It can feel like the only way to find a desirable collector car is to get a verbal tip not shared publicly. Forget craigslist, forget Facebook Marketplace - you're already fourth in line by the time you see it anywhere online.
So it may be a shock to learn that an eagle-eyed Corvette enthusiast found a split-window race car in a small-town newspaper classifieds section. Yes, a real-deal split-window Sting Ray with tons of in-period race history and still wearing its livery from the 1970s.
Better yet, the new owner pursued the seller doggedly even with the reality of a deposit already being placed on the car. That first suitor never showed up and he walked away with the Corvette for the as-advertised price despite offering to pay more. This is the kind of story that gives you hope it's still possible to discover a forgotten sports or muscle car without needing to be plugged into craigslist 24/7.
Check out the full story here at Hot Rod magazine: https://www.motortrend.com/features/1963-chevy-corvette-race-car-barn-find