Jan
12

How I learned to stop worrying and love the Corvette.

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“Don’t old men drive Corvettes?” – This was the most common response from friends when they learned I purchased a Corvette. I was in my early 20’s and the owner of a 2005 Millennium Yellow Corvette.

But why Corvette? As a child, my room was decorated in the obligatory 90’s theme: Lamborghini and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Nothing Corvette, Chevrolet or GM.

The one childhood memory I have of Corvette? Hearing that my cousin had stolen one and was in a high-speed chase with Florida Highway Patrol.

Corvette attracted me because it was low, sleek, fast and affordable. It was as close [Read more...]

Aug
30

Save the Wave: A Journey to Corvettes at Carlisle

By | Industry

You have arrived at your destination.

In 1982 two men decided to host a car show in the middle of Pennsylvania for a single model, the Chevrolet Corvette.  Thirty years later that little car show has become the largest Corvette gathering in America – Corvettes at Carlisle. I was able to attend the show this year. This is my story.

Early Bird Gets Better Parking

The 118-mile stroll to Amish country took place from behind the wheel of a 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Grand Sport Centennial Edition on loan to me from General Motors.

At just past 6AM, coffee tightly in the cup holder and directions on the navigation screen, I barreled pulled onto the freeway. I turned on the radio. Juvenile’s ‘Back That Ass Up’ was playing.  A fitting song seeing that the Grand Sport has an enormous rear profile.

I decided to leave the top up. I’m not sure why but I’ve always been terrified of hitting animals on the road and having them land in the car next to me. Having the top up won’t stop a deer from crashing through the windshield, but it gives me an extra sense of security. Plus, there wasn’t room for another animal. Honey Badger already called shotgun.

I’m not a  big fan of convertibles. The changeable top can ruin a car’s design, appearing more like an aesthetic afterthought. Tops also add weight, which lowers performance and efficiency. They also [Read more...]

Jul
05

Automotive Contests – You Too Can Win Spam!

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“How would you like to win a brand new car!?” – Uh, who wouldn’t? I mean a free car is a free car. I’m not here to debate the return on investment of giving away a free car; instead I want to focus on the more interesting aspects of said generosity. The other day I came across a contest to win a Corvette AND a trip to the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Upon clicking ENTER I was presented with nothing more than a dealer inquiry form, complete with “when do you plan on making your next purchase?” What does my time frame of vehicle purchase have to do with wanting to win a Corvette? Then it dawned on me – this was nothing more than a lead generator for dealers.  In an attempt to thwart off the forthcoming spam, I went GM’s Privacy Page to [Read more...]