Well we all can call ourselves Corvette Nuts, Fanatics, Etc. But the truth is we all enjoy a great tradition of sports car history. He all share and love the same thing Corvettes. If Corvette Shuts down we can tell our grandchildren how we have the last of the best US bread sports car in History under the cover in the back of our garages. He will all have moved on to the never sports vehicles. whatever is lightest, fastest, sleekest at the time but we all will share a common bond. That corvette hidden away or the picture on the wall or the great stories we can tell of our driving, racing, washing the car on a sunny day we had at the end of a great era. Sort of when the Muscle cars of the fifties and sixties went away. That one are grandfathers have buried in the barn. Be it a GTO or a Thunderbird, or a C2 Vette it was the end of a great era. I hope Corvette survives but if it doesn't we all are part of History. And I am Glad to have and will own something our grandchildren and great grandchildren will talk about to their speed freak friends and Gear heads of the future! I wont say goodbye and I hope to own newer models of the future but I am content and my outlook of the future is going to be upbeat either

So Pick up that Shot Glass, Tip it to the screen and Cheers To all Of YOU. You all all good people and I'm glad to be part of a community of people like me!!!!

 

Can I use my wine glass or is that too 'Mercedes?'

 

I'll drink to that!

 

 

 

Amen Brother...

 

We all have supported the American economy. It is now up to GM to get others to join our passion.

 

The Corvette is definitely a unique car. I'm just thankful I'm able to own one.

 

I hope beer is OK........Cheers

 

I agree, cheers to everyone on the forum.

 

I'll drink to that.

 

I've been up for a couple of hours this morning, watching all the news programs, and I've come to the conclusion that all politians in this country are stupid. Not ignorant. Ignorance can be fixed. Stupid cannot. And to this fact, I am beginning to fear for our Corvettes. I really don't think that GM is going to make it. It's just a black hole, sucking in money. The more our government gets involved with running the economy, the worst things get. And when GM has it's final breath, I think Corvette will die with it. I can't see another enity becoming involved by purchasing the brand. Certainately public tastes for transporation is changing rapidly, and the market for the middle class sports car is evaporating. Perhaps the Bowling Green facilities will be sold to another manufacturer, but it will not be Corvettes rolling off the line. Yes, this is, in all possibilities, the end on an era. I've been a gear head for 50 years, and have owned some great cars and it's been a fun ride. I just feel sad for those that follow that may never know the fun and satisfaction that comes from owing and driving the Corvette.

 

 

WATER!!!!!

I'm in!!!

 

That exactly why I traded my C6 for a C6 Z06. If this is the end of the second golden age of horsepower, I want as much horsepower as I can get to hold onto for a while.

 

I also believe the majority of politicians are economically stupid, self-serving morons interested only in protecting only their own political power. Although, consumer spending and credit are presently constrained a lot of people still want a car like Corvette. Styling, power, speed, affordability coupled with decent gas mileage are still a winning combination. The appeal of the Corvette isn't going away overnight. Whether the U.S. auto industry can ultimately survive is problematic but given more normal economic times demand for Corvette (and GM products) is still there.

This recession is especially sever but we've survived economic downturns and bumbling, mis-guided politicians before. It might be the end of an era with respect to Corvette but I hope not. My confidence in the current direction of our Government is virtually nil but they can't kill my long term optimism. There's conflict between being realistic and optimistic but IMO a pessimistic...fatalistic outlook is counter-productive to helping GM and Corvette survive. If anyone is sitting on the fence about buying a new Corvette (or GM product) don't...be confident and buy your new dream car!

 

Keep the faith brothers

 

I took delivery of my very first Corvette on March 15, 2008. I am extremely thankful that I bought this car! I have one of the latest and greatest Corvettes ever built and, if they go away, I will keep this until I die!

To all of the wonderful Corvette fanatics on this forum: CHEERS!

 

Myself and many others at our 'Vette club meeting the other night shared this anxiety and frustration with the whole economic/political system and the resultant uncertain future for our marque. As individuals we will survive; you couldn't have a better or larger support group! The thought of no Corvette or taken further, no GM, is almost incomprehensible to those of us who grew up with all the brands and the annual model introductions in the Fall. Even the promo models have gone away, as it was just announced there will be none for '09. When I bought my first 'Vette in 1974 the thought of the model ceasing to exist in my lifetime was never even a consideration. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to experience ownership will need to pass on the passion to those after us...I'm sure my two sons will.