Chevrolet has confirmed that the seventh-generation Corvette will debut the evening of Sunday, January 13, 2013 in Detroit. To kick off the reveal countdown, Chevrolet debuted the new Crossed Flags logo for the new 2014 Corvette. The Crossed Flags logo has been a hallmark of the Corvette since its 1953 introduction….
GM Releases New C7 Corvette logo and details
GM said more than 100 variations of the crossed flags were reviewed before the company made a final selection on the Vette’s newest one. The logo, which has evolved over the years, has always included a checkered flag and another flag with the Chevrolet “bowtie” and a French fleur-de-lis. …
The old “car-in-the-barn” story
Everyone in the collector-car hobby has at one time or another heard the old “car-in-the-barn” story. This is one of those stories. Only the rare find in this true tale turned out to be the lowest documented-mileage 1954 Corvette known to exist in the world. As the host and producer…
Los Angeles, CA: Corvette Involved in a Fiery Street Race Hit and Run – Video
A sport utility van and a Corvette were involved in a fiery crash in the Boyle Heights area of Los Angeles early Monday morning. The police said one of the vehicles was reported stolen and the two cars may have been street racing. The crash occurred at about 12:30 a.m….
The Downshift Talks with John Heinricy, former Dir. GM Performance
On this episode of The Downshift, we talk with John Heinricy, former Director of GM Performance, who dishes on the advancements and technology we might see on the next gen 2014 C7 Corvette. Heinricy also takes a ride in the last ever C6 Corvette – the 427 60th Anniversary Convertible,…
How to prepare a Corvette for winter storage
One of the most popular questions among Corvette owners is “how should I prepare my Corvette for winter storage?” You’re bound to get one hundred different answers and all of them could be different. Above all of the uncertainty and mythical storage remedies you’ve heard of, you are sure of…
Sheriff: Wanted man, 78, armed and on the road in a red Corvette
Ronald Burbach EUGENE, Ore. – A 78-year-old man who threatened to kill his stalking victim and fled electronic surveillance may be headed back to Oregon in a red Corvette, the sheriff’s office said. Ronald Burbach should be considered armed and dangerous, the Lane County Sheriff’s Office…
George Clooney spotted driving 1959 or 1960 classic C1 Corvette
The famous American actor George Clooney has been recently spotted while driving his red and white classic C1 Corvette. Rich and famous people are known for their passion in classic cars and it seems that George Clooney has good taste. The famous actor has been recently spotted while taking his…
Corvette driver catches fire in Tempe, AZ crash
Photos from the scene showed the badly charred Corvette frame sitting in the intersection. Tempe police Sgt. Jeffrey Glover said a pickup truck and a Corvette were driving northbound on Scottsdale Road when the pickup rear-ended the Corvette near Weber Drive. Glover said the Corvette spun after being struck, and…
California Bill to Create Legacy License Plate Program Signed Into Law
Governor Jerry Brown signed into law legislation (A.B. 1658) to establish the California Legacy License Plate Program. Under the new law, the DMV will create and issue a series of specialized license plates that replicate plates from the state’s past. Previously, classic car owners could only revive well-maintained old plates…