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[VIDEO] Has the C8 ZR1’s LT7 Engine Been Confirmed by this Shipping Pallet Holding an LT6?

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[VIDEO] Has the C8 ZR1's LT7 Engine Been Confirmed by this Shipping Pallet Holding an LT6?


We attended the 28th Anniversary Celebration at the National Corvette Museum in September, and one of the seminars featured this LT6 “crate” motor that was on a shipping pallet inside the Museum’s working garage area. The NCM’s Brian Baker held a Q&A with attendees and even challenged a young Corvette enthusiast to find some of the rocket easter eggs located on the engine.

Corvettes for Sale: 1964 Corvette with 383 Stroker on Bring a Trailer

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Corvettes for Sale: 1964 Corvette with 383 Stroker on Bring a Trailer


The fanboys like me have come out in support of this sporty 1964 Corvette Sting Ray coupe that’s been tastefully modernized over the past decade and is now being offered on Bring a Trailer.

“Don’t tease us … this car needs some videos!!!” one post says, echoing the same thing I was thinking as I scrolled through the delicious photos of this car.

Ciocca Corvette Invites You Out To a “Fun With Cars Day” on November 12th

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Ciocca Corvette Invites You Out To a


Have you ever wanted to participate in a Road Rally with your Corvette but are unsure where to begin? Ciocca Corvette of Atlantic City and the South Jersey Region SCCA are hosting a “Fun With Cars Day” on Saturday, November 12th featuring a road rally course that is designed for drivers with little or no Rally experience. This event is limited to just 30 cars so sign-up today to join the fun!

A Road Rally is the perfect event for Corvettes of any generation as it’s not about speed or performance that will earn you a trophy but all about the drive and hitting various waypoints on the way to the final destination. This Road Rally course features a scenic two-hour drive through South Jersey, ending at the Oyster Creek Inn for lunch.

[PIC] First 2023 Corvette Z06 Arrives at the NCM for R8C Delivery

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[PIC] First 2023 Corvette Z06 Arrives at the NCM for R8C Delivery

Photo Credit: National Corvette Museum / Facebook


With the release of the first 2023 Corvette Z06s to dealers this morning, our friends at the National Corvette Museum are also getting in on the fun. This afternoon, they posted two photos of a wrapped Z06 Corvette arriving on a transporter from the Corvette Assembly Plant!

[VIDEO] Borla Can Make Your EV Sound Like a C8 Corvette

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[VIDEO] Borla Can Make Your EV Sound Like a C8 Corvette


Finally, we are seeing some real innovation in adding sound to electric vehicles. During this week’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, aftermarket exhaust maker Borla is showing off a system that can give your EV the sound of a revving C8 Corvette.

[PIC] First Customer-Ordered 2023 Corvette Z06 Coming Off the Assembly Line

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[PIC] First Customer-Ordered 2023 Corvette Z06 Coming Off the Assembly Line

Photo Credit: Chevrolet


We finally got our first look at the 2023 Corvette Z06 coming off the assembly line in Bowling Green today! The car is a 70th Anniversary Coupe in Carbon Flash Black that was built for Chevrolet dealer and NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick. Hendrick paid $3.6 million at Barrett-Jackson in January for the right to have the first Z06 VIN 001.

Another Round of Z06 Allocations are Planned for November

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Another Round of Z06 Allocations are Planned for November

Photo Credit: Keith Cornett


This morning, we began hearing from multiple sources that another round of Corvette Z06 allocations may be sent to dealers later this month. That appears to be confirmed by a screenshot showing that Chevrolet will have two order cycles in November, with the first covering the Stingray and the second specifically for the Z06.

We Ask Hendrick Corvette Sales Reps About Their Favorite Genuine C8 Corvette Accessories

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We Ask Hendrick Corvette Sales Reps About Their Favorite Genuine C8 Corvette Accessories

Photo Credit: Barbie Jordan / Dale Earnhardt Jr. Chevrolet


We can imagine that buyers of the new C8 Corvette Stingray fall roughly into two camps: those “expert buyers” who have researched every option and know exactly how they are going to spec their cars down to the smallest detail, while others may have selected a body style or color and may not be aware of all the different options and accessories available until it’s time to submit the order with the dealer when their allocation comes in.

Kansas Man Finally Receives His 1959 Corvette Six Years After It Was Seized and Headed for Destruction

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Kansas Man Finally Receives His 1959 Corvette Six Years After It Was Seized and Headed for Destruction

Sreenshot Credits: KCTV5.com


We’ve been telling you for years about a Kansas man’s battle to get his seized vintage Corvette returned to him.

Now, some six years later, Rich Martinez finally has taken possession of the red 1959 Corvette that he had originally bought legally in Indiana after a restoration in Illinois.

[ACCIDENT] Speeding and Wet Roads Blamed in C7 Corvette Z06 Crash

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[ACCIDENT] Speeding and Wet Roads Blamed in C7 Corvette Z06 Crash


Speeding on a wet road is getting the early blame for a Corvette crash that injured two people Monday night in New York.