprise you to find out that the fifth-generation Corvette has THIRTEEN ground points. While today’s DIY feature is targeted towards C5...

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Auctions

CORVETTE WATCH: Check Out The Top & Bottom Of The Market At Mecum Tulsa 2025

One of the more interesting aspects of diligently following the big tent auctions is watching the trends from year to year, and this year’s Mecum Tulsa auction at the Expo Square revealed some odd numbers. First, Corvette inventory was down 38% from 2024’s auction, and the top sales failed to...

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C8 Corvette ZR1

CorvSport Tech Spotlight: What Makes The LT7 In The 2025 Corvette ZR1 So Special?

After the GM embargo of 2025 Corvette ZR1 reviews was lifted one week ago, the whole enthusiast community witnessed the frenetic drop of 15+ YouTube videos, with enough turbo spooling and tire squealing to last the year. While many of us are a bit woozy after our ZR1 binges, much...

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Auctions

Exclusive: Check Out The Wholesale Corvette Market That Drives The Retail Prices

Sometimes, the position that wholesale market pricing drives the retail market can cause a stir from those who proclaim that only what an enthusiast is willing to pay for that next shiny Corvette drives the market. And yes, that position isn’t completely out of line. But, as a used-car dealer...

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Buyers Guide

Garage Queen Flops: Low-Mileage Corvettes That Have Failed To Sell

Hello, faithful CorvSport readers, and welcome to our fourth installment of Queen Flops, where CorvSport features the uber-low-mileage Corvettes from our Garage Queens Series that have failed to launch. You may have heard, CorvSport loves to follow the Corvette market and covers it like nobody else. [Author’s Note: This article...

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Corvette Media

CORVETTE OBSESSED: The CorvSport Magazine, May 2025 Issue

Hello, faithful CorvSport readers, and welcome to another edition of CorvSport’s digital magazine, CORVETTE OBSESSED! Our Corvette-loving contributors cranked out 37 features in May, and we think you’ll enjoy the top 25 we’ve selected for you. Our team of contributors and renowned authors at CorvSport also hopes you sense our passion...

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Racing

Corvette Racing At Detroit: Pratt Miller Takes On The World & Grabs Podium On Their Home Turf

Welcome back, racing fans, to CorvSport’s comprehensive coverage of Corvette Racing! Heading into the weekend, Pratt Miller Motorsports was fully prepared to defend their home turf, and they did not disappoint at IMSA’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. Let’s jump in! [Author’s Note: This racing coverage is FREE and not...

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Callaway

CorvSport Spotlights The Top 5 Coolest & Most Impressive Callaway Corvettes

It’s nearly impossible now to talk about the Callaway Corvettes without remembering the man behind the iconic nameplate–the man who created these amazing machines! It’s hard to believe that nearly two years have passed since the Corvette community lost Reeves Callaway, when he succumbed to injuries sustained after a fall....

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Buyers Guide

Bargain Hunting: The Cheapest 7-Speed Manual C7 Corvettes In The Market

It’s that time again! Let’s go bargain hunting! How much money will it take to get the last front-engine manual Corvette ever made? This is one of CorvSport’s more insightful exclusive market features–what is more fun than finding out if there are any deals in the nationwide Corvette market?!? I’m...

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Auctions

Check Out Every NO-RESERVE Corvette Auction Currently On Bring a Trailer

What’s more exciting than watching the feverish bidding on a no-reserve auction, knowing that the last enthusiast will win that Corvette?!? The big dog of no-reserve auctions is Barrett-Jackson, where every vehicle rolls across the block with technically no protection for the seller, other than the excitement that the bright...

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CORVETTE OBSESSED: The CorvSport Magazine, June 2025 Issue

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Frankensteined Trick C5 “VolvoVette” Brings $16,000 on BaT & Some Say It Was Too Cheap

Corvette Racing At Watkins Glen: Full IMSA Coverage From CorvSport

Historic First R8C National Corvette Museum Delivery Of A 2025 Corvette ZR1

Is The Wholesale Corvette Market Crashing Or Sizzling? Special C8 Stingray & Z06 Edition

CorvSport Guide To The Big Reveal: 2026 Corvette ZR1X… 1,250 HP Plus eAWD=LUST!

CorvSport Covers Corvette Racing At The 24 Hours of Le Mans: From The Hyperpole To The Podium

NCM Sinkhole: The ’84 IndyCar Corvette Pace Car That Pushed Boundaries Before Plunging

C8 Z06 Erupts Into Flames While Fueling: Should Corvette Owners Be Worried?

Having C5 Electrical Issues? CorvSport DIY Guide To The Ground Points On Your Corvette

CORVETTE WATCH: Check Out The Top & Bottom Of The Market At Mecum Tulsa 2025

CorvSport Tech Spotlight: What Makes The LT7 In The 2025 Corvette ZR1 So Special?

Exclusive: Check Out The Wholesale Corvette Market That Drives The Retail Prices

Garage Queen Flops: Low-Mileage Corvettes That Have Failed To Sell

CORVETTE OBSESSED: The CorvSport Magazine, May 2025 Issue

Corvette Racing At Detroit: Pratt Miller Takes On The World & Grabs Podium On Their Home Turf

CorvSport Spotlights The Top 5 Coolest & Most Impressive Callaway Corvettes

Bargain Hunting: The Cheapest 7-Speed Manual C7 Corvettes In The Market

Check Out Every NO-RESERVE Corvette Auction Currently On Bring a Trailer

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