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27Jul 2021 by vettevues

Designer Larry Shinoda History and Video Interviews

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Today on Vette Vues blog we are looking at the life of designer Larry Shinoda as well as a collection of video interviews with him. Lawrence Kiyoshi (Larry) Shinoda (March 25, 1930 – November 13, 1997) was a legendary American automotive designer who was best known for his work on the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang. Larry Shinoda was a designer who worked for General Motors Styling from 1956 to 1968. Perhaps his most was his working on the final design for the 1963 split-window Sting Ray. He Shinoda was born on March 25, 1930, in Los Angeles, California. He grew up in Southern California and his artistic talents showed up while he was still in grade school. Shinoda and his family were required to live in an internment camp by…

13Jul 2021 by vettevues

6 Ways You Can Get Ripped Off Buying A Collector Car! (Video)

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Wayne Scraba on his Lone Wolf Hot Rods YouTube channel share 6 Ways You Can Get Ripped Off Buying A Classic Collector Car. You can read Wayne's column every month in Vette Vues Magazine. "Collector cars are hot news today. Prices are spiraling upward. That means the chances to get ripped off by unscrupulous sellers also increases. This video shows you 6 of the Most Common ways someone can get into your wallet." 1. VIN Switch and Bogus Trim Tags2. Shoddy Workmanship3. Rolled Odometer4. Hidden Damage and Rust5. Junk Parts6. Rip Off Transport Costs https://youtu.be/dhQTvYdYtes Here are some other Corvette videos you might enjoy: We add articles to our blog on a regular basis. You can check our Recent Blog Posts Here. If you have never seen Vette Vues Magazine before you can…

10Jun 2021 by vettevues

Only 1,000 2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition to be Offered

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Chevrolet will be offering 1,000 special edition Corvettes, the 2022 Corvette Stingray IMSA GTLM Championship Edition. The reveal came Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park, the site of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix in Detroit, Michigan to be held June 11-13. 2021. Below is the press release and video from Chevrolet Communications. The 2022 IMSA GTLM Championship Edition Corvette is based on the 3LT trim with the Z51 Performance Package. The package adds $6,595 to this model for a net price of $87,085 for the coupe and $94,085 for the convertible. Vette Vues also has learned that the order books open July 1 and the first 2022 models should be rolling off the line at the Corvette plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, late in the…

01Jun 2021 by vettevues

How to get into your C8 Corvette if you have a dead battery…

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How to get into your C8 Corvette if you have a dead battery. Today on Vette Vues blog post we are looking at how to get into your C8 Corvette if your battery is dead. We also share a video that explains each step from Rick Conti. You might have tried to do the recent over the air update for your 2020 C8 Corvette only to find you have trouble. In most cases the update worked fine, but in a few cases, you now have a dead battery. First, Rick does mention that it is still best to go to the dealership and get a direct download. But now that your battery is dead, that option isn't on the table unless you call for a tow. Rick Corvette Conti has…

29May 2021 by vettevues

1991 Corvette Callaway Speedster Brochure

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Today on our Vette Vues blog post, we are looking at the 1991 Corvette Callaway Speedster Brochure. We are also taking a look at the history of the Callaway Speedster and have a walkaround video for you to enjoy. The one-and-only, record-setting 1988 Callaway Sledgehammer was up for auction recently on Bring-a-Trailer. The auction ended and on May 23, 2021, with a high bid of $500,000, but it did not meet the reserve. In researching past auctions, we learned that in 2004 at the Scottsdale Barret-Jackson auction, it sold at no reserve for $225,500.00. In 2014 at the Mecum Kissimmee auction, the high bid was $600,000 and did not sell. It's estimated value at that time was $750,000 to $1,000,000. We will keep you posted in the future as to…

22Apr 2021 by vettevues

1966 Kiddie Corvette Video and Information

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We have some great photos of the Vintage Republic Tool & Die C2 Corvette 427 Sting Ray Dealer Promo Child's Ride-On Toy Car as well as the classic commercial for the 1966 Corvette. The commercial shows that there's a Chevrolet for anyone who likes to drive! The car was a Dealer Promo Stingray toy for Christmas. https://youtu.be/XM3fM65GUN4 The 1966 Corvette C2 Stingray Coupe 427 was made by Republic Tool and Die Corp. From what I learned on other websites the toy car is about 30" long and come with a 6-volt rechargeable battery. There is a button in the middle of the steering wheel to honk the horn. As you can see the child would sit on top of the roof of the car and it would haul you around...until…

04Jan 2021 by vettevues

[Video] TEAM’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR

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The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story – Part 2 - Engineering Chevrolet released (January 4, 2021) the second chapter of its two-part documentary: “Revolution: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story.” This episode follows the Corvette engineering team’s journey to build a supercar for every day – with superior ride comfort on the highway and well-balanced handling on the track – while also chronicling the rigorous performance testing process at the most demanding track in the world. Filmed on location at GM Test Center Nürburgring GM Test Center Nürburgring TEAM’S JOURNEY TO BUILD THE MID-ENGINE SUPERCAR https://youtu.be/VLIc2rzwYTg In this video you will hear from the following engineers and Former Corvette Racing Driver: The Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story - Part 2 Tadge Juechter - Executive Chief EngineerMichael Petrucci - Corvette Lead Development EngineerKen Morris -…

23Dec 2020 by vettevues

[Video] REVOLUTION: the Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story (December 2020) – Part 1: Design

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Our video today is a Corvette Design Documentary by General Motors. It is filmed on location at the GM Design Center in Warren, Michigan (You can find Part 2 Here) Mid-Engine Corvette Development Story - Part 1 Part 1: You will find the following designers in this Corvette Mid-Engine development story: Design Tom Peters: Former Director, Exterior Design, GM Performance Car Studio Brett Golliff: Color and Trim Design Manager, Global Chevrolet at GM Vlad Kapitonov: Lead Designer, Performance Car Exteriors, Corvette Kirk Bennion: Exterior Design Manager for Corvette at GM Tristan Murphy: Interior Design Manager, GM https://vette-vues.com/video-teams-journey-to-build-the-mid-engine-supercar/ AND NOW OUR VIDEO... https://youtu.be/0S8tmoAk15U Here are some other articles on the new C8 Mid-Engine Corvette you might enjoy: https://vette-vues.com/2021-corvette-pricing-new-features-press-release-july-8-2020/ https://vette-vues.com/23-videos_2020-c8-corvette/ https://vette-vues.com/2020-c8-corvette-quickest-in-history/ https://vette-vues.com/tonawanda-build-6-2l_small_block_v8_2020_corvette/ We are continually adding posts to our blog. You can…

10Sep 2020 by vettevues

Bomb Proof Clutch Linkage (Video)

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Lone Wolf Hot Rods shares with Vette Vues how to build a high quality, low friction rod end clutch linkage at home. This is a big step up from using the readily available kits that are out there too (beware of some of those!). How to build a high quality, low friction rod end clutch linkage at home. The differences between off-shore rod ends and high quality, Made-In-The-USA rod ends are explained too. It's not that difficult to build and its the right fix for common "ovalled" holes in z-bars and clutch pedals. Check it out! Here are some other Corvette Tech Videos by Lone Wolf Hot Rods You can read his column every month is Vette Vues Magazine. If you have never seen Vette Vues Magazine you can see what our…

08Aug 2020 by vettevues

CRUISIN’ in Your Chevrolet Virtually

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The world-famous Woodward Dream Cruise is canceled this year, so Chevrolet came up with a great idea, CRUISIN' in Your Chevrolet Virtually. At the end of this post, we will post up the videos as they are released. Chevrolet is reimagining summer car cruising through a week-long virtual festival – Cruisin' the USA in your Chevrolet – that celebrates more than a century of the brand's automotive history. Hosted on Chevy's social media channels from August 10-16, the event is designed to take viewers back in time to experience the brand's rich heritage of innovation, design, and passion. Chevrolet hosts a week-long virtual fan experience called Cruisin' the USA in Your Chevrolet on its social media channels from August 10-16 to celebrate more than a century of the brand's automotive history. "Classic car events have served…