Corvette Mike’s Decorated 1967 Corvette L89 Coupe Sells for $1.7 Million
Photo Credit: Larry/Mike Vietro
Mike’s Marina Blue L89 Coupe is an exceptional piece of Corvette history. Assembled on the final day of 1967 Corvette production, it is one of only two L89s ever equipped with K19 smog equipment, a mandatory feature for California. This rare gem also boasts F41 suspension, an M21 4-speed manual transmission, N14 side-mounted exhaust, K66 transistor ignition, and J50 power brakes—a configuration built for both performance and precision.
After passing through several owners, the car became part of Larry Martin’s collection in 1994, which is when Mike first set his sights on it. After a 30-year pursuit, he finally acquired the L89 in 2023.
Determined to restore it to its full glory, Mike spent a year meticulously preparing the car for judging. In 2024, he proudly presented his Marina Blue 1967 Corvette L89 Coupe at the NCRS National Convention in Hampton, Virginia. As one of just 16 L89s ever built, the car underwent a rigorous evaluation of its exterior, interior, and mechanical condition—and it didn’t disappoint. Scoring an outstanding 99.08, it earned the prestigious Duntov Mark of Excellence, a true testament to its authenticity and quality.
In 2025, the Corvette L89 Coupe was offered at Mecum Kissimmee on Friday, January 17th. The hammer fell at an astonishing $1,705,000 (including buyer’s fee), making it the highest-priced Corvette sold during the 13-day event. This follows Corvette Mike’s previous Sunfire Yellow 1967 L88, which sold post-auction for $2,250,000.
A true masterpiece of Corvette history, this L89 Coupe stands as one of the most desirable and rarest big-block Corvettes ever produced—a car that was worth the wait.
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Bob J.’s 1988 1-Owner Mercedes-Benz 560SLMy name is Bob and I’m 90 plus years young. Here is my ’88 560SL that I bought 34 years ago and I am the only owner of this car. It only has a bit over 47k miles on the old odometer as for the most part, this car has been my date night and weekend driver.I’ve always been a Corvette fan and my intention was to put a brand new ’88 Corvette Convertible in my garage. The problem was, that getting in and out of it was a bit difficult for me and my wife. So, after looking at a few other sports cars, including a Ferrari 328, I wandered into a local Mercedes Benz dealer and fell in love with the Signal Red SL they had on the lot, and my wife loved it also, so I bought it.Bob J.
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2023 70th Anniversary ZO6 Coupe
Highly Sought-After And Only 1,971 Miles!
White Pearl Metallic Tricoat/Ceramic White w/Red Stitching Interior.Anniversaries are often very special occasions. And when it comes to Corvette, Anniversary Editions are always highly sought-after! The fact that America’s Sports Car reached its 70th in ’23 was no small feat! Eight generations, and many significant changes, and innovations had gotten Corvette to where it was in ’23.This ZO6 has it all! When you checked RPO Y70, you got the 70th Anniversary Package. Available in either Carbon Flash or White Pearl Metallic. The Pkg. included:
Torch Red seat belts
Carbon Fiber/Sueded steering wheel
Red-painted brake calipers
20″ front/21″ rear Spider Graphite aluminum wheels w/Red stripe
Rear fascia and roof storage protector in Black w/crossed flag logo
70th Anniversary badging and wheel center caps
Addinal options include:
Visible carbon fiber ground effects
Carbon fiber cross brace
Front lift w/memory
Visible carbon fiber roof panel w/body color surround
Stealth interior trim Pkg
Competition Sport bucket seats
Black exhaust tips
Black lug nuts . . . and more!This pristine ZO6 is barely broken in with only 1,971 miles on the odometer! Comes with all books, manuals, and Window Sticker.So, if you’re looking for the proverbial “E-Ticket” ride on four wheels, look no further.Priced to Move: $144,9002003 Coupe
21,130 Miles And Rare Color Combination!
Millennium Yellow Corvette Coupe w/Gray Interior.This very sharp example was sold by Corvette Mike to its previous owner way back in ’03 when the car was almost brand new, when it only had 825 miles on the odometer! Since then, it has been lovingly cared for and only shows a bit over 21k miles on it today.We have always liked Millennium Yellow on these C5’s. It’s a very vibrant, and relatively rare color that shows off the lines of the car beautifully! But what makes this particular Corvette even rarer, is the interior. When was the last time you saw a Yellow C5 with Gray interior? As a matter of fact, the only one we’ve ever seen is this one!Options include:
1SB Preferred Equipment Group, which includes:
Memory Package
Electochromic inside & outside rearview mirrors
Power telescoping/manual tilt steering column
Twilight sentinel
Head up display
Additional options include:
Polished aluminum wheels
Premium paintPriced at: $24,900
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Some Random Thoughts
Why do we call it a driveway when it’s really for parking, and a parkway when it’s meant for driving?If tomatoes are fruits, does that make ketchup a smoothie?I swear my toaster winks at me every morning—maybe it’s plotting a breakfast coup.
