Looking for something Corvette-related to watch this weekend? We have you covered with this new Harley Earl / Corvette documentary.
Regular Car Reviews typically makes hilariously snarky (but short) YouTube videos about older vehicles that have unique followings. But, while the team was putting together the script for their recent C1 Corvette review (posted below), they ended up with too much history to include in that video. So they kept writing and writing and ultimately produced an almost-feature length documentary about Harley Earl, aka the father of the Corvette, and the development of America’s Sports Car.
GM design chief Harley Earl (left) shows off a 1951 LeSabre experimental show car to Michigan State Fair General Manager Jim Friel.
Full disclosure: because I’m trying to wrap up my workday and head into weekend land, I did not have a chance to watch the whole documentary. But it’s on my weekend to-do list based on Regular Car Review’s typical quality and attention to detail. In other words, I’m hoping this will be worth sharing with you all.
C1 Corvette Chassis
If you do end up watching it, make sure to tell us what you think — what they got right, what they got wrong — over HERE in the forums!
Michael S. Palmer began his career assisting and developing content for Academy Award-winning and studio-based film and television producers. He has been a professional writer since 2008, when he joined the Writers Guild of America West (WGAw). As a journalist and Content Editor/Manager, he has covered numerous emerging imaging, theatrical exhibition, home entertainment, and automotive technologies. He currently spends his days creating original content at the Internet Brands Automotive Group for some of the world's largest online automotive communities, including Ford Truck Enthusiasts, CorvetteForum, ClubLexus, AudiWorld, and LS1Tech. He still owns his first car, a 1987 Mercury Cougar; adores driving his Boss 302 Mustang; and recently teamed with Chevrolet Performance, Holley, Magnaflow, Eaton, Wilwood, Michelin, Chemical Guys, Summit Racing to build his first project car. Installing an LS3 E-ROD Connect & Cruise system into a 1992 Buick Roadmaster Estate Wagon made his eight-passenger wagon faster than a C5 Corvette to 60mph and 50 state emissions legal. His wife and daughter are very patient.
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