Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for May 29th

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Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for May 29th


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.

This week’s dispatch marks an end of an era for the nation’s top seller as he announced that this would be his final Corvette Forum delivery post after 10+ years. But don’t fret too much as Mike will still be posting his Sunday Delivery Dispatches right here on CorvetteBlogger.com as well as on the MidEngineCorvetteForum.com. As this is his final CF posting, he offers up a huge thread of delivery pics from his last 10 days or so including a 91-year-old customer who flew in from Indiana to pick up his new daily driver. Let that sink in a moment! As always, a great collection of throwbacks and vintage photos awaits those who keep scrolling. Once you reach the end, let us know your favorites for the week as Mike does read the comments!

~I always say there is a beginning and an end to everything. I have been on this Forum with a different username and avatar since Spring 2002 and February 2012 is when Mike Furman@Criswell Chevrolet became a vendor. For the better part of the last 10 years every week I would post my delivery pics and stories along with barn find photo’s etc. I enjoyed sharing my Corvette factoid’s and knowledge each Sunday and I know my clients enjoyed the keepsakes and notoriety. I started taking pictures of my customers at delivery back in the early 80’s but unfortunately Hurricane Sandy in October 2012 wiped out my basement and I lost 90% of my Corvette and Sports memorabilia.

I will be starting my 45th year selling cars/trucks on July 26th, and I have many years of Corvettes still to deliver. If you’d like to continue to see ("track") what happens from here please follow me on Instagram at corvette.furman and Facebook: CorvetteFurman. *For the record, I just passed 5,500 Corvettes delivered…100% fun for me as I am a Corvette enthusiast that has owned 22 corvettes with 2 more this year headed to my garage.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~The following are some Corvette events/dates that I would like to attend and in a perfect world I will be there with my C8 Corvette.

6/5 Chantilly, VA
6/11 Hagerstown, MD
6/24 Carlisle GM show in Carlisle, PA
6/25 Criswell Corvette show Gaithersburg, MD
7/9 Haymarket, VA Vettes for Vets
8/14 West Street Annapolis, MD
8/24-27 Corvettes at Carlisle. Carlisle, PA
9/7 Westridge Frederick, MD
10/1-6 Corvettes owners school Spring MTN Pahrump, NV

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~The 2022 start times for the 106th Indy 500 are here — and with the Greatest Spectacle in Racing returning in full force for the first time in years. The 106th Indianapolis 500 will be held Sunday, May 29 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and will be broadcast live on NBC at 11 a.m. ET. A near-capacity crowd (and possibly the first sellout since the race’s 100th running in 2016) of more than 300,000 will be in attendance at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which has 232,000 grandstand seats.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~The 1st pkg in awhile from Jay Leno and Judge Lance Ito arrived Friday. I sold Judge Ito his new Corvette approx 18 months ago and Lance’s wife just passed away. The TV show “Cagney and Lacey” came from her life as an LA Police officer since 1968. Incredible career and great couple. Shoutout to Jay for his gifts.

*Funny delivery story. Lance asked me if it would be OK if Jay Leno could come with him when he took delivery of his new Corvette

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Good 8th generation Corvette story…
“So I drove my 2020 C8 Corvette to NYC this weekend. I pulled down into a parking lot and the guy says “we don’t take cars like this.”
I said “What do you mean.”
He said we don’t take these kinds of cars.”
I said, why not, its just a Chevrolet.”
He looked at me funny and I repeated “It’s just a Chevrolet, take a look at the back.”
He walked around back and came back to me and said “OK.”
I said “what did you think, it was a Ferrari or something?” He said “Yea.”
Neil K
Director of Marketing/IT Operations
Criswell Chevrolet

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Received this picture and email from three members of the Oregon Corvette club called “The Rogue Valley Corvettes”…and I happened to have sold all 3 to these club members from Oregon…and they are all named John. Picture was taken in Medford, Oregon to be used for the July 4th festivities.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~I received an incredible 11×17 signed picture last week from my longtime Corvette Friend and service Customer Wes Wong. This is a worldwide famous photo as Wes was the FBI on scene Commander on 9/11 in NYC. The man being carried was the first 9/11 casualty at WTC and the Catholic priest for the NYC Fire Dept. , Mychal Judge. I will get this framed and will appreciate the thoughtful gift from my Corvette customer and friend Wes Wong. Wes was a frequent visitor to the Malcolm Konner Corvette showroom back in the 80’s and 90’s. The water Ferry in NYC was named after Father Mychal Judge.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~~~Some C8 Corvette deliveries the past 10 days.~~~

~Marion H. of Indianapolis, Indiana follows me on the forums and factory ordered his new Red Mist 2022 Corvette Convertible from me. It will go nicely in his garage with his very first Corvette that he bought, a Can Am White with red interior 1969 Corvette. Marion is the most senior gentleman that I have ever delivered a Corvette, 91 years young and this will be his every day car! This is his 5th Corvette that he has owned. Equipment list: 2LT, two tone red/ black, GT2 buckets, front lift and Z51 pkg. Marion brought his friend to drive the 550 miles home to Indiana.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~ Dan and Lorraine M. of La Quinta, California were referred to me by another of my corvette customers that lives close to them in La Quinta. Dan got in line and then ordered his Accelerate Yellow 2022 Z51 convertible with the Sky cool gray/strike yellow/black interior. Stunning color combo! All the paperwork was completed via Fed Ex and now Plycar Trucking will enclose trailer his new Corvette the final 2,500 miles. Equipment list: 3LT, Competition seats, front lift, CF instrument panel, yellow calipers, CF painted whee, and Z51 pkg. Even though Dan is a Harley man, this is one Corvette that he can’t wait to get his hands on and drive.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Ray M. of Bradenton, Florida placed his factory order with me and I had it drop shipped for courtesy delivery at his local Chevrolet dealership in Plant City, FL. Equipment list: 2022 Corvette Z51 coupe in Arctic White with Adrenaline Red seats, 1LT, transparent top, bright red calipers, and Sterling Silver trident wheels. Quick note from Ray…”Mike,
Thanks for helping me through this and making it possible.”
Regards, Ray M.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Jeff W. of Missouri City, Texas factory ordered his new Torch Red 2022 Corvette Z51 Convertible from me and this past Saturday he had the red carpet rolled out for him by the staff at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. Equipment list: 3LT pkg, Natural dipped interior, chrome badges, magnetic ride, bright red calipers, and Z51 pkg.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Joe B. of Mesa, Arizona ordered his new Elkhart Lake Blue 2022 Corvette Z51 coupe from me and today he had the red carpet rolled out for him as he took delivery at the National Corvette Museum in BowlingGreen, KY. His new Corvette is a stunner. Equipment list: Black interior, 2LT pkg, front lift, CF painted wheels, and Z51 pkg.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Jeff H. of Estero, Florida is in management for GM and he was referred to me by his fellow GM colleagues. Jeff ordered an Elkhart Lake Blue 2022 Corvette coupe and after the long wait he will receive it via Plycar trucking now that all the paperwork has been completed by Fed Ex. Equipment list: 2LT pkg, GT2 seats, front lift, bright red calipers, performance exhaust, low rear spoiler, torch red seat belts and black trident spoke wheels. Here is the GM survey from Jeff: “
Working with Mike Furman was the best dealer experience I could ask for. He understands everything about the vehicle purchased and makes the process very simple. I have recommended Mike and Criswell Chevrolet to others looking to buy a Corvette.”

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Peter A. of Coral Springs, Florida ordered from me this Arctic White 2022 Corvette Z51 coupe with Black interior and custom red stitching. The paperwork has now been completed and Plycar trucking will enclose trailer his new Corvette the final 1,000 miles from Criswell Chevrolet of Gaithersburg, Maryland to his Coral Springs, FL home. Equipment list: 3LT, visible CF roof, bright red calipers, red stitching, Z51, Black trident wheels, visible CF grill inserts and mirror caps.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Gary K. of Mooresville, NC recently took delivery of his new Rapid Blue 2022 Corvette via Plycar trucking and today he shared some pictures and yesterday his GM review came in. Thank you for the kind words! Gary K’s GM review/survey comments.
“Mike Furman was incredible! This is my first C8 Stingray Corvette and Mike guided me through the entire waiting period from my first reservation deposit thru delivery, including shipping the car in perfect condition from Maryland to North Carolina. All emails returned immediately -communication was outstanding! Even though Mike has hundreds of C8 orders to manage and hundreds of emails and calls each day , he still manages to treat each his customer like they are they are #1. I have my Z06 reservation with Mike too. If corvette ever opens its own division and separates from Chevrolet, I vote for Mike to be immediately promoted to GM of the first one!” Thanks Mike! Gary K.
And his email that had the Pics of his new Corvette. “Hi Mike -love the C8! Greetings from Charlotte North Carolina! Thank you for making it happen. Z06 next! “Gary K.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Mike M. of Castle Rock, Colorado factory ordered his new Torch Red 2022 Corvette Z51 coupe from me and I had it drop shipped for courtesy delivery at his local to him Chevrolet dealer in Loveland, Colorado. Equipment list: 2LT pkg, GT2 buckets, Natural interior, front lift, edge red calipers, cf painted mirrors/spoiler and Z51 pkg. email from Mike…”Mike,
This beauty is now in my garage. Many thanks. You and your firm have been very efficient and helpful.Delivery and financial aspects were handled very well. It was a long wait , but definitely worth it.”
Mike M. Of Colorado

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Greg W. of Boca Raton, Florida factory ordered from me his new Torch Red 2022 Corvette Z51 Convertible and had our Criswell service department install the high wing spoiler. The paperwork was completed via Fed Ex and Plycar trucking is transporting his Stingray in their enclosed trailer from Criswell Chevrolet to his Florida home. Equipment list: 2LT, GT 2 seats, CF nacelles/roof, bright red calipers, red seat belts, and Z51 pkg.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Markus S. of Longboat Key, Florida has bought the following Corvettes from me: 2013, 2016,2019 and today a 2022! His first comment after flying in today was that 4 years ago to the day is when he took delivery of his 2019 Corvette and he had the pictures I posted to prove it, which I shared below. Check out his new Silver Flare 2022 Corvette coupe with Adrenaline Red seats, Edge red calipers, body color accents, chrome badges,performance exhaust, low rear spoiler, torch red seat belts, Bright silver Trident wheels and 1LT pkg.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Jay S. of Moneta, Virginia was living in Arizona when he first started this C8 purchase process. Today he brought his daughter with him as he took delivery of his 6th Corvette that he has owned, the last one being a 2015 Z06. Jay ordered a Torch Red 2022 Corvette coupe with two tone natural/black interior. Equipment list: 2LT pkg, GT2 buckets, transparent top, spectra gray wheels, yellow calipers, Z51 pkg and much more. Jay and his daughter had a 4 1/2 hour ride home which is a great break. In first cruise in his new mid engine Corvette.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Matt D. of Frederick, Maryland took delivery today of his very first Corvette and he was beaming from ear to ear. Matt ordered an Amplify Orange 2022 Corvette Convertible with Jet Black interior. Equipment list: 2LT pkg, GT2 buckets, CF instrument panel, CF painted Nacelles/roof, spectra gray wheels, Z51 pkg and much more!

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Grover N. of Niceville, Florida factory ordered his new Arctic White 2022 Corvette Coupe and took delivery at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. Quick survey note just received from Grover “
“Mike Furman answered phone and quickly handled my many corvette question/concerns”
Equipment list: 2LT pkg, Natural interior, CF full length dual stripes, front lift, bright red calipers, CF painted wheels, edge red engine cover, Z51 pkg and much more.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Avery H. SR and Avery H. Jr of Huntingtown, Maryland factory ordered their very first Corvette and they were thrilled with their choices. Torch Red with Sky cool gray 2022 Corvette Z51 cpe and the added Yellow seat belts and yellow calipers. Equipment list: 2LT pkg, Stingray R pkg, sterling silver trident wheels and Z51 pkg.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Chris and Lisa P. of Lynchburg, Virginia factory ordered from me their third Corvette that they have owned. First one was a 2008, then a 2016 and today they drove 3 1/2 hrs home in their Black with Natural interior 2022 Corvette coupe. Two of the nicest folks you’d ever want to meet are experiencing the allure of a mid engine sports car…World class in every way. Equipment list: 2LT pkg, edge red calipers, spectra gray wheels and Z51 pkg.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Jake S. of Olney, Maryland picked up a used 2017 Dodge Durango AWD today just in time for the Memorial Weekend. Jake’s family has been buying all their family vehicles and company trucks from me for the last 13 years.
Next up is Jake’s Mother for a new Jeep Cherokee as her Lease on her Chevrolet Equinox is due soon.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~Ethan Z. of Mt Airy, Maryland followed in his parents footsteps as his mother Maureen, bought an Equinox from me and his father Jim bought a C7 Corvette from me. That was one of the coolest Corvette delivery stories I’ve ever had as he didn’t tell their two kids he ordered the Corvette and he brought them in under the disguise of going to breakfast in this area. I had his Corvette ready in the delivery area with Jim’s name in the window as the new owner. Great day for sure!! Last week Ethan, a Sophmore in College drove home in his new Mosaic Black 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer! Perma grins all around!! Here is the email from Maureen after delivery:

“Ethan is so excited and pleased this afternoon. He loves the way the Trailblazer drives (and he loves the license plate holder and the posters/info you left in the trunk).
Heartfelt thanks to you and Criswell Chevrolet for making this an exciting day for Ethan. You made the occasion special for him, and a day he won’t soon forget.
And don’t forget! You need to start writing your book!!!”
Thanks,
Maureen & Jim & Ethan Z.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~ I miss when Corvettes were shipped without covers as it was always a sight to see all the colors and wheel choices. But I do admit the current covers protect the C8’s
In transit.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

~The Frank Class Corvette Barn find and throwback section. Post up your favorite picture this week.

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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
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Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman

As I always say, Drive safely and enjoy the week.

Mike Furman
Criswell Chevrolet
Gaithersburg, MD
301-212-4420 desk direct (not a text line)
Off Fridays and Sundays
"I sell and ship Nationwide and have done so for 44+ years!
[email protected]
CorvetteFurman.com

Click on the link below for Cigar Aficionado magazine article that just came out:
Cigar Aficionado: The Legend of Mr. Corvette

Each day I post up Corvettes stories and delivery videos…follow on Instagram: corvette.furman and Facebook: CorvetteFurman


Mike can deliver new Corvettes at Criswell Chevrolet in Gaithersburg, MD or through the National Corvette Museum’s R8C delivery program. He can also deliver new Corvettes via covered transport direct to your door or a courtesy delivery to the Chevrolet dealer near you.

Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman
Corvette Deliveries with Mike Furman


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3 COMMENTS

  1. Will miss your posts here Mike – always entertaining. No Insta or FB for me, unfortunately.

  2. Mike,

    Thank you for the unbelievable energy you have invested into this thread for all the past years. I look forward to the day I can take delivery of the 2023 that I am patiently waiting for to be purchased from you.

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