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Corvette Mike\u2019s Thundering Thursday | Volume 8-23 \u2022 February 11, 2021<\/p>\n

\"c8<\/p>\n

We all know that Chevrolet would not sit on their laurels, and the news coming out today proves this to be true. The rumors are talking turbochargers, flat-plane cranks, hybrid powertrains, and even a full EV version!<\/p>\n

First to be announced will be the Z06, maybe a 2022 release! It will come with a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter flat-plane crank V-8, producing around 620hp and be able to rev all the way to 9,000 rpm.<\/p>\n

The very next year (2023) look for the ZR-1 to be announced. This may get the 5.5-liter flat-plane V-8 with two turbochargers bolted on. With the Turbos pumping air into the 5.5L V8, it should be producing around 840hp!<\/p>\n

By 2023 we will see the first AWD plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Corvette. It is rumored to have two electric motors on the front axle, and possibly a third adding more power to the same Z06\u2019s powered 5.5L V8 engine in the back. This may be called the E-Ray that GM has copyrighted a few years back. This combination should produce high 700\u2019s horsepower!<\/p>\n

As GM has announced, they want to have 30 all electric offerings by 2025. To this end, we may see the first all-electric Corvette in 2024! How it will be powered is unknown by us at this time.<\/p>\n

Then there is the Zora!!! Making its appearance in 2025. Chevrolet should announce the one we are all waiting for the 1,000+ horsepower Corvette Zora. How do you get to 1,000+ hp? Take the twin-turbo V-8 from the ZR1, and the hybrid system from the all-electric hybrid, and you end up with a Corvette Hyper Car!<\/p>\n

\"2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

There is a special auction on Bring A Trailer now for a 2019 Yellow ZR-1 with just 92 miles on the odometer and 7-Speed Manual!<\/p>\n

We think this is one of the sharpest ZR-1\u2019s we\u2019ve ever seen! This rare (second only to Admiral Blue) Corvette Yellow BEAST is equipped with the 3ZR Preferred Equipment pkg., chrome wheels, carbon fiber dual pkg. and more! This is essentially a \u201cnew\u201d ZR-1 with only 92 miles on the odometer!\u00a0 This is quickly becoming the Corvette to own. The best of the end of an era!<\/p>\n

We are looking for C2\u2019s<\/strong><\/p>\n

1967 Maroon or Red 327 Convertible
Any year C2 coupe with 327 and any transmission.<\/p>\n

Also want low mile
2016 Z06 Coupe
2017 Grand Sport Coupe
2019 Black ZR1 Coupe<\/p>\n

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2020 Corvettes wanted top dollar paid
Top money paid for the right cars.\u00a0 Submit today.
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You get the $$$ and we do all\u00a0the work for you!!!
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Same day cash! Running or not!!!
For approved collections, Mike will visit personally.
Sales@CorvetteMike.Com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Inbound Now!<\/h3>\n

1996 Corvette Grand Sport<\/h2>\n

LT4 350\/330 HP, 6 Speed Manual Transmission!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"1996<\/p>\n

This absolutely beautiful Grand Sport came to us from a local client.\u00a0 We sold him the car, but a growing collection and very little space necessitated he reluctantly pass it along to its next care taker.\u00a0 It\u2019s in show condition throughout and is a high scoring N.C.R.S. Top Flight Award winner!<\/p>\n

Priced at: $39,900<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Weekly Special<\/h3>\n

2017 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible Collector Edition<\/h2>\n

1 of 935 and only 15k Miles!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"2017<\/a><\/p>\n

\"whatmikelikes\"<\/p>\n

What Mike Likes about this Corvette:
\u201cHere we have a very rare (1 of only 935) and desirable Collector\u2019s Edition Grand Sport Convertible in a stunning color combination of (appropriately named) Watkins Glen Gray with Tension Blue racing stripes, hash marks and interior.<\/em><\/p>\n

Of all the Grand Sports that have been introduced over the years, i think this C.E. makes quite a statement and then some! Possibly like no other before it! Aggressive in looks and performance, with a large dash of flair thrown in for good measure!<\/p>\n

This is actually the only \u201917 C.E. G.S. we\u2019ve had. That will tell you right there how uncommon they are.<\/p>\n

And on a related subject, what a surge we have seen in the price structure of the latest C7 Corvette values! The price escalation of the new mid-engine C8 Corvette has helped spiral upward the value of Corvettes last generation of front engine examples. This particular Collector\u2019s Edition was actually a trade-in on one of our pre-production C8 Convertibles.\u201d<\/p>\n

Corvette Mike V8tro \/ CM V8tro<\/p>\n

Check out our great financing options.
Happy Throttling!
Apex \u2022 Exit \u2022 Accelerate!!<\/p>\n

\"2017<\/p>\n

As if a Grand Sport Convertible wasn\u2019t special enough? How about a Collector Edition Grand Sport Convertible? To commemorate their introduction, a very special C.E. was brought out, and only 935 examples were produced. This one is #852. What you got was a 3LT Packaged, Watkins Glen Gray exterior with Tension Blue hash marks on the fender, Tension Blue stripes, a Tension Blue interior, special engraved plaque on the dash, special G.S. floor mats and some other interesting touches. If you\u2019re looking to keep a \u201clow profile\u201d, this G.S. is probably not for you. Want to make a statement? Step right up and into this stunning example!<\/p>\n

\"2017<\/p>\n

Watkins Glen Gray Metallic w\/Black\/Blue interior.
Power is produced by the base cars normally aspirated LT-1 engine which put out 460hp and equipped with dry-sump oiling, and mated to the Paddle-Shift automatic transaxle. The brakes are Brembos with 6-piston Black calipers on the front and 4-piston calipers on the rear. Added to this is a rear differential cooler, Magnetic Ride Control, NPP performance exhaust, specific wheels shod with Michelin summer tires, rear wing, and more.<\/p>\n

Special priced at: $66,900<\/span> $62,900<\/strong><\/p>\n

Would you like to see your prime collector car example featured here? Click Here to send an email.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Trades maybe?
Financing yes!!!
Thrill rides no!!!<\/p>\n

\"Corvette<\/p>\n

Corvette From The Inside
Signed by Author
Dave McLellan
Corvette Chief Engineer 1975-1992
Price: $25!
Other books and artwork available.<\/p>\n

\"Wheels<\/p>\n

Real Kelsey Hayes Knock offs and Bolt-Ons for sale.
Tires, repro wheels, and caps.
Call for pricing.<\/p>\n

\"guinness\"\n

Guinness World Record for of Chevrolet Memorabilia
Being sold by blind auction.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

There are so many items in the Corvette-themed collection that he changed the way Guinness World Records classifies car collecting. Anyone can go on a giant shopping spree and buy a bunch of cars, Mallon said. Eventually Guinness created a new category for \u201cCorvette items,\u201d and in 2012, Charles was awarded the world record.
Click here to submit your bid.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Discounted Parts Table Items<\/h2>\n

Pictures Available Upon Request.<\/em><\/p>\n