A Sad Day, But Time To Move On
03-06-2016, 11:19 PM
#21
Melting Slicks
03-06-2016, 11:41 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
In other words, I made it up. Don't tell anyone on this forum though, okay?
03-07-2016, 12:18 AM
#24
Safety Car
Thread Starter
03-07-2016, 11:52 AM
#26
Melting Slicks
I don't know about Phil's C6 Aero, but in the late 60's we would race down at Golden Gardens. There was a silver 63 split window that was taking down everything from other Vettes to Roadrunners, GTO's, 442's,Chargers, Mustangs, Firebirds, Camaro's, Cuda's, you name it.
Legend has it the reason this Vette was so fast was because it had a thinner fiberglass body and was several hundred pounds lighter due to poor quality control. That was an amazing time, like now, with amazing cars. High school and college summer nights street racing in Seattle.
So to answer your question, it looks exactly like a C6
Back to topic...
Fred check out the new Fiat Abarth 124 Spider. I hear it has the MX-5 chassis.
Legend has it the reason this Vette was so fast was because it had a thinner fiberglass body and was several hundred pounds lighter due to poor quality control. That was an amazing time, like now, with amazing cars. High school and college summer nights street racing in Seattle.
So to answer your question, it looks exactly like a C6
Back to topic...
Fred check out the new Fiat Abarth 124 Spider. I hear it has the MX-5 chassis.
Gotcha. A silver '63 is probably the #1 Corvette I want or maybe a blue C2 427.
Unfortunately no, I had no idea it was there was only 42 made
It's a not very well-kept secret among those who know me. It's nothing the factory will admit to ever having been made. I'll explain it fully when I see you next, probably at E@RTC. Suffice it to say it looks very much like a stock 1LT with no options. If Corvette made sedans, mine would be a Biscayne with shiny hubcaps. But lighter than, say, an Impala.
In other words, I made it up. Don't tell anyone on this forum though, okay?
In other words, I made it up. Don't tell anyone on this forum though, okay?
I look forward to hearing about it sometime soon.
03-07-2016, 04:20 PM
#27
Le Mans Master
Okay, okay, bowing to popular demand, here's a brief synopsis of the extraordinarily rare C6 Aero Lightweight. (one of 42) I had the factory stats on the number of these built and where they went. There is only one in the PNW, mine.
The Unknown Aero Lightweight C6 Corvette
Late in 2006 and into early 2007, Chevrolet produced a total run of 42 special Corvette Coupes, what the cognoscenti refer to as the Aero Lightweights All were painted in Victory red, had chromed wheels and 6-speed manual Tremec gearboxes.
Although greatly resembling a red 3LT the Aero Lightweights were stripped of any unneeded accessories and most were shipped to the West Coast. Only one, vin # 1G1*******5057, was sent to A Pacific NW dealer in Longview Washington and now resides near Issaquah, WA.. A few went to dealers in California and elsewhere.
Visually these lightweights appear to be standard 6-speed Corvettes, but a close inspection will reveal several unique features common to the Aero Lightweight coupes.
Special slim-line aero bodywork. No flares or ducting as on Grand Sports and ZO6 models.
HUD delete option, with lightweight blanking plate in dashboard
Flush mounted wheel attachment hardware
Special (thinner, so no perforations) leather-like material on seats, backed with synthetic materials.
Composite roof panel (removable for further weight reduction if required.
Fewer sound system speakers and a AC Delco "Featherweight" sound system with lightweight transistors and no vacuum tubes..
Satellite radio delete option
Front air-splitter delete option
Cargo Cover delete option
Special .006 carbon fiber "Corvette" script on door sills, anodized black.
No factory undercoating
Unpainted brake calipers (caliper paint delete option)
Spare tire delete option.
Adhesive-back badges and trim.
Passenger Assist delete option.
Towing package delete option.
Hope this helps provide you with a better understanding and appreciation of this unique model.
03-07-2016, 04:25 PM
#28
Le Mans Master
03-07-2016, 05:47 PM
#29
Burning Brakes
I think I would put your car along with that description at Park Place like Walter did and put a 95K price on it. Somebody might come along and offer you 70K cash and think they are getting a great deal on a very rare automobile.
In the words of Roger Penske; Effort Equals Results. Not to mention the funds to restock the bar for the coming summer months!
03-07-2016, 05:59 PM
#30
Le Mans Master
I think I would put your car along with that description at Park Place like Walter did and put a 95K price on it. Somebody might come along and offer you 70K cash and think they are getting a great deal on a very rare automobile.
In the words of Roger Penske; Effort Equals Results. Not to mention the funds to restock the bar for the coming summer months!
In the words of Roger Penske; Effort Equals Results. Not to mention the funds to restock the bar for the coming summer months!
So, what was your other idea?
03-07-2016, 06:11 PM
#31
Melting Slicks
Okay, okay, bowing to popular demand, here's a brief synopsis of the extraordinarily rare C6 Aero Lightweight. (one of 42) I had the factory stats on the number of these built and where they went. There is only one in the PNW, mine.
Late in 2006 and into early 2007, Chevrolet produced a total run of 42 special Corvette Coupes, what the cognoscenti refer to as the Aero Lightweights All were painted in Victory red, had chromed wheels and 6-speed manual Tremec gearboxes.
Although greatly resembling a red 3LT the Aero Lightweights were stripped of any unneeded accessories and most were shipped to the West Coast. Only one, vin # 1G1*******5057, was sent to A Pacific NW dealer in Longview Washington and now resides near Issaquah, WA.. A few went to dealers in California and elsewhere.
Visually these lightweights appear to be standard 6-speed Corvettes, but a close inspection will reveal several unique features common to the Aero Lightweight coupes.
Special slim-line aero bodywork. No flares or ducting as on Grand Sports and ZO6 models.
HUD delete option, with lightweight blanking plate in dashboard
Flush mounted wheel attachment hardware
Special (thinner, so no perforations) leather-like material on seats, backed with synthetic materials.
Composite roof panel (removable for further weight reduction if required.
Fewer sound system speakers and a AC Delco "Featherweight" sound system with lightweight transistors and no vacuum tubes..
Satellite radio delete option
Front air-splitter delete option
Cargo Cover delete option
Special .006 carbon fiber "Corvette" script on door sills, anodized black.
No factory undercoating
Unpainted brake calipers (caliper paint delete option)
Spare tire delete option.
Adhesive-back badges and trim.
Passenger Assist delete option.
Towing package delete option.
Hope this helps provide you with a better understanding and appreciation of this unique model.
The Unknown Aero Lightweight C6 Corvette
Late in 2006 and into early 2007, Chevrolet produced a total run of 42 special Corvette Coupes, what the cognoscenti refer to as the Aero Lightweights All were painted in Victory red, had chromed wheels and 6-speed manual Tremec gearboxes.
Although greatly resembling a red 3LT the Aero Lightweights were stripped of any unneeded accessories and most were shipped to the West Coast. Only one, vin # 1G1*******5057, was sent to A Pacific NW dealer in Longview Washington and now resides near Issaquah, WA.. A few went to dealers in California and elsewhere.
Visually these lightweights appear to be standard 6-speed Corvettes, but a close inspection will reveal several unique features common to the Aero Lightweight coupes.
Special slim-line aero bodywork. No flares or ducting as on Grand Sports and ZO6 models.
HUD delete option, with lightweight blanking plate in dashboard
Flush mounted wheel attachment hardware
Special (thinner, so no perforations) leather-like material on seats, backed with synthetic materials.
Composite roof panel (removable for further weight reduction if required.
Fewer sound system speakers and a AC Delco "Featherweight" sound system with lightweight transistors and no vacuum tubes..
Satellite radio delete option
Front air-splitter delete option
Cargo Cover delete option
Special .006 carbon fiber "Corvette" script on door sills, anodized black.
No factory undercoating
Unpainted brake calipers (caliper paint delete option)
Spare tire delete option.
Adhesive-back badges and trim.
Passenger Assist delete option.
Towing package delete option.
Hope this helps provide you with a better understanding and appreciation of this unique model.
In all seriousness, you could probably fool so many non car people with that especially since it looks like it was written by a car mag
And like Mufflerdelete said, you could probably convince someone or another it really is a "1 of 42" special car.
Last edited by four0nefive; 03-07-2016 at 06:13 PM.
03-09-2016, 07:57 PM
#32
Melting Slicks
Should have taken your Aero Lightweight one step further like Porsche does - take out the radio and other cabin amenities, all of the sound deadening (and maybe the power windows while you're at it), put special badging on it (like GT747) and then charge $10,000 more for it!
03-09-2016, 08:23 PM
#33
Le Mans Master
Should have taken your Aero Lightweight one step further like Porsche does - take out the radio and other cabin amenities, all of the sound deadening (and maybe the power windows while you're at it), put special badging on it (like GT747) and then charge $10,000 more for it!
I'm going to give your idea further thought, Aaron. It's brilliant. Thanks.
03-12-2016, 02:18 PM
#37
Le Mans Master
03-12-2016, 02:20 PM
#38
Le Mans Master