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Mark Leofe Capayas

JoinedMay 15, 2017

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Mark is a lifelong car fan and has a soft spot for American muscle, especially the Chevy Corvette. As a millenial Mark loves to find cool Corvette conversations, videos and wallpapers from all corners of the internet. Mark can also be found scouring classifieds and online auctions on an almost daily basis, trying to find those rare and interesting Corvettes that are on the market so can share here.

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1964 - C2 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: Ares Corvette C2 Restomod

ARES Modena has transformed a 1964 Corvette Sting Ray into a one-of-a-kind creation that combines Italian elegance and American muscle. Starting from scratch, Ares dismantled an original 1964 Corvette to its chassis and rebuilt a separate C2 Corvette chassis, adding a 525-horsepower 6.2-liter LS3 V-8 engine, a 5-speed manual transmission,...

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C5 Corvette C5-R

Monster Sound From The Chevrolet Corvette C5-R’s V8 Engine

Corvette Racing attended the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France in 2000 for the first time where they finished 3rd place in the GTS category with the Chevrolet Corvette C5-R featured in the video below!...

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2019 - C7 Corvette

FOR SALE: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe

This is a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe finished in Torch Red over Jet Black leather and microsuede upholstery. It has a supercharged 6.2-liter LT5 V8 engine linked to a seven-speed manual gearbox and an electronic limited-slip differential. Equipped with the Track Performance Package, Carbon Flash 19″ and 20″ 10-spoke...

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Corvette Of The Day: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Motion Manta Ray GT

Built by Baldwin-Motion, this 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Motion Manta Ray GT is a rare car, being the only one of three built that is still in existence. It is powered by a 350 CI 4V engine that generates 425 HP, and features custom bodywork and special Motion Performance touches. The...

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1979 - C3 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Barrister Custom

George Barris was a renowned car customizer who created vehicles for many Hollywood stars, including Farrah Fawcett and Clint Eastwood. He was known for creating iconic TV and movie cars like the Batmobile and the Munsters’ Koach. One of his impressive creations was the Barrister Roadster, with only seven or...

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2008 – C6 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Convertible AKA “789”

The 789 is a custom car of the highest quality, manufactured by No 2 Alike (N2A) in Orange County, California. It incorporates design elements from three iconic Chevrolet models: the ’57 Bel Air’s hooded eyes and chrome front bumper, the ’58 Impala’s mid-section, and the ’59’s “bird in flight” rear...

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C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 With Z07 Track Pack Goes All Out Around The Circuit Of The Americas

In Speed Phenom’s most recent YouTube video, Austin showcases the remarkable speed of a C8 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with Z07 Track Pack around the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas....

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Corvette Of The Day: 1958 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod

This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette was modified by installing a 305ci TPI V8 (sourced from a 1985 Camaro), a five-speed manual transmission, independent rear suspension, and a Mustang II-style front suspension. The car features a blue-over-blue color scheme and comes equipped with a body-colored hardtop, chrome trunk trim, power steering, four-wheel...

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C8 Corvette Z06

Bid Now To Acquire This 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 With 313 Miles

Bring A Trailer is currently offering another 2023 Corvette Z06 Coupe finished in Black over Adrenaline Red and black leather upholstery. The best thing going for this particular Z06 is its low mileage, with just 313 miles on the odometer. Aside from the 3LZ trim level, the car comes with...

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1973 - C3 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 1973 XP-895 Reynolds Aluminum Corvette Concept

The XP-895 belonged to a series of experimental Corvettes constructed to experiment with different engine placements and chassis layouts. This particular vehicle boasted a mid-engine placement with a 400 cid small block V8 mounted transversely. A bevel gear box was employed to transmit power through a Turbo Hydramatic transmission. Two...

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C8 Corvette Z06

Can The Corvette C8 Z06 Beat The Huracan EVO In A 1/4 Drag Race?

See this video from DragTimes YouTube Channel where they drag race the Corvette C8 Z06 against a Lamborghini Huracan EVO at Bradenton Motorsports Park in Florida to see which one is faster in a quarter-mile! But first, let’s compare these two beasts on paper! The Z06 in this event is...

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Here’s What Happens When You Put A Corvette Motor In A Porsche 911

The Chevrolet Corvette LS3 is renowned for being one of the most beloved engines in automotive history. It has been utilized as a base for numerous motor swap projects, which speaks to its popularity and versatility. Given the power and efficiency of the Corvette Ls3 and the timeless elegance of...

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2019 - C7 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

The 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 boasts an impressive starting price of about $80,000, yet can accelerate from 0-60 MPH in a mere 2.95 seconds – a feat typically associated with costly Italian supercars. This attainable driver’s car was developed alongside the Corvette race team and their C7.R racecar. Available as...

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C6 Corvette With 3-Rotor Single Garrett Turbo 1000HP Showing Off At Goodwood Festival of Speed

At the 2022 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Gumball YouTube channel captured footage of a remarkable Chevrolet Corvette C6. This drift car is powered by a 3-Rotor Single Garrett turbo engine, which generates approximately 1000HP. Watch as its driver Axel Hildebrand skillfully maneuvers the car up the hill climb course!...

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2017 – C7 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Z07 Grand Sport – Collector Edition

This special edition takes the upgraded handling and appearance that comes with the Grand Sport moniker and adds some special cosmetic touches for extra uniqueness. Along with a stunning gray metallic paint color, it features blue accents that harken back to previous Grand Sports. A representation of the original Grand...

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Corvette Of The Day: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Hennessey HPE750

Hennessey offers the HPE750 upgrade package for the C7 Corvette Grand Sport, which includes several performance-enhancing components. These upgrades consist of a centrifugal supercharger, CNC-ported cylinder heads, lightweight valves, heavy-duty valve springs, an HPE camshaft, upgraded pushrods and lifters, stainless steel long tube headers, high flow cats, and HPE engine...

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1976 - C3 Corvette

FOR SALE: 16-Mile 1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Despite the economic hardships felt around the world, the 1976 Stingray had arrived on the heels of one of Corvette’s most successful sales years ever. The commercial success of the 1975 Corvette coupe had strengthened Chevrolet’s resolve to do away with the roadster option and focus solely on producing the best...

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Corvette Of The Day: 1960 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod ”The Chairman”

The Chairman is a unique restomod of a C1 generation Corvette that draws inspiration from the luxurious styling of Bentley. Despite its Bentley-inspired features, the true essence of this car still lies in its Corvette roots. To enhance its performance, this C1 Corvette received C4 suspension with a Street Shop...

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1965 - C2 Corvette

FOR SALE: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe With Big Tank

One of just 41 Big Tank Corvette Coupes produced in 1965 is currently available for auction on Bring A Trailer. The Big Tank, typically used for endurance racing due to its 36-gallon long-range capacity, was among the optional features offered by Corvette, along with choices like off-road exhaust and specialized...

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Hennessey Performance

The Supercharged C8 Chevrolet Corvette H700 Is Hennessey’s Answer To The 2023 Z06

The 8th generation Chevrolet Corvette marks the first mid-engine sports car from the automaker, featuring a standard small-block 6.2-liter V8 engine with 490 HP. While the base Stingray model is already impressive, it can be further enhanced for optimal performance. Hennessey Performance offers the H700 package, a supercharger kit that...

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C8 Corvette Lap Time By EVO Magazine

The Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray defied conventions set by its predecessors with a daring new appearance, an innovative mid-engine chassis, and an ambition to rival the finest high-performance vehicles on the market. But just how fast is this new ‘Vette? Automotive journalist Steve Sutcliffe from EVO magazine put it to...

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2003 – C5 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2003 Chevrolet Corvette CRC Conversion

This C5 Corvette is a 1962 conversion done by Classic Reflection Coachworks (CRC). With a painstakingly faithful ’62 body designed on Boeing’s 3D modeling computers and rendered in the same carbon fiber composite that Aston Martin, Mercedes-McLaren and other ultra high-end European brands use, the quality of the CRC conversions...

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2017 – C7 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: Supercharged 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

For the 2017 model year, Chevrolet unveiled its newest iteration of the Corvette Grand Sport at the Geneva Auto Show. During its unveiling on March 1, 2016, it was announced that the all-new 2017 Corvette Grand Sport was the culmination of the car’s motorsports-bred pedigree. Like the 2015 Corvette C7.R...

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1962 - C1 Corvette

FOR SALE: Modified 1962 Chevrolet Corvette

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a modified 1962 Chevrolet Corvette finished in red over red leather upholstery. Despite the fact that the 1962 Corvette is considered one of the greatest of all the C1 Corvettes, the perception that the 1962 Corvette was “transitional” was not completely unwarranted. For one, the ‘62...

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2011 – C6 Corvette

FOR SALE: One-Of-One 2011 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Hero Edition

A unique Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is currently being auctioned on Bring A Trailer. Dubbed the “Hero Edition ZR1,” this 2011 model was built to raise awareness and funds for the Kids Wish Network HERO program, which supports pediatric hospitals across the United States. Under the hood, the Hero Edition ZR1...

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2008 – C6 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: 2008 Chevrolet Hertz Corvette ZHZ

Three-quarter side view of a 2008-2009 Hertz Corvette ZHZ

Built exclusively for Hertz Rental Car, the Corvette ZHZ coupe was first introduced in 2008 as part of Hertz’s “Fun Collection.” These Corvettes were part of a larger group of rental vehicles made up of cars like the Ford Mustang, the Nissan 350Z and the Shelby GT-H. The intent behind these rental cars was simple...

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ThatDudeinBlue Reviews A 890HP C6 Corvette ZR1

The C6 Corvette’s ZR1 edition earned a reputation as a formidable adversary to supercars, despite not being officially classified as one. This American sports car packed a punch with its exceptional performance, managing to outmatch several iconic supercars of its time. Back in 2009, the ZR1 version of the C6...

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Corvette Of The Day: C8 Corvette With Pandem Widebody Kit

The Corvette C8 is already a great looking car when it rolls off the dealership lot. Just $60,000 USD will get you a 500 horsepower mid-engine track machine ready for anything you can throw at it, and it comes with great styling. Instagram user Toxic_Garages took his black C8 Corvette...

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1970 - C3 Corvette

Corvette Of The Day: Supercharged 1970 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Finished in metallic red over a black interior, this 1970 Chevrolet Corvette coupe is equipped with a Edelbrock supercharged 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine paired to a Tremec T56 six-speed manual transmission. The replacement LS2 V8 has been fitted with a Edelbrock supercharger that is estimated to generate approximately 460 horsepower....

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C8 Corvette Z06

2023 C8 Corvette Z06 Challenges A Ferrari On A Racetrack

2023 C8 Corvette Z06 Challenges A Ferrari On A Racetrack

In this video, Austin from YouTube channel SpeedPhenom takes his brand-new Corvette Z06 to Circuit Of The Americas in Austin, Texas for a track day and gives a few exotic sports cars a run for their money. The performance of Austin’s Corvette Z06 is undeniably remarkable. It managed to outpace...

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