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Larry Jewett Vettes for Vets is an annual, all-Corvette car show organized to honor the hard work and dedication veterans have committed to our country. On Sunday, May 26, the general public can enjoy a free Corvette car show in the parking lot behind the California Automobile Museum and free museum admission for all veterans. All visitors will enjoy our new exhibit Elegance in Motion: Cars of the Golden Age, which opens May 25. Vettes
The short answer is no, but a recent post on the Forum leaves us wondering. User Larry/car recently posted that his 1995 C4 was close to turning 10,000 miles and he doesn’t know what to do. In fairness, this is Larry’s secondary Vette (yeah, he’s got another one). But still, why do we buy these cars? Presumably to drive and enjoy. Yet, we can’t help but notice a minority that buy Corvettes to polish, stare
by Rick Tavel special to Corvette Forum© 3-17-2013 All Rights Reserved Do Not Duplicate Without PermissionIn our third installment Campbell-Ewald once again uses the Corvette in a competition setting. This time in a 1957 color advertisement which pokes fun at Corvette’s biggest rivals on the racetrack, the Mercedes and Porsche. “UND SO HELFE MIR, HERMANN I WAS HOLDING 5900 R.P.M. AND HE CAME PAST ME LIKE A STUKA…AND PLAYING THE RADIO, TOO!” Though not mentioned
by Rick TavelSpecial to Corvette Forum© 3-27-2013 All rights reservedI’ve got a problem. As an avid Corvette enthusiast I have been somewhat distraught recently. It just seems that ever since the introduction of the new Corvette C7 I have been on a roller coaster of emotional highs and lows. I have been able to resolve most of the conflict I have experienced over my disappointment with certain styling issues on the new car, but I
by Rick Tavel special to Corvette Forum© 3-17-2013 All Rights Reserved Do Not Duplicate Without PermissionOur second in a weekly series of looking at the history of the Corvette through advertising is interesting because of what's not in the ad—the Corvette! This ad, run to introduce the entire Chevrolet line up in 1956 has no Corvette included. The reason, which at the time was never admitted, was because when the ad was developed in 1955 everyone
It's not every day that someone turns 60, and when that "someone" is the Chevrolet Corvette, everyone wants to get in on the action. Mid America Motorworks, a long-time supporter of the Corvette, has already started the party for its favorite car, and you don't even have to leave home to take part in the fun.
by Rick Tavel special to Corvette Forum© 3-17-2013 All Rights Reserved Do Not Duplicate Without PermissionWe thought it would be entertaining to bring our readers a weekly look into the history of the Corvette through old advertisements. Our first ad is one of a series of ads produced by Campbell-Ewald to highlight the performance capabilities of the first generation car. This ad and others in the series were generated because of Zora Arkus-Duntov’s push to publicize
by Rick Tavel special to Corvette Forum © 3-17-2013 All Rights Reserved Do Not Duplicate Without PermissionHere’s the dilemma. Though it certainly isn't unique to me, I know some of you either have wrestled with or are currently wrestling with the same conundrum. It often happens when a new generation of our favorite car comes to market. It’s the developmental strategy that the Corvette has adhered to from the very first generation that complicates our decision – the strategy that
Each year at the Bloomington Gold Corvette show attendees have the opportunity to increase their Corvette knowledge in a variety of areas in the GoldSchool. This year they've revamped the program slightly and will hold all of the classes on Friday June 28th. The sessions at the Bloomington Gold GoldSchool this year are broken down into 2 sections: Seminars at $75 each and hands-on Workshops at $150 each. Classes are taught by the biggest names
by Rick Tavel special to Corvette Forum © 3-17-2013 All Rights Reserved Do Not Duplicate Without PermissionIf you are like most enthusiasts about this time of year you are experiencing a bad case of “cabin fever”. Shut in by the cold and the snow and too early to wake your hibernating car from its winter sleep and take it for its initial Spring cruise, you can’t help but think of the warm weather and all of
Revved Up Ravioli… C7 Sliders… Mako Shark Margarita. Those are some of the recipe names visible in a graphic telling about Mid America Motorworks’ Chief Cheerleader Mike Yager’s latest inspiration, an automotive-related cookbook to be published this fall. We all know how much Yager loves Corvettes, but everyone may not know that cooking is his other passion.
With the seventh generation Corvette arriving at dealers later this year, excitement is definitely in the air for enthusiasts of America's Favorite Sports Car. That enthusiasm carries over to the National Corvette Museum, which reports significant progress on plans for the Motorsports Park to be constructed there. The final track design has been approved, and the geotechnical engineering on the site has begun—all leading up to the official groundbreaking set for Friday, June 28,
by Rick Tavel 2-27-13As you probably know by now, Peterson Automotive Museum is hosting a terrific tribute to the Corvette this weekend in honor of America’s sports car’s 60th Anniversary. Hundreds of Corvettes, several distinctive and historically important, will be exhibited at arguably the finest automobile museum in the country. The West Coast unveiling of the new C7 which will take place on Friday and Saturday surrounded by historic examples from every generation, like the
Want to win some free shocks? I'm certainly I could find a use for free coilovers, even if I didn't need them. Bilstein is giving away a coil-over kit to the winner of their "Lower it Right" contest on Facebook. If you have a lowered car, or a car that you would like to be lowered, upload a photo to their facebook account. It's a part of their "Lower it Right" campaign. They're trying to
All of the pomp and circumstance that is the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction spectacle wrapped up last week and prices were high as expected. After the break is our summary of the top 10 Corvettes sales from the event which includes a pair of new members in the million dollar club. The star Corvettes of the show were the 1968 Owens/Corning L88 racer and 2014 Corvette VIN 001. We expected these cars to be the
by John CoyleCorvette ForumFor Christmas, I fly to Florida to hang out with my family. And while getting ready to leave for a week can be kind of stressful, I do get to spend a fair amount of time flopped in front of the tube, eating my mom's cooking and drinking beer with my dad. So it's always cool when there's a big block of stuff worth watching in the holiday rotation, and this year, Velocity
by Keith Cornett CorvetteBlogger.com Back in 1994 the National Corvette Museum opened its doors for business for the first time. Each year since they've commemorated the occasion with a 3-day celebration on Labor Day weekend. Once piece of the festivities is the National Corvette Caravan which snakes its way to Bowling Green from various parts of the US and Canada. In 2014 the museum will be celebrating its 20th anniversary of the Grand Opening and registration
by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger.com Each year Bloomington Gold salutes 10 people and 10 cars that have significantly influenced the Corvette hobby in their annual Great Hall display. The class of 2013 was revealed last week and will be formally honored June 28-30, 2013 at the Bloomington Gold show in Champaign, Illinois. The 4th class of cars includes the first 327 Corvette, the first big block Corvette, and a pair of powerhouse C6's. The diverse list of
by John Coyle Corvette Forum This was my fourth time attending the L.A. Auto Show, and while I didn't get as much free food or booze as I did last year, car-wise, it was my favorite. There was some seriously hot hardware there, and this is a list of what I liked best. Please keep in mind there were no crazy Corvettes and enjoy. Nine Amazing Cars >>
by John CoyleCorvette ForumLos Angeles has evolved in to the green stop on the auto show rotation, for reasons that are probably obvious to everyone. This year the General debuted its Spark EV, and while it's not the kind of thing which makes me turn back flips, like I've said before, I appreciate the fact that the company which has given us some of the world's most power muscle and sports cars is also making
by John CoyleCorvetteForum Before the General takes the wraps off the C7 in January it's got some other big news to announce—for a decidedly different segment. And no, it doesn't involve the Ciel concept above. GM is going to begin using some of the electric vehicle tech it launched with the Volt in the Spark. With a name like that it should have already been electric if you ask me. There will also be the
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Marcus SlaterCorvette Forum Oh SEMA. So many cars. So many products. The show is so crazy it’s nearly impossible to understate how helpful the ladies of SEMA are. Without the incredible help from SEMAs booth ambassadors, how else would we know to check out Falken tires' booth? We wouldn’t. We’d be utterly, hopelessly lost. Here are some of the lovely ladies of SEMA that made the time spent there a little more bearable. #
by Andy ScafettaVelocity Usually when you sell a car you don’t expect to see it again. And you especially don’t expect to get it back in much better condition than when you sold it.But on an all-new season of Velocity’s OVERHAULIN’, owners and their beloved cars are reunited after Chip Foose, the leader in car restoration, and his build team refurbishes old tired vehicles into incredible one-of-a-kind automobiles for the lucky well-deserving owners. Each episode features deserving
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Rick Hendrick (L) with Corvette Museum Director Wendell Strode (R) A long-time friend has stepped up to the plate for the National Corvette Museum’s proposed Motorsports Park. Rick Hendrick recently made a $100,000 donation to the park through his Hendrick Automotive Group. Hendrick says he is proud to be associated with the track's message of education and safety and called the addition of the Motorsports Park "an exciting next step" for the
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com After the tsunami of activity surrounding the Woodward Dream Cruise, Corvettes at Carlisle, and Labor Day weekend, we've finally had a chance to study up on the sales data from the Monterey auctions last month. Each of the 5 major auction houses realized a healthy bump in sales numbers over 2011. Included in their plump figures are several pricey Corvettes. According to Hagerty the 5 major auction houses tallied an eye-popping grand
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Photo Credit: ALMS.com The future of sports car racing in North America just got a bit more interesting with Wednesday’s announcement that NASCAR’s Grand-AM Series and the American Le Mans Series would merge into one entity beginning in 2014. Also included in the merger is Road Atlanta and the racing lease on Sebring International Raceway. Grand-AM founder Jim France and ALMS founder Don Panoz made the announcement Wednesday morning in Daytona Beach.
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com A lifelong love of Chevrolet and Corvettes has put a Pennsylvania man in the record books. Charlie Mallon’s mom says he could tell a Corvette from other cars by the time he was 3 years old. Fittingly, she gets the credit for helping him get started with his record-setting collection of Chevrolet memorabilia that now numbers more than 2,200 (and is continually growing). And it is official. Back in May, the Guinness
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We’ve closed the hood on yet another Corvettes at Carlisle show weekend. The 31st annual event was held last weekend at the Carlisle Fairgrounds in Carlisle, PA. After a shortened event last year due to Hurricane Irene, we were glad to see this show back firing on all cylinders. Great weather nearly all weekend provided the perfect backdrop on one of the best Carlisle shows yet. Our weekend got off to an
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com It’s been a busy couple of week with the Woodward Dream Cruise and Corvettes at Carlisle running on consecutive weekends. We finally got a chance to catch our breath and now we’ve got some really cool Corvette photo galleries coming from each event. But before we move on to Carlisle, let’s wrap up the 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise. We and about 1.5 million of our closest friends converged on historic M-1 in
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Here’s the official 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise video from Chevrolet. Gearheads and Corvette enthusiasts alike need to add this event to their bucket list. Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Last week we told you about the annual Corvettes on Woodward food drive and all the support events that take place each year during the week preceding the Woodward Dream Cruise. With all the 2012 festivities now in the rearview mirror it’s time share some photos from Corvettes on Woodward’s biggest event, the 500+ Corvette cruise down world famous Woodward Avenue in metro Detroit to the Open Hands Food Pantry. If you
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The General Motors Design Team is responsible for drawing up the latest vehicle designs for the company, but have you ever wondered what these members have in their garages? For the last three years, the GM Design Team has hosted a car show on the Wednesday prior to the Woodward Dream Cruise featuring their own personal cars. From Corvettes to ratrods, classic Chevys to modern customs, the rides of the designers show
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Each year on the Wednesday before the annual Woodward Dream Cruise Corvette enthusiasts gather to support the Open Hands Food Pantry in Royal Oak, MI. Over the last few years organizer Larry Courtney has grown the event from a one-day cruise down famous Woodward Avenue to a multi-day festival of all things Corvette. This year’s festivities kick off on Wednesday August 15th. Read on the see all of the activities on
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com You might say two old friends will be celebrating a special anniversary later this month. The second annual Corvette World Tribute is slated on Sunday, August 19 at Road America, where 60 years of Corvettes will be marked with a variety of special events. Corvette and Road America go way back. In the early days of the marquee, Chevrolet executives would stage sneak previews of future models and develop high-performance packages for
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com If there was an Olympic event for world class car shows, Pebble Beach, Amelia Island and the Concours d'Elegance of America (formerly Meadowbrook) would all complete for the gold medal. Any (or all) of these 3 prestigious shows should be on your must-attend list. When we heard that there was going to be Corvette vs Jaguar racing display at this year's Concours d'Elegance of America, we put it on our must,
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Flint, Michigan’s Back to the Bricks festival started as a one-day throwback to the cruises of the 1950s and a smaller alternative to the congestion of the Woodward Dream Cruise in Detroit. Now the Flint event has grown so much that it drew more than 400,000 to last year’s festival. Flint has special meaning for Corvette enthusiasts since the city is the birthplace of America’s sports car, with the first 300
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com With the seventh generation of the Chevrolet Corvette just months away, it’s a good time to take a look at just what makes a Corvette look like a Corvette. For example, it’s been 60 years since the XP-122 Motorama concept car took the public by storm in 1952, leading to the 1953 debut model, but you can instantly tell it’s a Corvette just as much as the latest 2013 427 Collector Edition
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We've all dreamed of walking the halls of Chevrolet and being privy to the inner workings of what goes on behind the scenes to make our favorite car. For instance, what Corvette fanatic wouldn't give his right arm to be inside the design headquarters and see what is going on right now as the C7 nears production? Well, Corvettes at Carlisle offers the next best thing to that dream by hosting at
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com How can you not pull for a company based in a place called Horse Cave, Kentucky? Kentucky Chrome Works, which has been operating in that city since 2009, is the exclusive chrome plate wheel supplier for the Chevrolet Corvette and recently acquired $3 million in funding for expansion and working capital from BizCapital, the small business lending division of Advantage Capital Partners. “As a startup company, there are limited options in terms
Content provided byCorvetteBlogger.com How would you like to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of Corvette? Even though that very special occasion is still 40 years away, Mid America Motorworks is thinking ahead and asking Corvette enthusiasts now to share their unique memorabilia with them that will be placed in a time capsule to be sealed in September as the company marks the 60th anniversary of America's Sports Car. Mid America will be displaying the collected
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Our Corvette brothers and sisters in the Netherlands recently hosted the 10th annual Corvette Fame car show which brought out an estimated 350 Corvettes to the Gardens of the Holland Casino at Valkenburg aan de Geul. Like any typical Corvette show you would attend here in the states, the Corvette Fame show offers a little something for everybody. And if you like to watch videos of Corvettes with a bit of freaky-deaky
The photo above comes from Steven Chang's awesome thread about the trip to pick up his new Cyber Gray Coupe at the National Corvette Museum. This is a dream for many members, and his awesome description of the experience will surely inspire more of the folks on the forum to make the pilgrimage. Drag Race Battles Featuring a ZR1 Hennessey vs a 1200hp Twin Turbo Jeep >> Is a 2500 lb C7 Corvette Possible? >>
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Chevrolet is celebrating the 59th Birthday of the Corvette this week. Here is a video they released today on the Chevrolet Youtube Channel featuring a look back at 60 years of America’s favorite sports car. The video mashup features a little bit of everything from Corvettes over the last 59 years – from the classic car shows of 50′s and 60′s to the record run by the Corvette ZR1 at the
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com We (and Chevrolet among others) consistently refer to the Corvette at America’s Favorite Sports car. But it’s not just America that Corvette owners love to show their pride and joy. We received an email recently from Hans Tore Tangerud who shared with us a ton of photos from the 20th Anniversary of the Norwegian Corvette club. Want to see what a first class Corvette show looks like? Check out the pics after
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The great thing about Corvettes is that they appeal to just about everyone. That means sometimes that what one person deems an “ordinary” Corvette might be the “King of the Hill” to another person. Take, for example, auto123.com’s recently listing of the Top 10 Chevrolet Corvettes of all time. In case you aren’t familiar with auto123.com, it calls itself “a source for new and used cars, automotive news, car reviews and prototypes.”
Fifth Annual NCCO All Corvette Show at Marc Heitz ChevroletNorman, OklahomaJune 16, 20129am-2pm Sponsored by the Non Club Club of Oklahoma & Marc Heitz Chevrolet. Pre-register before June, 2, 2012-$25, Day of Show $30 Register 9am-11am, Awards 2pm -Silent Auctions -Vendors - 50/50 Pot - Door Prizes - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each Generation - Marc Heitz Award - Presidents Pick - Best of Show- Club Participation. Proceeds Benefit Toys 4 Tots. EVERY DANG DIME JUDGED
This Corvette Raffle just came across our desk, and given how Corvette Forum members always like to help out a worthy cause, we figured we'd pass it on. Check out all the details below. Saint Bernard Classic Corvette Giveaway:2012 TICKETS ON SALE FOR EDITION XXIVLess than 3,000 Opportunities still availableOnly 4 weeks until the Drawing1st Place: 1966 Corvette Convertible2nd Place: $500 Cash
Father's Day is June 17th, and if you're like most guys, you haven't even thought about it. But not to fear! We've assembled a great list of gifts for the Vette-loving Dad. From a battery charger to keep his toys ready to rock, to a ferocious supercharger, to a book that'll make him love his favorite car even more, to a world-class driving experience he'll talk about forever, we've got you covered. Check out our
Marcus SlaterCorvette ForumSteven Tyler is famous for a several reasons: He's the front man of Aerosmith, he's a judge on American idol, and now, he's the first owner of a Hennessy Venom GT Spyder. A really, considering how flashy Steven is, there's probably not a better fitting car for the guy.The real attraction here is the car. Under the hood beats the heart of a ZR1, albeit with two turbos force feeding the V8 lump instead of
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com The cars of the 1960s may be high-powered fun machines in our memories, but muscle cars from that era just don’t have what it takes to make Edmunds INSIDE LINE’s list of the 100 most powerful cars of all time. And that’s not just an opinion. INSIDE LINE says each car’s ranking is determined by the horsepower rating as claimed by its manufacturer. The only Corvette to make the list is, of
by John CoyleCorvette ForumThis weekend marks the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500. And while it's always an awesome race, after the death of Dan Wheldon at the season finale in Las Vegas, it's certain to be tinted with sadness. Let's keep our fingers crossed that all the drivers have a safe race on Sunday. Here's some of the stuff that happened this week. * Optima batteries is looking for the ultimate street car, and
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Last week we told you all about the people and organizations being inducted into the 2012 Bloomington Gold Great Hall. As promised, we now present the 10 Corvettes to be included in this year's Great Hall. The cars of the class of 2012 include the oldest production Corvette, a wildly popular styling car, and a pair of famous L88 racers. The mission of The Great Hall is to annually spotlight 10 people/organizations
by Patrick RallCorvette ForumSpring is here, and that means Corvette owners around the country are bringing their precious sports cars out of winter storage. But don't worry if you didn't get all of your planned winter mods done! This is the ideal time to buy some bits to spruce up your Vette for the cruising days of summer. To prime the pump, I flipped through the electronic pages of RacingJunk.com and found items a varying
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Corvette fanatics probably think they have died and gone to heaven when they walk into the showroom at ProTeam Corvette Sales. And little wonder. Owner’s Terry Michaelis and his brother Fred—who have been in the Corvette hobby since the early 1970s, when they first began buying and fixing up used models—currently have the world’s largest collection of classic Corvettes in a collection of surprisingly simple buildings in the small Ohio town
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Mecum Auctions will offer nearly 200 Corvettes for sale this week in Indianapolis at their 25th Annual Spring Classic auction. Corvettes make up almost 10% of the expected 2,000 car docket. The event kicked off yesterday with “Super Tuesday” and concludes on Sunday, May 20th. The team at Velocity will provide 32 hours of live auction TV coverage. That’s almost double last year’s coverage. Click past the jump to check out some
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com So here’s a fact for Corvette trivia fans: In the last 30 years, which model year of Corvette has been reported stolen more than any other? If you answered the 1984 Corvette, then give yourself a hand. The National Insurance Crime Bureau has looked a thefts of Corvettes from 1981-2011 and issued their report to the insurance industry. Over the last 30 years, 90,427 Corvettes were reported stolen in the United States
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com What do you get when you combine the leading advanced driver training program with one of the most versatile motorsports venues in the world? How about Bondurant Performance Driving at Pikes Peak International Raceway? Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving is expanding its operations to include Pikes Peak International Raceway, the two partners announced today. The Phoenix-based Bondurant School "under the guidance of world champion driver Bob Bondurant for the past
by John CoyleCorvette ForumMy Jaguar XJ6 had an automatic, and so did my old pickup. But all my other cars have been sticks, it fit those vehicles, but I've always preferred rowing my own gears. So it's been depressing to see standards disappearing, and even more depressing to see what a dismal percentage of populace can drive one. So it was cool to see a story about how manuals are making a slight—very, very,
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com A legend in the Corvette world for more than 50 years passed away last Tuesday in Newport Beach, Calif. Andy Porterfield first started racing Corvettes in 1957, and amazingly he was still racing them in 2012 at the age of 80! “Porterfield? Hell, he was racing Corvettes when I started,” racing icon George Follmer said in the October 1979 issue of SportsCar nearly 33 years ago. Porterfield was a two-time SCCA national
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com What happens when you love Corvettes and making motion pictures, too? Well, you’ve probably just entered the life of Michael Brown, who has become one of the best-known and most dedicated fans of Chevrolet’s fantastic sports car over the past few years. Of course, he produced The Quest that debuted to rave reviews last year. The film recaps the beginnings of Corvette Racing while telling the emotional story of Chip Miller and
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com If you're looking for something to do with your Mega Millions winnings, we recommend heading to Mecum’s Spring Classic Auction coming up in May. There they will be offering this 1957 racer which was the first car to use Rochester Fuel injection backed by a 4-speed transmission. Racing history of the car includes duty at Daytona, Nassau, and Sebring. But more notable than that are all of the “firsts” that appear this
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com It’s looking better and better for the National Corvette Museum’s plans to build a motorsports park to be used for high-performance driving and testing. The City-County Planning Commission voted 8-3 to allow the museum to rezone more than 400 acres of land near Porter Pike and McGinnis Road from Agriculture to Planned Unit Development, the Bowling Green Daily News reports. Concerns about increased levels of noise and traffic prompted a large
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Chevrolet without Corvette? Sounds like coffee without cream to some folks, but believe it or not, at the turn of the century, General Motors was apparently considering the possibility of making Corvette a brand of its own, according to the recent recollections of Rick Kranz, product editor for Automotive News. In 2001, Kranz says he was told by then-president of GM North America Ron Zarrella that GM was seriously looking into
Content provided by CorvetteBlogger.com Last weekend marked our annual pilgrimage to Cobo Hall in downtown Detroit for the yearly festival of chrome and horsepower known as Autorama. Each year thousands of attendees wander aisle after aisle checking out the custom cars, trucks, motorcycles, and hot rods. This year was the 60th installment of the show. Early reports had attendance up almost 15% from last year's show. Based on the monster crowds we encountered most of
by John CoyleCorvette ForumDamn, people are stupid. There are so many things wrong with this situation, it's hard to know where to start. So I'll start at the beginning, where we find an idiot in the Corvette Museum parking lot blasting music. Details come from Jalopnik: "A security guard for the firm Eagle Eye Security (owned by someone named Darryl "Dog Bone" Tyce) approached him and asked the driver to turn the sound down.
by savewave Corvette Forum Evan Thomason was 10 years old when he lost his battle against cancer on September 22. While the medical and research staff at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital was not able to save Evan, they managed to give him five years he might not have otherwise had with family and friends. With the blessing of his mom Melissa, Corvette Forum will dedicate its fundraising efforts for St. Jude during the
by John CoyleCorvette Forum Like it or not, it's that time of year again. And whether you're looking for gifts for your resident gearhead, making sure the little ones gets bitten by the car bug, or trying to slide in a couple of gifts for yourself while nobody's looking, we've got you covered. Best to Start Them Early >>>>
by Adam PockrossIt's a good thing you guys are on CorvetteForum and not some shady enthusiast site, because this is what can happen when you run with the wrong internet crowd. Automotive enthusiasts in southwest Japan, who met up via a forum, found their precious supercars turned into twisted sheet metal when the leader of the pack (not a Corvette driver, obviously) turned out to be a really bad leader. Witnesses say the supercars
by Michael Farner Corvette ForumGenerally, my favorite thing about a big unveiling is that it sucks most of the press folks into one area of the show, which makes it easier to get photos of cars that would otherwise be mobbed. That's not to say that I don't enjoy them—the Genesis Coupe reveal in New York a couple years back was awesome—and the theatrical aspect can be entertaining.This year, I actually felt a little
by Lesley Farner Corvette ForumWhen people asked me how the LA Auto Show was this year, I generally tell them it's about 98 percent boring and two percent "oh-my-God-I'd-murder-someone-to-own-that." And that's how most consumer auto shows are, because while there's some razzle dazzle stuff on the floor, the vehicles that keep the lights on for automakers aren't anything all that inspirational. But concept cars—like the electric BMW i8 above—are the definition of razzle dazzle,
Los Angeles is the only stop on the show circuit where the ladies attending it are as hot--or hotter--than the models in the booths. Seriously, California girls are no joke. But the booth babes weren't bad either. Enjoy the photos! More Ladies of the 2011 LA Auto Show >>>>
Seriously, if you want a Porsche, get a Porsche. You could sure as hell get a Boxter for cheaper than it cost to tart up this 350Z. Plus, you'd actually have a cool sports car, instead of this testament to overwrought bodykits. Yikes. More Worst of SEMA >>>>
Going to SEMA is awesome, but for the course of the week, 99% of the people you'll see are old fat dudes. Fortunately, the other one percent are girls being paid to be there, and Patrick Rall took their pictures. Meet the ladies of SEMA 2011! More Ladies of SEMA >>>>
by John CoyleCorvette ForumOK, I realize this is Corvette Forum. But SEMA is a celebration of all things automotive, and I figured this crowd would appreciate seeing some killer cars that didn't happen to be wearing a bow-tie. This was my fifth year attending, and I'm happy to report that while the 2009 and 2010 shows were a little slow, this year was the most packed I've seen since 2006. Call me crazy, but
by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger Since its inauguration in 1911, Chevrolet has been a staple on the racetrack, having competed in every major contest over the past century. Chevrolet has also competed in the global market, having raced and won at illustrious venues such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Germany's Nurburgring.Here's a video recap of what Chevrolet has done in the fast lane over the past century, going back to where it all
Our editor John is still running around SEMA, busy as can be, trying to get all the photos and scoops he can. But that doesn't mean he's too busy to keep his priorities straight. Because John's a man who knows what's important, he's done the right thing and taken plenty of photos of some of the most finely tuned ladies of SEMA 2011! We've got lots more SEMA photos, even some with actual cars
by John CoyleCorvette ForumFull disclosure: I spent most of last week running around the floor at SEMA like a crazy person. So if I happen to sound more convoluted or delusional than usual, that's the reason. Anyway, there were a bunch of Corvettes at the show this year, and there was even a circuit outside where lucky attendees could do some drifting between all the booth hopping. But overall, I got the feeling most
by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger For the eighth straight year, Corvette owners from all over the northeast will converge on Atlantic City, NJ this Saturday for Kerbeck’s Toys for Tots Corvette Roundup. Last year, donations totaled several thousand toys for the United State Marine Corp’s Toys for Tots campaign and the goal for this year is to exceed those numbers to help make the holidays special for as many children as possible. Kerbeck Corvette, the world’s
by John CoyleCorvette ForumWhen I saw this video, I immediately remembered this thread discussing the possibilities of putting a flat-plane crank into an LS motor. It sounded like a huge amount of work, and I immediately decided that I'd never attempt anything approaching that level of complexity. But I have to admit, this flat-plane, turbo Lingenfelter motor sounds pretty cool. And the fact that it makes 1000HP? That sure doesn't hurt anything. How cool
by John CoyleCorvette ForumHere's a bit of news that's disturbing, but not surprising. OnStar has just released an update to it's privacy policy which gives the General to sell the data collected from vehicles equipped with the service to anyone who's interested. The real kicker is that it will continue to collect the data even on those vehicles where the service has expired, or the owner has specifically canceled OnStar. To keep a vehicle from
by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger The 4th Annual Barrett-Jackson Collector car auction in Las Vegas concluded Saturday night with 46 Corvettes crossing the auction block over the 3-day sale. The Sales for Corvettes totaled $2,549,250 which includes the 10% buyer’s commission. Check out the top sellers of the auction as well as the full results following the jump. The top Corvette sale of the three day auction came on Saturday night. Lot #673.2 was a
by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger The Barrett-Jackson crew sets up shop in Sin City this weekend for their 4th annual Las Vegas sale. Nearly 50 Corvettes are set to cross the auction block between Thursday September 22nd and Saturday the 24th at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino as their 40th Anniversary tour winds down. Once again, SPEED will be providing 19.5 hours of live coverage. You can take a peek at a few of our
by Keith CornettCorvette Blogger General Motor’s Vice President of Global Design Ed Welburn recently spoke with Automotive News while he was in Frankfurt and the subject of the Corvette’s redesign came up. Specifically, Welburn talked about the difficulty in designing a new Corvette, which has 58 years of history and a very loyal fan base. “Everyone wants to design a Corvette, but it is hard work,” Welburn said. “Finding that right balance” is a challenge,
by Steve Burns Corvette Blogger A couple months back we had the opportunity to tour the immense car collection of Ken Lingenfelter, owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. The diverse collection contains about 150 stunning muscle cars, exotics, classics, as well as several of LPE's latest creations. No car collection is complete without a healthy dose of America's sports car, and this one is no different. Roughly 40% of the grouping consists of Corvettes including some
Keith CornettCorvette Blogger While the C7 Corvette may still be a couple years out, rumors and speculation are already running rampant as to what it will look like and how it will be powered. Popular Mechanics magazine sent one of their writers out to the streets of Detroit during July’s Dream Cruise to search for clues regarding the next generation Corvette and he came back with some interesting tidbits of info. According to PM writer
by John CoyleCorvette ForumMy friend Jen over at Autoholics just posted about posted about this monstrosity and I couldn't help myself from chiming in. I'm all for crazy custom jobs, but you can practically hear this poor C3 begging for the sweet embrace of the crusher. And I think this question for the seller sums up how a sane person would regard this project: "dear sir, what kind of drugs was this builder on? or
by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger As the 2011 Corvette shopping season starts to wind down, Mecum Auctions rolls into St. Charles, IL this weekend for their end of summer sale. The four day event will be held at the Pheasant Run Resort about an hour west of Chicago starting Thursday September 15th and running through Sunday September 18th. You can watch all the action live on Mecum's website or check out 14 hours of coverage on
by Jim WillisCorvette Forum Some of you have met my friend Evan when you come to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for CorvetteForum’s annual Columbus Day visit. We display our Corvettes in front of the hospital for the kids to see and sit in. It’s also the occasion when we present to the hospital the donations you have generously made through the year. mrs.savewave and I met Evan and his mother Melissa on Columbus Day
by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger I was finally able to make it to Carlisle's downtown parade for the first time last weekend. I'm little bit embarrassed to admit that in my 5 previous trips to Carlisle that it wasn't really on my radar screen of must-attend events. Now I'm trying to find a functional flux capacitor and a DeLorean so I can go back in time and catch up on the parades I've missed. The downtown
by Keith Cornett Corvette Blogger In our latest edition of Corvette Vanity Plates, we walked row after row of parked Corvettes at Corvettes at Carlisle to bring you some of the best custom plates we’ve seen yet. After photographing hundreds of Corvette vanity plates over the last year, I’ve come to the conclusion that Corvette owners with custom vanity plates fall into one of two camps. The first are those with plates that describe the
by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger Last weekend team at Carlisle Events welcomed thousands of Corvette fans to eastern Pennsylvania for the 30th anniversary of Corvettes at Carlisle. Unfortunately, one other guest paid a visit as well. Hurricane Irene had passed by on her way up the East Coast. Before we headed home, we stopped by the fairgrounds Sunday morning to see if we could find any last minute treasures. Regrettably, we didn't find anything other than
by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger Here's the Corvette Blogger gallery from the 2011 Corvettes at Carlisle show. We had a great time and despite the forecast, decent weather held until Saturday evening. Enjoy the pics! More Corvettes at Carlisle Coverage:The Concept Which Started it All! GM Walk-Around of the 2012 CorvetteGM Shows Off New GCA Torque 2 Wheels and Stripe Package Will Hurricane Irene Dampen Corvettes at Carlisle?
by John CoyleCorvette ForumBack in 2007, a freak storm pounded Corvettes at Carlisle, downing tents, damaging vehicles and injuring over a dozen people. So with Hurricane Irene closing in on the Eastern seaboard, it's no wonder Forum members are watching the weather. Senior Member 9vette91 has already canceled his trip, and Senior Member EB Vette—who works for the Department of Homeland Security—just posted some sage advice about how to deal with this storm. Check out
by Steve BurnsCorvette Blogger The Woodward Dream Cruise is held in mid-August each year. Countless automotive enthusiasts from around the globe converge on historic M-1 in metro Detroit to celebrate all things car and transportation related. What began as a fund raising event for a Ferndale baseball field has evolved into the world's largest 1 day automotive event. Each year roughly 40,000 collector cars and 1.5 million people gather along the 16 mile stretch of
by John Coyle Corvette Forum OK, I'm going to say straight up that I'm not sure what's happening with this video... I totally enjoyed the recent clip featuring the General's Dr. Jamie Meyer, so I figured this little piece about the origins of Chevrolet would be pretty interesting. The video shows a kid in Switzerland meeting an incarnation of Louis Chevrolet, but we don't get a whole lot of info on exactly why a French
by John CoyleCorvette Forum It's been over half a century since Chevrolet released its first V8 small block. And while I'm certain he had high hopes, I don't think legendary lead engineer Ed Cole could have predicted the impact his baby would have on the automotive world. As the Bow Tie's venerable workhorse prepares to hit the 100-million mark, it's interesting to note that it's far and away the most popular crate engine in the
by Keith CornettCorvetteBlogger.comIn anticipation of this weekend’s Woodward Dream Cruise, Chevrolet has put up a couple of billboards featuring a 1953 Corvette and the 2012 Corvette ZR1 Centennial Edition. What’s really interesting is the location of the billboards: deep in the heart of Ford Country. Motor Trend posted the following images of the Chevrolet billboards which appear just north of Nine Mile on Woodward. That’s the area were Ford displays their products and its known
by John CoyleCorvette ForumTriple XXX Root Beer in Issaquah, WA has been playing host to car shows since the late '60s, and I've come home sunburned and wired on sugar water from more of them than I can remember. So I was stoked to see CF Member glrc6 posted so many awesome pics from Saturday's all Corvette show. Head over to the Forum and check them out! And make sure to give him some love
by Teddy FieldCorvette Forum America's Sports car was conceived at a time when jet planes and space travel held our collective imagination. So it seems natural that a car like the 1953 Corvette would sport lines seemingly inspired by the pages of Buck Rogers' Space Accessory Catalog. Nearly 60 years later, America is still in love with the Corvette, and in the performance department, the current generation competes with European models costing two to three
by Teddy Field Corvette Forum Concept cars are designed to give the public a glimpse into the future. A taste of what could be, if the brass upstairs should happen to feel generous. So let's have a look at the Top 5 Corvette Concepts, and dream about what might have been. 1968 Corvette Astro II XP-880 Unveiled at the 1968 New York Auto Show, the Astro II was Chevrolet's mid-engined answer to Ford's GT-40.
The National Corvette Museum celebrates America's embrace of the Corvette as its “Sports Car”. The museum is home to tons of amazing corvettes and informative exhibits. And it's right across the street from the Corvette Factory in Bowling Green, Kentucky, so you can even go watch your Corvette being made. Every thing about the National Corvette Museum is a celebration of Americas sports car.The first Corvette hit the streets in 1953. Americans were fascinated with
Content courtesy of Keith Cornett at CorvetteBlogger.com I love these kinds of videos that show hapless passengers hanging on for dear life as they are taken for a ride around a race track. But for some reason, it’s even more fun when that passenger is your own mother. One driver named Darius not only takes his mom for some hot laps around Laguna Seca in a Corvette Z06, he makes sure a camera captures the
Content courtesy of Corvetteblog.com The National Corvette Museum (NCM) is creating a high-definition 3D documentary that examines the evolution of the Corvette, from its inception in 1953 to today. The film will also look into what it is about the Corvette that brings its lasting appeal as America’s Sports Car.NCM acts as the primary authority and resource for this documentary, which will need a minimum of $195K to begin production. It is being produced and
Content provided by Keith Cornett of CorvetteBlogger.comFifty-eight years ago yesterday, the world’s first production Corvette rolled off its Flint, Michigan assembly line, which was located at a small factory on Van Slyke Road, next to the Flint Truck Plant. On June 30, 1953, the chevrolet workers who built the first Corvettes gathered around VIN 001 for this group photograph. In that first year of production, only 300 of the Polo White two-seaters would be built,
Content courtesy of Keith Cornett at CorvetteBlogger.com Chevy put out this brief preview of the Autobots that are featured in the next installment of the Transformers movie franchise. Sideswipe, the autobot that reverts to the Stingray Corvette concept is featured prominently in the preview.Transformers: Dark of the Moon opens nationwide on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Source:Chevy Camaro on Facebook
If you're interested in getting the most out of your high-performance Corvette, you need to be able to drive at a high-performance level. There are two Corvette driving schools that offer top of the line instruction and practice. These schools offer drivers the chance to advance their driving technique and get professional racing instruction. Also, you get to drive fast cars on a course that is specially designed for them. You can test the car
Corvette Factory Tours, which last about one hour and 15 minutes, are offered at the plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Visitors can watch both robots and factory workers, coming together to create America’s sports car at the General Motor's Bowling Green Assembly Plant. Built in 1981, the plant is one million square feet large, covering 212 acres. New Corvette owners can even watch their very own car being made, which is then presented to them
Content provided by Keith Cornett of CorvetteBlogger.comMecum will be holding their annual Bloomington Gold auction this Friday and Saturday at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles IL. Over 400 Corvettes are expected to cross the block during the two day affair including a unique 23-car collection comprised entirely of Black Corvettes ranging from 1954-1969 which will be offered at no-reserve.The collection was assembled by Bill Mullis of Ashville, North Carolina. According to a documentary
by Patrick Rall The American Muscle Car Exhibit recently ended at the National Corvette Museum, having successfully paid tribute to some of the tuffest rides (which aren't Corvettes!) of the past half century. Few cars live up to the American Muscle moniker as aptly as the General Lee of "The Dukes of Hazzard" fame. Collaborations between the American automotive industry and the entertainment industry have spawned some legendary cars, but few are as easily recognizable as
Whether you're a casual fan of the Corvette C7 or a dedicated customer who is eagerly awaiting the release of this unique vehicle, you may have heard various C7 rumors. Each new car model release typically prompts some speculation and discussion among the fans of that vehicle, and the C7 is no different; in fact, with the way the internet churns the rumor mill, the C7 may just be the most talked about generation yet.
Content courtesy of Keith Cornett of CorvetteBlogger.comBuying a 2012 Corvette is going to cost you more money. That’s our analysis after seeing the new pricing for 2012 Corvettes that were released today by General Motors. A quick review reveals that MSRP pricing is going up anywhere from $480-$1,150 based on the model. The only model seeing a pricing decrease is the 2012 Corvette ZR1 which will see its MSRP drop by $75.In addition to the
Content courtesy of CorvetteBlogger.comCorvette Wins GTE Class, Scores Seventh Win for ChevroletLE MANS, France, June 12, 2011 – “The car’s a lap down, but we can make that up,” said Corvette Racing team manager Gary Pratt with six hours remaining in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Pratt’s words proved prophetic as the No. 73 Compuware Corvette C6.R driven by Olivier Beretta, Tommy Milner and Antonio Garcia relentlessly pursued the class-leading No. 51 Ferrari 458
Content provided by CarsDirectRumors of the next-generation C7 Chevrolet Corvette going mid-engine are not new, but U.K. car news publisher Autocar reports that new information suggests that just might be the case. Whether or not this happens, the new Corvette will set its sights up-market on the top sports cars in the world. GM exec Mark Reuss said the next-gen sports car will be “completely different” than the outgoing model.Corvette Stingray ConceptGM sources say the
Extensive live TV coverage bolstered by online video from inside CorvetteLE MANS, France – Race fans will have an all-access view of this weekend’s 24 Hours of Le Mans, with exclusive features that include “riding along” with Corvette for the entire race. SPEED will carry 17 hours of live coverage on television Saturday and Sunday. Via a partnership with Corvette Racing, fans can go to www.speedtv.com/corvette to view the hours not televised, including a
Photo courtesy CF Admin SaveWaveThis Memorial Day weekend, CorvetteForum helped sponsor the Corvette Forum Cruise-In at the National Corvette Museum. The annual event gives the online community a chance to meet face-to-face and share their common love of the great American sports car. This year provided a new and very special wrinkle. The American Warrior Recognition Day was added to the weekend’s event line-up, in an effort to thank some wounded Veterans for their service
by Patrick RallThe National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky is currently showing a little love to other great American performance cars from the 1960s and 1970s, with Ron Kinberger’s 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 representing the Mustang crowd in fine fashion.The 1968 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 was the second year for the GT500 name, with few changes coming from the original offering in 1967 to the one displayed at the Corvette Museum from 1968.
Content provided by Corvette BlogIn an article today, entitled "Next Corvette to Target Euro-Supercar Fans With Small, High-Revving Turbo V8," the DetroitBureau.com website states the following:"Anxious to attract the sort of high-performance buyers increasingly drawn to European sports cars from the likes of Porsche, Ferrari and Lamborghini, General Motors is planning some major changes for the next-generation Chevrolet Corvette – starting with a high-revving, small-displacement powertrain, that will substitute for the big V8s traditionally found
Content provided by Keith Cornett of CorvetteBlogger.Com Time and time again we see custom supercars built around the C6 Corvette. The Rossi 66 and Bertone’s Mantide are two that have successfully made the jump from vaporware to production. And last week we learned German-based Endora cars is planning on using the C6 Corvette as the basis for their supercar, the Endora SC-1. The Endora SC-1 wedge-shaped styling is inspired by the American and European muscle
The 1978 Indy 500 Official Pace CarOn May 30, 1911, Arthur Chevrolet competed in the inaugural Indianapolis 500. One hundred years later, a Chevrolet Camaro SS Convertible will lead the 2011 Indianapolis 500, as the car maker and iconic race celebrate their Centennial anniversaries – and start the countdown for Chevrolet’s return to IndyCar racing in 2012.“Before Chevrolet was a brand, Louis Chevrolet and his brothers made a name for themselves behind the wheel of
While the Corvette emblem has changed with each new generation of Corvette, there is one mainstay that holds true: the crossed flags design sporting the checkered finish line flag. The original logo was designed in 1953 for the premiere of the first Corvette.Original LogoThe original Corvette logo was designed in 1953 by Robert Bartholomew. It expressed the crossed flags of the American flag and a finish line flag. The Chevrolet name was curved across the
Alan B. Shepard (center) with GM Styling President William L. Mitchell (left) and Chevrolet General Manager Edward N. Cole (right) with Shepard's 1962 Corvette.On May 5, 1961, Alan B. Shepard became the first American to travel into outer space. When he returned to terra firma, Shepard got behind the wheel of a Chevrolet Corvette – and the legends of America’s favorite sports car and spacemen have been intertwined ever since.On May 7, 2011, approximately 30
General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $131 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support production of the next generation Chevrolet Corvette, adding about 250 jobs.“This is a significant day for anyone who believes that America should build world-class, high-performance products,” said Mark Reuss, GM North America president. "Corvette has no domestic peer for performance and pedigree and stands alongside the world's best supercars with almost 60 years of continuous heritage."This investment in
by Patrick RallThe 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible Makes its Detroit DebutSince the Chevrolet Camaro returned in 2010, Chevy fans have been calling for a topless version, and at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show Chevrolet formally introduced the 2011 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible to the Motor City crowd. Much like when it made its grand debut in Los Angeles, the Camaro Convertible display in Detroit’s Cobo Hall used the Hot Wheels name to draw attention to their
Chevrolet announced today that it will release a special-edition Camaro each year, called the Synergy Series, emphasizing new approaches to accessory parts and customization. At SEMA 2010, the Synergy Series 2011 show car debuts to showcase the car that will be offered to consumers in the first half of 2011 as a special-edition model. The first Camaro Synergy model was the 2010 Synergy Green special-edition car. It proved so popular with consumers that Chevrolet is
He started off as a discreet logo in 2005 that symbolized a tenacious attitude of the Corvette Racing team and ever since, the skull mascot known as Jake has grown to embody the determination and triumphs of the team. Now, Chevrolet designers have created the Corvette Jake Edition Concept, a special Grand Sport convertible concept vehicle that celebrates Corvette’s racing spirit. The Corvette Jake Edition is a Grand Sport Coupe, with Z06 wheels featuring the
Corvette is a mainstay on racing circuits ranging from LeMans to club racing. Chevrolet’s Corvette Z06X Concept suggests a new idea and components for transforming a production Corvette into a serious, closed-course track car.The Corvette Z06X Concept showcases how an enthusiast can leverage Chevrolet’s expanding portfolio of performance parts to create a full-on track car. Chevrolet teamed with Pratt and Miller, partners in Corvette Racing in the American LeMans Series, to create this Z06X track
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Hey guys, it's that time again! We'll be at SEMA this week providing photos, press releases, updates and other info on all the 2011 Corvettes, the concept cars that GM and others have brought, as well as all the cool new products that are being offered in the aftermarket! The show starts on Tuesday, November 2 and we'll be frequently updating this page with all the latest news, so be sure to constantly check back
Number One: C2 Corvette Z06Produced: 1963Number Built: 199 In 1957, the SCCA had banned manufacturer-sponsored racing, but Zora Duntov knew his customers still wanted to race. So he convinced GM to allow him to include the Z06 option for all 1963 Corvettes. The Z06 option pack included a larger front anti-roll bar, vacuum brake booster w/ dual master cylinders, power brakes with front cooling ducts & metallic lining, stiffer springs & shocks, and a
Number Two: C3 Corvette ZR2Produced: 1971Number Built: 12 Many Corvette enthusiasts will recognize the famous Corvette ZR1. But did you know there was also a Corvette ZR2? That's right. In 1971, Zora Duntov wanted a new car, so he cleverly devised the ZR2 option pack. It consisted of the ZR1's Rock-Crusher M22 4-speed, bigger brakes, aluminum radiator and F41 heavy-duty suspension. It also brought the LS6 454-cid V8 to the party. Though the 454
Number Three: C2 Corvette L89 Sting RayProduced: 1967Number Built: 16 The Sting Ray was arguably the best looking Corvette..ever! So it's fitting that the famed Ray would go out with a bang. The final year of production saw many tweaks to the car's design. But the most important change was made to the options list. Engine option “L89” took a standard 427 and substituted the heavy cast-iron heads, with lightweight aluminum heads, solid lifters,
Number Four: C6 Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06Produced: 2008Number Built: 505 Corvette and 427 go together like apple and pie, ice and tea, cold and beer. So, it's no surprise that the Bowling Green Boys decided to pair the two icons together for another special 'Vette. The Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 gets its name from the monster LS9 lurking under the hood. With 7.0 liters of displacement, and race-derived titanium connecting rods, this
Number Five: C4 Corvette ZR1Produced: 1990-1995Number Built: 6,939 Once the new LT5 engine was sorted out, the Lotus team worked their magic on the suspension. Using a computer, a set of adjustable Bilstein shocks, and some electric motors, the FX3 suspension was actually an early form of Active Suspension. With a dash-mounted dial, the suspension could be set for comfort (“Tour”), Sport or Track (“Perf”), then the computer would maintain the appropriate shock pressure
by Teddy FieldCorvette Forum America's Sports car was conceived at a time when jet planes and space capsules held our collective imagination. So it seems natural that a car like the 1953 Corvette would sport lines seemingly inspired by the pages of Buck Rogers' Space Accessory Catalog. Nearly 60 years later, America is still in love with the Corvette, and in the performance department, the current generation competes with European models costing two to three
Number One: C2 Corvette Z06Produced: 1963Number Built: 199 In 1957, the SCCA had banned manufacturer-sponsored racing, but Zora Duntov knew his customers still wanted to race. So he convinced GM to allow him to include the Z06 option for all 1963 Corvettes. The Z06 option pack included a larger front anti-roll bar, vacuum brake booster w/ dual master cylinders, power brakes with front cooling ducts & metallic lining, stiffer springs & shocks, and a
Number Two: C3 Corvette ZR2Produced: 1971Number Built: 12 Many Corvette enthusiasts will recognize the famous Corvette ZR1. But did you know there was also a Corvette ZR2? That's right. In 1971, Zora Duntov wanted a new car, so he cleverly devised the ZR2 option pack. It consisted of the ZR1's Rock-Crusher M22 4-speed, bigger brakes, aluminum radiator and F41 heavy-duty suspension. It also brought the LS6 454-cid V8 to the party. Though the 454
Number Three: C2 Corvette L89 Sting RayProduced: 1967Number Built: 16 The Sting Ray was arguably the best looking Corvette..ever! So it's fitting that the famed Ray would go out with a bang. The final year of production saw many tweaks to the car's design. But the most important change was made to the options list. Engine option “L89” took a standard 427 and substituted the heavy cast-iron heads, with lightweight aluminum heads, solid lifters,
Number Four: C6 Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06Produced: 2008Number Built: 505 Corvette and 427 go together like apple and pie, ice and tea, cold and beer. So, it's no surprise that the Bowling Green Boys decided to pair the two icons together for another special 'Vette. The Corvette 427 Limited Edition Z06 gets its name from the monster LS9 lurking under the hood. With 7.0 liters of displacement, and race-derived titanium connecting rods, this
Number Five: C4 Corvette ZR1Produced: 1990-1995Number Built: 6,939 After surviving the '80s with limited power and difficult transmissions, it was time for the Corvette team to get serious. So chief engineer Dave McLellan brought in a team of mad scientists from Lotus, and together, they created the almighty Corvette ZR1. To start, they threw out the standard Vette's push-rod L98, and made an entirely new 5.7 liter V8 out of aluminum. Then they gave
The C7 Will Look Like... It's a given the body won't be made out of metal—but the truth is we just don't know what the General's new baby will look like. At this point, the only people who could accurately say are still hard at work refining it—and none of them are talking. The clearest indication of styling cues so far has come from GM Product Design Head Ed Welburn, who has publicly said that
The C7 Interior Will be World-ClassEven among its die-hard fans, the Corvette's interior has always been a point of contention. Because while the current car can run with high-end Italian exotics at the track, interior materials and build quality have seemingly languished in the malaise era. But GM is a very different company now than it was upon the C6's launch—see the cabins of the CTS or the Malibu—and the new interior will showcase
The Base C7 Won't Get a Turbo V6Despite the fact that the Corvette debuted with the Blue Flame straight-six engine, the V6 rumor has perhaps been the most terrifying for enthusiasts. Because for most of its life, the Corvette has been synonymous with a big V8. At this point, it's safe to say a V6 is not going to happen. However, the auto press has still been going back and forth about exactly what
The C7 Won't Be a Mid-EngineThere have been rumors of a mid-engine Corvette since at least the late '60s, but while some truly stunning concepts have been created around the premise, production models have always stuck to the front engine layout. Undeniably, some of this has to do with tradition. Because while nobody inside the General's design department wants the exterior evolution of America's Sports Car to be stuck in the past, a model
If there is a better time than summer to be see and been seen in a Chevrolet Corvette, no one has said what it is. So here’s a look at the Corvette ZR1 featured in its first television ad in more than five years.
Exclusive Program Lets Customers Help Create Their Own CorvetteDETROIT – For enthusiasts who want to be personally involved in creating their Corvette, Chevrolet’s new Corvette Engine Build Experience allows them to literally build the engine for their new car. In what is believed to be the world’s most hands-on super car program, customers who order a 2011 Corvette Z06 or ZR1 can choose an option to help assemble their cars’ LS7 or LS9 engines at
Untitled Document Hope everybody had a safe trip home from Bowling Green! The weather for this year’s event was great! Attendance numbers were down for a variety of reasons, but the event drew a convivial group and the smaller crowd afforded me the opportunity to spend more time with people than typically would have been possible.
Thanks to Roc Linkov and the events team at the National Corvette Museum for their continued work in setting up the agenda for our annual Cruise-In to Bowling Green, KY for Memorial Day weekend, May 27-29.If you participated in CI-X, you'll remember Wil Cooksey's challenge for this year: Come and bring a friend with you! Follow this link to the NCM site, where you can get the agenda and register for the event, May 27-29:
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