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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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According to sources familiar with the matter, the new tentative date for the start of regular production (SORP) for the Corvette E-Ray is set for Monday, November 27th, 2023. The SORP date was previously slated for Monday, October 23rd, but has since been pushed back.

As anticipated, the 2024 Corvette Stingray production began on September 5th, 2023, and the 2024 Corvette Z06 started on October 2nd. Production of the 2024 Corvette Z06 got under way on October 2nd.

  1954 Corvette Resto-Mod

Custom built by GM excecutive!

This awesome ’54 was created by Darwin Clark, a retired GM executive of 45 years as VP General Manager of Industry Dealer Affairs. He had a long career of car collecting and restoring vintage GM automobiles. Darwin had a quest to build the ultimate 1954 Corvette, complete with […]

Come see Corvette Mike’s Marina Blue 1967 Corvette L89 Coupe at the Wynn Concours

1967 L89 Coupe
Alloy Heads 1 of 16
restored by Nabers Fame!

This impressive ultra-rare 1967 L89 coupe is currently on its way back to Corvette Mike in Anaheim, CA.

RPO L89 added aluminum cylinder heads to the already potent L71 427/435hp engine. The lightweight cylinder heads took roughly 75lbs off the front of the car resulting in a lower center of gravity, better rear weight bias, and an improved overall power to weight ratio. Horsepower was listed at 435 which was the same as the more widely known 435hp L71 engine, though the L89’s aluminum heads had larger exhaust valves yielding more airflow. Estimated horsepower for L89’s is in the neighborhood of 500. In the end, just 16 L89 Corvettes were produced in St. […]

Wynn Las Vegas Concours
Mike is bringing 2 Super Special cars
to show at the Wynn

#1 — Kindig CF1!

A Kindigit Designs & Corvette Mike Collaboration

The two year wait is over!

Kindigit Designs of Bitchin Rides and Corvette Mike have collaborated to bring you the Coolest 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.

This combination of a very limited, select edition of carbon fiber bodies mated to Roadster Shop chassis culminated into something very special. The first, from scratch, retro look 1953 Corvette Roadster with all the trick goodies of modern-day Sportage transportation with a flare to dare you not to stare.

#2 — 1967 L89 […]

What a Day on Bring a Trailer
2 super special cars have auctions ending today

#1 — Ends Today at at 1:32 PST — NO RESERVE!

2017 DODGE VIPER GT COUPE!

The last year Every Made
only 56 miles on the odometer!
The widow must sell!

Viper White w/Blue stripes, Black interior. 8.4L/645hp V10, 6-speed

This is one truly unique Viper! It was part of the “1 of 1” program and custom built for its original and only owner! We have extensive correspondence from Dodge to the owner as well as a binder full of photos showing the car being built!

This is essentially a new car with only 56 miles on the odometer.

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Corvette Mike can’t get enough Wynn excitement and is back again as a Platinum Sponsor for this year’s Wynn Las Vegas Concours

Kindigit Designs of Bitchin Rides and Corvette Mike’s CF1 At The Wynn

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, it’s time to mark your calendars and start booking those special holiday events. One exceptional event, kicking off on November 10th, is the second-annual Concours at the Wynn, followed by the highly anticipated Formula 1 Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2023.

The second-annual Concours promises to be a weekend-long celebration that will undoubtedly become the social highlight of the fall season for car enthusiasts, food aficionados, and anyone who appreciates the finer things in life. The event will feature a stunning display of pre- and post-war vehicles set against the backdrop of the lush greens at the Wynn Golf Club. In addition to […]

Chevrolet Announced Another Price Increase for C8

C8 Corvette

Citing a dealer bulletin, the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette is about to get a bit more expensive. CorvetteBlogger reports that a $2,000 increase is being applied to the base price.

Per the report, the price increase came into effect on October 2, so customers placing new orders will be subject to the new pricing structure. As a result, the Stingray 1LT Coupe will be priced at $68,300, while the 2LT and 3LT Coupes will set buyers back $75,400 and $80,050, respectively. The Convertible option adds another $7,000 to these prices.

The high-performance Z06 is also getting an increase. The 1LZ Coupe has increased from $106,395 to $110,100, the 2LZ Coupe is now $119,000, and the 3LZ Coupe is now $123,650. The Convertible Z06 option adds another $7,000 to these prices.

The Corvette Z06 is currently facing […]

Person Gets Trapped in Corvette

Page 35 of the Corvette Owners Manual

A Florida man was at a gas station in his C7 Corvette convertible and got stuck in his car when the electric door release didn’t work. Instead of using the manual door release, he used his cell phone to call the police to get help freeing himself from inside the car. He obviously didn’t know about the manual door release located on the floor next to both the driver and passenger doors.

Eventually, Florida firefighters showed up, and before taking extreme measures, they tried to jump the car but broke the passenger window to free the man.

A TikTok video shows the moment a man from Davenport, Florida, had firefighters shatter the passenger window and free the man from the car rather than pull on the manual door […]

The C8 Is Not A Dune Buggy

The C8 is a very versatile automobile. It is just as good at driving to the grocery market as it is doing a full track day. But one thing it could improve at is driving on soft sand!

The incident occurred at Pismo Beach on California’s Central Coast. It’s the only coastal beach in California to be legally driven on, making it a popular spot for weekend getaways. Typically, folks drive 4×4 trucks, quads, and motorcycles onto the sand, but one person thought it wise to drive their Corvette near the waterline and get thoroughly stuck.

The video shows the Corvette stuck to its frame, its rear wheels spinning helplessly. A crowd gathered around, trying to free it from the rising tide. In the video, it looked dire for the ‘Vette, with the tide licking the passenger side of the car. But not […]

Corvette Video Update from
National Corvette Product
Manager, Harlan Charles

At last weekend’s 29th Anniversary Celebration at the National Corvette Museum, Corvette Blogger recorded Harlan Charles’s talk on the C8. During the presentation, Harlan discussed the awards the C8 has won and the production number for the 2023 model year.

Harlan shared a graphic showing that as of June, there were 53,448 total Corvettes completed and sequenced for production. Harlan says, “It’s not the total final, but close to it,” and he states that it will be the highest year of production of the Corvette ever at Bowling Green Assembly.

The St. Louis assembly plant still holds the record for most Corvettes produced in a year at 53,807. The old record for Bowling Green came during the extended 1984 model year with 51,547 Corvettes produced. The 2023 model year production totals will also go down […]

Watch the 2024 Corvette E-Ray
Presentation with Team Corvette

Mike was not able to make it to Carlisle this year, but our friends at Corvette Blogger were, and they sent us the video above.
In the video, Team Corvette (Executive Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter, vehicle chief engineer Josh Holder) presented the 2024 Corvette E-Ray. The team calls the new E-Ray the Swiss Army Knife of Corvettes. It can do just about anything with the first ever All-Wheel-Drive system for America’s Favorite Sports Car. Tadge explained they always wanted to do an AWD Corvette, but it was impossible with the front mounted engines found in previous generations. Tadge says they explored both the traditional method of running a driveshaft to the front wheels and using electric motors, but an electric motor driven system offered much more capability. Once they decided to go electric, the E-Ray name was trademarked in 2015.

Congratulations to Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance
Best of Show Winner

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 20, 2023) — A prewar Mercedes-Benz roadster that was first owned by the Shah of Afghanistan—one of just three similar cars surviving in the world today—was awarded the top prize at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

This year, 216 cars from 18 countries and 30 states pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the car named Best of Show was a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster presented by Jim Patterson of the Patterson Collection in Louisville, Kentucky.

“This 540K balances strength with sweeping lines and style, and its history is unique,” said Concours Chairman Sandra Button. “In talking with Jim about this car, I was impressed by the time and thought invested in this restoration. Every […]

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WATCH THE 72nd PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

Tune in live today at 1:15pm PDT to enjoy all the style, passion & history on display.

Mercedes-Benz 540K Named Best of Show at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

2023 Charitable Donations Surpass $

1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster
Shown by Jim Patterson of the Patterson Collection

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 20, 2023) — A prewar Mercedes-Benz roadster that was first owned by the Shah of Afghanistan—one of just three similar cars surviving in the world today—was awarded the top prize at the 2023 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

This year, 216 cars from 18 countries and 30 states pulled onto the competition field of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, and the car named Best of Show was a 1937 Mercedes-Benz 540K Special Roadster presented by Jim Patterson of […]

Over Half of All Premium Sports Cars
Sold In Q2 2023 Were C8 Corvettes

Sales of the C8 Corvette in the US market reached a total of 9,125 cars in Q2 2023. This was an increase of about 6 percent compared to 8,630 units sold in Q2 2022. For comparison, Porsche sold 3,140 911’s and 1,152 718’s (Cayman/Boxster) taking the 2nd and 3rd spots respectively. 4th and 5th place was held by Mercedes-Benz AMG SL-Class 1,083 cars sold and the AMG GT with 711 cars sold.

Those five models from the three marques represented the majority of sales in the premium sports car segment since the remaining half of the field accounted for less than 800 cars sold combined.

The C8 was […]

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We’re always looking to purchase vehicles and take in consignments!

Hello Everyone,

Monterey car week is here and we’re excited! This is my favorite time of year, I get to see long time friends, make new ones and escape the Scottsdale summer heat. I look forward to seeing many of you at some of the events taking place this week. Please take a look at the events schedule below and contact me if you have any questions.

-Mark Hubbard

MONTEREY CAR WEEK EVENTS SCHEDULE

~updated on 8/11/2023

MONDAY  AUGUST 14, 2023 

·    Automobilia Monterey Expo

·    The Porsche Monterey Classic

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Friends Pay Tribute to Automotive Legend Don Williams by Underwriting Program for Underserved Youth

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Barrett-Jackson Kickstart Funding to Train Youth as Restorers and Mechanics 

Don Williams briefly parks the only 1934 Duesenberg J Weymann Tapertail Speedster in existence in front of The Lodge at Pebble Beach in 1999. Image: Kimball Studios/Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 14, 2023) — Auto impresario Don Williams often said he wanted to “touch every great car in the world,” and in the process of doing that—buying and selling, collecting, and sharing […]

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WELCOME TO PEBBLE BEACH AUTOMOTIVE WEEK!

Watch style icons, innovative prototypes and racing greats compete for the top prize in the collector car world this Sunday at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, while enjoying the camaraderie of auto enthusiasts from around the globe.

Get Ready to Start Your Engines for Pebble Beach Automotive Week!

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

This Sunday, more than two hundred of the world’s top collector cars will gather on the 18th […]

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PEBBLE BEACH AUCTIONS PRESENTED BY GOODING & COMPANY

Auctions: Friday, August 18 at 5:00 p.m. & Saturday, August 19 at 11:00 a.m. PDT

Location: Parc du Concours, Corner of Stevenson Drive & Portola Road

Public Preview: Wednesday, August 16 through Saturday, August 19

Auction Catalogues: $120, includes admission for two to the viewing and the auction

General Admission: $50, includes admission for one to the viewing and the auction

Bidder Registration

Watch the Live Auction Broadcast

The Following Star Cars Top The List of Featured Lots to Watch

1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta

The headlining lot of Gooding & Company’s Pebble Beach Auctions is this 1962 Ferrari 250 GT SWB Berlinetta, notable for its remarkably original and well preserved condition. Unlike the vast majority of 250-series Ferraris, this example has […]

The Pebble Beach Tour d’Elegance Presented by Rolex was instituted in 1998 as a way to counter the perception that concours cars were static museum pieces, also referred to as “trailer queens.” Now, the Tour is an integral part of the famed Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and a rare opportunity to see many of these beautiful cars in motion. The Tour begins in Pebble Beach with a drive down 17-Mile Drive passing in front of The Lodge, and then make their way down the Big Sur coastline and back, ending back in Pebble Beach. There is also a strong incentive for owners to take part. If two cars tie in class competition during the Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, and one car was part […]

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YOUR GUIDE TO PEBBLE BEACH AUTOMOTIVE WEEK

 Get Ready to Start Your Engines for Pebble Beach Automotive Week!

PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

Each year, the finest collector cars gather on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete for Best of Show — the ultimate award for automobiles.  In tandem with the competition between extraordinary historic automobiles, the Concours also serves as host to some of the most anticipated concepts and new car debuts.

PURCHASE TICKETS CONCOURS STYLE

The Concours […]

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Legendary Disney Imagineer Returns to the Pebble Beach Concours to Discuss Dream Cars of the 1950s Bob Gurr’s love of cars has driven his iconic career and connects him to other automotive dreamers.

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (August 4, 2023) — Bob Gurr attended the very first Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance in 1950. At the time, he and fellow ArtCenter College of Design pupils couldn’t afford a hotel and slept in their car before attending the Concours the next morning. Seventy-three years and a dream-come-true career with Disney later, Bob reflects on what it means to be back at the Pebble Beach Concours to speak about Dream Cars of the 1950s.

Bob Gurr’s career began at ArtCenter, where he met a professor who would […]

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PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE 2023 PEBBLE BEACH CLASSIC CAR FORUM

Forums are held from Thursday through Saturday of Pebble Beach Automotive Week at Concours Village.

Additional panelists and Forum sessions have been added to the lineup!

Join Alliant Private Client for a complimentary Forum session An Insurance Market Discussion for Collectors. Amanda Stretton and Danny Sullivan will be talking classic cars with Wayne Carini and Jay Ward, and MotorTrend will be discussing future classics and what will drive collectors crazy in 25 years.

More tickets have been released for Spike’s Car Radio Live!

2023 PEBBLE BEACH CLASSIC CAR FORUM PRESENTED BY ALLIANT […]

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  ONE MONTH UNTIL THE 72nd PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

One month from today, the world’s most stunning collector cars will gather on the 18th fairway of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete for Best of Show. Purchase tickets now and experience the beauty and heritage on Sunday, August 20th.

 Get Ready to Start Your Engines for Pebble Beach Automotive Week!

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE PEBBLE BEACH TOUR d’ELEGANCE

presented by Rolex

An exhibition of elegance […]

Monterey Car Week, one of the most anticipated automobile events!

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey Car Week 2023 starts on Friday, August 11th, and concludes on Sunday, August 20th with the 72-year anniversary of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, an unmatched tradition of automotive excellence.

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey Car Week Events are a can’t-miss for every car enthusiast, and this year will be truly unforgettable! To start planning your visit, visit the Pebble Beach Concours by Clicking Here.

Here is your Guide to Monterey Car Week 2023:

Friday, August 11
    Monterey Car Week Kick-Off

Saturday, August 12 – Sunday, August 13
    Monterey Pre-Reunion

Monday, August 14
    Automobilia Monterey Expo
    The Porsche Monterey Classic

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ONE MONTH UNTIL THE 72nd PEBBLE BEACH CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE

One month from today, the world’s most stunning collector cars will gather on the 18th fairway of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links to compete for Best of Show. Purchase tickets now and experience the beauty and heritage on Sunday, August 20th.

 Get Ready to Start Your Engines for Pebble Beach Automotive Week!

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF THE PEBBLE BEACH TOUR d’ELEGANCE

presented by Rolex

An exhibition of elegance in […]

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a true automotive visionary, Reeves Callaway, on July 11th. A pioneering force in the automotive industry, Reeves’ tireless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and passion for high-performance vehicles has left an indelible mark on the world.

Born in November 1947, Reeves’ journey began with an unyielding fascination for automobiles and their untapped potential. Founding Callaway Cars, Inc. from his garage in Old Lyme, Connecticut in 1977, a company that would ultimately revolutionize the automotive landscape. His engineering prowess and unwavering commitment to perfection led to the creation of some of the most iconic and sought-after performance vehicles ever produced.

His legacy is forever intertwined with Callaway’s renowned performance-enhancing packages, including those for legendary brands like Chevrolet and Corvette. Reeves’ expertise in turbocharging and supercharging paved the way for extraordinary power and speed, […]

Born with a natural curiosity and an insatiable desire to tinker, Reeves Callaway had always been captivated by the inner workings of machines. As a child, he would spend countless hours in his family’s garage, taking apart old engines and putting them back together again, always seeking to understand their inner workings.

As Reeves grew older, his passion for cars only intensified. He studied mechanical engineering, honing his skills and expanding his knowledge. But Reeves was not content with just studying the theories; he wanted to make a real impact on the automotive world. In 1977, Reeves founded Callaway Cars, a company dedicated to creating high-performance vehicles that would leave enthusiasts in awe. It was with Callaway Cars that he truly made his mark. Reeves had an uncanny ability to extract incredible power and performance from engines, and his creations soon caught the attention of car enthusiasts around the world.

One of Reeves’ most notable […]

The Corvette and many of its devoted fans partied Thursday night like it was 1953, the year GM introduced the iconic sports car.

Nearly 300 people crowded into the Skydome of the National Corvette Museum, which used the birthday bash to kick off its new “An American Love Affair” exhibit that celebrates the car’s seven decades.

Held the evening before the 70th anniversary of the day the first Corvette rolled off the assembly line in Flint, Mich., the celebration showcased a collection of some five dozen vintage Corvettes that trace the evolution of the sports car from that 1953 model to the brand-new hybrid E-Ray that goes into production later this year.

The theme is accentuated in the eight-minute video displayed on the new $800,000 “Skywall” wrap-around video screen in the museum’s Skydome.

“When we started talking about what we could do to celebrate the […]

One of the primary objectives of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is giving back to the community and those in need. Through our annual Charity Drawing, a select group of charities can raise much-needed funds by giving donors the opportunity to win cars donated by our generous sponsors—and the charities get to keep 100% of the proceeds.

WE THANK THE MANUFACTURERS WHO ARE PARTICIPATING IN OUR ANNUAL CHARITY DRAWING

A maximum of 2,000 tickets per car will be sold, and winners will be drawn at the 72nd Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance on Sunday, August 20, 2023. Winners need not be present to win.Winner is responsible for all taxes, licensing, and transfer fees. No cash or prize substitutions. Nontransferable/No Substitutions. Actual prize may vary from the one pictured.

1-YEAR LEASE ON A 2023 LEXUS LC 500 CONVERTIBLE

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ANNOUNCING OUR NEW MASTER OF CEREMONIES

“I’m proud to hand over the microphone to my good friend and partner in racing, Amanda Stretton,” Derek Hill says. “She’s a rockstar in the car industry and will be an amazing addition to our world-renowned Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.” 

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There are hotel rooms and suites available at several splendid hotels around […]

1993 Ming Blue Rolls Royce Corniche IV Mulliner Park Ward Convertible with 4k miles walkaround video.
Mike talks about 1993 Ming Blue Rolls Royce Corniche IV Mulliner Park Ward Convertible.

Corvette Mike offers the best 1993 Ming Blue Rolls Royce Corniche IV Mulliner Park Ward Convertible available.

Corvette Mike is offering what we anticipate will be a very exciting auction on our absolutely gorgeous and rare Rolls Royce Corniche IV Mulliner Park Ward Convertible!

This stunning Cornice IV is one of only 25 examples ever built. It had remained in the same family since new and carefully driven only 4,600 miles! 
It’s been meticulously cared for, completely serviced and is ready to be passed on to its […]

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GET READY TO EXPERIENCE PEBBLE BEACH AUTOMOTIVE WEEK

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.

Book Your Hotel Accommodations

ROOMS & SUITES ARE AVAILABLE

There are hotel rooms and suites available at several splendid hotels around the Monterey Peninsula. Please email lodging@pebblebeachconcours.net for a list […]

Corvette Joins Forces with TF Sport

It is being reported by James Newbold on MotorSport.com that British sportscar outfit TF Sport will end its long association with Aston Martin and switch brands to campaign the Z06 GT3.R in the 2024 World Endurance Championship.

Tom Ferrier’s group plans to run two of the new-for-2024 Z06 GT3.R, which replaces the C8.R that won the Le Mans 24 earlier this month.

Drivers for the program have yet to be announced, but it is likely that Corvette factory drivers will be part of the line-up.

Z06 GT3.R program manager Christie Bagne said TF Sport “showcases the elements we were looking for in a team” to partner with. “We look forward to working with Tom and his team to make the Z06 GT3.R a success in the WEC and at the 24 Hours […]

Tuners that specialize in modifying the engine control module (ECM) to increase the engines power have been able to “Jailbreak” the unit.

Up to this point, tuners had to use what is called a piggyback system. These systems go between the ECM and the sensors on the car to trick it into making the changes the tuner wants. These systems are very tricky and hard to program. If you have followed Emelia Hartford and her world’s quickest twin-turbo C8, this is the type of system she used to get the ECM to work with the modifications.

Why did tuners need to Jailbreak the ECM? Well, as cars become more and more controlled by onboard computers, cybersecurity has become more important […]

Coveted 1960’s classics lead Gooding & Co.’s auction at this years Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is home to the rarest automotive gems in the world, some of which go under the hammer via the show’s official auction house, Gooding & Company. This year’s auction of blue-chop icons include some of the most coveted 1960s classic cars, headlined by the 1966 Ferrari 275 GTB and the 1965 Aston Martin DB5 Convertible. The auction house touts that the pair as among the most desirable collectibles in the world, adding that the entire selection of cars is among the “finest examples of their type to be found anywhere and ought to appeal to the most discerning collectors.”

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Pebble Beach Auto Week

Thundering Thursday VOL 10-40 – 24 Hours of Le Mans Centennial Celebration at Pebble Beach August 11th – 20th

The Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance and Monterey Car Week 2023 starts on Friday, August 11th and concludes on Sunday, August 20th with the 72 year anniversary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, an unmatched tradition of automotive excellence.

Last August, Pierre Fillon, president of L’Automobile Club de l’Ouest, invited the Pebble Beach Concours to kick off a year of celebrations leading up to the Le Mans centennial. The centennial trophy was unveiled on the Pebble Beach Concours awards ramp, racing greats—from Jacky Ickx and Henri Pescarolo to Jochen Mass, Lyn St. James, Justin Bell and nine-time-winning Tom Kristensen—were on hand to share their memories. And showcased 27 Le Mans race cars, including 14 overall winners on the competition field.

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  LE MANS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION AT PEBBLE BEACH

We send warm greetings and a wish for great success to our friends who are gathering at the 24 Hours of Le Mans for its centennial celebration.

Last August, the Pebble Beach Concours was invited by Pierre Fillon, president of L’Automobile Club de l’Ouest, to kick off a year of celebrations leading up to the Le Mans centennial—and we were honored to do so. The centennial trophy was unveiled on our awards […]

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 […]

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Featured in our Summer Issue of the INSIDER…

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 […]

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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 […]

An Unmatched Tradition of Automotive Excellence

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

GENERAL ADMISSION

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.

PURCHASE TICKETS […]

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 […]

Picture Credit:: HotCars

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 […]

Locked and Loaded

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
Torch Red Seat Belts
Visible Carbon Wheels!
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the La Jolla Concours d’Elegance
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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714-630-0700

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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On the ground Friday
and ready for delivery.

Stock photo. Actual pictuers available Saturday to the buyer.

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

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

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714-630-0700

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!