ZR1X, Not Zora!
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GM isn’t ruling out the use of the Zora name in the future.
Corvette fans have been buzzing with anticipation over Chevrolet’s latest high-performance masterpiece: the 2026 ZR1X, but alongside the excitement, there’s been one big question on everyone’s mind: Why isn’t it called the Zora?
After all, Zora Arkus-Duntov, the “Father of the Corvette”, has long been associated with the dream of a mid-engine, world-class supercar. Wouldn’t this new AWD, twin-turbo hybrid beast be the perfect car to bear his name?
The ZR1 badge is already legendary in Corvette circles. First appearing in 1970 on the C3 as a factory race-ready package, and later resurrected with the iconic C4 and then the supercharged C6 and C7 monsters. The ZR1 name signals extreme performance, cutting-edge tech, and track prowess.
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Corvette Mike is proud to present one of the most iconic race-bred Corvettes ever built — the 1968 Le Mans Blue L88 Convertible once campaigned by James Garner’s American International Racing (AIR) team.
This isn’t just a Corvette — it’s a rare piece of motorsports and Hollywood history. One of just three factory-built L88 convertibles delivered in November 1967 for Garner’s team, this car was specially ordered through GM’s COPO program and features the legendary L88 engine with closed-chamber aluminum heads.
From the silver screen to the racetrack, this Corvette captures the fearless spirit of late-1960s American performance.
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The Legendary 1968 James Garner L88!
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▶️ Click the picture above to watch Mike and Jan discuss this incredible L88
Corvette Mike is proud to present one of the most iconic race-bred Corvettes ever built — the 1968 Le Mans Blue L88 Convertible once campaigned by James Garner’s American International Racing (AIR) team.
This isn’t just a Corvette — it’s a rare piece of motorsports and Hollywood history. One of just three factory-built L88 convertibles delivered in November 1967 for Garner’s team, this car was specially ordered through GM’s COPO program and features the legendary L88 engine with closed-chamber aluminum heads.
From the silver screen to the racetrack, this Corvette captures the fearless spirit of late-1960s American performance.
