Mecum Nashville had Corvettes from just about every era, but four in particular caught my attention. They offered very different takes on the same nameplate, with the sale figures discussed in the video ranging from $17,600 to $143,000.
In this MakerBuildIt Garage video, I take a quick look at each one and ask a simple question: if you could take home just one, which would it be?
The four Corvettes at a glance
| Corvette | Sale figure reported in the video |
|---|---|
| 1963 Split Window Coupe | $143,000 |
| 1974 C3 Convertible | $22,000 |
| 1990 C4 Convertible | $17,600 |
| 1995 Pace Car Edition | $29,700 |
These figures describe the individual cars featured in the video, rather than current asking prices or values for every example of each model.
1963 Split Window Coupe: the big one
The first car is the 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe. In the video, I describe it as a Bloomington Gold Survivor with a matching-numbers 327 V8.
Its distinctive split rear window is the feature that immediately sets it apart. At the reported $143,000 sale figure, this was by far the most expensive of the four cars I highlighted.
1974 C3 Convertible: an attainable classic
The silver 1974 C3 convertible brings the comparison down to a very different price level. The video describes a 350 V8, automatic transmission, and factory air conditioning.
With a reported sale figure of $22,000, it offers classic Corvette styling and an open-top experience at a fraction of the split-window coupe’s price.
1990 C4 Convertible: the lowest price of the group
The 1990 C4 convertible was described in the video as having only 17,000 miles and a 250-horsepower L98 V8.
It is the most affordable car in this particular lineup, with a reported sale figure of $17,600. If the C4’s unmistakable ’90s look is your favorite, this might be your pick.
1995 Pace Car Edition: hard to overlook
The final car is the purple-and-white 1995 Pace Car Edition. In the video, I note that only 527 were built and that this example had just over 2,000 miles.
Its paint scheme certainly gets your attention. The reported $29,700 sale figure places it above the other two convertibles, while still well below the 1963 coupe.
Which one would you take home?
The split-window coupe, silver C3, ’90s C4, and colorful Pace Car Edition each have their own appeal. Would you choose the most collectible-looking classic, the lower-priced convertible, or the car whose colors stand out across the auction floor?
Watch the video and let me know your choice in the comments.