When Superstorm Sandy walloped the East Coast last October, the damage was widespread to homes, businesses, and boardwalks. That damage also included lots of beautiful collector cars. Fortunately, however, what can be destroyed can many times be restored to its previous glory. With the one-year anniversary of the storm approaching (Oct. 28), the Web TV […]
By: Keith Cornett | October 29, 2013
Do you ever find yourself cruising CorvetteForum searching for an amazing restoration that gives you all the blood, sweat and tears you need? Well, look no further than stinger12’s restoration thread! This one has it all, from keeping you up to date on over five years of dedicated work, to the drama and intrigue of losing […] More »
By: Cristina Antuna | September 27, 2013
The curtain was falling on the most successful generation in Corvette’s history. More third generation Corvettes were sold than any other generation, a title still held with 542,861 cars sold. The third generation was also the longest running body style, being produced for fifteen years. It was a generation of extremes and contradictions, a generation […] More »
By: Rick Tavel | September 11, 2013
The 1979 Corvette was the best selling model year in history. Following the success the company had marketing the Indianapolis Pace Car and the Silver Anniversary car in 1978, the 1979 model surprisingly topped the outstanding results from that year, selling a whopping 53,804 cars, over 7,000 more than 1978, and to this day remains […] More »
By: Rick Tavel | September 4, 2013
Every year since 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has used a pace car to assist with the rolling start of the race. It didn’t take the marketing and sales departments long to recognize how to use this to help sell cars. Though hard to believe based on the last decade of pace cars, the Corvette, America’s […] More »
By: Rick Tavel | August 28, 2013
We first told you about Keith Stegath’s electric C3 Corvette back in December of 2011. Now, nearly 2 years later, the battery powered 1976 Corvette continues to take shape. In fact, Stegath told us in a recent email that the car’s first test drive was a 10 mile jaunt to a nearby car show. He […]
By: Keith Cornett | August 21, 2013
The inspiration for this Corvette advertisement is obvious and plays off the dreams and aspirations of the thousands of boys growing up in the 50’s and 60’s: simply being able to own a Corvette one day. For many, remembering the first Corvette they ever saw or the first time they ever rode in one was […] More »
By: Rick Tavel | August 21, 2013
