Friday, August 19, 2016

Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12 on Display in Chip's Choice at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle



Owens Corning Fiberglass 1968 L-88 Corvette #12 on Display in Chip's Choice at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle

Photos were taken at the 2007 Corvettes at Carlisle Chips Choice by William Wolf, Editor/Publisher of Vette Vues Magazine and appeared in the January 2008 issue of Vette Vues.


This Owens Corning Fiberglass Corvette #12 is one of the Winningest Corvettes that ever raced. It is the 2nd of 3 campaigned by the Owens Corning Fiberglass Race Team which was comprised of Tony Delorenzo and Jerry Thompson. The Race car is restored to FIA Trim and was restored to original specifications by Kevin Mackay at Corvette Repair, with the assistance of Tony Delorenzo and Jerry Thompson, who were the primary drivers for the Owens/Corning team.

Thursday, August 18, 2016

Corvettes at Carlisle August 25-28, 2016 - Video




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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Corvettes at Carlisle Now Four Days of Corvette Fun-Thursday-Friday-Saturday & Sunday!

The Best Just got Even Better at Carlisle
Corvettes at Carlisle Now Four Days Long-Thursday-Friday-Saturday & Sunday!

This is Tim Brickel's Sunfire Yellow 1966 Corvette Roadster that was on display int eh NCRS Gallery in 2007.  This year at Corvettes at Carlisle you will enjoy special 1966 Corvette displays celebrating the 50th Anniversary.


CARLISLE, PA – Corvettes at Carlisle has entertained millions since its inception in 1982. People come because the event is so popular among not only Corvette lovers, but casual attendees who enjoy walking the grounds to see America’s favorite sports car! In fact, Corvettes at Carlisle is so over the top popular that for 2016, it’s been officially extended to four days. This year’s weekend takes place August 25-28 and once again, every era of Corvette will be showcased in front of tens of thousands of showgoers.

Corvettes at Carlisle to Giveaway a 2016 Stingray Coupe

WIN a 2016 Stingray Coupe
Only 1,000 Tickets Available with Proceeds Benefiting Charity


CARLISLE, PA - Corvettes at Carlisle is THE premier all-Corvette themed weekend in the world and judging by the license plates on the cars and accents of customers, the world most certainly does come to Carlisle each August. For 2016, the show's popularity is such that it was actually expanded for the first time ever by adding a fourth day. This August, America's Sports Car is showcased in America's Automotive Hometown August 25-28 and will once again highlight all things Corvette.

Monday, August 8, 2016

CORVETTE RACING AT ROAD AMERICA: GAVIN, MILNER SCORE DRAMATIC GTLM VICTORY

Corvette Racing Wins at Road America with its 101st Victory

Corvette DPs finish 1-2-3 as Cameron, Curran win again for Action Express Racing 


2016-08-07

101st all-time victory for Corvette Racing
· No. 4 Corvette C7.R goes from fifth to first in final seven minutes
· Action Express Racing posts third consecutive 1-2 finish
· Chevrolet adds to lead in GT Le Mans Manufacturer, Prototype Engine Manufacturer points

EKLHART LAKE, Wis. (Aug. 7, 2016) – Corvette Racing and Action Express Racing gave Chevrolet and the Corvette marque two victories today at Road America in the Continental Tire Road Race Showcase. Oliver Gavin and Tommy Milner won the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class in the No. 4 Mobil 1/SiriusXM Chevrolet Corvette C7.R in a thrilling finish by going from fifth to first in the final seven minutes. It was their fourth victory of the season.

Friday, August 5, 2016

1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L88 CONVERTIBLE GOES ON BLOCK A MECUM MONTEREY AUCTION

1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE L88 CONVERTIBLE
Tank Sticker, Protect-O-Plate, Two Tops
LOT S102 Goes on the block at the Monterey 2016 Mecum Auction 
ESTIMATE $600,000 - $750,000

Only 116 L88s were built in 1969 - Photos by David Newhardt, Courtesy of Mecum Auctions 



Hagerty Predicts $370 Million in Classic Car Sales During Upcoming Monterey Auctions

Photo Credits: Kjpargeter - Freepik.com

7 Percent Year-Over-Year Decrease Balanced by Predicted Growth in $10+ Million Vehicles

TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (August 3, 2016)– Hagerty forecasts $370 million in sales for the upcoming collector car auctions in and around Monterey, Calif., August 18-21. This represents a 7 percent year-over-year reduction in estimated auction sales totals.

With a 5 percent reduction in vehicles offered, more vehicles will be offered in the $10+ million range this year (11, compared to 10 in 2015).