{"id":7587,"date":"2025-07-24T18:05:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:05:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/24\/electric-not-so-fast\/"},"modified":"2025-07-24T18:05:44","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T18:05:44","slug":"electric-not-so-fast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/24\/electric-not-so-fast\/","title":{"rendered":"Electric? Not So Fast!"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><u>Special Inventory<br><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDAtbHQtcGV3dGVyLW1ldGFsbGljLWNvcnZldHRlLWNvdXBlLw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2000 Light Pewter Metallic Coupe<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65011 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1.jpg?resize=640%2C341&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"4\" width=\"640\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1-200x107.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1-600x320.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65012 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"5\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/5-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDAtbHQtcGV3dGVyLW1ldGFsbGljLWNvcnZldHRlLWNvdXBlLw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Only 30k Miles!<\/a><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDAtbHQtcGV3dGVyLW1ldGFsbGljLWNvcnZldHRlLWNvdXBlLw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Lt. Pewter Metallic w\/Black interior, 346\/345hp, 4-speed automatic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This beautiful example came to us from a good local client who purchased the car brand new! She took very good care of the car, and only drove it 30k miles!<\/p>\n<p>Options include:<br>Memory Package<br>Dual power Sport Seats<br>Dual Zone Air Conditioning<br>Head Up Instrument Display<br>Luggage Shade &amp; Parcel Net<br>Delco\/Bose Audio System with CD<br>Twilight Sentinel<br>Fog Laps<br>Floor Mats<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:6615103486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Call or message today to see this in person or to make an offer!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDAtbHQtcGV3dGVyLW1ldGFsbGljLWNvcnZldHRlLWNvdXBlLw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Priced at: $23,900<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtaGVyaXRhZ2UtYmx1ZS1mb3JkLWd0Lw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2006 Ford GT Heritage<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtaGVyaXRhZ2UtYmx1ZS1mb3JkLWd0Lw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">376.6 Original Miles<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtaGVyaXRhZ2UtYmx1ZS1mb3JkLWd0Lw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">From a private collection<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64874 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64875 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1.jpg?resize=640%2C503&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"8\" width=\"640\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-200x157.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/8-600x472.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-64876 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1.jpg?resize=640%2C414&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"9\" width=\"640\" height=\"414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-200x129.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/9-600x388.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p>Engine brace autographed by the Ford GT designer, who also added the American Flags, Camilo Pardo (Emilio Pardo)<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t just a Ford GT, it\u2019s a time capsule.<\/p>\n<p>Corvette Mike is proud to present one of the most desirable modern supercars ever built: a 2006 Ford GT Heritage Edition with a jaw-dropping 376.6 original miles. That\u2019s right, this Gulf-liveried icon has spent its life tucked away in a private collection, meticulously preserved and never modified.<\/p>\n<p>Finished in the instantly recognizable Heritage Blue with Epic Orange stripes, this Ford GT pays tribute to the legendary GT40s that dominated Le Mans in the late \u201960s. One of only 343 Heritage Editions produced, it\u2019s powered by a 5.4L supercharged V8 paired with a Ricardo 6-speed manual, a combination that defined Ford\u2019s return to high-performance greatness.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights:<br>376.6 miles since new<br>From private collection provenance<\/p>\n<p>All four options:<br>BBS wheels<br>Painted calipers<br>McIntosh stereo<br>Heritage Livery stripes<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a serious collector or an enthusiast with an eye for investment-grade supercars, this Ford GT Heritage is the holy grail.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss your chance to own a legend.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtaGVyaXRhZ2UtYmx1ZS1mb3JkLWd0Lw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Now located in our Anaheim Showroom<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:6615103486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Call or message today to see this in person!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtaGVyaXRhZ2UtYmx1ZS1mb3JkLWd0Lw\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Priced at: $875,000<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtcmVkbGluZS1yZWQtY2hldnktc3NyLXJvYWRzdGVyLXBpY2stdXAv\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2006 Chevy SSR Roadster Pick Up<br>Final Production Run Edition<br>In Pristine Condition With Only 7k Miles<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65013 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1.jpg?resize=640%2C355&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"6\" width=\"640\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1-200x111.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/6-1-600x333.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65014 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-1.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"7\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-1.jpg 640w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-200x150.jpg 200w, https:\/\/corvettemike.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/7-1-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><br><\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtcmVkbGluZS1yZWQtY2hldnktc3NyLXJvYWRzdGVyLXBpY2stdXAv\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Redline Red w\/Ebony Interior, 6.0\/395hp V8, 4-Speed Automatic<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This absolutely stunning SSR was special ordered by the late Bruce Patchett, former owner of Bruce Chevrolet in Hillsboro OR., for his personal collection. It was a tip of the hat to the SSR model of which he was a huge fan! This vehicle was ordered in his favorite color of Redline Red and had to have every single option available by Chevrolet, along with a few dealer-installed items.<\/p>\n<p>The truck lived the late part of its life at Bruce\u2019s vacation home in AZ. in a climate-controlled garage designated just for this vehicle! To say it was treasured would be an understatement!<\/p>\n<p>Before the estate relinquished the SSR, it was treated to a complete once-over by the local Chevrolet dealer in Tuscon. At the inspection there were a list of items that were recommended and the following service was completed:<br>New tires<br>Oil service<br>Brake fluid flush<br>Rear axle service<br>Fuel system service<br>Battery replacement<br>Transmission service<br>Power steering service<br>Wiper blade replacement<br>Air filter replacement<br>The service bill came to just under $4,000<\/p>\n<p>Options are as follows . . .<br>Customized Floor Mats<br>Cargo Netting Pkg.<br>Cockpit Windbreak<br>Towing Pkg.<br>Bright Chrome Pkg.<br>Chrome Plated Wheels<br>3SS Preferred Equipment Group<br>Cargo Compartment Trim w\/Simulated Wood Strips<\/p>\n<p>I think it can be safely said that this is the finest SSR we (and likely you) have ever seen!<br>It\u2019s essentially a show vehicle!<\/p>\n<p>Comes with all books, manuals, receipts etc.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"tel:6615103486\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Call or message today to see this in person or to make an offer!<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/email2.advancedcampaigns.com\/p\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jb3J2ZXR0ZW1pa2UuY29tL3VzZWQtY29ydmV0dGVzLWZvci1zYWxlLzIwMDYtcmVkbGluZS1yZWQtY2hldnktc3NyLXJvYWRzdGVyLXBpY2stdXAv\/click\/MTc1MzM2Mzk0Mjg3Mzk1NC42ODgyMzVlNmE4ZjVhQGNvcnZldHRlbWlrZS5jb20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Priced at: $46,500<\/a><br><\/strong> <strong><br><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wpematico_credit\"><small>Powered by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wpematico.com\" target=\"_blank\">WPeMatico<\/a><\/small><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/body>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Special Inventory \u00a0 2000 Light Pewter Metallic Coupe Only 30k Miles! Lt. Pewter Metallic w\/Black interior, 346\/345hp, 4-speed automatic This beautiful example came to us from a good local client who purchased the car brand new! She took very good care of the car, and only drove it 30k miles! Options include:Memory PackageDual power Sport SeatsDual Zone Air ConditioningHead Up Instrument DisplayLuggage Shade &amp; Parcel NetDelco\/Bose Audio System with CDTwilight SentinelFog LapsFloor Mats Call or message today to see this in person or to make an offer! Priced at: $23,900&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7588,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7587","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-corvette-news"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/corvettenewsforum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/4-1.jpg?fit=640%2C341&ssl=1","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7587","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7587"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7587\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7588"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7587"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7587"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/corvettenewsforum.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7587"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}