Recently unearthed from a 40 year slumber, this 1963 Corvette convertible is exactly what I want out of a Corvette. I’ll tell you about why that is further down in the post. It’s located in South Hackensack, New Jersey and is listed for sale here on eBay, where the buy it now is $28,500 but the seller is interested in offers. Our own Josh found this terrific find, and I’m excited about it!

Ok, you perfectionists–this isn’t your car. Go look at the next barn find. I want a Corvette to drive, not to show. A C2 small block convertible in particular, with a factory four speed manual transmission. And if it’s a little scruffy, that just means I might be able to afford it! (Cristina, are you reading this?)

Yes, I’d replace the tires, go through the brakes, and probably even spring for a new top. But after going through the car from one end to the other, I’d leave it alone–which would drive some Corvette fans nuts! Needless to say, I’m fine with that.

Yes, the interior is a bit tatty. And I’m pretty sure that’s 129,468 miles rather than 29,468 that the odometer has actually racked up. But do you honestly think I’d care as I was driving down the road listening to that glorious noise and feeling the wind in my hair? I think not! Understand, I’m generally a British car/Ford/oddball kind of car guy. But that C2 shape, especially the convertible, is perfect to me. Never mind that it actually generates lift rather than downforce (or is that just a rumor?). I love it! Ok, yes, I’d ditch the passenger side floor mat just like you would. But that’s all!

Nor does the fact that it has a 350 rather than the original high horsepower 327 bother me much (although I’d rather have the revvy 327). It’s not like you can’t do an awful lot with a small block Chevrolet! Leave the show winning, authentic overspray wearing, numbers matching trailer queens to other folks–give me this one!