Mike Furman@Criswell

~I had this conversation the other day with John from Oregon, basically I stated that the friends that I have met thru the Corvette hobby has meant more to me then any of the 18 Corvettes that I have owned. Life takes twists and turns and you can go for a ride in your Corvette to clear the mind as I often do but the Corvette people that I have met along the way keeps my glass full and thankful for it. I don't go a week without random acts of kindness being sent my way...Jeff H. of NY picked up a new Corvette Convt from me a few weeks ago and he mailed me a gift box of Snyders Pretzels so large it may be enough for a Year. Many customers still ask about my son, July 29th marks 5 years since he was hit by a speeding car. Our lives were changed forever but he is forging ahead each and every day. His strength and our friends along with the Corvette community has helped me handle the 2nd worst phone call a parent could ever receive.

~Moving on, I hope everyone is enjoying the Summer heat. Travel safe and enjoy the Pictures and stories. *Someone said the other day they thought I had a "Google memory" for Corvette stuff...thought that was pretty funny...but you do something that you love for nearly 40 years now and Corvette stuff becomes ingrained in you.

~Vicky and Terri of Annapolis, Md called me this week and said it's time to trade the 4,300 mile '13 427 Convt that they had bought from me. They have now bought 3 Corvettes and 1 Colorado from me since 2012. I arrived Saturday at 6:45am like most Saturdays as I knew they would be early ...they had it narrowed down between two Z06's. They chose wisely before we even opened up at 9am having themselves arrived at 7:30am. A few weeks ago I gave them a sight unseen value for their 427 Convt and Saturday they drove away in their new 2017 Z06 Cpe in Black with Two tone Red/black microfiber insert seats with microfiber steering wheel, Red seat belts, Auto trans, spectra gray wheels with silver groove, Nav/PDR, 2LZ Pkg and much more!! This Corvette pops. It will share garage space with their C3 and 25th Anniversary 2012 Callaway Corvette.
Here in their own words is the text I received from them last night..."We just got home, LOVE the C7 Z06!!! Everything you said about it was right on target. Very impressive to drive. Thank you for making the experience so easy and special" Vicky and Terri ...knowing these two gals I am sure they took the long way home!!







traded...



~James R. Of Commack, NY factory ordered his 2nd Red Corvette from me in late May and I gave him a sight unseen trade value on his 12,000 mile 2014 Corvette Z51. This week he and his buddy Eddie drove 260 miles down to Maryland to pick up his new 2018 Corvette Grand Sport Cpe, Jim's 8th Corvette!! His new 2018 Grand Sport has Auto trans, 1LT Pkg, CF Badge Pkg, Black wheels, red calipers which go great with the Torch Red paint! Next it's Eddie's turn to trade his Z51 for a Grand Sport.















~Carl F. Of Earlysville, Virginia called me 7 weeks ago to factory order a 2018 Z06 Cpe and trade in his Laguna Blue 2016 Stingray Z51 Cpe. Carl has followed me on the Forums and chose to order an 18 Z06 in Admiral Blue with Black Comp seats with microfiber inserts, body color dual roof Pkg, Auto trans, Z06 Appearance Pkg, chrome wheels, Red seat belts, red stitching and 3LZ Pkg. This Corvette is stunning and Carl can't wait to experience his new Z06 and the extra 190HP! I sense some spirited driving in his future.















his trade in...



~Paul A of Gainesville, VA bought his Z06 from me about two years ago and he called in need of a Truck for one of his kids. Sam and he picked out this low mileage 2016 Colorado Diesel and I believe Sam is still smiling like a Cheshire cat.



~Many other deals completed this week and I have a few being shipped out as Paul F. of Plymouth, Wisconsin and Hugh R. of Port Clinton, Ohio are getting their in stock Corvettes shipped enclosed trailer and James H. of Mountain View, California awaits his to be drop shipped to his local Chevrolet dealer for a courtesy delivery.

~Adam of Adam's Polishes working on a Corvette.



Every one of my delivery's gets a gift certificate to Adam's Polishes.





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~Old Corvette pics, throwback pics....and just some fun Corvette pics...post up which is your favorite this week...sorry about the not so fun pics. I am not a fan of seeing Corvettes on fire or smushed in an accident.





































Grocery getter...











Mr 3000...





Mr Cano...All Star MVP and his new Corvette.











"Ateupjoe" visited from Texas and took a raincheck for a barbecue at my house.











































~~I will be at Corvettes at Carlisle next month from Wed eve-Saturday afternoon...Aug 23rd-26th. Look for me at the Spring Mountain Race Track tent or the Callaway tent, both on the Midway infield next to the GM tent.





and Sept 30th-Oct 4th I will be racing Corvettes at Spring Mountain Race Track in Pahrump, Nevada. 20 of my clients from around the world will join me for two of the days for Corvette training on the track. Last year I had 15 of my clients and I can't wait for the 2nd annual Corvette driving extravaganza!







~My 1967 filling up with 110 octane up in Damascus, MD...



~Save the wave!!

Mike Furman
Criswell Chevrolet
Gaithersburg, MD
301-212-4420
mfurman@criswellauto.com
CorvetteFurman.com
"I sell and ship Nationwide!"

DALE#3

Corvettes and Coffee..Great way to start the day.
How's about that Yankee Sox Marathon..Now add a double header today..
Then add 85 plus degree heat..I'm spent just typing this..RED BULL??
We would've got our money's worth their...
Great Photo's...AGAIN

Fat Mike

Thanks for another great week Mike!
Do you consistently use the 110 octane? I ran a tank of 100 octane LL aviation fuel in my '66 but the 427 didn't car for it.

1bdvet

Thanks Mike has always great library of some of the greatest pictures I ever seen.

Iconic

Good stuff, thanks Mike.

Mike Furman@Criswell

I mix in 5-6 gallons of 110 with 93 octane.


Mike Furman

Dave1998

Mike,
I always look forward to Corvettes at Carlisle to stop by and say "Hi" , see the new models in the GM tent, and to restock my shelves with Adam's products. Simply the best!
Dave

Corgidog1

Sunday am bagels and Furman-can't beat it.

vette4lyn

So glad that your son Tyler is on the mend. He has had a lot of support over the years from your CF family here.

The flared fender Candy Apple red C3 has some amazing and eye popping paint.

I believe that the Limerock Green C7 and the green XKE Jag pictured together belong to your long time customer.

Been reading through some of the special requests and multiple question emails that you receive daily. Don't know how you keep track of all of the phone calls and emails that you must handle on a daily basis...... and still have a life away from Criswell Chevrolet at the end of the day.

Mind boggling, to say the least......

Borntorun04/17

Thanks for another great week of pictures !

Steve Garrett

Love, love, love this thread! That 4 seater C2 was CRAZY.

kvmontgomery

Mike, a big ROLL TIDE ROLL back to Paul's son, Sam!

Glad Tyler continue to progress and very best wishes to him and your family!

Chevy should have built that 2+2 C2! Look at the 4 seater T-Bird sales of that era!

Kirby
University of Alabama 1975

mtaxman

I knew I should have worked harder at baseball. Nice reward for Cano.

To use a word popularized in Tweets by a current politician, I hate to see the damaged corvette pics "SAD".

Rebel Yell

Another winner Mike. Thanks again for taking time out of your busy schedule just to entertain all of us Corvette folks.

23/C8Z

you mean like this pic? this little chat cost me $$$$$ as once you meet the man its' near impossible to not want to move mountains to buy a vette from him

Mike, i can't imagine what it's like to get that call. My parents have, quite a few times. I pray I never have to or anyone ever for that matter. Thank God he is alive and you can say it's BEEN 5 years since..


I will say Mike, if it weren't for the C7 you sold me last October your insight as to why the Carlisle event is a bucket list item I wouldn't have pushed through as hard as i've been with my rehabilitation since my surgery a little over a week ago. They wanted me in a brace for 4 to 6 weeks lose my summer in the vette ? it's such a stress reliever to blast off in, and after a tough week it's the only thing that brings me some clarity makes me realize the world is actually a better place than work suggests lol.

Great thread, fantastic pics and the stories of your customers? like you said, their interactions with you are as interesting as the cars themselves.

hoping to visit you before Carlisle dropping one off and picking one up

Mike98SilVert

Mike, I am truly heartened to know that your son is forging ahead. God bless him. Thanks for the great post. Love the throw backs.

dvilin

As always thanks for sharing love the stories and pictures.

girardta

It would be so easy for car salesmen to be greatly respected rather than deplored ... just be like you.

Mike Furman@Criswell

You can't get a much higher compliment, Thank you!!



Mike Furman

cor28vettes

So that's why the antenna's were so high on C1 vettes. So you can stack beer cans on em. When that guy ran out of room on one vette he started a second batch. And check out that aftermarket luggage rack from days gone by.