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This 1974 Chevrolet promotional film, titled ” Selling Corvette “, was sent to the Chevrolet car dealerships to be used as an in-house Sales and customer training film. This film highlights technical aspects and features of the new model year. Model shown includes Corvette sports coupe with T-Tops. Accessories and Features Highlighted include, Anti-theft system, Leather Seats, Tilt and telescope steering wheel, Air Conditioning, 350 LS – 2 and 454 LS – 4 Engines,...
PeriscopeFilm One of a series of driver’s ed films made by General Motors known as “We Drivers”, this 1962 Jam Handy produced movie was shot near Detroit, Michigan in the community of Cloverdale. This very campy movie features miniature versions of the drivers — the “inner self” that speaks in a “wee little voice” through the miracle of special effects. The film emphasizes defense driving techniques, including not following cars too closely, and allowing...
General Motors – Chevrolet – O’Mara’s Chain Miracle – Long Form Cinema Commercial – 1951 Golden Age is a term used to describe a period in history where a culture, society, or nation experiences a period of prosperity, peace, and advancements. This era is characterized by significant achievements, significant contributions, and a collective sense of prosperity and unity.
Serious Inquiries To Purchase This Belair- belair1957car@gmail.com Grandfather’s 1957 Chevy Bel Air CLEANED For the First Time in 52 Years! | Best Reaction EVER! Today, we tackle the interior & exterior of an abandoned 1957 Chevy Bel Air that is covered in mold, dirt and debris that hasn’t been detailed in years that will require us to pressure wash the entire exterior, followed by a wash, clay bar and then polishing the paint to...
JTM Motorsports / Corvette Society tech session. I would like to thank Phil Schwartz and John for hosting this event. If you want to see an array of cars old and new take the time to stop by to see their facility. We had (45) members and guest including members from the VVCA club. JTM Motorsports is the world’s leader in late model vehicle performance parts, installations, and tuning. We provide high-performance enhancements for...
Posted 06/30/21 by Paul Sakalas Last updated on 07/02/2024 The first Corvettes were crafted on a makeshift assembly line in Chevrolet’s Flint, Michigan plant, while a permanent production facility was being built in St. Louis, Missouri. (Image/GM) On June 30th, 1953 the first production Corvette rolled off the assembly line. But despite the position it holds now as “America’s Sports Car,” the Corvette wasn’t exactly an instant hit. In fact, it wasn’t even America’s first sports car. We think that...
From the Archives: Big Vette MotorTrend-Archives Photographer-Drew Hardin-Writer Eric Rickman- Photographer-May 18, 2015 Ah, to be a big shot magazine editor in the early ’60s. In November 1961,Hot Rodmagazine’s Ray Brock was able to borrow the hottest Corvette off the lot at Harry Mann Chevrolet in Los Angeles to put it through its paces for a story. It had less than 500 miles on the clock when he drove away, headed for winding roads...
In 1963 the Corvette Fulie was the first mechanical fuel-injection system to appear on the C1 Corvette in addition full-size Chevy sedans. It was delivered in limited numbers, with a little over 1,000 units produced. The Fulie was nicknamed for its fuel-injection technology. 63 Fuelie cold start
1993 marked the fourth decade of America’s sports car with a very special commemorative edition- the 40th Anniversary Edition. This was an option package that was made available on all 1993 Corvette models, Coupe, Convertible, and ZR-1. All 40th Anniversary Edition Corvettes (and only 40th Anniversary Edition Corvettes) are Ruby Red from the inside out. With a unique deep-shining metallic, special 40th anniversary emblems, and stunning ruby red interior, these Corvettes truly are a...
Lot 268 |The Amelia Auction 2025Saturday, 08 March 2025 Estimate: $1,000,000 – $1,300,000 Chassis No. 00867S102272 Persistence… tenacity… resolve. Each one of these qualities is the hallmark of nearly everyone fortunate to be involved with this special Corvette from Day One. Competition has a way of amplifying certain innate traits and for Lucky Casner, Fred Gamble, and Loren Lundberg, the certain doggedness that each possessed would come to define their time with Camoradi U.S.A.’s...
By Brett Hatfield February 24, 2025 4:05 am 1966 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray production totaled 27,270 units, with 9,958 coupes and 17,762 convertibles leaving the St. Louis assembly plant. Standard equipment for the 1966 Corvette included a 300-horsepower 327 Small Block, a three-speed manual transmission, vinyl seat covers, a power radio antenna, a vinyl soft top for convertibles or an auxiliary hard top in lieu of the soft top at no additional cost. Wheels were painted steel...
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.
