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Black Friday – November 28th 2025

Laura

1967 Wingate L71 Corvette In the mid-1960s, Bob Wingate worked for Clippinger Chevrolet, a dealer in the Southern California city of Covina. His specialty was selling Corvettes. For several years, he was the top Corvette salesman, not just in California, but in the entire country. As a reward for his efforts, Joe Pike of Chevrolet Product Promotions gave Wingate this ’67 L71 coupe, which was built per Chevrolet Factory Shop Order, or FSO.  In other words, Chevrolet customized this one-of-one Corvette right on the St. Louis assembly line.  Below the…

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Thundering Thursday VOL 13-10 – Happy Thanksgiving

Laura

Gratitude, Grit, and the Open Road As Thanksgiving rolls in, we’re reminded that it’s not just about the turkey, the football, or even the leftovers (though we’d never turn those down). It’s about gratitude, for the roads we’ve traveled, the cars we’ve cherished, and most importantly, the people we’ve shared the ride with. At Corvette Mike, we’re thankful for more than four decades of incredible customers, passionate enthusiasts, and lifelong friendships built around a shared love of American horsepower. Whether you’ve bought a classic from us, trusted us with a…

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Nobody is immune to modern-day car heists!

Laura

Photo Credit: thedahloneganugget.com/ Shaquille O’Neal’s one-of-a-kind 2025 Range Rover, valued at $180,000 and custom-built to fit his 7’1” frame, was stolen earlier this month while being transported from Georgia to Louisiana for an LSU game appearance. The luxury SUV, created by Effortless Motors, reportedly disappeared between October 20–22 after being “picked up” by a fraudulent transport operator. Authorities are investigating FirstLine Trucking LLC, the company contracted to move the vehicle, which claims its systems were hacked. Effortless Motors, who have worked with Shaq since 2023, are offering a $10,000 reward…

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No Electric Corvette In The Near Future!

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Photo Credit: GeneralMotorsDesign / Instagram   GM President Mark Reuss recently revealed on the Inside EVs podcast that while the idea of an all-electric Corvette remains possible, it’s not happening just yet. Reuss explained that building a true Corvette experience, balancing dynamics, weight, and thermal performance, remains a major challenge with today’s EV technology. “An all-electric Corvette that drives like a Corvette isn’t easy right now,” he said. “We’ll get there when the technology makes it right.” For now, GM’s focus will stay on perfecting its current lineup, including the hybrid…

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