Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for Jan 28th

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.

Thanks for joining us this fine Sunday! In this week’s Sunday post, Mike shares some more historical photos of the Malcolm Konner Chevrolet dealership as well as the 1986 special edition named after the longtime New Jersey dealer. Mike puts the spotlight on three new deliveries and then offers up another award-winning collection of throwback and vintage photos. Let us know your favorites in the comments below.

You can see all of Mike’s posts and pictures through the week on his CorvetteFurman Facebook Page.

~Cool Corvette only Showroom history…in 1935 Malcolm Konner opened up his first automobile dealership ( Desoto/Plymouth/GMC trucks) in Caldwell, NJ. His Father Jacob Konner, had opened up his own automobile dealership in 1913 and happened to be close personal friends with Louis Chevrolet and Walter P. Chrysler. Then in 1955 Malcolm Konner added Chevrolet to his Caldwell, NJ location. Two years later in 1957 he built the very first stand alone Corvette showroom and billed it as the only American Sports Car showroom. In 1962 Malcolm Konner opened the Chevrolet dealership in Paramus, NJ and then in 1976 he added a 2nd story Corvette showroom which became iconic worldwide as the place to go for a Corvette. Some of these construction pictures have never been published before so enjoy the history. The 25 year Chevrolet plaque is in my archives and hopefully someday it will be displayed in the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

My first dozen years, 1978-1990 was spent working for the greatest family dealership, Konner Auto Group. I thank the Konner’s all the time as their tutelage has been so instrumental in my career.

More photos are on my Facebook page.

~1955 Covette vin 688 of 700 built in 1955! True Corvette Copper (1 of 14), real 3-speed (1 of around 28) with its original engine and drivetrain. All original GM parts, except wiring and soft parts. Side curtains restored by Steve Newsom and full body off restoration by Irvin Patrick. This is a no hit body car with its original correct 3-speed firewall. The car is painted in lacquer, which was matched to an original 1955 GM paint chip. NCRS Top Flight judged. It also drives great for a 1955 Corvette. This is the rarest color of all the 1955 Corvettes produced. Not my Corvette but wish it was, this is a work of art.

~The only Corvette model produced in honor of any Automobile Dealer, 50 Malcolm Konner Commemorative editions were produced in 1986…you can look it up in the Corvette Black Book. The Konner family graciously donated 1 of the 50 to the National Corvette Museum back in 1994 for the Grand Opening. Someday I’d like to buy one of these special C4’s! I spent the entire decade of the 80’s and then some working for the Malcolm Konner Auto Group and I could not have been at a better place for me for my first dozen years in the car business (1978-1990). Great family atmosphere ! I enjoy seeing the Malcolm Konner 1986 Corvette each time I visit the Bowling Green Museum!

~Scott and Kim S. of Las Vegas, Nevada placed their factory order for a Red Mist 2024 Corvette Z51 Convertible with Natural interior. We completed the paperwork/payment via Fed ex and today Plycar trucking loaded it on their enclosed carrier for the 2,400 mile trip to their Nevada home. Equipment:2LT, GT2 buckets, chrome badges, Z51, bright machined face wheels, and much more.

These two incredibly nice folks will be joining me in April for my Corvette owners school held at Spring Mountain in Pahrump, Nevada.

~GK of SA, Florida is one of the kindest gentleman that I’ve met and today it was my honor to assist him with the purchase of a new Hypersonic Gray 2024 Z51 coupe, not for him as he bought it as a surprise gift for his younger brother. A truly incredible gesture and I’m sure his brother will truly appreciate his very first Corvette. GK’s only Corvette was a Silver 1969. Equipment list for this 2024:1LT, Z51, edge red calipers, splash guards, and CF painted mirrors/spoiler.

~Dan and Amy H. of Glenelg, Maryland are two of the nicest folks and today they traded in their 83,000 mile Long Beach Red 2017 GS for their factory ordered Red Mist 2024 Corvette Z51 coupe. Dan uses his Corvette daily and he is in for a treat with the new mid engine C8 Corvette! Equipment:2LT, GT2 buckets, stealth interior, front lift, magnetic ride, Z51, edge red calipers, black exhaust tips, 20 spoke bright machine face forged aluminum wheels and more.

~ This weeks Top Corvette Barn finds and throwback pictures from around the globe!

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 45+ years!
[email protected]
CorvetteFurman.com

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Cigar Aficionado: The Legend of Mr. Corvette

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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.

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