C3 Corvetes Under $20,000

Mecum Kissimmee is one of the largest and most active collector‑car auctions in the United States, drawing thousands of vehicles and an equally large crowd of enthusiasts, buyers, and sellers. 

Among the many Corvettes that cross the block each year, the C3 generation continues to attract strong interest thanks to its styling, availability, and relatively approachable price range.

This video focuses on C3 Corvettes that sold for under $20,000 during the event. All footage was recorded while the cars were on display, giving viewers a clear look at each vehicle before bidding began. 

These examples represent the more affordable end of the C3 market, and they offer a useful snapshot of what buyers were actually paying at a major auction.

Each Corvette is shown in the order it appears in the video, along with its selling price and lot number. 

For anyone researching late‑C3 values, comparing condition versus price, or following current trends in the Corvette market, this group provides a straightforward reference point based on real auction results.

C3 Corvettes of Mecum Kissimmee 2026

This video documents 67 C3 Corvettes that crossed the block at Mecum Kissimmee 2026, with 57 selling and 10 entering BGO (The Bid Goes On).

It serves as a full C3 Corvette market snapshot from the world’s largest collector car auction, with all Mecum hammer prices shown, including buyer fees.

Featured cars range from high‑dollar L88s to low-mileage survivors, restomods, Pace Cars, LT1s, Tri‑Powers, and more.

Every C3 filmed is included, whether it sold or went into Bid Goes On status.

For anyone tracking values or researching a purchase, this video provides real numbers.

Spring Daytona Turkey Run 2026

The 36th Annual Spring Daytona Turkey Run starts Friday, March 27 (8:00 am to 4:00 pm), then Saturday, March 28 from 8 am to 4 pm, and ends on Sunday, March 29 (8:00am to 2:00 pm).

Spectator admission to the Turkey Run is $15 per day for adults Friday and Saturday, and $10 on Sunday. Free admission for children 11 and under.

Car show, swap meet, car corral, artisian alley, hops and hoods, Easter egg hunt, and more.

For more information visit https://www.turkeyrun.com. You can purchase event tickets online.

1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL 32114.

Stingrays at Stingray Chevrolet

The Ultimate Corvette & Chevy Show at Stingray Chevrolet in Plant City, Florida, brought together more than 100 Chevrolet vehicles in a relaxed, community‑focused setting hosted by the Tampa Bay Vettes club.

Seven C3 Corvettes were part of the lineup, each with its own personality and backstory.

Among the highlights were a well‑executed 1968 Corvette Convertible restomod, a sharp Orange Flame 1975 Corvette, and the clear standout of the day: a beautifully restored 1969 Corvette Stingray L88 convertible, one of only 116 built.

The show also mixed in a variety of other Chevrolets to keep things interesting, including a stunning 1959 Impala, a rare 1963 Split‑Window Corvette, several C1s and C2s, and plenty of other cars that made the event a great experience for Chevy fans of all generations.

A Little Ditty 'bout Jack & Diane...

The 2025 Corvettes Coast to Coast show in Bunnell, Florida, brought together a wide mix of Corvette enthusiasts, hosted by the Flagler County Corvette Club.

I filmed eight C3s at the event, each with its own story. Among them was a striking Daytona Yellow 1970 454 coupe recently purchased at Mecum Kissimmee, along with a familiar car from the 2024 Spring Daytona Turkey Run: the “Jack and Diane” Corvette, said to have once belonged to John Cougar Mellencamp.

This C3 has become part fact and part folklore, rumored to have appeared in the “Jack & Diane” music video and to have been owned by Mellencamp.

The only claimed proof is a fax—very fitting for the 1980s—but where it came from remains unclear.

Whether the story is fully accurate or not, it remains a fun piece of Corvette lore and is worth taking a closer look at.