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Vette Vues Magazine The Corvette Enthusiast’s Magazine The 1972 Corvette Stingray marked the end of an era for the 3rd Generation in the Corvette series. As a coupe, the 1972 Corvette came with retractable T-top roof panels and a back window. As a convertible, the classic sports car featured a soft folding top, but you could get a hardtop for an additional cost. The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, the third generation of the Corvette,...
By Tara Hurlin – January 13, 2025 Justin, son of the late Dan Gurney, will drive the same 409 big-block powered 1961 Chevrolet Impala that his father piloted in the 1961 British Saloon Car Championship at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion this August. The mildly modified but mostly stock Chevy Impala was leading the Silverstone race while competing against less powerful European sedans when the car broke a wheel, forcing Gurney to drop out on the second-to-last...
Classic Motorsports Publisher Emeritus Tim Suddard says the C2 Chevrolet Corvette is an undervalued sports car. However, which one is right for you? We dive into the options that came with these cars.
From the 2024 Muscle Car & Corvette Nationals, Matt Avery’s Celebrity Pick was this one-family owned unrestored 1961 Chevrolet Corvette.
This holiday season, remember none of us can get where we want to go without the support of another. Especially from those we cherished most. Watch as a father and son come together on the bench of their family’s 1978 Chevy Silverado C10 to look back on their shared past and how it continues to drive them forward. Connect with Chevy: https://www.chevrolet.com
PeriscopeFilm Made by the famed Jam Handy Organization for Chevrolet, “Hall of Wonders” features Today Show host Dave Garroway talking about General Motors as an innovator in the field of automotive design. The film ends with a look at the brand new Chevy Corvette. The Chevrolet Corvette, known colloquially as the Vette, is a sports car manufactured by Chevrolet. The car has been produced through seven generations. The first model, a convertible, was introduced...
Song By Merle Haggard Are the Good Times Really Over (I Wish a Buck Was Still Silver) Song by Merle Haggard I wish a buck was still silverIt was back when the country was strongBack before ElvisAnd beforeThe Vietnam warCame alongBefore the Beatles yesterdayWhen a man could still work,And still wouldIs the best of the free life, behind us nowAnd are the good times really overFor goodI’ll be rolling down hillLike a snowball headed...
These are actual photographs from Chevrolet assembled by John Hinckley depicting the entire process of building the new Stingray showing jigs, fixtures and adhesives used to create the body, the chassis being assembled, the body drop on the chassis and the engine dropped in the car. Highly detailed photographs of the first cars being painted are also included. Both a coupe and roadster are
Building America’s Sports Car Jim Smart – Writer In 1953, who would have believed that an American automaker—known more for great styling rather than road-going, canyon-cutting performance—would give the world an exciting two-seat sports car. American automakers in the post war period introduced fresh and exciting models erected on new underpinnings with updated sheetmetal and creature comforts. In the early 1950s, Chevrolet had its eye on building a fierce competitor to European sports cars. European sports...
Marissa Reviews: Driving a 1967 Chevy Corvette L71 427ci Big Block! Are big block C2 Corvettes really worth the hype? Wait until the end to find out…
A 1957 Chevy Bel Air hardtop was a Teenager’s first car! By David Conwill October 4, 2024 As a 10-year-old used car, back in 1967, a ’57 Chevy was still a highly appealing choice and was sought after on the secondhand market. A teenager like 17-year-old Rich Ragone, then living in East Brunswick, New Jersey, and attending East Brunswick High School would have been thrilled to have such transportation. Suitably tweaked, a Tri-Five (1955-’57 Chevrolet) could be...
The Corvette has grown in power and performance through eight generations. By Motor Authority October 8, 2024 Production of the 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, the very first Corvette Since 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette has claimed the title of America’s sports car. It has evolved through eight generations into more than just a sports car, though. With its mid-engine design and variety of wild powertrains, the Corvette is now an American exotic that performs like a supercar at much...
A Street Race setup between two small town rivals. The Take is Two Cases of moonshine and a little cash. The Challenges the SRC Gang will face are unsuspecting. They haven’t had any trouble getting caught before. Mayor Weston puts a little pressure on Ole Barney to “wick it up.” A cat and mouse game between the Shiners and Barney makes this one an unforgettable classic. Inspired by Smoky and The Bandit, Dukes of...
I’m proud to present and amazing film from GM about the FIRST AMERICAN SPORTS CAR to be mass produced. This car hit it out of the park in 53… It was introduced late in the 1953 model year and produced through 1962. This generation is commonly referred to as the solid axle generation, as the independent rear suspension did not appear until the 1963 Sting Ray. This film is the DEBUT FILM from General...
