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Consumer Reports, everyone's favorite independent rating organization, came out with their annual "American Top Picks" list.  The criteria to be on the list includes them having reliability data for the car, stability control must be available and the crash tests have to be decent.

With those criteria met, the Corvette Z06 was named Most Fun Car to Drive.  it beat out many other qualified American rivals, and Consumer Reports gives us an idea why (although in a rather negative tone).  They say:

Fun to drive: The Corvette Z06 is an awesome car, but Corvette reliability is well-below average. The CTS could also qualify here, but again, no reliability data. Going down the list, the Mustang GT lacks ESC; we don’t have reliability data on the Dodge Viper; and the Pontiac Solstice/Saturn Sky have subpar reliability. The Dodge Charger R/T V8 is reliable and fast, but its overly light steering feel keeps it from being truly fun to drive.

Our only other complaint about the article is how it starts off.  The tone seems to be that they only come out with this list because people email and correspond with them that buying American is important and a decision factor for many.  It would seem to me that while the list is a great idea, buying American is an even better idea.  There's something to be said about being impartial and independent, but its something else to go dogging the industry that built this country.

What's your take?  Let us know.  And did we also mention, we have 5 Z06's in stock now at GMS Pricing?  Call or write us for more details.

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With this weekend being the weekend for the Oscars and all, why not a Corvette-related story to get us ready.

Sharon Stone is auctioning off her own 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray as part of Elton John's Academy Awards extravaganza.  She reports the vehicle is in mint condition and that this was the way she wanted to sell it.

The Stingray would normally fetch around $40,000 (according to the article), but Stone hopes to raise 3x as much for Elton John's Aids Foundation.  Check out the site for more information on the auction and what else is being showcased.

[ Daily Mail ]

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We love to pick up on random Corvette-related stories and troubles people seem to have keeping the Corvette at (or even close to) the speed limit.  Well, we've found yet another great story.

On February 8th, a Maricopa County (AZ) Sheriff's Office's deputy was spotted by a motorcycle cop at a very high rate of speed.  The 2008 Chevrolet Corvette was being driven by Jason Parker, the MCSO deputy!

The motorcycle cop was able to clock the deputy in the Vette going 96 in a 45 mph speed zone.  Not so smart Deputy!  He was also cited for no proof of insurance, but that was the least of his worries...

Gotta love law enforcement!

[ AZFamily.com ]

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Yet another video has surfaced of the introduction of the 2009 Corvette ZR1 at the GM Style event last Saturday.  This one comes to us from SlashGear.com and is a more lengthy version than others that we have posted thus far.  It really gives you a taste as to the evening's biggest reveal and star of the night!  Check it out.

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The GM Style show was too hot not to have a few posts to get you in the swing of things.  This video comes to us from TopSpeed.com and shows the reveal of the 2009 Corvette ZR1.  GM does know how to do a reveal, at least as part of their GM Style show.  It will be interesting to see how they reveal the vehicle to the press this week outside this show as well.

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Last night in Detroit, GM had it's second annual GM Style show that showcases the hot new GM vehicle designs with fashion, music, and celebrities.  It really is an interesting way to get more media exposure and highlight your vehicles before most other automakers hit the ground in Detroit.

This year, the big star of the show, and the final vehicle to roll out on the runway, was the 2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with Jeff Gordon behind the wheel.  The ZR1 no doubt be one of the hottest vehicles to see at the NAIAS starting this week.  Mary J. Blige, Maroon 5, and Kid Rock also took part in the event, which was open to about 1,500 people.

Our friends at AutoBlog have a great gallery of high-res pictures from the event last night, you can click over and check them out in full. 

Also, click on to see the video below of Bob Lutz, GM's Vice Chairman getting down with Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick.  Classic, you don't want to miss it.

[ AutoBlog ]

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CorvetteBlog's first 2008 Video of the Week is a montage of scenes from the National Corvette Museum.  Check it out below, we really enjoyed this one!

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From all of us at CorvetteBlog and George Matick Chevrolet, we wish you and yours a Very Happy New Year!!!!

We are so thankful for our readership and all of you who have ordered Corvettes through us, using our large allocation and special discounts to your advantage.

We can't wait to provide even more Vettes to all of you around the country in 2008, including the ZR1!

Look for more innovative news and features on CorvetteBlog in 2008, we have some great things in store.

Again, all our best wishes for a Very Happy New Year!

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Today the Chevrolet Corvettes were revealed as the official Pace Cars of the 2009 Indianapolis 500 which takes place on Sunday, May 25, 2008.  In fact, this will be the first time when a pair of two distinctly different, yet incredibly hot, Corvettes will be featured.  The first will be a Z06 running on E85 Ethanol (in the foreground) and the second will celebrate Corvette's 30 year Pace Car history.

The Ethanol Z06 will be driven during the pace lap by two-time Indianapolis 500 champion Emerson Fittipaldi. 

Now what about the production models you ask?  We know you already want to get your hands on one of them!  It is reported that Chevy will produce a total of 500 Pace Car replicas in both coupe and convertible form, each signed personally by Fittipaldi.

For a complete gallery of images of the pace cars, click here.  For more details on the production version and its special features, keep reading. 

[ Indianapolis Motor Speedway ]

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We love Corvettes of the past.  Who doesn't?  While we can't all drive a 1960 Corvette at our leisure, we may have the chance to experience something close to it (mind you without the wind blowing through our hair). We can experience the joy of yesterday in the games of today.  The latest edition of the popular video game, Gran Turismo 5, will feature the 1960 Corvette.

We've covered Gran Turismo in the past and the game's appreciation for early Vettes. There are some great screenshots of the game over at PS3 FanBoy of not just the Corvette but many other models that will be featured in the game, which is scheduled to be released sometime in 2008.

Just click on the image below to go to the gallery while you wait and get excited about this sure-to-be amazing video game.

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From all of us at CorvetteBlog and George Matick Chevrolet, we wish you and yours a Very Merry Christmas!

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I love the C6, don't get me wrong, but its fun to go back and look at Corvettes of the past and this week for our CorvetteBlog Video of the Week, we head back to 1988.  This week's video features a '88 C4 Corvette with it's digital speedometer and all.  Check it out.

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While this may not be a direct "Corvette" related story, it still has some bearing on us Corvette-lovers.  If you are like me, you are always looking for the best, quickest way to get somewhere.  Yahoo Maps has now added Drop and Drag Functionality to it's maps, meaning if you don't like a particular road or the route that Yahoo recommends, just click on that part of your route and move it to a different street or highway that you know works better and it re-calculates your route.

Google Maps have had this functionality for a while now, but its nice to get more services with the feature.  Additionally, you can always use OnStar with your Corvette Directions and Connections package, should you subscribe - that's always easiest when you can just hit the blue button and have your OnStar Advisor do it all for you.  Of course some of you have the Navigation option on your Corvettes, which means, you are set to begin with!

Either way, we are all better off and hopefully more on time!

[ Download Squad ]

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Nothing says Future President like Corvette-owner.  In a story today we learn about the first cars of the 2008 Presidential Candidates.  Turns out, John McCain's first car was a 1958 Corvette!  If that doesn't give him an advantage I don't know what does.

Here's a quick list of the candidates first cars, and current cars in parenthasis.

• John McCain:  Chevy Corvette  (Now:  Cadillac CTS)
• Hillary Clinton:  Oldsmobile Cutlass  (Now:  Ford Hybrid)
• John Edwards:  Plymouth Duster  (Now:  Ford Escape)
• Barack Obama:  Ford Granada  (Now:  Chrysler 300C)
• Bill Richardson:  Ford Mustang  (Now:  Jeep Wrangler)
• Rudy Giuliani:  Used Dodge  (Now:  Doesn't drive...)
• Mike Huckabee:  Mercury Montego  (Now:  Chevy Tahoe)
• Mitt Romney:  Rambler Classic  (Now:  Ford Mustang)

[ WOOD-TV ]

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Being from Detroit, we have a great appreciation for Car Shows, car displays and all that goes into marketing cars to the world.  This story takes us back to 1965.

GM and Chevy used Autoramas to display cars and bring the technology and vehicles to customers in a revolutionary way for the time.  The Corvette was nearly 3 years old in '65 and the hype had died down a little in that time.  They decided they would create a cut-away display of the Corvette to show how not only the beauty of the car, but also how advanced the vehicle was.

Reportedly the display's location was unknown for sometime until the 1990's when it was returned to the US and purchased by Al Wiseman.  This week it went on the auction block to the highest bidder looking to revel in Corvette history.  The final bid on the vehicle was $640,000 and with the buyer's commission of 10%, the final cost coming in at a whopping $704,000!  The buyer you ask?  Showdown Muscle Cars, out of Detroit.

Even better, our friends at CorvetteBlogger have a video of the auction, available after the jump.

[ CorvetteBlogger ]

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In our series on great Corvette-lover gift ideas, this one has to hit close to home, literally.  I don't know of many Corvette owners that don't also enjoy a morning or afternoon on the links.  So this gift idea makes perfect sense!  How about a set of Corvette golf balls? 

That's right, our friends over at CorvetteGoodies have just what we need!  They are offering a 3 ball sleeve of C5 Corvette logo golf balls available for immediate delivery.

While they don't have C6 logo balls available just yet, these will do for any Corvette lover!  The price is $8.95 for the sleeve, or get a couple of sleeves if your Corvette-lover happens to slice now and again...  The balls ship within 48 hours, so plenty of time to make your selection before the holidays.

Do you have a great Corvette-themed gift idea?  Let us know by leaving a comment and we might feature it in a coming edition!

[ CorvetteGoddies ]

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As we pause this holiday and say thanks for everything in our lives, we at CorvetteBlog wanted to with you and yours a very happy Thanksgiving.

We also want to continue to say thanks to you for your valued readership, great support, and wonderful comments, questions, and critiques.

To all of those customers we have ordered and delivered 2008 Corvettes to this year, we thank you especially for continuing to allow us to help provide the dream of a new Corvette to those all around the country.

Keep reading over the coming weeks as we have our Corvette Countdown to Christmas!  You won't want to miss all the great Vettes and the savings that go along with them.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CorvetteBlog and George Matick Chevrolet.

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In our continuing series on great gift ideas for the holidays, today we are featuring the C5 Corvette 3-Dial Weather Station Clock.  We all love to know what the time and weather has in store for us and this is a great gift to give it to us, from Chevy Mall.

The clock is 14 3/4" in diameter, has humidity and temperature dials, a second hand in a lower dial on its own (which I've always thought was a nice feature) and a 3 year limited warranty.  All that and it still comes in its own collectible gift box.

The 3-Dial Weather Station Clock is on sale now!  The price is listed at $27.95, down from $30.00.  The only bad part about it is that its not a C6 clock, but for those Corvette lovers, I doubt that would be a deal breaker on this one.  There's no C6 clock out yet, but you can bet it will be on the way (probably when the C7 comes out...)

To order yours today, head over to Chevy Mall.

[ Chevy Mall ]

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I just received a call from a CorvetteBlog reader who inquired as to where to rent a Corvette.  It occurred to me that since I get this question about once a year, and since I know the answer, I should probably write my answer for others who didn't think to ask it (yet anyway).

Reasons to rent a Corvette are many:

a special car for a special birthday or anniversary

a special car to drive in the Woodward Dream Cruise or to another Corvette venue like America's Corvette Show, Corvettes at Carlisle, Corvette Funfest, or Bloomington Gold

a vehicle to rent for an extended 'test drive' to check out Corvette equipment, and think through which options would work best on the car one intends to buy

For those who wish to rent a Corvette (or some of its competition), there is actually a website that lists companies that provide this service nationally: ExoticCarRentalDirectory.com.

In Michigan, there is only one company that provides this service: Classic Auto Rentals in Birmingham.  By the way, they also have pre-owned Corvettes for sale.  Their phone is 248.258.6560.

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In our continuing series on great gift ideas for the holidays for the Corvette lover on your shopping list, today we introduce the Corvette Racing MTB Casual Pullover Jersey from Chevy Mall.

The pullover looks awesome and won't fade as it is made with a Sports treated Spun polyester with DrySport fabric with great ventilation.

The jersey comes in all sizes and is on sale now!  The prices range from $50.95 to $52.95, a 10% reduction in price.

To order yours today, head over to Chevy Mall.

[ Chevy Mall ]

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Chevy Mall just announced a new selection of Corvette items.  One of the items featured is a new C6 Corvette Hoodie (hooded sweatshirt) that's available for pre-sale now.  Shipping begins in December and would be a great holiday gift for that Corvette lover on your list.

The hoodie has the Corvette logo and over a dozen, yes a DOZEN different embroidered vintage Corvette emblems and logos.  The price is between $89.95 and $95.95 and can be purchased direct through Chevy Mall.

We'll continue to feature other great Corvette gift ideas as we get closer to the holidays.  If you have any suggestions of Vette merchandise you like, or that you'd like to get, let us know and we'll include it!

[ Chevy Mall ]

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Chevy always associates itself with big name events.  The next event they will sponsor is the CMA's (Country Music Awards) on November 7th.

As part of the promotion for the event, and for Chevies in general, they are distributing over 3 million calendars in such publications as People, Country Weekly, CMA Close Up, NASCAR Illustrated and Progressive Farmer.  Fans will also be able to download the calendar online with behind the scenes photos.

The highlight in our opinion is Phil Vassar posing with a 2008 Velocity Yellow Corvette Z06 in front of an old gas station.  He has a new album coming out with a song called "My Chevrolet."  With that kind of song, of course he'd get the photo with the hottest car Chevy makes!

Check out the calendar in your favorite magazine or download it online at Chevy Nation.

[ Great American Country ]

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Would you care to own a 2007 Corvette Z51 Convertible for the investment of $100?  The Roy F. Collier Community Center in Inez, Kentucky is looking to raise some much needed funds for social work and community support through just such a raffle!

The community center has a Movie Theatre, Daycare Center, GED Classes, and After School programs that benefit the community.  Other programs include: Karate Classes, Drug Rehabilitation Classes, Community Action Outreach Program, Arcade, Indoor Walking Track, Tennis Courts, and Gymnasium.

Photos of the vehicle appear after the jump.

[ Win My Corvette ]

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Good old Route 66 has hit DVD.  That's right folks, you can travel along with Buz Murdock and Tod Stiles and relive it all.

I enjoyed Brian O'Neill's review from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.  While he doesn't give the DVD 4 stars, he still points out what our readers will really enjoy...

"Though you'll dig the Corvette convertible that zips through the United States circa 1960, you may wonder why these guys liked the road when so many of their stops put them amid crazies and thugs. Of course, it could be the beautiful women they rescue from various degrees of peril at every stop. Look for a young Suzanne Pleshette, among others."

Either way, the DVD is available now, and has some fun extras that include a bunch of still shots that show the evolution of the Corvette, something we all can enjoy.

The DVD series is available now and retails for $29.98.

[ Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ]

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This week's Video of the Week isn't exactly a video, but it does count for our purposes.  This prank call from Dudley & Bob of Radio Station KLBJ of Austin, Texas is called "Wreck-A-Vette".  The DJ's seem to be along the lines of a Bubba the Love Sponge show from what I can tell.  I do love Bubba.  Regardless, they prank a Corvette customer in for service and boy does he have a bad experience!  Have fun listening (and watching) this clip!

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This video is a special find.  It is almost a ten minute report on the final C4 Corvette that was built at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant in 1996.  If you have a couple of minutes, watch this one all the way through.  It shows what goes in to each and every Corvette that comes out of the plant... and shows a lot about every American that works on our beloved Vette.

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This week's Video of the Week from Corvette Blog features a Corvette Stingray, probably as you've never seen one before.  This particular Stingray can do a wheely!  Yes, I didn't imagine this one, someone caught it on video.  Take a peak!

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Just last week, CorvetteBlog brought your attention to a significant article in Motor Trend magazine (not on-line at the time) about possible future Corvettes.  MT is now on-line.

Motor Trend suggested using Porsche as a pattern, so that Corvette would develop three models in the years ahead.  The idea is that the base Corvette would be patterned after the Carrera 2 Coupe and Convertible.  The Z06 would be patterned after the GT3, GT3 RS, and GT2.  The highest performance Z07/SS/ZR1 variant would be derived from the 911 Turbo.

The more I considered it, though: why stop there?  Porsche has a fantastic performance SUV, the Cayenne, named after a hot pepper, so why not an American based hot SUV for the Corvette family, too?  So, what do you think, Motor Trend?

[ Motor Trend ]

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Too often I hear that Corvette owners don't drive their vehicles everywhere.  They have a second (or in some lucky cases a third) vehicle that they use for 'everyday' errands and save the Corvette for special occasions or joy riding events.  This story is about a couple who thinks differently.

Don and Martha Sipe of Albany, Indiana treat their 2007 Corvette as any other normal car, but appreciate it as any other Vette owner.

Since March, they have put over 11,000 miles on their Corvette, driving across the country and across town.  They love the leather seats, they love the gas mileage, they love it all.

Their coupe is perfect for groceries or whatever they have to get in town, and wherever they have to go to show it off.  While they originally were looking at red, they ended up with Velocity Yellow because of the attraction it seems to gather from everyone around town and around the country.

For more about their story, click the link below.  We love the idea though, why not drive drive drive your Corvette.  It's about the experience and it should be enjoyed whenever possible, not just for those 'special occasions.'

[ The Star Press ]

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This is an absolutely ridiculous match up, but certainly worth watching.  This short video shows a C5 Corvette going up against a Honda Civic.  Humor at its best...

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Everything's Bigger in Texas!  That certainly includes the State Fair of Texas, which makes the State Fair here in Michigan look like a starter kit.  If you do happen to be in Texas over the coming three weeks, you'll want to hit up the State Fair in Dallas.

As always, Chevrolet will have an awesome presence during the event, including the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) Corvette!!  If you haven't seen this baby in person, you don't want to miss out.  They will also have Kevin Harvick’s #29 Monte Carlo and an XBOX racing pit area to get into the action.

The State Fair of Texas is home to the biggest car show in Southwest America, with two huge exhibit halls and more than three million visitors each year.  Some of the other highlights from Chevy will be the all-new 2008 Chevy Malibu, the Tahoe Hybrid, the OCC Silverado, and the Dale Jr. "Big Red" Silverado.  Go check out the Le Mans Vette and stay for the fun!

[ BigTex.com ]

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Sometimes we know the power of the Corvette cannot be contained.  In this instance, it was abused... by a drunk driver.

In Des Moines, Iowa, the driver of a Corvette C5 drove through the wall of someone's home and low and behold, ended in the basement of the house!

No one was injured (including the driver), but you can bet Des Moines Police graciously took him away from the scene, albeit in handcuffs.

Check out the other pictures (including the basement shot) by clicking the link below.

[ KCCI Photo Slideshow ]

[ KCCI Channel 8 ]

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I always enjoy a good commercial featuring a Corvette.  This one is no exception.  James Nesbitt stars in this British Yellow Pages Commercial.  He begins by looking for Insurance for his treasured classic Corvette... and, well, goes from there.

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We don't cover NASCAR here at CorvetteBlog, but this story was worth a little attention.  Dale Earnhardt Jr. revealed his new sponsors and number this week.  The new Hendrick Motorsports car will race as #88, sponsored by Mountain Dew and Amp Energy Drink.

Earnhardt had a say in the design of the paint scheme for the new Chevrolet Impala SS.  In fact, he said, "It's basic and clean-looking, and we painted the back deck flat black in honor of the Corvette that I drove with my dad" in an endurance race, Junior said.

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If you have read the Corvette Blog for very long, you know we love the National Corvette Museum, and you've probably read about the interesting (to say the least) connection between U.S. astronauts at Cape Canaveral / Cape Kennedy and the Chevrolet Corvette.

A new book captures that relationship with finesse.  Jay Barbree, NBC's veteran space correspondent, has authored Live From Cape Canaveral, an engaging behind-the-scenes look at the American space race.  A recent report at MSNBC.com includes great fun information about the astronauts in their Corvettes on the space coast highways and their "interaction" with the local police force.

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Wouldn't we all love to win a 2007 Corvette this weekend?  Well, if you're around the Salt Lake City area, you just might have the chance!

The 4 day annual Greek Festival is starting on Thursday, and runs through Sunday, this weekend at the Hellenic Memorial Cultural Center in Salt Lake City.

Not only will you get to try fantastic Greek delicacies like grape leaves, spinach pie and gyros - but all at a great price - nothing over $4!  Coming from the many festivals we have like this in Detroit, that's incredibly cheap for food at a festival!

There will also be dancing, tours of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral, a 5K run, and the highlight for us Corvette lovers, the raffle for a 2007 Chevrolet Corvette and other prizes.

Go down and check out the festival and get your chance to win the Vette of your dreams!  If you go and have pictures, we'd love to post them after the event; just let us know.

[ Salt Lake Tribune ]

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I found a link to a blog on the Internet today that mentioned a Corvette Truck. 

We've talked before in Corvette Blog about four-door Corvettes, six-cylindered Corvettes, and I'm currently working on an article on Corvette police cars, but what in the world was a Corvette Truck?

I followed the links.  Can you guess what I found?

The picture is past the jump.

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Now you can take a Corvette with you (kind of) when you vacation, even if you're not driving it!  Thanks to a story on AutoBlog today, we learned that American Custom Trailers is producing a line of Corvette-inspired trailers.

The 19 cubic foot Corvette-inspired trailers are fully DOT compliant and feature carpeted holds, working tail lights, torsion suspensions, 12" wheels and tires, 1-7/8" swivel couplers, and 6 PIN electrical connection.  Pricing starts at $3,495, with custom paint jobs and graphics packages available to help you personalize.  Towing Corvette not required!

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When you think of a single website that brings together videos, Corvette Racing Team news, catalog information, the lyrics to Chevy Corvette inspired songs, etc., what else could it be but Corvette Blog?

Corvette Blog is happy to announce that the good folks at Chevrolet have put together a remarkable website called chevynation.com, and it's unlike any other.  Using the concept of a virtual city center with music club, stadium, garage, chop shop, and clubhouse, it's amazing what all you can see and do.

Although the site is Chevy-wide, Corvette themes are common.  You can listen to a seven minute clip of Zora Arkus-Duntov driving a 1961 Corvette fuelie, you can read a 1963 Corvette catalog, you can listen to current NASCAR-themed Chevrolet commercials, and you can do so much more!

[ ChevyNation ]

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Gorgeous Corvettes.  Beautiful highways.  Great drives.  How do you put them together?

You can come to Michigan to drive U.S. Route 41, east of Copper Harbor, for a road like this.  But you may be thinking, "where can I go closer to home?"

The August issue of Road & Track Magazine suggests the use of a website sponsored by Firestone tires.  The website provides a state by state (and province by province) look of great roads that offer driving enchantment.

The website also provides a list of great automotive museums by state/province.

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The National Corvette Museum reminded us Friday that tours of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant will begin again on Monday, following the two weeks of the GM shut-down.

It is highly recommended that Corvette enthusiasts travelling through the Bowling Green, Kentucky area avail themselves of tours of the Museum (Monday through Saturday) and the Assembly Plant (Monday through Friday).

[ Museum Story ]

[ Related Blogs ]

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Project Gotham Racing 4, the next in a very popular driving/racing game collection is set to be released in September of this year.  The game will include the iconic 1963 Chevrolet Corvette!

I was able to find a couple of screen shots from the game, and a movie that you can watch that's only a minute long, but features the Corvette in the rain.

• Corvette Video in the Rain in St. Petersburg, Russia

• Screenshot 1

• Screenshot 2

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On behalf of the great group of people at George Matick Chevrolet that bring you CorvetteBlog.com, we wish you a very happy and safe Independence Day!

Head out to the fireworks with the top down and enjoy the day!

Also, as we've just past half way through 2007, we want to thank all of our readers for our continued success and amazing growth in readership so far this year!

The remainder of 2007 promises to be great for CorvetteBlog, so stay tuned!

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Here's a fun Corvette Blue Devil computer wallpaper we found.

We wanted to share it with all of you too.  We know normal desktop wallpapers can be boring.... very unlike a Corvette.

Just click on the image or link below to add it as your own.

[ Corvette Blue Devil Wallpaper ]

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I was watching TV today when I came across a commercial for the Corvette Coin.  I stopped in my tracks, not just because I contribute to the blog and love Corvettes, but because I thought - this must be a spoof.

But oh no, this Corvette Coin is a reality.  The coin is the first ever to actually light up, and features a 2008 Corvette Z06 in Yellow on the front.  Now why you want a coin that lights up, I seriously don't know.  There's a limit of 5 per customer, so keep that in mind.  Granted, its an interesting talking piece, but it has no association with the US Mint.

If you want to shell out $19.95 for the coin (+$4.95 for shipping), then by all means, click on the link below.  Otherwise, click on it to just see how crazy it really is.  There's a flash commercial on their site, so you can be stopped in your tracks too.

(Side note:  if anyone gets one of these, send us a review so we can hear what you think!)

[ Corvette Coin ]

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According to Krysten Oliphant for The Detroit News, "Golf is rarely associated with high-speed excitement and thrilling turns.  But players in the Buick Open experienced just that -- riding in high-speed sports cars with professional drivers -- Tuesday, at the General Motors Driving Experience at Waterford Hills Road Racing.

Vehicles used during the event included blue and yellow Chevrolet Corvette Z06s, a yellow race-ready Pontiac Solstice GXP, and an official 2007 Indianapolis 500 Corvette C6 Pace Car. 

Golfers who enjoyed the experience included Parker McLaughlin, Jason Gore, Frank Lickliter, and Jeff Gove .

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Corvette Blog is delighted to announce that the Maritime & Science Technology Academy of Miami, Florida is first to submit photos of their beautiful Corvettes for publication.  We are looking at a white 1980, pewter 1998 and red 1967.  Thank you, sir, for a job well done.

The beach picture (wouldn't you like to work by the beach?) was taken across the street from the school, and the flag pole shot is right at the school.  Robert F. Lassiter, U.S.C.G. (Retired) states that the site is Hobie Beach on Virginia Key, between Miami and Key Biscayne.

That reminds me of the Chevrolet Biscayne, a fine car that never quite had the attraction of the Corvette!

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Friday, June 29th, is the date of the 7th Annual Drive Your Corvette To Work Day, sponsored by Mid America Motorworks. In honor of Drive Your Corvette To Work Day, enthusiasts across the United States make "America's Sports Car" their commuter car for the day. Every year, the Friday closest to June 30, Corvette's official birthday, is chosen to observe Drive Your Corvette To Work Day.

The goal is to have as many Corvette owners as possible drive their car to work that day. Launched in 2001, Drive Your Corvette To Work Day is an annual event celebrated by thousands of Corvette owners.

The photo shown at the right is of employees at American Axle and Manufacturing, who lined their vehicles up in a previous celebration of Drive Your Corvette to Work Day.

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Corvette enthusiasts around the Toronto, Ontario, Canada area are invited to participate in the the "Corvettes For Kids" Road Tour on September 16.

This beautiful four hour tour on country roads surrounding the Toronto area will bring special satisfaction to participants because funds raised will go to support a camping experience for kids.  All roads are paved and great care is taken for traffic control to ensure a safe and enjoyable drive.

The charity supported is Camp Oochigeas.  (Camp Ooch, for short).  It is their hope that through the combined efforts of Corvette owners, smiles can be brought to the face of many children, and make their lives more enjoyable.

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With so much focus on presidential candidates by the press, it was only a matter of time before someone would discuss what the candidates drive.  The readers of Corvette Blog, no doubt, would like to know if any are driving Vettes.

The Detroit Free Press, in fact, reported the story today.  In an article discussing six Democrat and seven Republican candidates, only one was identified as a Corvette enthusiast.  And the winner: Joe Biden.  His 1967 Corvette was a wedding gift from his dad in the same year.

Congratulations, Mr. Biden, as our Corvette Enthusiast of the Day!

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AutoBlog posted a great article on the Corvette assembly plant today.  Great pictures of the Bowling Green Assembly Plant abound.

As we had reported earlier, the plant is just across the street from the National Corvette Museum.  I spent three hours or more at the museum late winter.  Throw in the assembly plant, and you've got an exciting full day of activity!

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Piston Productions has produced an audio compilation CD that highlights the sounds of the greatest V8 powered race cars of the world, including Corvette. Recorded live at the finest racetracks, dyno rooms, and twisty back roads in the U.S., you will hear the thunderous roar that is produced by these awesome V8 engines. For so many of us, it is beautiful music, to say the least! 

You'll be trackside hearing the awesome GT and prototype cars like the Factory Corvettes and the Saleen S7-R, as well as the factory backed Mustang FR500C. A great retired Bush North car sounds great going through the gears. Many more modern race cars are also highlighted. Vintage cars are also well represented by a 1966 McLaren M1c, a GT-350, a GT-40, and the 1970 boss 302 Trans-Am car.

Cost is a mere $20, plus shipping and handling!

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As Corvette increasingly stakes its claim to world-wide fame and becomes more desirable in Europe, GM has taken steps to support that interest.  The Corvette Performance Academy was developed to promote safety and skill among Corvette drivers.

A series of events on demanding test tracks in Germany, France, Sweden, Belgium and Luxembourg will allow drivers to learn how to safely take the Corvette to the extremes.

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Corvettes are often vehicle of choice for Cannonball Run type rallies across the country.  The Joy Ride Rally recently chronicled by SoCalSpeedZone included at least one heavily accessorized C5 and one C6 Z06.

Part of the beauty of the experience is the ability to have a lot of fun while helping raise significant funds for charity.  For example, $1000 of the entry fee for those driving in the Joy Ride Rally was designated for the Salvation Army's Hurricane Katrina Relief Project.  This adds up to a pretty nice sum!

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Willabee & Ward of Norwalk, Connecticut are currently offering an "Official Corvette Patch" for just $4.95, including shipping and handling.

If you like it, they offer a complete series of collectible Corvette patches, together with 9" x 12" descriptive Collector Panels, suitable for inclusion in a matching three ring binder.

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Jada Toys' newest rendition of America's premier sportscar, the Chevy Corvette Z06, will be speeding to a store near you soon. The 1/24 Big Time Muscle Corvette Z06 will be featured in three factory colors: Black, Victory Red, and Velocity Yellow; and one color of their own: Candy Blue. Pricing hasn't been announced.

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Seeing as Opening Day for the Tigers in Detroit is a holiday for us, we thought you'd like to share in the excitement.  A 2007 Atomic Orange Metallic Corvette was on full display on top of the General Motors Fountain at Comerica Park.  It was mimicked on the other side of the fountain by a new Chevy Silverado.

The Tigers did fall short in extra innings to the Blue Jays, but the 2006 American League Champions have 161 more games to look forward to.  I know we will!

(Click here for a hi-res shot of the GM fountain)

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Let your little one take the driver’s seat in one of the miniature antique Corvettes at Zoomers.  Consider it perfect for you and your ankle biter to ride together! Grab your bobby socks and peddle pushers, and take a trip along a roadway themed with 1950’s nostalgia, like old fashioned gas pumps and a drive in-movie.

Zoomers Gas 'n Go can be found at Lake Compounce, Bristol, Connecticut.  They consider it New Englands' Family Theme Park.  The park opens for the season in about a month. Looks like fun!

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