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Archive for November, 2011

Congrats Johnny & Corvette!

Wednesday, November 30th, 2011

johnny-thumbsup.jpgFive drivers and a legendary American sports car will join the prestigious Sebring Hall of Fame in 2012………….

Hans Herrmann, Geoff Brabham, Denise McCluggage, Johnny O’Connell, Jim Downing and Chevrolet’s Corvette will be inducted at ceremonies on March 16th, the day before the 60th Anniversary Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring Fueled by Fresh from Florida. (more…)

100 Millionth Small Block BUILT! (ZR1)

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

100mil-small-logo.jpgGeneral Motors has celebrated a major milestone today at Wixom’s Performance Build Center by building its 100-millionth small block engine.
The engine chosen as the milestone motor is none other than the Corvette ZR1′s 638 horsepower LS9.
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Corvette Stories for NCM Mag….

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

asccover2011.jpgThe Museum is seeking heart-warming, interesting, bizarre, funny or inspiring stories about Corvette owners and their Corvettes for the Jan/Feb 2012 issue of America’s Sports Car.

An example would be the story of display car owner Chance Mayfield who had his ‘Vette stolen in 1970, only to have it recovered by the police 40 years later, fully restored and in mint condition.

A limited number of stories will be printed. Please submit 500 words or less and up to three high quality photos by Wednesday, December 7 to editor@corvettemuseum.org

Articles must be from and about Museum Members.
If your story is selected we will notify you, and if we don’t use it this time we will hold it for future consideration.
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Corvette missing from Challenge series?!

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Great read from Jalopnik….
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YIKES! Another Corvette Crash?!

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

Just yesterday we showed you these TURKEYS
Now, this poor guy…..

Looks like someone needs some SPRING MOUNTAIN TLC…..
HOPE HE IS OK……..looks like his head really got tossed around!
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thanks to my buddies at corvetteblogger for sharing!

New Corvette Hotwheels…

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Picked these up at Target over the weekend!
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2 “Turkeys” Race Vettes @ Thanksgiving!

Monday, November 28th, 2011

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Busy Web Week….thanks!

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Sharing awesome offers, Corvette news and lifestyle stories is what we do and excited to have to here on CorvetteConti.com.
One day I hope to be YOUR Vette guy….
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It has been a busy web week, a lot of posts; as I continue to work towards more time dedicated to Corvette only. SCROLL DOWN and see past posts ( click the title to see more of that post & even click PREVIOUS page on lower left of this page ) or continue here and I’ll give you some quick links. (more…)

a 2012 ZR1 Congrats and Thank-you!

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

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Delivering Dreams and amazing machines to amazing people is an absolute thrill for me. Proud to have this next gentleman as a friend and a customer. His 3rd vette from me is a 2012 Yellow ZR1!

Al cannot thank-you enough for your feedback, friendship and incredible support. Please continue to see Al and his “AWESOME!!!!!!” as he put it, ZR1 Corvette
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Ferrari Fans Mourn Passing of Scaglietti

Friday, November 25th, 2011

sergio-passes.jpg “A Chevrolet dealer, Laughlin’s pursuit for Scaglietti was initiated when high repair costs for his Ferrari race car committed him to look at the Chevrolet Corvette as the basis for performance.”

This past Sunday, Italy’s most prestigious sports car builder Ferrari lost a close, early ally pivotal for sculpting some first defining vehicles. At the age of 91, Sergio Scaglietti passed away after more than 30 year of direct Ferrari contributions. A skilled coachbuilder, Scaglietti brought forth the elegant, lightweight sports car form that has made Ferraris identifiable as an exotic car. (more…)