It was seven days before Christmas, and the showroom was packed tighter than Santa’s sleigh on Christmas Eve. Shiny Corvettes in every color gleamed under twinkling holiday lights, and classic beauties sat side by side, their chrome sparkling like tinsel. The cars were ready to make someone’s holiday dreams come true, but there was one problem—there was no more room.
Troy, the General Manager, stood with his team, shaking his head with a grin. “If one more car shows up, we’ll need to park it on the roof!” The showroom floor was so full that even the Christmas tree looked like it might need to find a new parking spot.
And just when things couldn’t get tighter, the phone rang. The next batch of cars was already on its way, scheduled to arrive before Christmas. The countdown was on. They had 7 days to find [...]
Credit::Julio Solano
In Miami Beach, Florida, on Monday, September 16, a suspected burglar found himself stuck inside a Corvette, much to the surprise of the car’s owner.
Julio Solano captured the incident on video as he approached his vehicle, only to discover the would-be thief trapped inside. In the footage, a shocked Solano can be heard saying, “My brother, this is not your car. This is my car.”
The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Ravesh Rabindranauth, signaled for Solano to open the door, but Solano replied, “No, you can’t get out. We’re calling the cops.”
According to reports, Rabindranauth was unable to exit the car due to its “unconventional door mechanism.” Eventually, he was freed and promptly arrested by the authorities.
Rabindranauth was charged with burglary of [...]
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C8 ZR1 Record-Breaking Performance Unleashed
Photo Credit: Chevrolet The 2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is rewriting the record books as the fastest street-legal Corvette ever. Clocking an astonishing 0-60 time of 2.3 seconds, this powerhouse pushes boundaries with its 1,064 horsepower and a top speed of 233 mph.
Equipped with the ZTK Performance Package, the ZR1 delivers unmatched precision and speed, running the quarter mile in 9.6 seconds. Even without the ZTK package, the ZR1 is still a beast, completing the sprint in 9.7 seconds.
“The 2025 Corvette ZR1 exceeded our expectations,” said Josh Holder, chief engineer, Corvette. “It’s the pinnacle of performance, providing unrelenting power.”
C8 Corvette Performance at a Glance:
Stingray (Z51): 2.9 seconds
Z06 (Z07):
The new year is here and car enthusiasts are geared up for two of the most anticipated events in the automotive world—the Mecum and Barrett-Jackson auctions. These legendary showcases of horsepower, history, and high-stakes bidding promise to deliver thrilling moments for collectors and fans alike.
At Mecum’s Kissimmee auction, the spotlight will shine on an incredible lineup of muscle cars, classics, and rare collectibles. Known as the world’s largest collector car auction, Mecum never disappoints with its jaw-dropping inventory. This year, expect to see everything from pristine Corvettes and vintage Mustangs to unique one-off prototypes.
Meanwhile, Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale event will set the stage for a celebration of craftsmanship and speed. Renowned for its impeccable curation and no-reserve [...]
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The Quail Postwar Sports Car Class (1961–1975)
We are thrilled to have showcased an extraordinary piece of automotive history at The Quail this year: a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L89. This Corvette is not just rare; it’s one of the rarest C2 Stingrays ever produced. Out of the few Corvettes built with the coveted RPO L89 option—featuring aluminum cylinder heads on the L71 427 cu-in V-8—only 16 were ever made.
With a conservative rating of 435 horsepower, this L89 Stingray represents the pinnacle of performance for its era. What makes this particular car even more special is its California specification, reportedly one of only two L89 Corvettes equipped with factory smog equipment.
Recently acquired by Corvette Mike, this stunning example
