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Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for Jan 31st

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Corvette Delivery Dispatch with National Corvette Seller Mike Furman for Jan 31st


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.

Each week we have the fun responsibility of sharing photos of new Corvette owners picking up their new rides from Mike, and we always are interested to see how these owners configured their Corvettes. Following the delivery process, these new owners are asked to comment about their delivery experience with Mike and he shares a couple of those feedback emails today as well. As always, a fun walk back through time via the vintage and throwback photo section awaits you as well. Let us know your favorites this week in the comment section below!

Visit Mike’s facebook page for even more photos and videos of his new Corvette deliveries: CorvetteFurman.

Corvette Racing at Daytona: Halfway Report

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Corvette Racing at Daytona: Halfway Report

Photo Credit: Richard Prince for Corvette Racing


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 31, 2021) – Corvette Racing continued its strong showing past the halfway point of the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The pair of mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8.Rs ran first and second in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship with Nick Tandy ahead of Jordan Taylor entering the race’s second half.

Corvette Racing at Daytona: Six-Hour Report

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Corvette Racing at Daytona: Six-Hour Report

Photo Credit: Richard Prince for Corvette Racing


DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (January 30, 2021) – Corvette Racing ended the first quarter of the Rolex 24 At Daytona just as it started: first and second place in its class. Alexander Sims led Nicky Catsburg by less than two seconds as the pair of Chevrolet Corvette C8.Rs flexed their muscle in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) category of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship.

[VIDEO] Lost for Decades, the ’59 Corvette From Animal House Is Coming Up For Sale

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[VIDEO] Lost for Decades, the '59 Corvette From Animal House Is Coming Up For Sale

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures


Check out this interview with Paul Smith, owner of the 1959 Corvette that had a starring role in the cult classic “Animal House” movie back in 1978.

After filming wrapped, Smith took the Corvette back to his house, and it’s been in his garage gathering dust ever since.

That is, until now.

[PICS] Stingray R Package Shown on a 2021 Corvette at Daytona International Speedway

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[PICS] Stingray R Package Shown on a 2021 Corvette at Daytona International Speedway

Photo Credits: Travis Raczynski


As a major sponsor of Daytona International Speedway, Chevrolet has the opportunity to display vehicles throughout the facility that includes one of five main entrances called injectors. At the Chevrolet Injector, a 2021 Corvette Stingray greeted fans for today’s Rolex 24 at Daytona and our friend Travis Raczynski sent us these great photos to check out.

QUICK SHIFTS: C8 Corvette Rated, Caddy’s Blackwings, BMW M5 CS, Wagon Wars, SSC Tuatara’s Top Speed Run, and More

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QUICK SHIFTS: C8 Corvette Rated, Caddy's Blackwings, BMW M5 CS, Wagon Wars, SSC Tuatara's Top Speed Run, and More

Video Screenshot Credit: Hagerty


Welcome to another exciting edition of Quick Shifts! Quick Shifts is a content feature here at CorvetteBlogger featuring links to Corvette and automotive-related stories of interest. We got some great links for you this week so buckle up and let’s go for a ride!

Saturday Morning Corvette Comic: Distractions

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Saturday Morning Corvette Comic: Distractions


For those new to the hobby, the first rule of Corvette Parking is whenever possible, park where you can keep an eye on it. But don’t get too distracted by those classic looks as weight loss is a possible side effect.

Should C8 Corvette Owners Be Concerned Over Damage to the Front Radiators?

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Should C8 Corvette Owners Be Concerned Over Damage to the Front Radiators?

Photo Credit: Ron Harris / Facebook


Should you be concerned that the open corner vents of the front fascia of the new C8 Corvette could allow damage to the equipment behind them by flying rocks and other debris?

Dealer Rep Claims Reveal for the 2022 Corvette Z06 is Happening in July

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Dealer Rep Claims Reveal for the 2022 Corvette Z06 is Happening in July

Photo Credit: Brian Willaims (Spiedbilde)


As a sales representative at a Top 20 Corvette dealership, sometimes information crosses your desk about the behind-the-scenes actions of the manufacturer you represent.

In this case, Chevrolet salesman Marcus Veiga of Estero Bay Chevrolet in Florida recently posted on the Facebook Group Corvette C8 World that “for those interested in on Z06, July 2021 we will be able to tell you more about this amazing car. Z06 is not a project anymore!

Corvettes on Facebook: Rode-Hard 1974 Corvette with Newly Built 350 V8

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Corvettes on Facebook: Rode-Hard 1974 Corvette with Newly Built 350 V8


By 1974, the Corvette was long on looks but short on performance.

The owner of this car currently up for sale on Facebook Marketplace calls it “an amazing opportunity” to pick up a classic Stingray for just $8,000.