August 25,2012 The famous long lost 1960 #1 Lemans Corvette is considered stolen by it’s owner. The idividuals that have the 1960 LeMans Corvette at this time are fully aware that they do not have title to the vehicle, and they have seen the current title. In Dan Mathis Jr’s…
Pennsylvania – Behind the certified largest collection of Chevrolet memorabilia
By Art Carey For The Inquirer Charlie Mallon has a thing about Corvettes. Actually, by last count, more than 2,200 things. So many things that in May, Mallon was officially certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as having the largest collection of Chevrolet memorabilia. “It’s different. Why not?”…
August New-Vehicle Sales Rate Could Be Highest in More Than 4 Years
While the expectations may hurt used-vehicle sales, the August new-vehicle sales projection by Kelley Blue Book as well as the forecast developed by J.D. Power and Associates’ Power Information Network and LMC Automotive show franchised dealers are continuing to move new metal at greater rates — possibly the highest clip…
Hertz Inks Deal to Buy Dollar Thrifty
After years of a back-and-forth saga involving three companies, a move has officially been made: Hertz will acquire Dollar Thrifty. Hertz Global Holdings and Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group announced Sunday that the two companies have entered a definitive merger agreement. Under this deal, Hertz would purchase Dollar Thrifty for $87.50…
Corvettes of Carlisle host annual Corvette parade
By Debra Schell The Sentinel dschell@cumberlink.com Thousands of people came out Saturday evening to watch as 405 Corvettes, ranging in years from 1953-2013, were driven two and three lanes wide down North Hanover Street, revving engines, honking, driver’s waving and smiling during the Corvettes of Carlisle annual parade. The event…
Corvettes to be featured in Monterey racing event
By Nathan Bomey Detroit Free Press Business Writer The Chevrolet Corvette’s roots in racing will be highlighted at an event in California in August 2013 as part of the vehicle’s 60th anniversary celebration. The Corvette will be featured as part of the 2013 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion at the Mazda…
Cunningham Corvette pulled from Carlisle show
Less than 24 hours after the long-lost No. 1 Briggs Cunningham Chevrolet Corvette received a public viewing, the car has gone back into hiding. The car was set for a public showing Friday afternoon during the Corvettes at Carlisle show in Carlisle, Pa. But less than half an hour before…
Corvette Enthusiasts Gearing Up For Annual Show In Carlisle
August 24, 2012 5:13 AM By Steve Nikazy Chevy Corvette Supercharged ZR1 on display at the 2012 Los Angeles Auto Show (Credit: FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images) CARLISLE, Pa. (CBS) – What will the next generation Corvette look like? That’s the subject of debate as fans of the iconic American sports…
Guy shows off C5 Corvette Z06 and Guess what!
While not as epic as last year’s Corvette C5 vs. Corvette C6 incident, this crash involving a Corvette Z06 C5 ranks fairly high on the stupidity index (that is, unless it was done for insurance purposes since the same person allegedly pulled the same stunt on a Dodge Viper, as…
Corvettes at Carlisle gears up for parade, test drives, displays
Published: Wednesday, August 22, 2012, 9:34 PM By CHRIS MAUTNER, The Patriot-News Last year, Corvettes at Carlisle had an unwanted visitor — Tropical Storm Irene. The storm forced organizers to cancel a number of events, including the annual Awards Parade, where Corvette owners recognized by enthusiasts and GM representatives get…