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George Maharis Dead at 94

George Maharis, a stage-trained actor became an icon to American youth in the 1960s as he cruised the country in a Corvette convertible in the hit television series “Route 66,” has died at age 94.

On “Route 66,” Maharis played Buz Murdock, a hardened survivor of New York City’s Hell’s Kitchen. His co-star Martin Milner, who died in 2015, was Tod Stiles, a young man raised in wealth who upon his father’s death was left with nothing but a shiny new Corvette.

The pair decided to travel the highway author John Steinbeck had dubbed “The Mother Road.” Each week brought a new adventure in a new city, and audiences tuned in in droves.

150 E-Rays Built Last Week

 
It is being reported that the Corvette assembly plant built nearly 150 E-Rays last week with saleable VINs. […]

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MY LIFE IN CARS

Gordon Murray as designer, engineer, racer — and almost rock star— shares his one formula for life.

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When we speak of early auto racing on the Monterey Peninsula, most people immediately think of the road races that were held on the roads of Pebble Beach […]

The photo spies in Detroit spied several new 2025 Corvette ZR1 prototypes wearing heaving camouflage with Chief Engineer Josh Holder behind the wheel. There were at least four prototypes in both Coupes and Convertibles models.

The cars are wearing that heavy black cladding that hides many of the details, but from first glance it appears that the front spoiler is even more aggressive than that on the Z06, but that could just be the covers exaggerating those details. Through the front mesh, we are seeing some of the same design details on the front fascia that are also on the widebody Z06/E-Ray.

On the back, there is a high wing that is very similar to that on the Z06s. We also see a couple of cars with what looks to be the Z06’s base aero.

The ZR1 has […]

From our friends at Corvette Blogger

The  Corvette Blogger attended this year’s National Corvette Museum Bash and came back with some very interesting information. Like previous years, Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles gave a rundown of the production numbers, as well as the most popular colors and options for the 2023 model year.

As of March 2023, they were showing 40,562 total C8s with the breakdown being 94% Stingray and 6% Z06. The last time they hit more than 40,000 cars produced in a model year was in 2016, and that’s when the line was running much faster than it is today. So with all the supply chain issues and other factors in play, the production team is doing a […]

From our friends at Corvette Blogger

The Corvette Z06 Convertible Will Pace the 107th Indianapolis 500.

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Chevrolet announced on Tuesday that the 2023 Corvette Z06 Convertible will be pacing the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28th, making it the 20th time a Corvette has led the field for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing!”

“As we celebrate the rich history of the Corvette Pace Car at IMS, it’s amazing to see the evolution of these cars on and off the track,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “The hardtop convertible on the 2023 Corvette Z06 is just another example of the Chevrolet innovation that translates from track to street.”

The Pace Car is finished in Red Mist Metallic with two-tone Jet Black and Sky Cool Gray interior with Red seat belts. The Pace Car features […]

National Council of Corvette Clubs Reverses Ban on C8 E-Ray Hybrid.

The National Council of Corvette Clubs had banned all hybrids and EVs from competition. But now, the E-Ray will be allowed.

The National Council of Corvette Clubs (NCCC) came under fire from all corners of the internet when it was released that the hybridized Corvette E-Ray would be banned from competing or participating in its sponsored events and shows. Following a significant amount of backlash, NCCC has released a new statement acknowledging another adjusted rule set that allows the E-Ray to compete.

As a reminder, the old rule read: Electric Vehicles/Hybrids using lithium type battery packs are prohibited in competitive events. If driven to NCCC events, they should be parked 30 feet minimum from structures or other vehicles.

Even though the rule clearly states “Electric Vehicles/Hybrids using lithium type battery packs”, NCCC president Deb Murphy said that we all misunderstood the original […]

The National Council of Corvette Clubs misunderstanding of lithium-ion, leads them to ban “Electric Vehicles/Hybrids using lithium type battery packs” from all events. The new rule also says that “they should be parked 30 feet minimum from structures or other vehicles.” (section 1.8 subsection 1 item 14). This applies to events including “Speed Events” (autocross, drag racing, time trials on road course racetracks, and matching times precise acceleration tests), “Funkhana” (an autocross event with goofy challenges), road rallies, fuel economy challenges, and concourse car shows. That means the E-Ray isn’t just banned from track days, it’s banned from events driven on public roads and parking lot car shows if the event is sanctioned by the NCCC.

This new rule means that if you buy an E-Ray, ZR-1, or Zora, not only will you be banned from participating in any NCCC events, you can’t even park near […]

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Purchase Your Tickets to the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance August 20, 2023 at The Lodge at Pebble Beach in California

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Make a memory at the Concours. Stroll through the show field, shop at RetroAuto, visit manufacturer displays, bring or purchase a tasty meal and enjoy an al fresco lunch at our Café Seating & Picnic Area.

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the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
This weekend, Sunday April 23, 2023

Photo Credit: McFarlane Promotions

This Sunday April 23rd, 2023
9AM-4PM – Ellen Browning Scripps Park

This year we highlight the C1 and C2 Corvettes. 
C1 refers to 1953 thru 1962.
C2 refers 1963 to 1967.
If you have a show worthy stock example you need to compete in this years event, Click Here to register.

Returning to the shores of La Jolla, CA, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial celebrates its 17th year of automotive excellence Friday April 21st – Sunday April 23rd, 2023. Earning a reputation as one of the finest internationally renowned classic automobile showcases in the world, the La Jolla Concours continues to attract discerning car enthusiasts from around the globe for a weekend of prestigious events.

This is […]

the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
Sunday April 23, 2023

Photo Credit: McFarlane Promotions

Sunday April 23rd, 2023
9AM-4PM – Ellen Browning Scripps Park

This year we highlight the C1 and C2 Corvettes. 
C1 refers to 1953 thru 1962.
C2 refers 1963 to 1967.
If you have a show worthy stock example you need to compete in this years event, Click Here to register.

Returning to the shores of La Jolla, CA, the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial celebrates its 17th year of automotive excellence Friday April 21st – Sunday April 23rd, 2023. Earning a reputation as one of the finest internationally renowned classic automobile showcases in the world, the La Jolla Concours continues to attract discerning car enthusiasts from around the globe for a weekend of prestigious events.

This is a […]

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The Corvette SUV is rumored to hit the streets as early as 2025, and it might look like this.

The Crossover and SUV craze is still going strong and much like other companies, American car manufacturers are forced to make tough choices to ensure their survival in the coming era. Electric vehicles are also doing great despite many carmakers working on synthetic fuels and alternative means of propulsion.

Combining an SUV/crossover body style with an electric powertrain seems to be the best bet for a car company to ensure its longevity in the coming years. Because of this, we see cars like the Mustang Mach-E and Dodge’s first e-Muscle car. Even the Corvette couldn’t escape the times as the […]

The new E-Ray is still not available to order, but reviewers are getting review cars to “test out”.

Using Jason Cammisa’s signature time-freeze video technique to show the outcome of a ¼ mile race, and explain how it happened, by walking back through slow-mo time at the finish line, is exactly what GM was hoping reviewers would show, the $104,295 (starting price coupe) E-Ray versus other high-performance sports cars. In this case, the E-Ray is pitted against a Ferrari F8 ($283,950 starting price) and Lamborghini Huracan Evo RWD ($248,295 starting price).

I don’t want to give away the winner, but let’s say the “competition” has some explaining to do to their potential customers.

Win a 2023 Corvette Z06

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is giving you the […]

70 Years of Defining the Future

For 70 years and eight generations, Chevrolet Corvette has defined what’s possible for car
enthusiasts around the world and helped mainstream many new automotive technologies we take
for granted today.

But perhaps its biggest contribution has been to our collective psyches. Because when it comes to
ultimate freedom, it’s difficult to surpass the exhilaration of a Corvette, racing along the dotted
white lines toward whatever’s on the other side of the horizon.

It all adds up to Corvette being the longest continuously produced passenger car nameplate in
world history. Today, we celebrate with the magnificent 70th Anniversary Edition, as well as the
first mid-engine Corvette Z06, which heralds a new […]

The last V8 Dodge

The last V8 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 is an important car. Not just for Dodge and muscle car enthusiasts, but also for Corvette owners.  As the Challenger SRT Demon and the Corvette are both American icons with a rich history of performance and speed. They are two of the most well-known and beloved sports cars in the world.  And they have been in competition with each other for decades.

But now Dodge is saying goodbye to the V8-powered cars for good and going with turbocharged V6’s for their gas lineup and all-electric on the other side.

Dodge’s V8 is going out with a bang, though. For the last year of production, the two-door Dodge Challenger SRT Demon […]

 Photo Credits: Charlotte Today

The 1960s were a time of great change in the world, and the Chevrolet Corvette was no exception.

The 1963 Corvette received the long-awaited major update. The new design, known as the “Sting Ray”, was even more aggressive than the previous model, with an optional split rear window coupe body style; the first hardtop coupe Corvette. The car also featured a new independent rear suspension system, which improved handling and stability.

Over the next few years, the Corvette continued to evolve. For 1965, the Corvette received a new big-block V8 engine. The 396ci engine was rated at 425hp, making it the most powerful engine to that date in a Corvette. To handle this new power, and engine weight, disc brakes were added as standard. The car also received some minor cosmetic updates, including a new grille and side vents.

For 1966, the […]

Photo Credits: Steve Garrett / Corvette Today Podcast

For the first time since the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans, the three Briggs Cunningham Corvette racecars that competed in that race were reunited at the 2023 Amelia Concours d’Elegance on Amelia Island.

The backstory on the three Le Mans racers has been told many times, and we highly recommend watching “The Quest” documentary by Michael Brown which focused on the No.3 Corvette which won the class and finished 8th overall, if you can find a copy.

The short story is that businessman and gentleman racer Briggs Cunningham tried unsuccessfully at winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the 50s and so he turned to Zora Arkus-Duntov for help. With Zora’s help, three identically prepared Corvettes with 283-fuelie V8s were purchased by Cunningham and further prepped for racing at Le Mans. […]

The year was 1957

Win this 2023 Z06 Corvette with
the Z07 Performance Package!

The Chip Miller Amyloidosis Foundation is giving you the opportunity to win a 2023 Corvette Z06! The Grand Prize Z06 is a Coupe offered in Elkhart Lake Blue and features the Z07 Performance Package with Carbon Flash Metallic ground effects and high wing spoiler. Inside is a 3LZ trim package outfitted with a Sky Cool Gray interior and GT2 seats, and the car rides on aluminum Spider design wheels in Satin Graphite with a Red Stripe. Your donation of $25 or more helps to raise awareness for Amyloidosis, the disease which claimed the life of Corvette enthusiast Chip Miller in 2004.

Thundering Thursday readers receive 30% Bonus […]

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The New C8 Z06 3LZ Conv!
Title in hand. Private Treaty.

Only 61 delivery miles!

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Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
Red Brake Calipers
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Visible Carbon Wheels!
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Friday April 21 – Sunday April 23, 2023.

Returning to the shores of La Jolla, CA. the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance, presented by LPL Financial celebrates its 17th year of automotive excellence Friday April 21st – Sunday April 23rd, 2023. Earning a reputation as one […]

The New C8 Z06 3LZ Conv!
Title in hand. Private Treaty.

Only 61 delivery miles!

Front Lift with Memory
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
Red Brake Calipers
Torch Red Seat Belts
Visible Carbon Wheels!
Carbon Ceramic Brakes!
Carbon Fiber Ground Effects!

And More!
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A Shipment of Corvette Z06’s
Arrive at the Ron Fellows
Performance Driving School!

Photo Credit: Ron Fellows Performance Driving School. Soory sourced from Corvette Blogger

Yeah, it was delivery day at Spring Mountain and the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School as a truckload of 2023 Corvette Z06s arrive via a Jack Cooper transporter! This delivery is in preparation for the first Corvette Owner’s Classes for the C8 Z06 in April.

Photos of the unloading […]

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2023 Z06 3LZ Convertible!
On the ground Friday
and ready for delivery.

Stock photo. Actual pictuers available Saturday to the buyer.

Black with Black Interior.
New with only delivery miles!

A Z07 without the High Wing:
Visible Carbon Wheels!
Carbon Ceramic Brakes!
Carbon Fiber Ground Effects!

Front Lift with Memory
Carbon Fiber Interior Trim
Red Brake Calipers
Torch Red Seat Belts
And More!

Will Sell Fast: $324,900!
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2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 at
Car and Driver’s Lightning Lap 2023

Credit Car and Driver

It was that time again! for the 16th time Car and Driver took to Virginia International Raceway to judge cars by nothing more than what they […]

Video Credit: Savage Geese. Story credit Corvette Blogger

Here’s the high-quality documentary-style video we’ve been waiting for. Savage Geese takes a deep dive into the making of the C8 Corvette at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The video clocks in at over 40 minutes long and it’s one of the most detailed looks into the operations at the plant you can see without actually being there.

Jack from Savage Geese bought a new 2023 Corvette Z06 and had the opportunity to follow the car down the assembly line. Along the way, he talks with many of the people who assemble the Corvette. We get their perspective on what it’s like to build America’s Favorite Sports Car, and what it means […]

The Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction is known as the largest car show and auction in the country. The 2023 auction kicked off at WestWorld in Scottsdale and will not disappoint. It has a record number of cars for auction.

The CEO of Barrett-Jackson, Craig Jackson, says more than 1,900 cars are signed up for the event this season. “It’s an undertaking and it has to click. We sell a car every two minutes,” said Jackson.

The Barrett-Jackson auction is the main event this year, but not the only auction in town. Both RM Sotheby’s (January 26) and Bonhams (January 27) have some very high-quality cars going across the auction block this year.

If you are able to make it, be on the lookout for Mike. He is already there looking at cars for our clients.

Win this 2023 70th Anniversary Edition Corvette Stingray 3LT Convertible!

Photo Credit: General Motors

Just as we thought, Chevy officially announced the new 2024 E-Ray Corvette. Most of the specifications were as the rumors suggested. The new E-Ray is basically a Z06 with the stock base C8’s LT2 and an electric motor under the frunk.

The electric motor powers the front wheels and produces 160 hp and 125 lb-ft of torque. When combined with the LT2 and performance exhaust, the total output is 655 hp. That is 15 hp shy of the 2023 Corvette Z06, though the E-Ray sprints from 0-60 mph in 0.4 seconds quicker at just 2.5 seconds. It also covers the quarter mile in 10.5 seconds, the same as the Z06 in tests.

The battery is quite small by today’s standard at just 1.9-kWh, and it is mounted in the center tunnel. The battery pack adds about 100 pounds to […]

2024 E-Ray hybrid 1/17/23

Video Credit: General Motors

The new 2024 Corvette E-Ray hybrid-electric sportscar will debut in one week per a new teaser from Chevrolet.

“After 70 years, we’re introducing one like none,” Chevy writes. The teaser video above includes quick shots of the 2024 Corvette E-Ray as it drives in the snow and on the street, and while there’s no narration, we get to briefly hear the naturally aspirated 6.2L V8 LT2 gasoline engine rev and burble.

Chevrolet will introduce the newest C8 Corvette model on January 17th. If that date sounds familiar, it’s because 70 years ago on that same day in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette made its public debut at the GM […]

C8 Z06 LT6 Break-In

Do you have one of the early Z06’s? Are you getting one soon? If so, it is very important to break it in correctly, and the miles required are different if you are running it on the road vs. the track.

The main recommendation about the engine break-in is that the vehicle should not be pushed too hard for the first 500 miles for street driving and 1,500 miles before track use. The car should be driven at varying RPMs and speeds and not pushed to the redline regularly unless necessary. To make this easier for the driver, the digital tachometer will show a 6,600 RPM redline before hitting the 500-mile threshold. Even though the tachometer will show the redline, the engine will allow the owner to push past this.

The  Z06’s eight-speed dual-clutch transmission also requires a break-in period, and as such, the onboard […]

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In this edition of the INSIDER, we look to the future with our forthcoming features and special classes, as we take one final glimpse back at the many special moments of the 71st Pebble Beach Concours. We interview Lee Anderson, owner of the Best of Show-winning 1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo, who shares a “Duesy of a story” with us, and we celebrate a record sum raised for charity this past year.

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Photo Credit: Larry Smith

Christmas is right around the corner, Chevrolet only has two more weeks of Corvette production scheduled for 2022. Our friends at Corvette Blogger ran the numbers and updated where Corvette Production currently stands.

It looks like Chevrolet produced close to, or will have surpassed, 21,150 C8’s. 19,500 of these are base C8’s. Approximately 1,650 are 70th Anniversary Stingrays.

Speaking of Stingray’s 70th Anniversary package, Corvette Blogger reports that customers are buying the White Pearl Tri-Coat versions over the Carbon Flash Metallic by nearly 4 to 1.

As for the 2023 Z06, the plant is continuing its ramp-up process and producing around 18-20 per day for a total of 300 Z06s. Of these 300, 36 […]

Corvette Z06, Porsche 911 GT3,
and Audi R8 V10 Drag Race

Video brought to you by WeatherTech!

This is the challenge I wanted to see. Naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive, performance cars using mid-mounted naturally aspirated combustion engines without any electrification.

Between EVs and forced induction, automakers are finding alternative ways to make high-horsepower machines. However, this video shows that the Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, and Porsche 911 GT3 still offer plenty of straight-line speed. Plus, a Ducati Panigale V4 SP2 is ready to challenge them.

In terms of numbers, the Corvette Z06 is the top dog in this race. Its 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft that pumps out 670 horsepower […]

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SEEKING CARS THAT WILL CAPTURE HEARTS at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

The 72nd Concours will Celebrate Innovative Designs from Classic and Modern Eras, Early and More Recent Racing Greats, and the Marques of Mercedes-Benz, Pegaso, Porsche, McLaren and Lamborghini.

The search is already underway for the cars that will turn heads and capture hearts at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The streamlined creations of designer Joseph Figoni, the power and grandeur of […]

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Corvette To Become its own Brand!

In 2025 the Corvette name will not just refer to the car as it will be a sub-brand without the Chevrolet nameplate.

The Corvette Z06 we know and love will be under the new Corvette brand. It will also include an unannounced EV 4-door coupe and a sporty, high-performance EV SUV. That will bring the total number of models under the Corvette Brand to eight (joined by the ZR1, E-Ray hybrid AWD, the fully electric C8, and the Zora).

The hybrid and full EV models will use GM’s Ultium platform for enhanced shape, stance, and engineering flexibility. Engineers behind the architecture designed it for a range of model sizes, styles, contouring, and performance capabilities with up to 800V […]

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WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN US AT OUR 72nd CELEBRATION

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. Indulge in your personal passion for cars—and share the experience with family and friends. Join us at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on August 20, 2023, at The Lodge at Pebble Beach in California.

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Kindigit Designs of Bitchin Rides and Corvette Mike have collaborated to bring you the Koolest of Bitchin Rides — a series dedicated to the ultimate resto-mods. The last of a true breed of combustion engines purpose-built by Lingenfelter, developing enough horsepower to rip the steel cords right off these Michelins.
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2023 Z06 On the Dyno!!

YouTuber Speed Phenom takes his 2023 Z06 to the Dyno!

A YouTuber going by the name Speed Phenom, aka Austin Everett, picked up his 2023 Z06 Coupe at the National Corvette Museum on Tuesday (video Here) and by Thursday he had already driven to Texas and put 500 miles on the odometer. The break-in period completed, it was time to take it to the Dyno and see what numbers it produced.

Once strapped down at Dallas Performance, an experienced exotic car modifier, it was time to see what […]

Z06’s are rolling off
the trucks!!

According to Corvette Blogger, Z06’s are rolling off the trucks at Ciocca Corvette of Atlantic City! Jeff Duda of Zipity’s Garage captured the big moment.

Once the Corvettes were off the truck and lined up in front of the showroom, Jeff gave us one of his hallmark dealer walkthroughs.

First up is an Elkhart Lake Blue Z07 with the 3LZ Blue interior. Next is a 70th Anniversary Convertible in White Pearl without a Z07 package. It does, however, have the Carbon Flash Metallic level 3 spoiler. Check it out! Another White Pearl 70th Anniversary Edition Coupe wears the Z07 package. With the two cars together, you can see the difference in look; […]

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2022 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Raises Record Sum for Charity $2.8 Million from this Year Brings Historic Giving Total to More than $35 Million

Pebble Beach Company CEO David Stivers (center) and Pebble Beach Concours Chairman Sandra Button (to his right) with Concours charity representatives (l to r): Kristen DeMaria of MY Museum; Katy Castagna of United Way Monterey County; Gina Nucci and Ron Johnson of Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County; Sandi Eason of United Way Monterey County; Kevin Causey of Montage Health Foundation; Jennifer Williams of […]

The 2023 C8 70th Anniversary Edition was rolling off the assembly line but it is presently unavailable

After a short production run, the 2023 Corvette 70th Anniversary Special Edition package is currently unavailable to order due to a supplier constraint, according to GM Authority. It affects the base 2023 Corvette and the 2023 Z06 with the 70th Anniversary Special Edition package. It’s unclear when the 70th Anniversary Special Edition package will be available to order or if GM will prioritize which model gets the constraint parts.

The 70th Anniversary Special Edition package for the 2023 Corvette offers a range of cosmetic enhancements that pay homage to the 70th birthday of America’s sports car, including:

Two […]

Official 2023 C8 Z06 Configurator Is Now Live

While Chevy will let you configure your perfect 2023 Z06, unfortunately, the new Corvette Z06 is no longer available to order. In August, GM Authority reported that the 2023 Corvette Z06 production was heavily constrained by supplier delays. Since then, supplier setbacks have deteriorated even further, with GM no longer accepting orders for the new Corvette Z06. It’s unclear if GM will reopen orders or if they will instead wait for the 2024 model year to take more orders.

The two body styles listed on the configurator include a Coupe and a Convertible. Trim levels include the 1LZ, 2LZ, and 3LZ. Notable upgrades include the Z07 Performance Package, which throws in Z07-specific suspension […]

2023 Corvette Production Update

Chevrolet has not published official production numbers, but Corvette Blogger has used VIN numbers to calculate where they stand as of October 14th. Using the VIN’s reveals that 14,718 base coups and convertible C8’s have rolled off the assembly line, another 840 of the 70th-Anniversary Edition, and only 31 Z06’s (17 “regular” Z06s and 14 70th Anniversary Editions) have been built and are on a quality control hold at this time. This equates to an estimate of 15,558 C8s built so far for the 2023 model year.

This news comes as the plant has been shut down again this week due to the ongoing supply chain shortage. Even when the plant reopens on Monday, October 24th, […]

In response to all the rule changes by IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA World Endurance Championship for the 2023 racing year, Corvette Racing is expected to go from 2 cars per race down to single entry per race.

Confirmation of the immensely successful manufacturer’s plans for 2023 is said to be imminent, and Corvette Racing’s traditional two-car effort at the 24 Hours of Le Mans could be coming with a reduction to a single entry. Factory Corvettes have been a staple of the French classic since first debuting in 2000.

As the top prototype class swells with participants at the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, it’s believed the massive global interest in being on the grid […]

Source: Fox News Digital

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After a short production run, the 2023 Corvette 70th Anniversary Special Edition package is currently unavailable to order due to a supplier constraint, according to GM Authority. It affects the base 2023 Corvette and the 2023 Z06 with the 70th Anniversary Special Edition package. It’s unclear when the 70th Anniversary Special Edition package will be available to order or if GM will prioritize which model gets the constraint parts.

The 70th Anniversary Special Edition package for the 2023 Corvette offers a range of cosmetic enhancements that pay homage to the 70th birthday of America’s sports car, including:

Two specific exterior colors, Carbon Flash Metallic or White Pearl Metallic Tricoat

19-inch front/20-inch rear 20-spoke Carbon Flash-painted forged aluminum […]

2023 C8 Z06 Testing by R&T

Great news! According to Corvette Blogger, the 2023 Corvette Z06 is being tested by Road and Track for its annual Performance Car of the Year (PCOTY) award! We do not have a list of the other contenders in this year’s lineup, but you can be assured that the C8 Z06 will do extremely well, especially if they take the cost into account.

In the past, the PCOTY was held in October, over four days, 700 miles, and countless arguments to determine the best sports car. Road & Track editors and invited Track Club members comprise the testing. The winner isn’t based solely on raw performance data; gut instinct plays a role as it is the intangibles that matter. Is it the best version the manufacturer could make? Is it worthy of the title? Most importantly, does it excite the reviewers?

We are eager for the […]

Auction ending Friday

1979 Chevrolet Corvette L82 4-Speed
This one is rare for a number of reasons, not the least of which is the cars originality.  The paint, and interior are original, and it is believed the 32k miles showing on the odometer is accurate.  What makes it even more unusual is the fact that the original engine was replaced under factory warranty by Larry Barnes Chevrolet in Bosie, ID. on 4/20/79.  We have the documentation to prove it, as well as the original window sticker, P.D.I. sheet, dealer correspondence and more.

The 2023 C8 70th Anniversary Edition was rolling off the assembly line but is now currently unavailable

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Plant tours are resuming

During the opening of the National Corvette Museum’s 28th Annual Anniversary Celebration, Corvette Assembly Plant Director Kai Spande gave us the news that we have been waiting too long to hear: Plant tours are resuming!

Tours go on sale to the public on Tuesday, November 1, 2022. National Corvette Museum members qualify for early booking access, beginning on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Tour schedule will take place at the time of purchase with public tours expected to resume before the end of the year.

Kai mentioned that if you participated in an R8C Museum Delivery when plant tours were closed, you will receive a complimentary make-up tour. As Kai said, “We owe you one!” When asked […]

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2008 Diamond Black Bentley GTC
Saddle interior, 6.0L/552hp W12, 6-speed automatic
Only 22k miles
$89,900

1990 Black ZR-1
1,800 Miles
$45,000
1990 Polo Green ZR-1
43 Miles and never prepped
$75,000
1963 Split Window Coupe Fuelie
Stunning frame-off restored

Bloomington Gold Award winner!
$295,000
1967 L71 427/435
Awesome color combo!
Completely restored!
$169,900
1967 L71 427/435
Rare factory side exhaust
frame-off restored, […]

Callaway Kind Of Announced a
Supercharger kit for the C8 Corvette

Callaway, a household name among Corvette enthusiasts for tuning and improving Corvettes, made two announcements at Corvettes at Carlisle last week. The first is a supercharger kit for the C8 Corvette. The second is a 35th-anniversary package celebrating their partnership with GM.

The supercharger kit won’t be sold as a standalone system but instead will be sold through authorized GM dealers on a turnkey basis. The actual installation will be at Callaway’s Connecticut or California facility and then shipped to the selling dealer.

Current C8 owners can also have their cars upgraded through the “Second Chance” program, but more details have yet to be released. Customers can reserve a serialized production slot with a $1,000 deposit at this time by contacting Callaway directly.

The Callaway supercharged C8 Corvette will come with a three-year/36,000-mile […]

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1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo shown by Lee R. Anderson Sr. Named Best of Show at the 71st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

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PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE PROGRAM

Experience the beauty and heritage of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance through our official program for the 71st celebration.

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Congratulations To The Winner Of
The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

Photo Credit: Pebble Beach Concours

A unique Duesenberg reprised its early role as Concours winner by taking the top prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. 

This year, 220 cars from 19 countries and 33 states pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. The car named Best of Show was the 1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo of Lee R. Anderson Sr.

“This rare Duesenberg marries American might with European style,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “It did well in some early rallies and concours. Then, its history took a turn, with chassis separated from body. The story of its resurrection is one of pure passion.”

An American car last won Best of Show in 2013, when a 1934 Packard Twelve took the […]

The C8 Chevrolet Corvette cracked the domestic mid-engine sports car code when it was revealed in the summer of 2019. Sub-three-second zero to 60 runs and a V8 behind the driver typically meant six-figure price tags—but not anymore thanks to GM. Despite it being in a class of its own due to its roughly $60,000 starting price and performance specs, it’s caught the attention of automotive bigwigs such as Koenigsegg founder, Christian von Koenigsegg. In conversation with him at The Quail during Monterey Car Week, Koenigsegg told me how impressed he was with the ‘Vette’s value.

“What a bang for the buck,” said Koenigsegg. He explained he wasn’t just impressed by the C8’s price, but also joked about feeling relieved that his cars could “still outrun it.” Yeah, it would be awkward if they couldn’t. And if you think Koenigsegg wouldn’t be excited over something as low-dollar as America’s sports car, think again.

The nearly $2,000,000 Gemera. Koenigsegg

Corvette Mike Vietro and Chip Foose talk about the 90th Anniversary of the ’32 Deuce.

1950–2022: AN UNMATCHED TRADITION OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE

1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo Named Best of Show at the 71st Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

2022 Charitable Donations Surpass $2.67 Million

1932 Duesenberg J Figoni Sports Torpedo

Shown by Lee R. Anderson Sr.

Contact: Kandace Hawkinson

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PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 21, 2022) — A unique Duesenberg reprised its early role as Concours winner by taking the top prize at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. 

This year, 40 classic cars from 18 countries and 33 states pulled onto […]

1950–2022: AN UNMATCHED TRADITION OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE

2022 Pebble FIRST COPY OF NEW BUGATTI EB110 BOOK EARNS $46,000 FOR CHARITY

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 21, 2022) — Amid the many car debuts at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, a new book on the Bugatti EB110 made its appearance—and the first copy immediately sold for a staggering $46,000, all of which will go to charity.

“Thanks to the amazing generosity of the authors and publisher, and the enthusiasm of one of our entrants, we are able to add a substantial sum to the amount raised for our local charities,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “I’m heartened that our shared passion for cars continues to allow us to help people in need.”

The ground-breaking work, “The EB110 […]

1950–2022: AN UNMATCHED TRADITION OF AUTOMOTIVE EXCELLENCE

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Car Enthusiast Jay Leno to Join Three-Day Event Lineup this October, at the Only Resort
Golf Course on the Las Vegas Strip

Las Vegas, NV (July 27, 2022) – The third annual Las Vegas Concours d’Elegance™, one of the world’s most prestigious automotive events, debuts at Wynn Las Vegas on Friday, Oct. 28, through Sunday, Oct. 30. The luxury automotive experience pays homage to remarkable cars of the past, present, and future at Wynn Golf Club, the 129-acre championship golf course at Wynn Las Vegas.

“The Concours d’Elegance and its legendary display of design, craftsmanship, and grandeur is precisely the type of elevated experience that our guests will thoroughly enjoy for years to come,” said Brian Gullbrants, President of Wynn Las Vegas. “Rare and priceless automobiles displayed upon the fairways of our Wynn Golf Club is a perfect match for this annual Wynn Las Vegas event.”

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This incredible car is a high performance vehicle from some unlikely sources.
When you first see this car many of us might wonder what exactly it is because of its wild style and unique design. The front fascia is something akin to that of the Thunderbird while the rear fins remind us of a classic Cadillac from the 1950s and early ’60s. Of course, this is wildly different from what the car actually is as the body was designed by an Italian company, Ghia, dedicated to style and aerodynamic performance while the engine was provided by the Dual Motors company of Detroit, Michigan. So what exactly is this stunning vehicle which seems to have roots in multiple automotive cultures?

First of all, […]

1957 Dual-Ghia Convertible

Rare, limited edition luxury sports car.
A collectors dream!

This 1957 Dual-Ghia is one of approximately 115 convertible examples produced in collaboration between Italian coachbuilder Ghia and Dual Motors Corporation of Detroit, Michigan. The car, chassis 146, was acquired by the current owner in 2015 and subsequently refurbished in 2018, reportedly by Whitehall Auto Restorations in Hopkinton, Massachusetts. It is powered by the famed 315ci D500 Hemi V8 engine paired with a two-speed PowerFlite automatic transmission, and it is finished in blue over cream leather. Additional features include a dark blue convertible top, 15″ wire wheels, power-assisted brakes and steering, front bucket seats, power windows, and an AM radio. The car was the […]