If you wanted to buy a Corvette in the late '90s, you had some options. There were three body styles to choose from: a fixed-head coupe, a hatchback with a removable roof, and a soft-top convertible.

There are thousands upon thousands of vehicles sitting on Craigslist looking for a new home. That likely includes hundreds, if not thousands, of Corvettes, too. It’s understandable that you want to ...