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#533 Vette Vues Magazine, December 2015, Volume 44, Issue Number 5

#533 Vette Vues Magazine, December 2015, Volume 44, Issue Number 5

5...Corvette ZO6 C7.R Edition Pays Tribute to Racing Legacy

10...Final Race of the TUDOR United Sports Car Championship for 2015

12...Petit LeMans 2015: Racing with a Hurricane

20...My First Road Atlanta Experience

26...Dick Guldstrand Tribute - Part 2 of 2

34...2015 SEMA Report

58...Rollie Walriven’s Daytona Blue 1963 Split - Window Coupe

66...Corvette Milestones – December

76...52nd SCCA Runoffs

98...Autographics...Automotive Artwork at its Finest

110...Carmel-By-The-Sea - Part 2 of 3

88...Model Scene

93...Toy Vues

102...Rear Vues - 1958 - Part I

118...Business Card File

118...Calendar

120...Literature, Models, Misc.

122...Corvette Parts

126...Corvettes for Sale

128...Advertisers Index

On the Cover:

Rollie Walriven’s Daytona Blue 1963 Split -Window Coupe.  We’ve all heard and perhaps have lived this story: Young man buys a Corvette, has a blast with the car, falls in love, marries, it’s time for a house, and the Vette is out’a here! “Life” often gets in the way of Corvettes. This is not one of those stories - no, just the opposite. Story starts on page 58

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1,500 Collectible Signs And Memorabilia Items At Mecum Kissimmee Auction, Jan. 15-24

1,500 Collectible Signs And Memorabilia Items At Mecum Kissimmee, Jan. 15-24
Thousands of Collector Vehicles, Vintage Signs, Neons, Gas Pumps and More to be Auctioned

Kim and Mary Kokles Collection

Walworth, Wis. – Dec. 29, 2015 – This Jan. 15, 2016, Mecum Auctions will commence its Road Art sale in Kissimmee, Fla.—with roughly 1,500 pieces on offer through Jan. 24, it’ll prove to be one of the largest automobilia and petroliana sales of the year, anywhere. Major, well-known collectors will be presenting their collections of signs, neons, pumps and oilers for sale, many for the first time in decades, most original and in near-mint to mint condition. Massive, original signs that once hung outside dealerships promoting in vivid neon various brands such as Packard, Lincoln, Ford, Chevrolet, Willys and so many more will be presented for sale along with a multitude of porcelain signs promoting an ocean of products ranging from the oil and manufacturing to the food industries, to mention a few. Offered in conjunction with a lineup of 3,000 classic and collector vehicles constituting the largest collector-car auction in the world, the Kissimmee sale at Osceola Heritage Park is a must-attend for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Gary Meadors, Hot Rodder and Founder of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association Has Passed Away

We are saddened to hear of the loss of a great automotive enthusiasts, Gary Meadors, Hot Rodder and Founder of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association.

Gary Meadors, Hot Rodder and Founder of Goodguys Rod & Custom Association passes at age 76.

You can read more about him on the Goodguys website:

https://www.good-guys.com/hotnews/?p=10338

National Corvette Museum Announces the 2016 Corvette Hall of Fame Inductees

The National Corvette Museum has announced the following inductees to be recognized as part of the 19th Annual Corvette Hall of Fame Ceremony in 2016: Bob Bondurant in the category of Racing; Ralph Kramer in the category of GM/Chevrolet; and Donna Mae Mims in the category of Enthusiast. These three individuals will be recognized with the highest honor bestowed by the Museum for their contributions to the past, present and future of Corvette.

CORVETTE RACING AT LE MANS: A Chevrolet Corvette Comeback Victory

Gavin, Milner, Taylor Give Chevrolet, Corvette Racing an eighth class win at Le Mans

2015-06-14

Corvette C7.R Wins GTR Pro Class 24-Hours At Le Mans: Jordan Taylor (l to r), Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner, drivers of the #64 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C7.R, celebrate their victory at Circuit de la Sarthe Sunday, June 14, 2015 after winning the GTE Pro class of the 24 Hours of Le Mans United Sports Car Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship in Le Mans, France. It is the eighth Le Mans class victory for the Corvette Racing team since its debut here in 2000. (Photo by Richard Prince for Chevy Racing) © General Motors

June 2015 Issue of Vette Vues Magazine - The Corvette Enthusiast's Magazine

Check out the June 2015 issue of Vette Vues Magazine.  This is our 527th issue since we began publishing our Corvette Magazine in 1972.

On the Cover: 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible. The 2016 Corvette Stingray and Z06 Offer new design packages, connectivity and technology enhancements. Photo Credits: General Motors

Check out the Corvette features, technical articles, classified ads that appeared in our June 2015 issue of Vette Vues Magazine.

#527 Vette Vues Magazine June 2015 Volume 43, Issue Number 11
4...Chevrolet Corvette/Convertible 2016 
26...2016 Stingray Specifications 
30...Chevrolet Corvette Z06 2016 
50...2016 Z06 Specifications 
54...Jeff Gordon to Drive Corvette Z06 Indy Pace Car 
58...Lake Placid, Florida Resident, Bill Test’s “Quasi-Racer” 1962 Corvette 
64...Corvette Milestones-May 
70...Corvette Milestones-June 
76...The San Diego Zoo, “It Began with a Roar” 
82...Corvette Indy 500 Pace Cars, Pt. 4 
102...OilDown 
108...“Fifty Plus Years Ago...”the History and Development of the 1957 Chevrolet 283 V8 Engine with “Ramjet” Fuel Injection: PART LI-1961
87...Model Scene 
93...Rear Vues: 1965 Part II 
98...Toy Vues 
101...Cartoon 
I.B. Cover...Racy Vues 
116...Business Card File 
116...Calendar 
120...Literature, Models, Misc.
121...Corvette Parts 
126...Corvettes for Sale 
128...Advertisers Index 

On the Cover: 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible. The 2016 Corvette Stingray and Z06 Offer new design packages, connectivity and technology enhancements. Photo Credits: General Motors

Our first feature this month is the new 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible.

We have all the specifications from GM on the new 2016 Corvette Stingray...

The beautiful and FAST 2016 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6 photos and details....

Jeff Gordon to drive the Corvette ZO6 Indy Pace Car at the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Scott Teeters brings us a great feature of Bill Test's 1962 Quasi-Racer Corvette in the June 2015 issue of Vette Vues Magazine.

You won't want to miss the new column, Corvette Milestones, by Scott Teeters, as we take a look back in Corvette history of what happened in the month of May in the Corvette hobby.

We also took a look at what Corvette Milestones took place in the month of June...

Author, Bill Ogden, shares from his new book, a beautiful story from his past as a young man and his Corvette as he cruised the California coast.

Part four of  our in depth look at the Corvette Indy Pace Cars by K. Scott Teeters.

William Landis, shares some more of his collection of Franklin Mint collector model Corvettes.

Ladd B. Chase shares his extensive Corvette Ad collection with us.  This month we look back at what happened in 1965 as we enjoy Part II of the 1965 Corvette ads,

In the Corvette hobby we enjoy collection Corvette memorabilia and toys.  Jim Prather shares with us his and readers special pieces of Corvette history in our Toy Vues column.

David Chesnutt has created another great cartoon for the June 2015 issue of Vette Vues Magazine.

Everything you need to know about oil in the Corvette, by our technical writer, Wayne Scraba.

Behind the scene stories and history of the Corvette Fuel Injection by engineer Kenneth W. Kayser.

Our Racy Vues photo features models from the Corvette Chevy Expo in Texas.    They are posing at the Glassworks, The Hardtop Shops vendor booth.  The models are Sarah Batson, Erica Sansone, Jaclyn Tyler, Jessica Eatmen and Tracy Ramps.  On Sunday at the Corvette Chevy Expo, Vette Vues Magazine conducts the photo shoot, just prior to the Swimsuit USA International bikini contest.

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2016 CORVETTE STINGRAY OFFERS NEW DESIGN PACKAGES, CONNECTIVITY AND TECHNOLOGY ENHANCEMENTS

NEW FOR 2016

• Twilight Blue Design Package
• Spice Red Design Package
• Jet Black Suede Design Package
• Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat and Long Beach Red Metallic Tintcoat exterior colors
• New standard wheel design offered in silver, black, black machined and chrome
• Carbon Flash badge option deletes the chrome bar on the front grille
• Carbon Fiber Hood option features a visible weave section
• Flat-bottom steering wheel
• Available two-tone GT seats – red or gray – offered in leather or suede
• Red or yellow stitching option offered on Stingray 3LT Jet Black interior
• Power-cinch feature for coupe hatch and convertible trunk latches
• Front curb view parking camera offered on Stingray 2LT/3LT
• Magnetic Ride Control is available on Stingray models without the Z51 package; includes Z51-style wheels and rear spoiler

Offered on 2016 Corvette Stingray and Z06, the Jet Black Suede Design Package features a unique Jet Black sueded microfiber interior, including a microfiber-trimmed steering wheel and shifter, and additional carbon fiber trim.
© General Motors

Chevrolet Corvette Z06 - 2016

The new Spice Red Design Package offered on the 2016 Corvette Stingray and Z06 features a special Spice Red full-color interior, Spice Red brake calipers behind new Blade accessory wheels and, on convertible models, a Spice Red top. It is offered with the new Long beach Red Metallic Tintcoat exterior color, as well as Shark Gray, Blade Silver and Arctic White. © General Motors

Chevrolet Introduces 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition

Track-to-street connection honored with limited production model

The 2016 Corvette Z06 C7.R Edition pays homage to the Corvette Racing race cars. Offered in coupe and convertible models, only 500 will be built – each with a unique, sequential VIN. © General Motors

37th Corvette/Chevy Expo Returns to Houston

See Classics to Custom Show Cars, Major Vendors, Bikini Contest- All Indoors!

1963 Split Window Chevrolet Corvette

PRLog - Jan. 28, 2015 - HOUSTON -- February 14 and 15, Chevrolet show cars will roll into Houston, Texas for the 37th Corvette/Chevy Expo. Corvette/Chevy Expo is a unique car show particularly geared to the Chevrolet enthusiasts with a swap meet with major national vendors, cars for sale, costume characters for the children, bikini contest held at the NRG Center.

The Expo features Corvettes, Camaros, Classic Chevys, and Chevy Trucks with beautiful displays. The show vehicle exhibits will include stock Chevys with matching numbers, pro-streets, modified and full customs.

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Rolex 24 GTLM Win for Corvette C7.R

Corvette Wins Rolex 24-Hours At Daytona: Ryan Briscoe (l to r), Antonio Garcia and Jan Magnussen, drivers of the #3 Chevrolet Corvette Racing C7.R, celebrate their victory Sunday, January 25, 2015 in the GTLM class of the Rolex 24-Hours at Daytona TUDOR United SportsCar Championship at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Richard Prince for Chevy Racing) © General Motors

Garcia, Magnussen, Briscoe team up for thrilling victory in TUDOR Championship opener


· No. 3 Chevrolet Corvette C7.R led more than 350 laps in thriller

· Gavin, Milner, Pagenaud third in GTLM with No. 4 Corvette C7.R

· Action Express Racing, Wayne Taylor Racing finish on Prototype podium in Corvette DPs

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible “1st Retail”, donated by GM for United Way - SOLD $800,000

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible “1st Retail” (Lot #3006), donated by GM for United Way -

SOLD FOR $800,000 at the Barrett Jackson Auction

2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Convertible “1st Retail” (Lot #3006), donated by GM for United Way - $800,000

BARRETT-JACKSON REACHES HISTORIC HIGHS FOR SALES, CROWDS AND CELEBRITY APPEARANCES IN SCOTTSDALE

• Barrett-Jackson sold 1,611 vehicles, which went for more than $130 million (unaudited), smashing records in the company’s 44-year history during the 10-day auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale
• Automobilia sales nearly tripled world records, with 2,000 pieces selling for more than $6.55 million
• Celebrity attendance and crowds, along with ratings on Discovery and Velocity, spike

2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06 SPECIFICATIONS

Overview

Model:	Chevrolet Corvette Z06 coupe and convertible
Body styles / driveline:	2-door hatchback coupe with removable roof panel or 2-door convertible; rear-wheel drive
Construction:	composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components
Manufacturing location:	Bowling Green, Ky.

2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Z06

The 2015 Corvette Z06 will deliver unprecedented levels of aerodynamic downforce, at least 625 horsepower from an all-new supercharged engine, and an all-new, high-performance eight-speed automatic transmission, and the suite of advanced driver technologies introduced on the Corvette Stingray.
© General Motors

CORVETTE RACING AT DAYTONA: Taylor Fastest Overall Saturday in Roar Testing

Action Express Corvette DP second overall; Magnussen third in GTLM for No. 3 Corvette C7.R

2015-01-10

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 10, 2015) – Jordan Taylor set Saturday’s fastest time at Daytona International Speedway in the No. 10 Corvette DP for Wayne Taylor Racing. Taylor – driving with brother Ricky alongside Max Angelelli – posted a lap of 1:39.181 (129.218 mph) in Saturday’s first session during the second of the annual three-day test ahead of the Rolex 24 At Daytona in two weeks.

Exclusive Corvette Engine Build Experience Returns

Program renewed for supercharged LT4 engine at new Bowling Green build center

Starting in March 2015, Chevrolet Corvette Z06 customers can take part in the exclusive Engine Build Experience at the new Performance Build Center within the Bowling Green Assembly Plant. The $5,000 package allows customers work alongside skilled engine assembly technicians (like Steve Stinson, pictured) to build the 650-hp, LT4 engine that will go in their new Corvette Z06.
© General Motors

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Chevrolet announced today it is resuming the exclusive Engine Build Experience for Corvette Z06 customers – the only program of its kind for supercar customers.

Starting in March 2015, Corvette Z06 customers will be able to assemble the 650-hp supercharged LT4 engine for their cars at the new Performance Build Center inside the Bowling Green Assembly Plant.