Month: April 2011

Tom Longo’s ’61 Corvette is an ultra-rare 315hp fuelie with the RPO 687 “Big Brake” option.

In the world of iconic sports cars, one of the originals for America is the Corvette from Chevrolet .

GM’s VP of Global Design Ed Welburn was asked to put together his list of the top 10 Chevrolet’s ever produced as the company celebrates the 100 years since the founding of the brand.

GM’s VP of Global Design Ed Welburn was asked to put together his list of the top 10 Chevrolet’s ever produced as the company celebrates the 100 years since the founding of the brand. As head of the General Motors design studios, Welburn follows in the footsteps of legendary Chevy designers Harley Earl and […]

This 2004 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr 2dr Convertible features a 5.7L V8 SFI 8cyl Gasoline engine.

One of the benefits of parking in the Corvette Corral at Sebring is the access you get to members of the Corvette Racing team. Every Friday afternoon prior to the Saturday start, Corvette Racing’s Program Manager Doug Fehan addresses the crowd. This year, he talked about the upcoming season, Johnny O’Connell and Tommy […]

Recent studies have shown that driving a convertible car with the top down may cause hearing damage.

Experiments revealed that drivers going 75mph and even 55mph were prone to hearing noise levels higher than the recommended work safety level of 85db. This noise is equivalent to the sounds heard on the dance floor of a nightclub.

“In light of the results, we are recommending that drivers be advised to drive with the top closed when traveling for extended periods at speeds exceeding 52mph,” says Dr. Anthony Mikulec of the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. “Long duration driving at high speeds with the top open will increase the risk of hearing damage.”

What’s even worse? Turning up the radio with the convertible top down…

Now, this isn’t a scare – just a note of precaution. Take care of yourself (and your ears) even if it means riding “uncool” with the convertible top up!

[ DailyMail ]

Americans love cars and one model in particular, the Chevrolet Corvette, is an icon.A One of the top Corvette companies in the USA – the Corvette Center in Newington – is co-owned by Berlin resident Ray Zisa, who has lived in Berlin since 1998 after marrying his Berlin born-and-bred wife, Erika.

Felix Carrera and Phil Kilcullen, both of Philadelphia, listen to the bidding go too high on a 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 4. The pair came to the auction specifically for older Porsches.

GM design chief Ed Welburn considers the 1963 Corvette Sting Ray one of Chevrolet’s ten most influential vehicles.