Corvette Racing Wins 2023 World Endurance Championship Season
Despite facing weight and power limitations, the GTE-spec C8.R Corvette finished seventh in Bahrain, yet emerged victorious in the WEC team championship. The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship for Corvette Racing culminated with an eight-hour race in Bahrain, following remarkable triumphs at Sebring, Portimao, Le Mans, and a second-place finish at Spa, securing the GTE Am driver and team titles by July 9 at Monza. The final Bahrain race had no bearing on the championship, but the team aimed for a strong finish nonetheless. The Corvette carried an extra 77 pounds due to its stellar season, accumulating weight penalties based on prior race performance. Additionally, a reduction in engine restrictor size lowered power output by about 10 horsepower, further challenging its performance, despite already competing with less horsepower than its GTE Am counterparts throughout the year.
Ends December 24th! Get Double Entries to Win This 1969 ZL-1 Tribute
You can win one of the original Lost Corvettes from the Peter Max/VH1 Collection! This is the last week to enter to win a Daytona Yellow 1969 Corvette ZL-1 Tribute with a deadline of December 24th at 12 midnight and the winner will be drawn on December 30th at 3:00 pm ET. The sweepstakes benefits the Soldiers for the Truth Foundation, whose mission is to assist veterans cope with PTSD which is responsible for so many military suicides. When you make a donation to the Soldiers for the Truth, you are automatically entered to win this fabulous ZL-1 Tribute Corvette, or, you can also opt for the cash prize of $50,000! The Corvette features a Summit Racing 454-cubic inch engine constructed to look like the rare ZL-1 427 engine, and it has 550 hp! There are just a few days to enter so get your tickets today!
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John S’ C7
After hunting for a dealer with allocations for convertibles, we ended up ordering this 2014 Corvette Convertible from a local dealer in central PA. It took GM 3-months to accept our order. We took delivery at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, in late July, and drove it home.
This is Corvette #7 for me. It all started in 1977 when I bought my first Corvette. It was a competition Orange T-top 4-speed L82 coupe. That started it. Since then, I’ve owned a ’78, a ’93 40th Anniversary edition, an ’01 coupe, a ‘2010 coupe, a 2012 Grand Sport and this C7. The color is Lime Rock Green. We saw this new color at GM tent at Corvettes at Carlisle in 2013. My better half took one look at the beautiful metallic green paint and told me to get one.
I’m a member of the National Corvette Museum and we enjoy the Museum In Motion events they sponsor. This car has been across the country to Long Beach, California and has been part of the National Park tour with the museum. We’ve made numerous friends on our trips and look forward to more in the future.
I can honestly say, this Corvette is the most refined Corvette I’ve owned, the most comfortable to drive, fantastic gas mileage and still gets looks when we take it out for a drive. I’ve owned two Porsche’s between Corvettes and came back to Corvette to stay..
Cars At Auction
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1963 Split Window Coupe
Zora Arkus-Duntov Award of Excellence!
Tuxedo Black w/Red interior, 327/340hp, 4-speed manual
The iconic ’63 S.W.C. became an instant classic when it was introduced in ’62. And they have remained one of the most sought-after Corvettes ever since.
You would be hard pressed to find a nicer one out there for sale than the stunning example right here! And the fact that it’s Tuxedo Black w/Red interior makes it even more desirable!
Out of a prestigious collection, this S.W.C.has won most of the top awards in the hobby, including Bloomington Gold, multiple N.C.R.S. Top Flights, Triple Crown, and the prestigious Zora Arkus-Duntov Award of Excellence.
It has three huge binders full of documentation, including, factory paperwork, owner history, photos of the restoration, awards and much more!
Meticulous, frame-off restoration with excellent paint, chrome and interior.
Ending on Today (Thursday) at 10:58am PST
1965 L76 327/365 4-Speed
Nicely restored and optioned Convertible!
Rally Red w/Black interior, L76 327/365hp, 4-speed manual
The Rally Red example displayed here is equipped with the highest hp, non-fuel injected engine on offer in ’65. The #’s matching L76 features a Holley carb, mechanical lifters, 11.0 compression ratio and 365hp/350lbs-ft of torque. And performance was and is quite impressive!
The car has been completely frame-off restored and is optioned with am/fm radio, power brakes, power windows, side exhaust, 3.55 Posi rear end, and knock off wheels. It has excellent cosmetics and runs and drives as good as it looks!
Documentation includes, Protect-O-Plate, owner’s manual and more!
Ending on BaT Saturday at 11:09am PST
Year End Specials
2004 With Only 49k Miles
Black w/Black interior, 346/350hp, 4-speed automatic
This beautiful Black Coupe has spent its life right here in sunny
So. CA. and it’s in excellent condition throughout.
Options include:
1SB Preferred Equipment Group
Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Red Painted Brake Calipers
Body Side Mouldings
12 Disc CD Changer
Borla Exhaust System
Cross Drilled Brake Rotors
Polished Aluminum Wheels
Lloyds Floor and Cargo Mats
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