21Jul 2022 by controllers
C3 Vette Registry – 21 years at Corvettes at Carlisle

C3 Vette Registry – 21 years at Corvettes at Carlisle

1968 C3 Corvette Information, 1969 Corvette Information, 1970 Corvette Information, 1971 Corvette Information, 1972 Corvette Information Category, 1973 Corvette Information, 1974 Corvette Information, 1975 Corvette Information, 1976 Corvette Information, 1977 Corvette Information, 1978 Corvette Information, 1979 Corvette Information, 1980 Corvette Information, 1981 Corvette Information, 1982 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Events, Corvette News and Archives Category
The best of all worlds. Join the C3 Vette Registry at the world's largest Corvette car show. Corvettes at Carlisle is held every August in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and has been running since 1982. Corvettes at Carlisle is the largest Corvette show in the world. - Photo Courtesy C3 Vette Registry Our topic today is C3 Vette Registry at Corvettes at Carlisle. Corvettes at Carlisle is held every August in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and has been running since 1982. It has evolved into the largest All Corvette show in the country. Corvettes at Carlisle is celebrating its 40th year, and the C3 Vette Registry will be on hand to celebrate along with many other Corvette clubs on August 25 - 27, 2022. Today we're going to discuss the C3VR and its role…
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05Oct 2021 by vettevues
C3 CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS FROM YESTERYEAR (1968-1982)

C3 CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS FROM YESTERYEAR (1968-1982)

1968 C3 Corvette Information, 1969 Corvette Information, 1970 Corvette Information, 1971 Corvette Information, 1972 Corvette Information Category, 1973 Corvette Information, 1974 Corvette Information, 1975 Corvette Information, 1976 Corvette Information, 1977 Corvette Information, 1978 Corvette Information, 1979 Corvette Information, 1980 Corvette Information, 1981 Corvette Information, 1982 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Features, Corvette History
Take a trip down memory lane as we look at the third part of the original series in Vette Vues Magazine covering Corvette body kits and dress up parts. We are looking back at the various custom modifications on the C3 Corvettes that could be installed by an owner, contracted to a shop, or purchased as turn-key vehicles. Enjoy the journey! C3 - THE HISTORY OF CORVETTE BODY KITS & DRESS-UP PARTS By Wayne Ellwood Photo Credits: Facebook, General Motors, Jeff Page-Heartland, Eckler, Ben Labaree, Tony Mezzacca Motorsport, Chris Farkash, Wayne Ellwood This is the third re-post of the original series in Vette Vues Magazine. We are looking back at the various custom modifications that could be installed by an owner, contracted to a shop, or purchased as turn-key vehicles.…
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Breaking Down the Unique Features of the C3 Corvette

Breaking Down the Unique Features of the C3 Corvette

The History of the C3 Corvette: Exploring the Iconic American Sports Car's 15-year Legacy C3 Corvette Overview: The C3 generation from 1968 through 1982. The 1968 Corvette marked the beginning of the third generation (C3) of this iconic American sports car. The C3 Corvette was produced for a full 15 years, from 1968 to 1982, and throughout its production, it became a symbol of changing times and economics. In this blog post, we'll take a look at the unique features of the C3 Corvette and how it evolved over the years. The C3 Corvette, the third generation of the iconic American sports car, arrived in showrooms in 1968. Over its 15-year lifecycle, this car was a reflection of the changing times, mirroring the ups and downs of the American economic…
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20Dec 2017 by vettevues
Two Historical 1981 Corvettes: The First and Last

Two Historical 1981 Corvettes: The First and Last

1981 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette History
In this blog post, we are going to look at two historical 1981 Corvettes. The last one produced at the St. Louis factory and the first one built at Bowling Green factory. These two 1981 Corvettes were sold for charity at the Barrett-Jackson Auction in Las Vegas in 2010 and brought almost $300,000 for the Ralph Braun Foundation. This foundation offers grants to people and organizations in need of a wheelchair van, who couldn’t otherwise afford one. First a little history of the Corvette factories. The first 1953 Corvettes were built by hand in Flint, MI. There were 300 1953s produced. You will remember that General Motors unveiled the Corvette as a "dream car" in the Motorama show. The Motorama was held at the New York's Waldorf Astoria hotel. The…
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20Dec 2010 by vettevues
First and last 1981 Corvettes Photo Gallery

First and last 1981 Corvettes Photo Gallery

1981 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Chevrolet Corvette Photo Galleries
Last St. Louis Corvette and First Bowling Green Corvette First Bowling Green Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson First Bowling Green Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson First Bowling Green Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson First Bowling Green Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson Last St. Louis Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson Last St. Louis Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson Last St. Louis Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson Last St. Louis Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson Last St. Louis Corvette a 1981 Corvette Photo courtesy Barrett-Jackson Do you love all things Corvettes? Then you should subscribe to Vette Vues Magazine. We’re all about Corvettes of all years and models. Make sure to check out our current subscription…
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