Dad's 2 Chevy Corvettes are discovered beneath overgrown trees after 30 years, stirring emotion in everyone
Published on Oct 08, 2025 at 4:02 PM (UTC+4)
by Henry Kelsall
Last updated on Oct 08, 2025 at 4:02 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
There was an emotional discovery for a dad’s long-lost Chevy Corvettes, after the sports cars had been hidden by overgrown trees for over 30 years.
The emotional moment was shared to YouTube by DemolitionGarage, during which we got to see the two sports cars rescued from the undergrowth.
Both cars were effectively time capsules, and considering their ordeal, they had survived in remarkable condition.
The family was incredibly happy to see the cars again, and this might now be the start of a new lease of life for these Chevrolet Corvettes.
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What made these Chevy Corvettes so special?
There were two Chevy Corvettes lost under the trees.
One of which was a 1969 Stingray with a 427ci V8 under the hood.
The two sports cars had sat for three decades, becoming dusty and dirty; however, they had been helped by the tarpaulins covering them.
When the covers were taken off, it was evident the covers had prevented total destruction.
In fact, while the cars had suffered from neglect, they were in a much better condition than expected.
Out of the two, the most impressive was the 1969 Stingray with its 427ci V8 under the hood.
This was no normal Stingray either.

The car also had the optional L71 engine package applied.
This boosted power from 390hp to 435hp, thanks to the triple two-barrel carburetor setup.
The Corvette could blast through the quarter-mile in 13 seconds.
Only one in five Corvettes from 1969 had the larger engines.
Soon after that, the tighter emissions rules of the 1970s stifled the power of the American sports car.
The second car was an L82 Corvette, and that one will be assessed further to determine its condition.
Both Chevy sports cars may have a second chance at life
As the video showed, the sun had faded parts of the fiberglass bodies of the car.
However, they do look like they would be very strong candidates for restoration.
The team that uncovered the cars also gave them a clean, and that was enough to give them a massive refresh.

These two cars are far from no-hopers, in fact, they’re the perfect cars for someone willing to invest a bit of time and effort to get them back to prime condition.
It is a testament to the dad who bought them that they have survived in as good condition as they are in.
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Henry is a content writer with nearly ten years experience, having written for various publications since 2017. Qualifying with a Sports Journalism degree from Staffordshire University, Henry loves all things automotive but has a particular soft spot for classic Japanese cars and anything Lancia. He also has a curious passion for steam locomotives.