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!"

09Z06pj

Thanks Mike. Great pics as usual. Was unaware of your son's terrible misfortune. Hopefully he makes a full recovery. We'll say a prayer for him. Have a great week.

Basil2000

well said, i will second that. always enjoy your sunday morning post.

sTz

Great pics! Sorry to hear of your son's accident, and wish him a speedy and complete recovery.

Mike Furman@Criswell

Thank you.

Mike

keagan

Great post as always Mike! Keep up the good work!

Mike Furman@Criswell

Much appreciated!!

Mike Furman

Always Red Dave

Thanks Mike C7 yellow Z06 coupe picture looks like it is totaled! On a side note how do you get the perfect smile in every picture you take down to a T!

Mike Furman@Criswell

That's because it's impossible to have a bad smile when taking delivery of any Corvette....

...on a side note...that Yellow C7R was totaled by an over anxious lot porter at a Chevrolet dealer in Texas when he was told to pick it up for the tinted windows the customer wanted...and that was before the customer even took delivery. Not a good scene.


Mike

Gary '09 C6

Mike,

you need 110 octane for your '67 ? (standard L79 327 ci engine ?) Are you also using a lead substitute/additive for the valvetrain ?

Gary

23/C8Z

Just got done 2nd beautiful day in a row of getting full use of the Z06 you sold me Mike. Thank you for everything.

Thanks for sharing so much with us, you're the only one who does this and we all appreciate story time with Mike!!

Mike Furman@Criswell

Not using lead additive.

Mike

Tally Ho

Thanks again for sharing your pics. So glad the 4 seat 63 died in the design studio. I would have hated to see the Corvette go the same route the Thunderbird did.

robertbruce

Great pictures and stiries Mike. I like the shot of Bill Clinton with his red C2 on top of the wall. lol

Mike Furman@Criswell

Thank you.

Mike Furman

joeking

Great pictures! Thanks!

Mike Furman@Criswell

Glad you liked the pics!!!

Mike

DevilDog II

Ditto, Mike. Always enjoy your pictures and stories.

Mike Furman@Criswell

Glad to hear!!

Mike Furman