Restoration Stories

Sunk Costs and Fiberglass: Knowing When to Pull the Plug on a Corvette Restoration

Every stalled Corvette project has a story—and most of them sound a lot alike. Budget overruns, hidden damage, and the crushing weight of a half-finished car taking up garage space. Here's how to recognize when it's time to cut your losses, and what to do next.

Jul 14, 2026

Rust, Grit, and Glory: Inside One Man's Mission to Resurrect a Forgotten 1972 Corvette

When Dave Kowalski pulled a deteriorating 1972 Corvette out of a Wisconsin barn, his friends told him to walk away. Two and a half years, dozens of suppliers, and more than a few sleepless nights later, that same car rolled onto the show floor at a regional Corvette meet and stopped traffic. This is the full story.

Jul 14, 2026