Corvette Blog

With the holidays now upon us, need a fun yet unique gift for your devoted Corvette spouse?

CarCrazyDesks.com is a good start.

• They sell furniture.
• They customize all orders.
• They recycle using old products.
• They cater to one niche market – Corvette enthusiasts!

The company is in business to recycle rear-ends of C5/C6 Corvettes and turn them into furniture! Their work not only includes customized Corvette desks, but also Corvette shelving, bars and barbeque grills!

So begin shopping for that perfect gift… check out CrazyCarDesks.com. But, be prepared to spend a pretty penny. Their desks alone cost $2,300.

[ CorvetteBlogger ]

Posted By Ryan In Corvette Enthusiasts , Corvette Fun , Corvette News | 0 Comments Permalink

Some Corvette enthusiasts just can’t seem to get enough.

For instance, the owner of this beautiful white C6 Corvette likely felt a need to impress his crowd of roaring fans. So, he made a simple (yet stupid) adjustment to his ‘Vette. He added a Nitrous Oxide System (NOS).

And look what happens… Don’t ruin your ‘Vette too. Be smart.  Check out the video after the jump.

Click here for NOS FAQs to consider before you repeat this dummy.

[ CorvetteBlogger ]

Posted By Ryan In Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Performance , Corvette Videos | 0 Comments Permalink

Art Van recently celebrated their 50th birthday this month at the Warren Art Van Furniture store. Entertainment at this “Michigan Legends Charity Concert” included performances by The Original Vandellas, the Miracles and the Contours. The event raised money for the Gleaners Community Food Bank.

Amongst all this excitement, the night concluded with a 1959 “little red Corvette” give away. With more than 541,000 online entries placed between June and November, Traverse City resident, Tracie Sears, and husband, Todd, were the lucky winners of this fully restored classic car.

"I never dreamed I'd actually win! My husband and I drove down from Traverse City to see the concert, but I never expected to hear my name called as the winner!" exclaimed Tracie.

Not too shabby of a party favor, if you ask us!  Check out the video after the jump.

[ Art Van ]

Posted By Ryan In Classic Corvettes , Corvette Contests , Corvette Events , Corvette Fun , Corvette News | 0 Comments Permalink

The giving season is almost here. Over your turkey dinner, I encourage your family to consider helping out the Kids Wish Network (KWN).

This year the Kids Wish Network is aiming to further their reach with their "Hero of the Month" Program, a program which helps children in hospitals all over the country who have overcome traumatic and life-changing circumstances with courage and spirit.

What a phenomenal message to help spread to our youngsters…

However, with such a huge demand for this program, KWN needs your help! I encourage you to donate - not only will your donation help children nationwide but it will also enter you to win TWO Corvettes.

Yes, two…

• 2009 Hero Edition Corvette ZR1
• 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Enter to win now by simply clicking here. Better yet, Use Promo Code MB1009A and Receive 2 Free Bonus Tickets with any Purchase over $20.

Make a difference this holiday season in a child’s life… and maybe even in your own garage!!

[ Kids Wish Network ]

Posted By Ryan In Corvette Contests , Corvette Events , Corvette Fun | 0 Comments Permalink

The time has come to save really big on the 2009 Corvette!     

Just announced is 72 Month 0% Financing on all 2009 Corvettes (except ZR1).

Cash buyers can take these offers instead: $4000 Rebate plus $500 Bonus Cash (the alternative to the 60 Day Return Guarantee) plus $1000 Bonus Cash on some inventory (dealers have a list to check).

Buyers of in-stock 2010 Corvettes also qualify for the $500 Bonus Cash alternative, and in some cases, the $1000 Old Invoice Bonus Cash.  0% Financing is not available on the 2010 model.

Please act quickly!  These offers expire at close of business, Monday, November 30.

Click to see our inventory of 2009 Corvettes.  And, by the way, we are offering GM Employee Pricing to everyone on our leftover 2009's!  That will save you thousands of dollars all by itself!  Call 1-888-875-0728 to discuss.  Leave a message if not answered immediately.  Thank you.

Posted By Bill Connell In Buying a Corvette , Corvette Pricing , Corvettes for Sale | 0 Comments Permalink

As always, we at CorvetteBlog have the latest constraint information straight from General Motors.  This week the only Corvette orders that are being accepted are for ZR1 models.

For 2010 ZR1's, the only constraint is the 315 Cashmere Custom Leather Interior, which as a new option is still in the introduction phases.

If you'd like custom built pricing for you, in any of the 50 states, please email us by leaving a comment below (which will be kept private) or call us at (888) 875-0728.  We will give you a professional quote including shipping or VIP delivery for you.

Posted By Ryan In 2010 Corvette , Buying a Corvette , Corvette Dealers , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Parts , Corvette Production | 0 Comments Permalink

In these already troubling economic times, millions in federal economic stimulus money has been spent on the building and preserving of our national museums.

Within the past four years alone, $28 million has been spent on funding 55 transportation-related museums, including the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The argument:

• Some rationalize that the stimulus money is needed MUCH more in mending our current economic problems.
   
• Others feel that our national museums enrich our communities and give our future generations an abundance of knowledge, history and culture. They also help to improve tourism, which grows local economies.

We love our Corvette Museum, don't get us wrong... but should public money be used to fund the museum?  So, we’ll leave the big question up to you… Where should our nation spend this stimulus money? Share your comments below.

[ Houston Chronicle ]

Posted By Ryan In Corvette Enthusiasts , Corvette Fun , Corvette History , Corvette Museum , Corvette News | 3 Comments Permalink

Yes, you probably are more than aware, but after much hype, the Corvette Grand Sport is back!

Customization is key in the new 2010 model. Eight exterior colors, four rear-fender hues and the ultimate choice of coupe or convertible are all major decisions upon initial purchase.

The Grand Sport falls in between the base ‘Vette and the Z06. A stiffened suspension and LS3 engine allow the Grand Sport to output 430 horsepower. A whole new perspective is brought to the vehicle’s brake system. The brakes are cross-drilled and upsized at 14.0 inches in the front and 13.4 inches in the rear.

If you prefer to take on the manual coupe, the vehicle’s features include a rear-mounted battery, a dry-sump oil system, differential cooler and a launch-control program to improve acceleration.

General Motors promises to manufacture as many as possible to keep up with the consumer demand. Be sure to shop with CorvetteBlog and George Matick Chevrolet for your next Grand Sport!

[ Automobile ]

Posted By Ryan In 2010 Corvette , Corvette Equipment , Corvette News , Corvette Reviews | 0 Comments Permalink

According to well-placed sources, a Corvette with a mid-engined layout was well into development in 2008, until the global financial meltdown cut off funding sources.  Then, General Motors CEO Fritz Henderson proclaimed in May that the Corvette was paying it's own way, and that the C7 was alive.

Now, as AutoWeek Magazine's print version declared this week (11.16.09 issue), there may no longer be a C7 in development!  Say it ain't so!  We love the 6th Generation, without a doubt, but we want -- we need -- a future, too!

[ Previous postings on the C7 ]

Posted By Bill Connell In C7 Corvette , Corvette News , Corvette Production , Corvettes of the Future | 2 Comments Permalink

Some people love the Corvette. Some people don’t.

Apparently, The Mechanic falls into the later category. He is described as a free-spoken blogger with a “for your own good” opinion on vehicles and the auto industry as a whole.

I won’t even try to describe his opinion of the Corvette, as my words won’t do justice to his pure outraged attitude. So I quote:

“Sure it performs incredibly well, but the Corvette as a relevant performance car has lots its way. Instead of being the everyman, all-American supercar it once was, the Vette has become too expensive, too extreme and too cheesy.”

“Chevy has blown it by allowing the Corvette’s price and performance to get out of hand. And it continues to wrap the Vette in a dated package that is driving America’s youth car enthusiasts elsewhere…”

“Come on GM, give us a Corvette we the people want today, not the Corvette you thought we wanted in 1989.”

To view the article in entirety, you can the link below. Do you agree with the criticism? Disagree?

[ Inside Line ]

Posted By Ryan In Corvette News , Corvette Reviews | 1 Comments Permalink