This 1980 Corvette sat in a field for a decade, now the supercharged C3 is a smokin’ hot, star-spangled savage.
Not to get too deep, but we were reminded of the story of America while writing this. At its core, the story of America is one steeped in the idea of possibility; the freedom to dream, build, and even re-build your own American dream. It doesn’t get more red, white, and blue than America’s sports car. And seeing a once-scrapped 1980 Corvette pull off one of the greatest burnouts ever makes us want to stand up and salute.
We need to go back to the beginning. Recently, Derek Bieri from Vice Grip Garage bought an 1980 C3 Corvette Stingray sight unseen. It was a risky move considering that the ‘Vette had been sitting in a field in Tennessee for about a decade.
Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.
The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.
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