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The guys at CarCrazyDesks.com have found several new uses for the rear fascias of C5 and C6 Corvettes. Not only are they fabricating custom desks, but you’ll also find shelves, bars, liquor cabinets and my personal favorite, the Corvette barbeque grill. The desks have working lights and are available in different finished and colors. A great gift idea for sure, but it’s not cheap. Price for a C6 desk is $2300 with all the options. Check out the gallery after the jump. [More]
Camaro’s Marketing Manger John Fitzpatrick was working the floor at the SEMA show last week when our Man in Vegas showed up. Fitzpatrick was gracious to give us a tour of the new Genuine Corvette Accessories on display. Showcasing many of the new accessories is a Cyber Gray 2010 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible outfitted with the Heritage package.
A special thanks for Berry Lowman for providing the video. Check him out here: @BerryLowman and @TeamHallnNass
…Etch it on your tombstone!
That’s what one deceased Corvette lover’s family did after their loved one’s passing. Trust me. Just drive through this particular Brookville, Indiana graveyard. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to see a marble-etched image of a 2007 Indy 500 Corvette C6 Convertible on the tombstone.
Apparently, customized tombstone etching is becoming quite a growing trend. So, hey, if you can’t bear to pass away without your ‘Vette, why not etch it on your tombstone?
It will be sure to turn heads!
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Whether he’s restoring his 1968 convertible Chevrolet Corvette or giving financial advice, Bryan Bradford likes getting down to the nuts and bolts of things.
So when you combine the front-end of a truck and the rear-end of a Corvette, you get the fastest amphibious vehicle ever! Go figure.
The latest amphibious vehicle breaking world records is the Python. Though the vehicle only gets up to 100 mph on land, it can simply transform into boat-mode at the click of a button. Give her 4.5 seconds and she can get up to 60 mph in the water!
Built on a Dodge truck frame, the vehicle is built with rolling chassis that each contain lightweight stainless steel. The engines: a Dominator Jet for boat mode and any LS-series engine for car mode.
The interior is built much like a boat with bucket seats up front and seating that wraps around in the rear. Of course, the doors are built to secure that the water stays out.
Each Python is hand-built one at a time. To order, you must first join the waiting list and drop $5,000 for a deposit…. But that’s hardly damage when the chassis alone costs $170,000. The Python can reach up to $200,000 depending entirely on the choice of Corvette engine!
Check out the Python in action as it hits the waters of Lake Havasu in Arizona after the jump.
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The If the managers at Opel are feeling a little queasy today, this should have them running for the Alka Seltzer .
The board of General Motors Co has approved plans to boost ad spending on vehicles from its flagship Chevrolet brand that saw their recent launches overshadowed by the automaker’s bankruptcy, Chevrolet’s top executive said on Thursday.
Thanks to our friend Berry Lowman, we have photos of the 2010 Corvette Grand Sport that Chevy took to SEMA to showcase a new lineup of Genuine Corvette Accessories. We see several of the new accessories listed in the Chevy press release like the “Tech” patterned engine covers and interior console trim, but we also see a new 7-spoke chrome wheel with a Corvette logo insert on display as well. [More]
Complimentary of Specter Werks/Sports – you are looking at a transformed Z06 turned into a new dubbed Corvette GTR. Impressive. Even better, all C6 models can opt to install this exact body kit.
Based in Troy, Mich., Specter Werkes/Sports is known for their automotive prototype and fabrication facility. Not only do they alter vehicles’ images, but they also improve performance on the street. After having added accessories to other lines of vehicles, Specter Werkes/Sports classifies the Corvette GTR transformation by far their number one project.
Just to name a few, the Corvette GTR features:
With all of the above (and more) incorporated into the GTR, the vehicle is able to produce up to 800 horsepower.
"The GTR is the Corvette for enthusiasts who want an exclusive, distinctive automobile," said Jeff Nowicki, Specter Werkes/Sports president and founder. "It’s an uncompromising combination of great looks and racetrack-capable performance."
This baby is live now at the 2009 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Stay tuned for more details.
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The car not only looks incredible, but it posted the fastest time at the Goodguys autocross track as well! Every single one of the body panels on the car has been modified, and the majority of the components are constructed either of aluminum or carbon fiber.