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The End of the Chrome-Bumpers Era: 1972 Corvette

Posted on March 7, 2024 by MCG

For many Corvette enthusiasts, 1972 marks the end of an age: This was the final year of chrome bumpers front and rear on America’s Sports Car. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette

The First Corvair: A 1954 Corvette Fastback

Posted on October 28, 2023 by MCG

In the Motor City, model names are recyclables. The first Corvair from Chevrolet was a fastback Motorama show car based on the 1954 Corvette. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design | Tagged 1954 Chevrolet Corvair, Chevrolet Corvette

Aerodynamic Dreams: The 1968 Chevrolet Astrovette

Posted on August 27, 2023 by MCG

Based on a production 1968 Corvette, the Astrovette was restyled by GM’s design studios to cheat the wind. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1968 Chevrolet Astrovette, Chevrolet Corvette

Video: How the C8 Mid-Engine Corvette is Built

Posted on January 30, 2023 by MCG

Here’s a deep dive into the production process for the mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette. Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, New Cars, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvette

Video: The Chevrolet Go Show For 1963

Posted on May 31, 2022 by MCG

For 1963, Chevrolet shifted gears and redirected its message to the expanding youth and performance market. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Chevrolet, Chevrolet Corvair, Chevrolet Corvette, Chevy II

Video: What’s the Deal With the C4 Corvette?

Posted on April 13, 2021 by MCG

The 1984-96 C4 Corvettes are a tremendous buy these days—as long as you buy the right one. Here’s a Corvette expert to sort out the good and bad years for us. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged C4 Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette, Corvette

Video: The 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette Under the Skin

Posted on July 21, 2020 by MCG

As the 2020 C8 Corvette enters the enthusiast world, we learn more of its impressive engineering features every day.  Here, with the help of a cutaway display, we find out a few more.   Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Technology | Tagged C8 Corvette, Chevrolet Corvette, Mid-Engine Corvette

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