As a fan of the C8 hardtop convertibles, we aren’t surprised to hear how many Corvette buyers are opting for C8 Corvette models with the retractable hardtops vs the coupe model. After all, the convertible offers exotic car looks and no sacrifices for the storage of the roof. With the ability to lower the top in 16 seconds, you are always ready to experience topdown driving wherever your travels take you.
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The CORVETTE TODAY podcast celebrates its one year News & Headlines Anniversary! In this episode, your host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger.com bring you the latest about Corvette.
It’s not every day that you come across a two-owner 1973 Corvette, let alone one with the somewhat rare and more powerful L82 engine lurking under the hood.
But that’s the case right now with this manual Stingray being offered for $16,500 in the Glendale, Arizona area.
Criswell Chevrolet’s Mike Furman delivers new Corvettes to his customers who come from all across the country to work with the nation’s top individual Corvette seller.
It’s Mike’s first delivery post since attending the Corvettes at Carlisle show and he starts off this Delivery Dispatch by sharing many photos of friends who were also in attendance. And because he was off last week, he has a ton of new Corvette deliveries to share with pics and many of the options selected by the new owners. Not only does Mike offer deliveries at his dealership in Maryland, but he does Courtesy Shipping to your local Chevy dealer, as well as NCM R8C deliveries, and he can ship directly to your driveway. While your scrolling through the new Corvette photos, stick around as he has a great collection of vintage and throwbacks for your approval. See something you like? Let us know in the comments below!
Visit Mike’s facebook page for even more photos and videos of his new Corvette deliveries: CorvetteFurman.
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The National Corvette Museum’s R8C Museum Delivery Program is a very popular option that allows new Corvette buyers to take delivery of their new Corvettes through the NCM. We’ve covered some of the perks previously and anyone who has ever done it will usually tell you that it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The downside of having a U.S.-based tech support agent in your house is that it can be rather expensive in the long run.
Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles was at the National Corvette Museum’s 27th Anniversary Celebration this week and on Friday afternoon he hosted a seminar to go through the latest news about America’s Favorite Sports Car.
Exciting news last week from the Land of Lincoln. The Granddaddy of Corvette shows is heading back to where it was born as part of its 50th Anniversary event. During a live stream on their Facebook page, Bloomington Gold owner, Guy Larsen, announced that the 2022 event would be held once again in the Bloomington-Normal area of Illinois.
Bowling Green Assembly Plant to Remain Open
The highly popular C8 Corvette has apparently escaped the clutches of the latest semiconductor chip shortage that will idle most General Motors assembly plants starting next week.
One of the rarest Corvettes ever made is currently up for grabs. This triple black 1969 L88 convertible is selling at no reserve online through Rich Penn Auctions. As of this writing, bidding is up to $56,000 with 15 days remaining.
