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Post by wilmywood8455 on Jun 25, 2023 7:28:28 GMT -8
Dave MacDonald with Ken Miles up his tailpipe @ Riverside - Dave Freidman photo
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Post by truenorth on Jun 29, 2023 7:28:03 GMT -8
1961 Chevrolet Corvette
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Post by wilmywood8455 on Jul 1, 2023 1:49:15 GMT -8
From the National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) Facebook page ... On this day 70 years ago, these men had no idea how this little plastic car would impact and change the automotive world. Happy Birthday Corvette!
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Post by truenorth on Jul 6, 2023 7:55:03 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jul 9, 2023 23:34:41 GMT -8
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Post by struns on Jul 24, 2023 3:38:48 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jul 24, 2023 10:57:54 GMT -8
12 Hours of Sebring, March 24, 1973. Tony DeLorenzo put the No. 11 Budd Corvette on pole for that year's all-GT race by a full 3 seconds. Tony (with Steve Durst) led for the first four hours, but DNF due to overheating.
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Post by truenorth on Jul 27, 2023 9:39:29 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jul 31, 2023 8:57:14 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Jul 31, 2023 9:00:08 GMT -8
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Post by wilmywood8455 on Aug 4, 2023 13:54:41 GMT -8
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Post by wilmywood8455 on Aug 7, 2023 3:33:10 GMT -8
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Post by wilmywood8455 on Aug 21, 2023 7:25:57 GMT -8
From the Vintage Car Club of Holland Facebook page ... There were four Corvettes in 1954 the - convertible the only production model - the hardtop, the Nomad and the fastback Corvette Corvair were all three concept car prototypes
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Post by wilmywood8455 on Aug 30, 2023 7:45:26 GMT -8
From Corvette Club of America facebook page ... Not a lot of people know that James Garner who played Jim Rockford in 'The Rockford Files' TV Show also operated American International Racing out of 11918 W. Jefferson Blvd., in Culver City, Los Angeles—also known as Thunder Alley. From 1967 thru '69 team members including Bob Bondurant and Dick Guldstrand and they raced Daytona and Sebring. You can just read Jim's name of the rear quarter of the '68 L88. The coffin-nose crew cab is pretty cool too.
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Post by truenorth on Sept 5, 2023 7:24:36 GMT -8
Your pics show up, at least for me, as blue squares. Any idea why? A classic shot by Hal Crocker: Tony DeLorenzo turns "The Monster" on to the banking at Daytona in 1973.
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Post by truenorth on Sept 28, 2023 8:23:32 GMT -8
Chevrolet Corvette C3 am Memorial-Bergrennen Steckborn-Eichhölzli, 23./24. September 2023
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Post by struns on Oct 8, 2023 14:01:58 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Oct 21, 2023 12:25:19 GMT -8
Petit Le Mans to bring an end to 25 years of factory Corvette Racing Twenty-five years of Corvette Racing history comes to an end when the checkered flag falls on this weekend’s Petit Le Mans, the season finale of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Having competed as an entity through several categories of GT racing and across several series, the sun will set on the program as Corvette transitions to customer racing with the advent of the Corvette Z06 GT3.R next season. racer.com/2023/10/13/petit-le-mans-to-bring-an-end-to-25-years-of-factory-corvette-racing/
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Post by truenorth on Oct 26, 2023 13:43:51 GMT -8
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Post by truenorth on Nov 8, 2023 6:29:46 GMT -8
Original L82/4-Speed: 1973 Chevrolet Corvette Originality is a key consideration for many enthusiasts seeking a classic to park in their garage. If you fit that mold, you may find this 1973 Corvette ticks the boxes. It is an original and unmolested survivor, from the V8 under the hood to the paint that cloaks its panels. The 1973 model year marked some of the most significant changes during the C3 Corvette’s production cycle. The chrome front bumper made way for a new unit with a urethane cover that added a few pounds to the Corvette’s nose. Chevrolet performed suspension changes designed to improve handling with radial tires, and tighter emission regulations softened the performance of what was once a hard-edged sports car. However, the changes didn’t impact sales, with 30,464 buyers taking one home. The first owner ordered this classic in stunning Code 945 Blue Green, a new shade introduced in 1973. Its tenure on the color palette was short and sweet, disappearing when the model year ended. The seller claims the paint is original and that this classic has never undergone restoration. Its condition is particularly praiseworthy if that is accurate. They state it shows well for its age, suggesting an in-person inspection will probably expose minor chips and marks confirming its owners have enjoyed this car as its makers created it. The fiberglass is in good order, and there are no apparent glass issues. There is a lot to like about this Corvette, and purists will appreciate that its beauty is more than superficial. The first thing many potential buyers might appreciate about this Corvette is its numbers-matching status. The second is that the original owner wasn’t afraid to wield their pen freely on the Order Form when the time came to choose their preferred options. Therefore, they ticked the boxes beside the L82 version of the 350ci V8, the four-speed manual transmission, and power assistance for the steering and brakes. The entry-level L48 small-block produced 190hp and 300 ft/lbs of torque. The L82 boosted the power to 250hp, although torque dropped marginally to 285 ft/lbs. The optional engine slashed the car’s ¼-mile ET from 15.9 to 15.1 seconds, but there was still a big-block option for those preferring something more brutal. The owner’s focus with this classic has been on maintaining its originality. The list of parts replaced doesn’t extend beyond typical consumables like tires, batteries, filters, and belts. It is a turnkey proposition for someone seeking an above-average survivor.
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