SS Corvette
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Springfield MO
A while back, when researching magnesium applications in automobiles, I ran across a company that has been in the business for years and they said they made some prototype hoods out of magnesium for the 1952 Corvette. I know, the first Corvette was a 1953, but that was what they said. They may have been asked by GM to make a couple of prototype hoods in 1951 or 1952 and assumed it was for a 1952 Corvette.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 1999
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From: Somers NY
I would rather see a Vette with a badge on the side COPO and have it really mean something...
i.e. like ordering a C6 with the ZR1 engine and "IF" you were a drag racer you could get an Automatic, and 3.90 rear.....
Just like it was back in 1966 I bought my SS396 Chevelle and my neighbor bought a YENKO Nova !! Damn I bet that Nova is worth well over $100,000 if it were still around...
i.e. like ordering a C6 with the ZR1 engine and "IF" you were a drag racer you could get an Automatic, and 3.90 rear.....
Just like it was back in 1966 I bought my SS396 Chevelle and my neighbor bought a YENKO Nova !! Damn I bet that Nova is worth well over $100,000 if it were still around...
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2004
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From: Citrus Heights CA
St. Jude Donor '12
I do not think you will ever see it. A tradition thing mainly. The SS program is/was highly tied to the muscle car/pony car era. Back in the days when SS and RS meant something they were never used with the Corvette. That "retro" tie-in just isn't there with the Corvette.
I suspect with the C7 you will see the return of the Sting Ray or Stingray.
OK--Trivia time: name the Elvis movie that stared the SS Corvette (with a slight hood mod, painted red) as the King's main mode of transport (used in the opening and closing scenes of the movie).
I suspect with the C7 you will see the return of the Sting Ray or Stingray.
OK--Trivia time: name the Elvis movie that stared the SS Corvette (with a slight hood mod, painted red) as the King's main mode of transport (used in the opening and closing scenes of the movie).
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Glassboro New Jersey
naaah. They have so many SS's now, even the Cobalt... its below the Corvette... keep the vette unique... the SS thing has gone way too far......Trail Blazers.. etc.
And what is an "SS"? Its a "super sport" edition of a base model...... the corvette is already a super sports car... no offense.. but ss'n the vette is degrading it.
And what is an "SS"? Its a "super sport" edition of a base model...... the corvette is already a super sports car... no offense.. but ss'n the vette is degrading it.
Don't we have enough options to chose from? Some people are never satisfied.
Le Mans Master
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From: Glassboro New Jersey
Don't you remember all the "Z performance" designations from Chevy?
SS is quite overplayed. Why not a Corvette GT?
Cavalier Z24
Beretta Z26
Camaro Z28
Lumina Z34
Silverado Z71
