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Join us for the World’s Premier Celebration of the Automobile

Join us on August 18, 2024 for the 73rd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance at The Lodge at Pebble Beach in California. Watch style icons, innovative prototypes and racing greats compete for the top prize in the collector car world, while enjoying the camaraderie of auto enthusiasts from around the globe. 

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Reserve Your Concours Sunday Gourmet Picnic

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Take part in our time-honored tradition and enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch on the 18th fairway of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links, while s [...]

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Coming Events
 

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Corvette Mike is an Official Sponsor of
This Weekend, Southern California NCRS Regional Meet 

 The Southern California NCRS Chapter will be hosting a regional judging meet In Las Vegas this weekend April 11th thru the 14th.

The event and judging will be held at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino Las Vegas. Judging will be for model years thru 2007. Cars will be located on the 2nd floor of the parking garage.

The event will also include a Judging School on Thursday conducted by Garry Mion on Concours Judging. Garry’s presentation at the French Lick National was so well received he will be offering it to you again.

Joe LeMay will host a technical Session “Cooling System and Coolants” on Friday.

For additional information contact:
Meet Information Contact: TED WILM  theodore.a.wilm@gmail.com
Judging Information Contact: BEVERLY

1983 Corvette

The 1983 Corvette’s Singular Legacy

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The 1983 Corvette stands as a solitary figure in automotive lore, remaining the only Corvette model never to be owned by the public, thus shrouding it in intrigue. Originally slated for release, the 1983 Corvette never made its official debut due to formidable design hurdles and the scarcity of time required for production.

The Corvette, a symbol of American automotive prowess, stands as Chevrolet’s most iconic creation—a pioneer among true American sports cars. Since its inception in 1953, the Corvette has traversed eight generations, forging its path into the annals of automotive history. Yet, amid this illustrious lineage, the 1983 model year remains conspicuously absent.

Chevrolet had envisioned 1983 as the dawn of a new era with the C4 Corvette poised to redefine automotive excellence. Yet, persistent design challenges and looming deadlines compelled a strategic retreat, leading

Japanese C8s

 
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Corvette enthusiasts rejoice with a hint of disappointment! Chevrolet has unveiled two stunning limited-edition C8 Corvettes, the CERV I and Heritage, but there’s a catch – they’re exclusive to Japan.

CERV I: A Blast from the Past:
The CERV I pays tribute to the 1959 Chevrolet Experimental Research Vehicle (CERV), the visionary single-seater that paved the way for the Corvette’s mid-engine revolution. It boasts a head-turning Silver Flare Metallic exterior with bold blue stripes, echoing its historical inspiration.

Heritage Edition: A Timeless Classic:
The Heritage Edition throws it back to the very beginning, honoring the legendary 1953 C1 Corvette. A sophisticated Seawolf dark gray exterior sets the stage, accented by vibrant Edge Yellow brake calipers and sharp 20-inch five double-spoke wheels.

Modern Muscle Meets Classic Charm:
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