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Only 9 shopping days left before Christmas!  You know what that means... another gift idea for Corvette lovers from CorvetteBlog.  Today's gift idea takes us back to the era of the Corvette C2, from 1963 to 1965.  The Corvette logo has changed since then so why not highlight your love of Corvettes of the past with a new C2 Cap.

The cap has the C2 logo on the front AND back, a nice feature.  It's made from 63% polyester, 34% cotton and 3% spandex and fits easily with the flex-fit style.  The cost is just $21.99.

Our friends over at Eckler's have an incredible assortment of Corvette gifts and goodies for you to choose from.  Consider them if you're in need of some Corvette gift ideas for the holidays... as they are quickly approaching!

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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.

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We at CorvetteBlog recognize many of our readers are women, just like many Corvette-lovers are women.  Our Corvette-lover gift idea posts would not be complete without offering ideas for women Corvette lovers as well.

Today's gift idea is a women's pink C5 Corvette logo hat, from our friends at Eckler's.  If you're a woman looking for a great gift idea, or if you have a Corvette-loving woman in your home, then put this at the top of your list.  There's no hotter hat for a woman than a Corvette hat!

The hat has an embroidered C5 logo, Velcro closure and is made from brushed cotton.  This gift idea can't be beat, especially at such a great price:  $10.79.

Act now and order today from Eckler's.  If you have a great Corvette-lovers gift idea, leave us a comment and we might feature it in one of our future posts.

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Whenever traveling, I'm sure you've experienced the same phenomenon as us at CorvetteBlog - and that is that checking luggage is NEVER as easy as carrying it aboard with you in the overhead compartment.  The only problem is - how to carry on luggage stylishly?

That problem is solved with today's edition of our Corvette-lovers gift idea:  The C6 Corvette 22" Leather Wheeling Carry-On bag.

Here's what our friends at Corvette Gear USA say about the bag:  "This 22" top of the line rolling carryon meets airline regulations and packs a lot. The main compartment is fully lined with our signature Corvette lining. There are web tie-down straps and a zippered pocket for additional organization. There are two front zipper pockets with a large gusset for extra packing room and easy accessibility. The top pocket conveniently lets you pack all your papers and tickets and allows for quick and easy access. Top and side Leather handles are ergonomically shaped and padded to make lifting and carrying a pleasure. Locking telescoping handle extends to 41 and is designed for easy wheeling no matter what your height."

Here's the best part.  This bag is normally listed at $400, but for CorvetteBlog readers, you can get it now for just $299.95.  But that's not all!  Use promo code:  NCCC at checkout and get an EXTRA 10% OFF!

Act now, time is running out and this is a great gift you don't want to miss out on.  You can also see other Corvette-related baggage options at Corvette Gear USA today.

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At CorvetteBlog, we are dedicated during this holiday season to giving you great ideas for the Corvette-lover in your family.  If you happen to be that Corvette-lover, then pass these great ideas on to your loved ones so you don't get socks again!

Today's idea comes from our great friends at Eckler's, the ultimate source for Corvette parts and gifts.  How about a 36" x 24" poster showing all of the technical data and pictures from 1953 to 2006?

That's right, you can get this awesome historical piece including the C1 through C6, but act quickly as quantities are low!  This poster is listed at $11.69, so act now!

Have a great Corvette gift idea?  Comment and let us know and we might feature it in a future post!

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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!

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More holiday gift ideas from your friends at CorvetteBlog.  Today we feature C5 and C6 Corvette Cotton Throw-Over Seat Covers from Chevy Mall.

We love convertibles.  Who doesn't?!  The only negative thing that can happen is when you leave the top down, go in somewhere to do business or run an errand, and the sun beats down on your comfortable leather seats.  By the time you get back, they are piping hot and uncomfortable, especially if you're wearing shorts!  Don't get burned!  We have the solution for the Corvette owner in your family.

These 100% cotton velour towel throw covers slip on the seats of your C5 or C6 Corvette quickly and will keep you comfortable when you return to your car.  They are machine washable and feature the appropriate logo on the front with a fiber reactive dye.

These gifts are on sale now in two colors, tan or black for both models!  The original price was $40.00 per cover, but the sale price is just $38.95.  I don't believe these are sold as a pair though, which is a disappointment, but still a great purchase if you have a convertible.

To order yours today, head over to Chevy Mall.

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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 feature the C6 Corvette Hooded Embroidered Sweatshirts from Chevy Mall.

With winter upon us here in the north, and cooler evenings for all of you in the south, sweatshirts are always a great gift idea for the holidays.

These sweatshirts are made from a 50/50 cotton/polyester blend with a double lined hood and pouch pocket in the front.  The C6 emblem is embroidered, not just ironed on, so this does look great in person.

The sweatshirts come in all sizes from M-XXL and in six different colors:  ash, black, maroon, orange, navy and red.  Get one to match the color of your Vette!

These gifts are on sale now!  The prices range from $45.00 to $48.00.

To order yours today, head over to Chevy Mall.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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A small treasure trove of Sales Brochures for the 1997 Corvette have come to light in a forgotten corner of a shelf in our parent company's parts department.  Many people call sales literature like this Catalogs, but technically they are Brochures (it's a long story).  Regardless, CorvetteBlog is celebrating the discovery with a Close-Out Sale, eleven years late!

These sharp brochures are in great condition, still packed as they were in the original carton shipped to the dealership from the printer, Graphic Arts Center in Portland, Oregon.  We can take MasterCard, American Express, Visa, PayPal, checks, cash.  The price is just $14.95, including postage and handling.

If you need a quantity of these, we will negotiate on price!

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With fresh memories of Corvettes at Carlisle still lingering in my mind, I was wondering if there were any collectibles around that were related to the annual extravaganza.  I had seen Kathy of Vette Collectibles at Carlisle, assisting at the autographing table, but hadn't thought to ask her about Corvettes at Carlisle collectibles that day.

It turns out that there are two Corvetts At Carlisle specific diecast models still available from Vette Collectibles.  Purchase of both C6 Corvette models includes a charitable contribution to the Chip Miller Charitable Foundation.  Click on the Vette Collectibles link to the right for more information on these models.

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Another of the vendors I spoke with Saturday at America's Corvette Show sells custom designed automotive art.  Diane Everse (pictured) is President of Car Art Work, and she and her husband focus (almost) exclusively on producing novel artwork dedicated to the Corvette.

Their specialties are business card holders, plaques, Christmas tree ornaments, and cookie cutters, all displaying either the outlines of the various Corvette generations or the representative emblems.  Their entire catalog is available on-line.

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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!

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If you're into neon (and surely not the Dodge Neon), neon Corvette clocks are now available.  One of the vendors I met at the Bloomington Gold event was Jeff "the English guy" from Pennsylvania.  The company is Compasstar, Inc.

The clocks are in in a 20" hand-formed aluminum case, and look sharp.  All parts are made in the U.S.A. and the neon bulbs are said to last for ten years even if burned 24/7!   A wide range of Corvette versions is available.

Pricing seems very reasonable, too.

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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!)

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We've blogged about out friends at Vette Collectibles before, as purveyors of excellent quality Corvette themed diecast models, clothing, and merchandise.  I was pleased to meet some of these fine folks at the Bloomington Gold Show, too.

According to Kathy at VetteCollectibles.Com, the special edition Bloomington Gold Zippo Lighters are almost out of stock.  Each lighter is marked with a unique number on the front, making them a great collectible. 

And, if you're looking for something cuddly for a little one, or someone just young at heart, nothing can beat a Bloomington Gold Bear.

 As with many of the vendors I met at Bloomington Gold, they will be at Corvettes at Carlisle in August, too.

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One of many vendors of Corvette merchandise that I met at the Bloomington Gold Show was Bob Johnston from deep in the heart of Texas.  As a licensee from GM for twenty years, Bob knows what he's doing.

Bob's specialty is neon signs.  He produces C2, C3, C4, C5, C6, 50th Anniversary, Chevrolet, and Chevy Bowtie signs from 100% American materials.  They'd look great in an office, a den, a showroom, or even a garage.

In addition to the signs, his company AutoEtcNeon also sells Bloomington Gold earrings, key fobs, and license plates.  Everything I saw had a quality look about it, and I recommend a look at his website.

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A sharp new C6.R Corvette Racing Team T-Shirt is now available from the Panoz Merchandising folks.  $25 puts you in shape to enjoy the next American LeMans Series race in Limerock, Connecticut, Saturday, July 7. 

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Attractive and unusual prints and posters of Corvettes can be found at a Motor Trend website.  Their Artehouse Division provides art on about five dozen GM vehicles, with special attention being given to Corvette.

Some of the artwork is in black and white, while others are color.  Prices begin at about $18.

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Where would you go to read the sales literature for a 1960 or a 1973 Corvette?

Well, you could visit the incredible resources of the  National Automotive Historical Collection at the Detroit Public Library or the National Corvette Museum.

But what if you have no plans to be in either Michigan or Kentucky to visit one of these places any time soon, but you would still like to see the original sales "catalog" from the dealership to see what equipment was optional, or what colors were offered, in a particular year?  Perhaps you want the original literature to have on display with your classic Vette this summer.

One clear option is to purchase an original brochure from one of a few car catalog collectors.  The company with the most effective website that I have found is McLellan's.  This link will take you right to their Corvette page!

If you would like us to feature another company, please let us know with whom you have done business.

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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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They do write songs about the Corvette!  They don't write them about Volvos.

And, Corvette is celebrated with all sorts of memorabilia from shirts and jackets to coffee mugs and diecast models.  Chevy Mall has just now announced that they have new posters and prints that show off the iconic Corvette brand.

Which collectibles appeal to you?  What would you like to have that you just can't find?

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