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…
Official 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise Video from Chevrolet
Classic car lovers from around the world traveled to Motor City for this annual rite of summer! The 2012 Woodward Dream Cruise featured Detroit-based graffiti artist Shades creating a mural onsite, old and new fan favorites, and a life-sized timeline that captured the 60 years of Corvette.
Pebble Beach Concours 2012: Best in Class
By Perry Stern of MSN Autos Most owners will tell you that just getting invited to show their car at the legendary Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance is an incredible honor. Ultimately, however, they all want to win. While only one car can be chosen as Best of Show, the best in each class…
Street-racing death trial underway in Surrey
? Street-racing death trial underway in Surrey – Classic Car Collector NewsSkip to content CBC News Posted: Aug 22, 2012 3:59 PM PT Last Updated: Aug 22, 2012 3:58 PM PT The vehicle that struck Pritam Benning is examined by police after the collision. (CBC) Gurjit Dhillon leaves court in…
GM Bowling Green plant to stop public tours to prepare for next-generation Corvette
By Melissa Burden – The Detroit News General Motors Co.’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant will close to the public beginning Sept. 14 as the Corvette plant begins to prepare for the next generation sports car. The Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Ky., typically draws between 40,000 and 50,000 visitors a…
Swedes shipped Corvette to Detroit for parade
Sven-Erik Mattsson and Kenneth Rooslund said they had Mattsson’s Corvette shipped so they could participate in the Saturday parade of classic cars on Woodward Avenue from the city of Pontiac to the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reported Monday. “It’s the biggest dream in the world…
Michelin Green X Challenge Road America Awards to Conquest Nissan and Corvette Racing
August 20, 2012 The winner in the Michelin Green X Challenge GT class was Corvette for the fourth time in five races. The seventh stop of the 2012 American Le Mans Series produced a pair of repeat winners in the Michelin Green X Challenge in competition that matched the tight…