Month: January 2011

Article Contributed by Steve Burns

As we begin to catch our breath after nearly a week of Barrett-Jackson mania it’s time to focus on the last, and largest of the January classic car auctions – Mecum’s annual Kissimmee, Florida sale. Beginning Wednesday, January 26th and ending on the 30th, over 150 Corvettes will cross the […]

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Madison, Alabama’s police department unveiled their latest weapon for combating crime and building community relations – a Torch Red Corvette Grand Sport Coupe. The Corvette was donated by Jeff and Nilmini Thompson, owners of Systems, Products and Solutions, to give back to their community.

The idea was born from Jeff’s memories of […]

In the second week of January, at both the North American International Auto Show in Detroit and the Montreal International Auto Show, General Motors revealed its all new entry for the sub-compact class, the 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.

A A A Opinion Editorials A A A Business Sports Entertainment Life Health A A A A Technology A A A A Travel A A A A Jobs A A A A Cars A A A A Homes A A A A Classifieds A A A A Cars Powered by A A A The 2011 Ford Mustang that features the 5.0 litre Windsor-built V8 engine on display at the North American Internation Auto show.

Camelot’s spotlight shines on Dinah Shore You can see the U.S.A. in your Chevrolet anytime, but this is your last chance to see Camelot Theatre Company’s “Spotlight on Dinah Store.” The Talent company’s first musical spotlight of the 2011 season stars RenA e Hewitt and is narrated by John Stadelman.

It was a high-octane Saturday at the North American International Auto Show at Cobo Center in Detroit, as folks from near and far took in what was new and hot in the annual candy-land of cars.

Friday’s auction results from the four major auction houses continue on a strong streak, with sales reports topping even optimistic pre-event estimates.

How limited is it exactly? The VIN plate reads #001… of one. Built to celebrate 50 years of Corvettes racing at Le Mans, this special Z06 wears special door numbers, a 50th Anniversary seal on the B-pillar, Brembo carbon ceramic brakes and massive 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels.

The Corvette Museum’s Motorsport Park project got a shot in the arm on Friday night following the sale of the 2011 Le Mans Anniversary Corvette Z06 at the 2011 Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale. The sale of the White/Blue one-off VIN #001 Corvette Z06 for $210,000 to NASCAR team owner Rick Hendrick was probably […]