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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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FOR SALE: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe Restomod

Offered for sale through Bring a Trailer, this extensively reengineered 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe blends iconic mid-century styling with modern high-performance engineering. Built by Verrillo Motor Cars of Clifton Park, New York, the restomod features a Carbon Flash Metallic fiberglass body mounted on a purpose-built Coffman Corvette chassis, with...

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FOR SALE: 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible

Introduced for 2020, the eighth-generation Chevrolet Corvette became the first production Corvette to adopt a mid-engine layout, fulfilling a concept long championed by Corvette engineer Zora Arkus-Duntov. Even in standard 495-horsepower form, the C8 delivered performance that surpassed the outgoing 2019 Corvette ZR1 in several benchmark tests. Chevrolet expanded the...

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FOR SALE: 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L84 327/375 Fuelie

Refinement was the guiding principle for Zora Arkus-Duntov and the Corvette engineering team in 1964. The most visible change was the retirement of the coupe’s distinctive split rear window, alongside a range of subtler updates that included cleaner exterior detailing and improved cabin comfort. Mechanically, the high-performance solid-lifter 327-cubic-inch V8...

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VIDEO: Misha Charoudin’s Corvette C6 Z06 Pushes Its Limits on the Nürburgring’s Longest Straight

During a recent DN Events track day at the Nürburgring, automotive content creator and endurance racing enthusiast Misha Charoudin put his newly acquired Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 through one of its most demanding tests yet. With the circuit’s rarely accessible 2-kilometer main straight open for high-speed running, the event provided the...

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FOR SALE: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe

The eighth-generation Corvette ZR1 elevates Chevrolet’s iconic sports car formula to unprecedented levels, standing as the most powerful and technologically advanced production Corvette ever created. Developed to push the boundaries of American performance, the latest ZR1 combines race-bred engineering, cutting-edge aerodynamics, and supercar-rivaling power into a package that remains true...

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VIDEO: Chevrolet’s ZR1X Proves Unstoppable Against the Ferrari SF90

The team at DragTimes put Chevrolet’s groundbreaking 1,250-horsepower Corvette ZR1X head-to-head against one of the most formidable hybrid supercars ever produced—the Ferrari SF90 Stradale—in a series of quarter-mile drag races and roll-racing contests at Arizona’s Apex Motor Club. Representing Ferrari was the SF90, a 986-horsepower plug-in hybrid supercar that originally...

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FOR SALE: Superformance 1963 Corvette Grand Sport

Listed for sale on PCARMARKET, this Superformance Corvette Grand Sport represents a modern, GM-authorized continuation interpretation of Zora Arkus-Duntov’s iconic 1963 Grand Sport racing program. Built as a faithful tribute to Chevrolet’s most legendary lightweight endurance racer, the car recreates the aggressive aesthetics and competition-focused spirit of the original factory...

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DRAG RACE: Corvette ZR1X vs Modified Tesla Plaid

The latest showdown from DragTimes delivered one of the most compelling EV-versus-internal-combustion battles yet, pitting a modified Tesla Model S Plaid against Chevrolet’s formidable Corvette C8 ZR1X at Arizona’s Apex Motor Club. The rematch carried extra significance because the ZR1X had already established dominance during its previous DragTimes appearance at...

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FOR SALE: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe

Widely regarded as one of the most desirable second-generation Corvettes ever built, the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Coupe combined revolutionary styling with significant engineering advancements. Its iconic split rear window design, offered for a single model year only, has become one of the most recognizable features in Corvette history....

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VIDEO: Driving the Corvette ZR1 Through Beverly Hills

In a recent video, Parker Nirenstein of Vehicle Virgins took Chevrolet’s latest Corvette ZR1 through the streets of Malibu, Beverly Hills, and Rodeo Drive to evaluate not only its extraordinary performance but also the public’s reaction to America’s newest supercar contender. The experiment quickly revealed that the ZR1 commands attention...

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FOR SALE: 1962 Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Fuelie

The Chevrolet Corvette’s transformation into a legitimate American sports car began in 1955 when Chevrolet replaced the original six-cylinder engine with a new V8. While the added performance significantly improved the model’s reputation, the real breakthrough arrived a year later with the extensively redesigned 1956 Corvette. The updated car combined...

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VIDEO: The Honest Truth About C8 Z06 Ownership

Roman from The Fast Lane Car evaluates the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 after six months of ownership, highlighting its performance, practicality, and value. The centerpiece is the naturally aspirated 5.5-liter flat-plane-crank V8, which produces 670 horsepower and delivers a high-revving character rarely found in American sports cars. Compared with the standard...

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1991 – C4 Corvette

FOR SALE: 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Callaway SuperNatural 490 CR-1

Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this highly customized 1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1 represents one of the most comprehensive performance transformations ever undertaken by Callaway Engineering of Old Lyme, Connecticut. Originally delivered as a factory ZR-1, the car was subsequently converted into a rare Callaway CR-1 and reportedly...

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FOR SALE: 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Convertible

Offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2026 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Convertible 3LZ represents the pinnacle of American performance engineering and is the most powerful production car ever built in the United States. Combining Chevrolet’s ferocious twin-turbocharged LT7 V8 with an advanced front-mounted electric drive system derived from the...

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VIDEO: 1,250HP Hybrid Corvette ZR1X Challenges The Lucid Air Sapphire

The Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X had recently established itself as a dominant force in drag racing, earning a string of impressive wins over some of the world’s quickest performance cars, including the iconic Bugatti Chiron. That run of success led many to view the hybrid Corvette as almost untouchable. However, that...

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1967 - C2 Corvette

VIDEO: Why the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Remains an Icon

The 1967 Chevrolet Corvette is one of the most celebrated American sports cars ever built, representing the final and most refined chapter of the legendary second-generation C2 Sting Ray. In his detailed exploration, Joe Raiti highlights why this classic Corvette continues to command admiration among collectors and enthusiasts decades after...

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FOR SALE: 1985 Lola T711 Corvette GTP Race Car

Developed during General Motors’ return to factory-backed motorsport in the early 1980s, the Corvette GTP program marked a bold effort to reestablish the brand at the forefront of endurance racing. Beyond chasing victories in IMSA competition, the initiative also served as a testbed for GM’s evolving high-performance engine technology. To...

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FOR SALE: 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible L76 327/365

The 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray marked a major step forward for the C2 generation, introducing standard four-wheel disc brakes and the new 396-cubic-inch Mark IV big-block V8. While the big-block grabbed headlines, the L76 327-cubic-inch small-block remained one of the most respected engines in the lineup. Rated at 365...

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VIDEO: Corvette ZR1X Humiliates Bugatti Chiron

At Arizona’s Apex Motor Club, DragTimes staged a showdown few expected to see so soon: the new Corvette ZR1X taking on the mighty Bugatti Chiron over a 1,600-foot stretch of private tarmac. With scorching desert temperatures and an unprepped surface adding uncertainty, the matchup became less about headline figures and...

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FOR SALE: 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe 327/360 Fuelie

The 1963 Split Window Coupe remains one of the most iconic Corvettes ever built, requiring little introduction among collectors and enthusiasts. Conceived by Bill Mitchell’s GM design team, its dramatic split rear window design was offered for just a single model year, cementing its place as a defining chapter in...

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2017 – C7 Corvette

VIDEO: Zygrene Tests the C7 Grand Sport

Zygrene takes an in-depth look at the track-oriented character of the Chevrolet C7 Grand Sport, a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 performance car designed to bridge the gap between the standard Stingray and the more extreme Z06. Equipped with the Z07 package, the Grand Sport combines the widebody chassis, aerodynamic upgrades,...

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FOR SALE: 2018 Chevrolet Callaway Corvette C7 GT3-R

Constructed by Callaway Competition GmbH in Leingarten, Germany, the C7 GT3-R debuted in 2015 as the company’s successor to the C6-based Z06-R. Developed for FIA GT3 competition, the race car features a reinforced aluminum chassis integrated with carbon-fiber panels, while its lightweight bodywork was extensively optimized for aerodynamic efficiency. Just...

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1957 - C1 Corvette

FOR SALE: 1957 Chevrolet Corvette 283/283

The Corvette achieved a major breakthrough in 1957, becoming the first American production car to pair fuel injection with a 4-speed manual gearbox. Engineered by GM’s John Dolza, Chevrolet’s Rochester Ramjet mechanical fuel-injection system unlocked impressive performance from the 283-cubic-inch V-8, achieving the celebrated benchmark of 1 horsepower per cubic...

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VIDEO: A Closer Look At The 1,250-HP Corvette ZR1X Quail Edition

In a recent feature from Brink of Speed, viewers were given an unusually close look at one of the rarest C8 variants ever produced—a numbered Quail Edition ZR1X finished in a striking matte silver exterior and loaded with advanced hybrid performance technology. The car featured in the video is number...

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VIDEO: 1995 Le Mans Corvette C4 ZR-1 Restored for Spa Classic Return

The resurrection of the 1995 Le Mans-spec Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR-1 is more than a restoration project—it is a meticulous revival of one of America’s most unconventional endurance racers. Recently spotlighted by Goodwood Road & Racing, the car returned to the demanding Spa-Francorchamps circuit under the care of Buggy Racing...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe

The seventh-generation Chevrolet Corvette reached its ultimate factory expression with the arrival of the legendary Chevrolet Corvette ZR1. Developed as the most extreme front-engine Corvette ever produced, the 2019 ZR1 combined supercar-rivaling performance with everyday usability, cementing its place as one of the most significant American performance cars of the...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe

Finished in striking Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic over a vivid red leather interior, this 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 coupe represents the pinnacle of front-engine Corvette performance before the arrival of the mid-engine era and is now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer with only 3,600 miles on the odometer....

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FOR SALE: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe

To mark the final year of the seventh-generation Corvette, Chevrolet introduced the most powerful and technologically advanced production variant in the model’s history. Producing over 750 horsepower, it represented the peak of C7 development. Even with the arrival of the mid-engine C8 Corvette in 2020, the C7 ZR1 remains highly...

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FOR SALE: 1963 Superformance Corvette Grand Sport Replica

Conceived during one of the most ambitious periods in Chevrolet performance history, the legendary Grand Sport Corvette was the product of Zora Arkus-Duntov and his covert engineering team within GM. Intended to challenge and ultimately overpower the dominant Shelby Cobras on the racetrack, only five Grand Sport Corvettes were completed...

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VIDEO: How the C4 Corvette Became an Affordable Performance Icon

TFLclassics takes a detailed look at why the fourth-generation Chevrolet Corvette C4 has evolved from an overlooked performance car into one of the most compelling value propositions in the modern enthusiast market. Often criticized as the least desirable Corvette generation, the C4 is reexamined here through the lens of engineering...

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