I created this page to give you a chance to get to know me better by reading a collection of my better posts. These are the posts that define what I like write about on CorvetteBlogger.com as well as give you a sense of what I consider important in the ever expanding world of Corvettes.

As more posts are added to the site, those that are deemed "essential" will be linked from this page.


December 20, 2006
Corvette: The 2006 Year in Review
A look back at the news, events and people that shaped the Corvette World.


December 1, 2006
Winding Road Fakes Corvette SS Pics - Looses All Credibility
In early December, the online Automotive world was a buzz with this story. My strong views on the subject caused Winding Road to send me a Cease and Desist letter.


November 23, 2006
A Corvette Thanksgiving
It was Thanksgiving so I spent a couple of minutes to list the things in the Corvette World that I am thankful for.


October 25, 2006
Five Factors That Drive Corvette Values - Options
This is the third of our five-part series where we take an in depth look at the factors that drive Corvette values.


September 1, 2006
When Customizing Corvettes Goes Too Far
Beauty is most often in the eyes of the beholder. This post illustrates what happens when customization is taken too far.


July 25, 2006
Final 2006 Corvette Production Numbers
A look at the 2006 Model Year production numbers. A handy reference guide that will eventually make it into next year's Corvette Black Book.


July 4, 2006
Clarkson Shoots and Destroys a C4 Corvette
Jeremy Clarkson, host of the BBC TV Show Top Gear, uses a machine gun equipped helicopter to destroy a C4 Corvette in the desert.


June 28, 2006
Corvette Values: 1969 Corvette Convertible
Appraisal for a 1969 Corvette Convertible. Valuations are one of the more enjoyable subjects that we delve into.


June 11, 2006
Ten Things To Do After Buying Your First Corvette
So you have a Corvette. Now what? Check out our list of 10 things any new Corvette owner should do to get the maximum enjoyment from their new car.


March 27, 2006
Originality vs Over-Restored
One of my major concerns about the Corvette collector market is the restoration of a Corvette for maximizing return at sale. This includes adding options that the car did not have originally as well as actually counterfeiting documents, trim tags and engine stamps.


March 2, 2006
Depreciating Corvettes: The Top 10 of 2005
A look at the top 10 Corvettes that have the highest depreciation values. Figures are based on a comparison of year to year average sales figures.


February 27, 2006
Appreciating Corvettes: The Top 11 of 2005
A look at the top 11 Corvettes that have the highest appreciation values. Figures are based on a comparison of year to year average sales figures.


January 19, 2006
Barrett-Jackson: A Corvette Seller's Paradise
I am not a big fan of the annual Barrett Jackson auction because I think the "event" mentality of both buyers and sellers inflates the market values artificially to the point of speculation. However, if I was ever to sell a classic collectible Corvette, BJ is where I would do it. Yes, I know what that makes me...


January 1, 2006
Seller of Fake L88 Caught by Corvette Community
A recap of a guy trying to pass off a former small block as one of the most collectible Corvettes, the 1967 L88 Corvette. He didn't bargain on the Corvette enthusiast community rising up against him.


December 14, 2005
Z06 Corvette Wins Car of the Year Award
A tongue-in-cheek post that got picked up by most of the major auto blogs and helped establish CorvetteBlogger.com. What was amazing also were the sites that didn't quite get the joke.


August 22, 2005
Gathering Pricing Knowledge
When deciding on a Corvette purchase, knowledge is power. Fortunately, there are some great sources for gathering the pricing knowledge you need to make an informed decision.