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Old 02-06-2015, 07:31 PM
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Went to the Philadelphia auto show and there were a few C7's there. So I thought I'd share them with you.




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When we lived up there my wife & I went every year. It's one thing I still miss. The Corvette Club I was in was invited to a special breakfast and peep showing of the ZR1 when it first was introduced before the place opened. We'd always see the whole show and have a nice lunch at the brewery in the terminal. I know, it's not Detroit, New York or LA but it was always fun. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks for sharing, that green looks pretty hot.
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I stopped going a few years ago. Philly never gets the hottest new cars. It's a second rate show at best. Darn shame.

That green chrome wrap is simply horrid IMHO.
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That green is AWESOME.
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Originally Posted by Scottys78
Went to the Philadelphia auto show and there were a few C7's there. So I thought I'd share them with you.




Was there Wednesday night Me and my son where drooling over that Z
BTW did you get a look at that Hellcat Very nice
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Green=Awesome Sauce!
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Very nice, thanks for the share!
Old 02-07-2015, 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike Campbell
When we lived up there my wife & I went every year. It's one thing I still miss. The Corvette Club I was in was invited to a special breakfast and peep showing of the ZR1 when it first was introduced before the place opened. We'd always see the whole show and have a nice lunch at the brewery in the terminal. I know, it's not Detroit, New York or LA but it was always fun. Thanks for sharing.
ditto Mike,

Did the same thing when I lived in so. jersey.

Nothing beats the food at Reading terminal.
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We liked the Philly show. Went to NY last year and hit it on a Thursday morning - not too crowded, but afternoons and weekends - forget it!

Philly was a good crowd but not overwhelming and good food there - Jimmy's Cheese steaks. Mmmmmm
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I'm originally from the Philly burbs.... and definitely miss the food. Both street food and all kinds of restaurants. Even dimsum in Chinatown and also the infamous Sang Kee Peking Duck House!

Nice pics from the show, thanks for sharing!
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The vendor with the Green wrap should have left it at home, car looked terrible, wrap looked terrible. I felt bad for the guy working the show.
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Haven't seen a lot of pics of VY ZO6s. Nice! Thanks for posting.
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I was there on Wednesday too. The Reading Terminal and DiNic's Roast Pork with fried sweet peppers.

Here is one you missed that was in the Chevy Area.


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Nice pics - the green one really will open your eyes with its brightness.
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Originally Posted by CRABBYJ
I was there on Wednesday too. The Reading Terminal and DiNic's Roast Pork with fried sweet peppers.
Now THAT I agree with! Best Roast Pork I have ever had.

I got disillusioned when they didn't bring a Camaro after it was at other shows. I also recall not getting a C7 in 2013 after it was unveiled to the world. The Z06 is certainly cool but I like to see cars at the auto show before I see them on the street or in the showroom.

I saw the Stage 3 Z06 back in December up close and personal at my dealers so seeing it at the auto show would be anti climatic. I also despise crowds and it is always a zoo there when I can attend.

My son went today and said the green wrapped Stingray was one of the worst wraps he has seen. Like someone else mentioned, he was embarrassed for the company that brought it as others were trashing the wrap job.

Anyone know if they brought a Z28 this year? I asked my son to look but has not texted me back yet
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Originally Posted by Mike02Z
I also recall not getting a C7 in 2013 after it was unveiled to the world. The Z06 is certainly cool but I like to see cars at the auto show before I see them on the street or in the showroom.

I saw the Stage 3 Z06 back in December up close and personal at my dealers so seeing it at the auto show would be anti climatic. I also despise crowds and it is always a zoo there when I can attend.


Anyone know if they brought a Z28 this year? I asked my son to look but has not texted me back yet
You're right the Philly show is an afterthought compared to the bigger cities.

I went to NY Auto show and saw the Stingray in 2013, didn't go to the Philly one.

Then last year at the Philly show I ran to the Chevy exhibit to see the new Z06, only to find it wasn't there.

I was happy to see finally see it this year as it was the first time I saw it in the flesh. I was underwhelmed and I told my friend "I don't know it doesn't look insane compared to the regular Stingray. For a street car a regular Stingray would do fine for me."

Some Chevrolet spokesperson heard me and said "Well it has 200 hp of difference!" in a snarky way. A response which clearly disregarded "for a street car" in my original comment.

I only saw a ZL1 there.

But here's some shots of a beautiful Z28 I saw at my local Chevy dealer. It's awesome in person.






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sorry but the white one looks like a police car
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Originally Posted by CRABBYJ
I was there on Wednesday too. The Reading Terminal and DiNic's Roast Pork with fried sweet peppers.

Here is one you missed that was in the Chevy Area.


I did grab pictures of that one too, just didn't post em. Thanks

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