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Corvette Auction Preview: Four More Corvettes to Make You Drool at Mecum Kissimmee 2022

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Welcome back to our look at Mecum’s upcoming 2022 Kissimmee auction. The countdown to opening day is just about 14 days now. Perusing the Corvette docket, we currently see 360 Corvettes listed which is more than double the number of consignments from 2 weeks ago. Expect a few more to be added as the date draws nearer.

Past previews focused on the Corvette Super Sport, Gulf One, and the C2 Z06 equipped Corvettes from Mecum’s Once in a Lifetime Corvette Offering. This time we’re going to focus on a diverse quartet of first and second generation cars ranging from a pilot line 1966 L88 to an ultra-rare 1957 airbox fuelie.

Lot F158: 1960 Race Rat Tanker – When we think of big tank or “tanker” Corvettes, we generally think of C2’s. However, tankers were available to savvy buyers and racers on C1 Corvettes as well. In 1960, 10 big tank Corvettes were built. This 1960 fuelie was ordered through Nickey Chevrolet by George Reed to complete in the 1960 Sebring 12 hour race. In addition to the 315hp engine, Reed selected heavy duty suspension, heavy duty brakes, and a 4-speed transmission. Upon delivery to Sebring, Zora Arkus Duntov himself assisted with the final race prep. The car went on to win its class and finish 16th overall. Today the car is in excellent restored condition and has been displayed at top events such as the 2004 and 2014 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, the 2009 Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance, the 2010 NCRS 50th Anniversary display, and the 2013 Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. It’s also an NCRS American Heritage Award recipient.

Lot F164: 1957 Big Brake Airbox Fuelie – This well-known straight axle is one of 44 produced with RPO 579E, the fresh airbox intake. It’s also 1 of 54 with heavy duty brakes and suspension. Other options include a fuel injected engine, 4-speed transmission, and wider 5.5″ wheels. The car was raced in SCCA events across the country throughout its early life. Since that time, it’s been restored back to stock form and lays claimed to our hobby’s top awards including multiple NCRS Top Flights, Bloomington Gold, and 2 Bloomington Special Collections. It’s been featured in Vette Vues magazine and participated in the 75th anniversary Monterrey historics. It’s being offered from the John Justo collection with copious documentation, awards, and restoration photos.

Lot S113: 8,500-mile unrestored 1967 427/435 Coupe – We first saw the “Vault Find” 1967 Corvette at the 2017 Mecum Indy auction where it sold for $675,000 from the original owner’s family. The Marina Blue on blue 435hp coupe remains in unrestored, original condition with just 8,533 miles on the odometer. The option list includes the 435hp engine, M21 4-speed, F41 suspension, and 4.11 rear end. It’s never been shown or judged and comes documented with the window sticker, Protect-O-Plate, and car shipper.

Lot S237: 1966 Pilot Line L88 Coupe – This Sting Ray is one of the “Four Kings,” 1966 Corvette factory racers. It’s the first known Corvette factory-prepared for Luigi Chinetti’s NART team, the first built with shoulder harnesses, and the second to be fitted with the cowl-induction fresh air hood. The intent was to test aluminum cylinder heads and other racing bits in the 1966 Sebring 12 hours. Pedro Rodriguez and Mario Andretti were to be the drivers, but they ended up in one of Chinetti’s Ferrari’s instead. Future pilots included Harold Whims, Don Yenko, John Finger, and John “Sam” Henderson. They completed at many notable tracks such as Daytona, Talladega, Charlotte Motor Raceway, Virginia International Raceway, Marlboro Motor Raceway, and Road Atlanta among others. The L88 engine sports a 1965-dated intake manifold and January 1966 dated aluminum cylinder heads. Other track-spec options include heater and defroster delete, radio delete, F41 suspension, Positraction rear axle, heavy-duty brakes, transistor ignition, M22 4-speed, and a 36 gallon gas tank. It’s extensively documented and has been shown at numerous national events over the last decade including 2014 and 2020 Bloomington Gold Collections, 2016 MCACN Corvette Legends Invitational, and the 2014 Corvettes at Carlisle Race Car Reunion.

Mecum’s monster 2022 Kissimmee auction will take place January 6th-16th at the Osceola Heritage Park. MotorTrend TV, MotorTrend+, and Discovery will have live coverage Wednesday, January 12th – Saturday, January 15th. Approximately 3,500 cars are expected. Keep an eye here and on the Mecum website as new additions are being added daily.

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Mecum Auctions

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Racing Sport Concepts Has These Last Minute Christmas Gifts For Your Corvette!

Hopefully at this point you have most of your Christmas shopping completed and now you can really get down to the nitty-gritty of finding that perfect gift for your Corvette. Some may laugh at this, but I am a firm believer in buying gifts for yourself to make sure you get exactly what you want. After all, you worked hard this year, and it’s time to reward yourself and your Corvette with these custom visible carbon fiber accessories for the C8 Corvette from Racing Sport Concepts.

If you were waiting for the perfect sale on last-minute Christmas gifts for yourself or a Corvette friend, Racing Sport Concepts is offering 15% off these carbon fiber Corvette parts exclusively for CorvetteBlogger readers. Just use promo code CB15 at checkout and you’ll be on your way to having the best-dressed C8 Corvette in the neighborhood with these savings! You better hurry though as this special sale ends on December 31, 2021

RSC C8 Front Intake Vents for Corvette C8

Your C8 Corvette will be the star of social media’s “#FrontEndFriday” posts with these C8 Corvette Front Intake Vents installed on your mid-engine Corvette. Made from the finest pre-impregnated carbon fiber fabrics and a beautiful 3K 2×2 carbon fiber weave that is coated in a premium UV inhibiting clear coat and then buffed to a mirror shine.

Racing Sport Concepts utilizes advanced laser scanning and 3D CAD engineering for the perfect fitment. These front intake vents offer an easy installation that is completely reversible, and they come with a two-year warranty and product support. Chevy sells these visible Carbon Fiber front intake vents for over $2,000 but you can get them from Racing Sport Concepts for $995 for the pair. These are in stock and ship in one business day.

RSC C8 Side Intake Vents for Corvette C8

It’s our opinion that if you are wanting to convert all the carbon flash metallic trim pieces on your C8 Corvette to beautiful visible carbon fiber, one of the first places we would start would be with Racing Sport Concept’s C8 Side Intake Vents. We’re not sure why Chevy is taking so long with their versions, so why wait when you can get these direct replacements with the same quality as an OEM for about half the price!

RSC has engineered these side visible carbon boomerangs with direct attachment points on the OEM and they are completely reversible with no modifications required. You can check out the installation guide for review.

Made from Pre-Impregnated Carbon Fiber and buffed to a show-quality finish, these side intake trim pieces will absolutely set your Corvette apart from the others at your next car show. The RSC Side Intake Vents for the C8 Corvette are offered as a pair for $1,495. There is currently a two-week wait time for these, but the sale price will be honored and RSC will ship in one to two business days once available.

RSC Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers for Corvette C8

Now that you’ve decided to go all-in on customizing your C8 Corvette, adding these Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers from Racing Sport Concepts are a no-brainer. Laser scanned and engineered in 3D CAD for the best fit, these visible carbon fiber mirror covers are a direct replacement for the factory covers. Made from pre-impregnated carbon fiber with a 3K 2×2 twill that will shine in the sun, the mirror covers will reward your Corvette for years to come.

Racing Sport Concepts offers the Carbon Fiber Mirror Covers for the C8 Corvette for $895 and they are sold as a pair. Installation is easy and completely reversible.

RSC Engine Hatch Vents for Corvette C8

Chevrolet describes the C8 Corvette Stingray’s LT2 engine as the “jewel under glass” when looking at it through the Coupe’s rear engine hatch. If that is the case, shouldn’t the “jewelry box” offer its own distinct showcase to onlookers? Racing Sport Concepts has re-engineered the C8 Corvette Coupe’s engine hatch vents in visible carbon fiber and the end result is simply stunning!

The engine hatch vents for the C8 Corvette were laser scanned and developed in 3D CAD software to ensure the perfect fit. These Engine Hatch Vents are created from the finest pre-impregnated carbon fiber fabrics for a beautiful 3K 2×2 twill. The hatch vents from RSC are cured in a state-of-the-art autoclave and then covered in RSC’s premium UV inhibiting clear coat. The final step sees the vents polished to a mirror shine.

The Engine Hatch Vents for the C8 Corvette are sold as a pair for $1,395.00 and come with a two-year warranty and product support from Racing Sport Concepts. These engine hatch vents are in stock and ship within one-to-two days.

These carbon fiber accessories for the C8 Corvette are being offered with a 15% savings exclusively for CorvetteBlogger readers when using the promo code CB15. For questions or more information on these or any of the aftermarket visible carbon fiber upgrades from Racing Sport Concepts, you can email them at [email protected] or call their toll free number 1-800-815-3751. Racing Sport Concepts can be found on the web at www.racingsportconcepts.com.

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Our Three Favorite Corvettes for Sale from Corvette Mike in December

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If your New Year’s Resolutions include the addition of an investment-quality collector Corvette, or perhaps you’re looking for something fun to drive in 2022, our friends at Corvette Mike in Anaheim, California can help you find the perfect Corvette for the new year!

Corvette Mike is one of the top destinations for buying high-quality Corvettes! The knowledgeable staff is there to assist in finding just the right pre-owned or classic Corvette for you. Today we hit their website to check out the current online inventory and came up with these three Corvettes as our favorites for the month of December.

Maybe at this point, you’re more of a seller than a buyer? Corvette Mike skips the auto auctions and only buys premium cars from private enthusiasts and they purchase cars from across the nation so if you have a low-mileage or rare Corvette that you are ready to part with, reach out to Corvette Mike and let them know what you got.

1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe

For the collector who wants to own one of the most iconic Corvettes in the model’s 69-year run, the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe is it. Chevrolet redesigned the Corvette in 1963 and for the first time, it came from the factory as a hardtop coupe. Zora Arkus-Duntov offered three different transmissions and four different engine performance options with the fuel injected 327/360hp L84 option reigning supreme. But what made the 1963 Coupe truly unique was the split rear window offered only in the inaugural year of the C2 before Zora successfully lobbied GM Design to change it to a single rear window in 1964.

The original owner of this 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe must have been wanting to drive the ultimate street Corvette when he placed his order. Outfitted in Riverside Red and a Black interior, the original buyer made sure to check the box on the 327/360 Fuelie V8 as well as the four-speed manual transmission, while power windows, AM/FM radio, and whitewall tires rounded out the options. We can imagine it was quite at home cruising the boulevards back in the day.

This ’63 Fuelie Sting Ray has been meticulously detailed, undergone a frame-off restoration, and only 99 miles are showing on the odometer. This Corvette is still equipped with the original L84 engine as certified by Al Grenning’s C.C.A.S. service and the Trim Tag has also been verified. Further documentation includes the N.C.R.S. Shipping Data Report.

The Fuel Injected 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Sport Coupe would be the center point of any automotive collection. For details or more information, contact Tim at 714-630-0700.

1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

When C4 production finally came to an end in ’96 after 12 years, Chevrolet knew they had to send it off with a bang, not a whimper. And since the ZR-1 was discontinued in ’95, there was definitely a void that needed to be filled!

The name “Grand Sport” had been used once before. It was for the fabled early ’60’s Corvette race cars helmed by legendary drivers such as Bob Bondurant, Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt, and Dr. Dick Thompson, among others. For this ’96 Special Edition, G.M. thought it fitting that the name should be brought back again!

We love the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport for what it offered to Corvette buyers – a limited edition Corvette with a unique engine to celebrate the end of a generation. Limited to 1,000 units overall, Chevrolet produced 810 coupes and 190 convertibles in Admiral Blue with a White full-length body stripe and Red hash marks on the front fenders. They also received a special black-painted version of the ZR-1 wheels with the coupes getting the import flares added to the body so the rear wheels would fit appropriately.

The Grand Sport’s LT-4 engine was rated at 330hp, which was 30 more than the standard LT-1 engine. However, the car’s performance feels considerably more powerful than the advertised increase would indicate!.

Corvette Mike acquired this ’96 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible by the original owner who only put 19,277 miles on the odometer. This GS is #117 in the series and is fully documented with all books, manuals, original window sticker, build sheet, and more. It also received a high score from the NCRS who awarded it Top Flight status. Celebrate the C4’s end of the line by adding this highly collectible Grand Sport to your stable.

This 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible is offered for $52,900. Call Tim at 714-630-0700 for more information.

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2016 Corvette Z06 Coupe

This 2016 Corvette Z06 with a seven-speed manual transmission, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, and the Z07 Performance Package was originally ordered from Legacy Chevrolet in Columbus, Georgia before it was acquired from the original owner by Corvette Mike in the fall of 2021. Powered by the 6.2-liter supercharged LT4 V8 engine that was rated for 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque, this Z06 Coupe has just under 6K miles on the odometer and is documented with the original window sticker, manufacturer’s literature, and a clean CarFax report.

The Z06 is finished in Arctic White with Kalahari leather interior and features a full-length Black racing stripe across the hood, roof, and rear deck of the car. It’s outfitted with the level three visible carbon fiber aerodynamics package that includes the aggressive front splitter and rear wickerbill across the rear spoiler. It also includes a painted and transparent roof panel. Inside you’ll find the carbon fiber trim package surrounding the center stack and instrument cluster.

The Corvette Z06 sits on staggered setup of 19″/20″ Chrome-finished aluminum wheels with Corvette logo center caps. The rubber is currently mixed with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires up front and Continental Extreme Contact tires (non-runflats) in the rear. With the Z07 Performance Package comes Brembo’s carbon-ceramic brakes and red brake calipers.

Corvette Mike is offering this low-mileage one-owner 2016 Corvette Z06 for $89,900. Are you ready to be its next caretaker? Contact Tim at 714-630-0700 today.

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To learn more about these three highly collectible Corvettes for sale or to view the other collector Corvettes offered by Corvette Mike, visit them online at CorvetteMike.com or give Tim a call at 714-630-0700 and let them know you found these Corvettes on CorvetteBlogger.com!

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ACS Composite Offers Rock Guards and 5VM Side Rockers for C8 Corvette and Their C7 Z06 Front Splitter Fits All C7 Models

Congratulations to those of you out there that own the C7 or C8 Corvette. These Corvettes are among the best that has ever been made and we are sure that you’ll get years of enjoyment from them. While the front engine and mid-engine Corvettes are about as different as they can be, they share many things including the ability to be protected and customized by our friends at ACS Composite.

ACS Composite is a leader in the Corvette aftermarket for providing owners with the highest quality of parts and accessories specifically designed to fit your Corvette. Their current selection of parts and accessories for the C7/C8 includes a number of different spoilers, front splitters, and side rocker panels, plus they offer other enhancements that help protect your investment while you are enjoying your Corvette.

This month we are sharing some of the best-selling products from ACS Composite. We show off the ACS C8 Corvette Rock Guards which are one of the best ways to protect your Corvette from rock chips and road debris, as well as the ACS 5VM Side Rockers for the C8 which also protects your Corvette while making it appear more aggressive. Finally, the ACS C7 Z06 front splitter has been re-engineered to fit your C7 Stingray as well as the Grand Sport and Z06 models.

C8 Corvette Rock Guards

The C8 Corvette’s beautiful mid-engine design does offer a bit of the traditional “Coke bottle” shape as the Stingray’s rear end is wider to accommodate the larger rear tires as well as offer the ability for the side air intakes to capture as much air as possible. That design also lends itself for the front Michelins to pick up rocks and other road debris and launch it rearward against the side of your car. While costly solutions like paint protection film (PPF) can help minimize the damage to your exterior paint, these new C8 Corvette Rock Guards from ACS Composite offers the ultimate protection to guard your Corvette’s exterior against rocks and other debris.

Utilizing GM’s stock accessory splash guards as a starting point, ACS Composite’s C8 Rock Guards enhances that design for added protection with features that include a wider edge, a bladed shield that helps control rocks and road debris inside the wheel well, and an added downward extension that provides great stopping power front and back.

Manufactured from ACS Composite’s proprietary PC Composite material, your C8 Rock guards are designed to withstand extreme temperatures as well as rock strikes projected by the spinning wheels.

Installation is easy and takes as little as 30 minutes as the C8 Rock Guards use the stock OEM mounting points in the wheel wheels so no drilling or two-sided tape is required. ACS Composite also offers an install video that can be found on the company’s YouTube Channel. The C8 Rock Guards are sold as a set of four (2 front/2 rear) for $499 with Free Shipping included.

5VM Side Rockers for the C8 Corvette

If you are in the camp that loves the aggressive posture of the OEM 5VM C8 side skirts with the signature winglets in front of the rear wheels, ACS Composite has improved upon GM’s design with their ACS 5VM Carbon Flash Rockers for the C8 Corvette. Like the 1VM rockers, ACS has created an undertray extension to the side rockers which offers protection to the rolled painted body panel underneath the C8, and ACS uses a custom-designed rocker bracket that doesn’t require the side hole to be drilled as is the case with the dealer-installed OEM version.

ACS Composite already offers their own version of the 5VM Front Splitter and these 5VM C8 Rocker Panels in Carbon Flash Metallic will compliment that look. Made from highly durable PC Composite material, the black molded side rockers are heat resistant and with a black substrate, scrapes or rock chips will not show through.

Similar to the RPO code 5W8, these 5VM C8 side rockers are finished in Carbon Flash Black or CFZ, and it will match all of the C8 Corvette’s exterior accents including the front grille, rear diffuser, the side intake boomerang, and more.

ACS Composite will begin shipping their 5VM Carbon Flash Black C8 Rockers on September 20th, and a dedicated install video will be coming shortly. The 5VM C8 Side Rockers are priced at $1,948 and free shipping is included.

ACS C7 Z06 Splitter

General Motors spent a considerable amount of time in aero-testing the C7 Corvette Z06’s aerodynamic kit for the Z07 Performance Package. ACS has taken that Z06/Z07 splitter and redesigned it in CAD and CNC machined it from the ground up with slight improvements over the original design and the end result is a clean-looking, durable, and functional aerodynamic splitter that will benefit the front of your C7 Corvette Stingray as well as the widebody Grand Sport and Z06 models.

The ACS Z06 Front Splitter is made from PC Composite which is a manufacturing process generally reserved for high-volume production parts. These black molded splitters offer high strength and durability, as well as resistance to heat and scraping which makes them perfect for mounting on the front of your C7 Corvette. If durability is important to you, the ACS Z06 splitter helps minimize curb rash and mild road hazards. ACS describes it as the last Z06 Splitter your Corvette will ever need!

The C7 Z06 Splitter also features an optional undertray for those track warriors looking for the ultimate aerodynamic performance from their cars. The integrated undertray option enhances the aerodynamics by keeping all edges smooth and directing air with a minimum amount of turbulence. The undertray also has revised brake cooling ducts and features extra mounting points with linear fins to keep the air flowing smoothly as possible

You can further customize the look of your C7 with the addition of the Stage 2 and Stage 3 deflectors. Mounted on the corners of the C7 splitter, the deflectors help to move and reduce the airflow off the ends of the splitter. The Stage 2 deflectors are smaller and more conservative than the larger Stage 3 deflectors, and the OEM deflectors can be used with the ACS C7 Z06 Front Splitter.

The ACS C7 Z06 Front Splitters are available for the C7 Corvette Stingray as well as the C7 Grand Sport and Z06 models with a starting price of $499.00 and shipping is free! An installation video is also available on the ACS Composite YouTube channel.

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[VIDEO] 2021 Corvettes Awaiting R8C Delivery at the National Corvette Museum

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 program’s popularity combined with the NCM’s ability to run about 55 R8C deliveries per week means that there is usually a slight delay between when the NCM receives a customer’s car from the Corvette Assembly Plant and the time the customer is scheduled to take delivery. So the NCM has been storing the Corvettes waiting for the R8C behind some of the garages at the NCM Motorsports Park.

We’ve shared a couple walkthroughs of these cars previously, and since we were there on Saturday for the NCM Anniversary show, we decided to offer up our own walkthrough.

Some of the favorites that we picked out included a Red Mist with the Blue interior which is a bold choice in color choices but we think it works. There was a Rapid Blue Stingray with the Orange racing stripes running the length of the car. This was one of the combinations highlighted by the Corvette team when they released the orange stripes at the beginning of Model Year 2021 and it does give the car a bit of a Gulf Oil racing livery feeling. There was an Arctic White Convertible with the Black roof and nacelles with red racing stripes that we point out as well as several Black cars and several other Arctic Whites with body-color trim.

The best thing about a walkthrough like this is that you get to see so many different color combinations so if you are still on the fence about what color your C8 Corvette is going to be, check out the video below and see if that helps in the decision-making process.

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Did you have a favorite 2021 Corvette in this walkthrough? Let us know in the comments below.

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Enter Now to Win a 2021 Corvette Convertible and Racing Prize Package from the IMRRC

Here’s a great opportunity to help a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving racing history while at the same time entering to win a 2021 Corvette Stingray Convertible in the hot new Red Mist Metallic! CorvetteBlogger readers get 25% BONUS ENTRIES on ticket packages of $25 or more so get your tickets today!.

Based in Watkins Glen, New York, the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC) is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization that collects, shares, and preserves the history of motorsports. But it’s more than just a racing library. The 5,000 square foot research center is also home to more than 2,000 racing programs from tracks across the world, periodicals dating back to the 1940s, and they have thousands of photographs, DVDs, VHS tapes, and racing-related films in their archives. Throughout the Center, you’ll find racing artifacts, memorabilia, and even a few cars may be on display like this gorgeous two-seater below:

You Can Win a 2021 Corvette Convertible and Racing Prize Package from the IMRRC

Researchers from around the world access the IMRRC’s collection which contains everything from Formula One to the weekly track racers. The IMRRC is also the home of the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) archives. Vintage racers and classic car buyers are among some of those utilizing the IMRRC in search of a particular car’s racing history.

The IMRRC is asking for your help to support their mission by offering an opportunity to win a new 2021 Corvette Stingray Convertible with ticket packages starting at just $25.

Take a moment to soak in that Red Mist exterior. No wonder it’s one of the most popular color for the 2021 model year. We also like how the IMRRC outfitted the car with the black racing stripes while keeping the nacelles in body color and adding contrast with the black exterior vents and open spoke aluminum wheels.

The Convertible Stingray is ready for action with the Z51 Performance Package which offers everything you need for a fun day at the track with larger brakes and suspension components, the performance rear axle, and the NPP dual-mode exhaust. Plus, it offers quicker gearing for ripping those 0-60 MPH sprints when the only race you’re running is stoplight to stoplight.

Armed with a retractable hardtop, the Stingray Convertible is the no-compromises Corvette as the roof doesn’t take up any of the storage space like previous Corvette convertibles, and you get the added benefit of having an independently-operated rear window. The convertible uses six motors to lower and raise the roof in 16 seconds and you can do it while moving at speeds of up to 30 mph.

Inside the hardtop convertible is a 2LT trim package featuring Jet Black Napa leather interior. The 2LT package offers drivers peace of mind with blind zone warnings, rear cross-traffic alerts, and curb-view parking cameras. The HUD, Performance Data Recorder and the Bose 14-speaker Performance audio system are must-haves as well.

The winner of the Red Mist 2021 Corvette Convertible will also take home these three additional prizes:

Enjoy a complimentary stay at the Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel when you pick up your new Corvette!
Two 2022 memberships to the Jack Daniels Club at Watkins Glen International. This includes IMSA, NASCAR, and SVRA Vintage Races, plus general access to SCCA.
A two-day performance driving school at the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain Motor Resort and Country Club in Las Vegas, Nevada, with world-class instructors and a provided Corvette. This prize includes a two-night stay, breakfast, and lunch. The winner must attend the school before the end of 2022, and arrange and pay for their own travel.

Make a donation to the IMRRC and you’ll be automatically entered to win the 2021 Corvette Stingray Z51 Convertible! CorvetteBlogger readers receive 25% Bonus Tickets so grab yours today!

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International Motor Racing Research Center

Protect Your Corvette with the Finest Weatherstripping Rubber from Zip Corvette!

Do you need to replace the weatherstrip on your Corvette? Don’t wait until you’re stuck in a summer downpour to find out!

Zip Corvette’s 1956-1982 Corvette Deluxe Body Weatherstrip Kits are the finest available – providing a fit and finish on your C1-C3 Corvette that is second to none. Deluxe weatherstrip kits include the primary weatherstrips along with several pieces that are typically replaced at the same time, plus hardware necessary for installation. Zip also stocks a full inventory of single weatherstrip pieces and smaller kits for 1953-2004 Corvettes.

Weatherstrip not only keeps out moisture, but it also helps to muffle road noise inside the cabin and provides a more enjoyable ride. But over time, sun and moisture will take their toll and you’ll need to replace some of your weatherstrips. Buyer beware – not all rubber weatherstrip is created equally!

Because the fit, feel, and formulation of rubber weatherstrip can vary greatly among manufacturers, Zip Corvette carries only the absolute highest quality American-made EPDM weatherstrip for your 1953-2004 Corvette from Corvette Rubber. Zip’s team of quality experts has analyzed the weatherstrip available on the market – Your Corvette deserves only the very best and Zip will not sell weatherstripping that looks terrible, fits incorrectly, and won’t provide the useful life your Corvette deserves. Zip’s weatherstripping may be a little more expensive than the competition – but side by side, there is no comparison.

Corvette Rubber features its own specialized EPDM sponge rubber formula developed to replicate the fit and feel of your Corvette’s original weatherstrip, adding a unique urethane coating designed to provide a highly smooth, silky surface finish while improving durability. It’s much softer than other reproduction weatherstrips, resulting in a better fit for doors, glass, and roof panels.

For easy removal and installation, use Zip’s 3M adhesive cleaner and 3M adhesives available in black or yellow. Zip recommends using weatherstrip conditioner to keep your Corvette’s weatherstrip looking new and fresh for years to come.

Keep the cool air inside this summer and the elements outside year-round with Corvette weatherstrip from Zip.

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[VIDEO] Chevy MyWay Live Stream Rebroadcast With the C8.Rs at Belle Isle

Thanks to our friend Rick ‘Corvette’ Conti for getting this up so quickly!

This morning, GM’s Jim Campbell spoke with Corvette Racing driver Jordan Taylor and Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles from the racing circuit on Detroit’s Belle Isle.

Jordan talks about the racing on a street course and the return of Corvette to Detroit. Harlan gives an excellent run-down of the new 2022 Corvette IMSA GTLM Championship Edition.

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CorvetteBlogger Readers Get More Chances to Win This 63 Fuelie!

The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum located in Auburn, Indiana is offering the chance for you to win a sweet 1963 fuel-injected Corvette Sting Ray! This Riverside Red Convertible is being offered by the not-for-profit museum as their annual fundraiser and CorvetteBlogger readers can get 25% BONUS ENTRIES on orders of $25 or more.

The 1963 Corvette ushered in a new era for the model with the unmistakable design of the “Sting Ray” whose sharp lines, soft curves, and wrap around chrome bumpers would come to define the generation. Many enhancements were introduced with the car including a new purpose-built chassis with four-wheel independent suspension, a transverse rear leaf spring, hide-away headlamps, hydraulic self-adjusting brakes, and more. And for the first time in Corvette’s 10-year history, you could choose between two distinct models, the Sport Coupe and the Convertible. Nearly 60 years since it was first introduced, the C2 Corvette remains one of the most recognizable designs in automotive history.

Win a Matching Numbers 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Fuelie Convertible!

This 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Convertible is offered in original Riverside Red with a white soft top. The matching numbers RamJet fuel-injected V8 was the top engine on the menu with the L84 boasting 360 horsepower and 352 lb-ft of torque. Coupled to the fuelie motor is a four-speed manual transmission and a positraction rear axle.

Inside the ’63 Corvette roadster is a cockpit that just begging for its driver. The Black-dipped interior is broken up only by the silver center divide and glovebox. The large gleaming silver-faced gauges are displayed purposely and are unique to the 63-64 models. The vertical AM/FM radio on the center waterfall is ready to belt out your favorite tunes as you head down the highway.

This charitable fundraiser supports the non-profit Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum in Auburn, Indiana. The automobile museum inhabits the auto builder’s original factory showroom building and today it displays 140 vintage, antique, classic, and special interest cars to the thousands of automotive enthusiasts who visit each year. When you support the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum by making a donation, you help fulfill its mission of providing unique educational experiences based on the history and legacy of the automotive industry.

This is a fabulous opportunity to support a worthwhile cause while potentially putting you behind the wheel of a very special car. Donate to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum today and you’ll receive 25% BONUS ENTRIES on orders of $25 or more to win this 1963 Corvette Convertible.

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Corvette Convertibles Now Account for 41 Percent of C8 Production

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We’ve had a love affair with the new C8 Corvette Convertible model ever since we first saw the unveiling of the new model at the Kennedy Space Center in October 2019. With its exotic looks and no trade-offs when compared to the C8 Coupe, the C8 Convertible brings a whole new level of performance and excitement to the drop-top model.

Apparently I am not alone in thinking this. During the National Corvette Museum’s Bash Event this week, we got the first preliminary production numbers for the 2021 model year and convertible sales haven’t been this strong since the 1969 model year!

Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles shared the 2021 order numbers that are based on a total of 19,362 Corvettes in GM’s Order Bank. These include both Corvettes that have already been produced, as well as those that are still awaiting production. We know that this number isn’t final for 2021 and we expect to see another couple of thousand cars added to that total before the model year officially concludes this summer.

Currently, the Convertible models are now accounting for 41% of all 2021 orders while the coupes make up 59% of production. In terms of raw numbers, that’s approximately 7,938 Convertibles vs 11,423 Coupes.

The Convertibles are also proving to be profit centers for the model as 52% of shoppers are choosing the 3LT model vs 40% ordering 2LT and only 8% going with the base 1LT model. While a majority of 2020 Corvette Coupe orders selected the 3LT trim package, for 2021 it’s the 2LT leading all Coupe orders at 47% vs 33% for 3LT and 20% choosing the base 1LT.

The unique options for convertible buyers can customize are the roof and nacelles. The Carbon Flash Roof/Nacelles option (D84) represents 35% of all Convertibles while the Carbon Flash Nacelles-only option (D86) accounts for just 9% of orders. That leaves a majority of 2021 Convertibles (56%) being ordered in body color without the enhancements.

As mentioned earlier, we haven’t seen sales numbers look this good for the Convertible model since 1969 when 43% of buyers choose the ’69 Stingray Convertible vs the 57% that purchased the T-Top Coupe model. A quick review of the Corvette Black Book appears to confirm this. As a quick refresher, other significant model years for the convertible like the re-introduction of the convertible in 1986 only accounted for 21% of orders while the all-new C5 convertible released in 1998 was 38%. In 2014 with the introduction of the C7 Corvette, the convertible model was 29% of production.

We’re thinking that 40% does sound like the sweet spot for the mix of Convertible vs Coupe production and it will be interesting to see how that holds up with the introduction of future models. While not scientific to say the least, I have three friends who originally purchased 2020 Coupes and all of them have said their next C8 Corvette will be a convertible version should Chevy choose to offer convertibles on the upper-performance models.

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Chevrolet.com