January 22, 2018 – Corvette News Forum

Will the 2019 Chevy Camaro get the Corvette’s 7-speed manual transmission?

January 22, 2018 Laura

The California Air Resources Board may have spoiled one of the 2019 Chevrolet Camaro’s surprises. According to a recently filed CARB document, the refreshed 2019 Camaro will add the Chevrolet Corvette’s 7-speed manual transmission. AutoGuide first discovered the document last Thursday, and it … Powered by WPeMatico

First-Production Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Fetches $925000 at Barrett-Jackson Auction

January 22, 2018 Laura

The first-production Chevrolet Corvette ZR1, a.k.a. the fastest and most powerful Corvette in history, went up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson event over the weekend. Based on how much previous first-production Corvettes fetched in similar auction settings — the first-production Corvette Z06, … Powered by WPeMatico

Victims airlifted from corvette, truck crash in Osprey

January 22, 2018 Laura

SARASOTA COUNTY — Victims of a crash between a truck and a corvette at Old Venice Road and Rivendell Boulevard in Osprey have been airlifted to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, according to an SNN-TV report. Authorities arrived at the scene at 1:15 p.m., according to the Florida Highway Patrol … Powered by WPeMatico

Chevrolet’s First 2019 Corvette ZR1 Sold For Nearly $1 Million

January 22, 2018 Laura

In our second charity-related Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale update of the day, we bring you the news that the first production 2019 Chevrolet Corvetter ZR1 fetched nearly $1 million at the weekend. A day after the first 2019 Ford Mustang Bullitt raised $300,000 for charity, the debut ZR1 went under the … Powered by WPeMatico

Chevrolet Auctions Two Corvettes For Over $2 Million

January 22, 2018 Laura

If you have never seen the primetime action at the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction, it is a bidding frenzy of epic proportions. Chevrolet brought 2 very significant Corvettes to help Veterans charities. First up was the Carbon 65, which is a snazzy anniversary model based on the Z06. In order to raise … Powered by WPeMatico

Corvette club donates $18K to Open Arms

January 22, 2018 Laura

The Findlay Flag City Corvette Club has presented a check for $18,000 to Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services. The money comes mainly from sponsors, pit stops and participants of the club’s Car Tunes on Main event. This is a record amount for the club. Officers are: Tom Weber, … Powered by WPeMatico

Real Wheels: Patience pays off for Miller City man who took time to locate just the ‘right car’

January 22, 2018 Laura

MILLER CITY — Denny Stachowiak, of Miller City, brought his 2002 Chevy Corvette Z06 to the Lima Auto Mall Charity Car Show in June. He has owned the car for five years. “I always wanted one and never found one I liked,” Stachowiak said. The Chevrolet Corvette has won people’s hearts for more … Powered by WPeMatico