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The Top 7 Coolest Corvettes From Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach

CorvSport sifted through the 60 'Vettes that hammered off to new owners and found 7 that should pique every enthusiast's interest

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This 1981 Greenwood Daytona Turbo screams 80s, and we love it! Photo Credit: Barrett-Jackson

We have a great rivalry in the collector car auction world right now, with Barrett-Jackson and Mecum throwing out numbers that rival what other auctions are garnering for our beloved Corvette. After their Kissimmee extravaganza, where a whopping 72% of the 527 ‘Vettes offered sold, Mecum was declared the undisputed champion of collector car auctions. But Barrett-Jackson still rules when it comes to confidence and sales ratios, as their signature no-reserve auctions guarantee a sale. Today, we have a little something for everybody, with an emphasis on the popular trend of custom Corvettes with modern powertrains. Let’s jump right into the top 7 coolest Corvettes from Barrett-Jackson’s 2024 Palm Beach auction. Our number one choice has a cool, unexpected connection to Zora Arkus-Duntov.

#7

1996 C4 Grand Sport Coupe

Sold For: $55,000

Highlights/Why It’s Cool:

  • 1,209 actual miles
  • Power comes from the one-year-only 330hp 5.7-liter LT4 V8 engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission.
  • Grand Sport exclusive Admiral Blue with an Arctic White stripe up over the hood and rear deck, two red hash-mark stripes over the left front fender, and 17-inch black 5-spoke ZR1-style wheels.
  • Only 1,000 Grand Sports were built in 1996, and this is one of two as configured, per the Official Grand Sport Registry Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Window Sticker showing an original MSRP of $46,239.
  • Extensive documentation included a Build Sheet, books, manuals, sales brochure, and NCRS Top Flight award.

Deeper Dive: Direct link to the Barrett-Jackson listing

#6

2022 C8.R Championship Edition Convertible

Sold For: $115,500

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