Corvettes @ 2017 Detroit Autorama

30Jan 2018 by vettevues

Today we are looking back at Wayne Ellwood’s coverage of the Corvettes show cars that were displayed at the 2017 Detroit Autorama.  The article appeared in the May 2017 issue of Vette Vues Magazine.

The event took place Feb 24 – 26, 2017

1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN The wide body effect was necessary to fit large wheels and tires and to accommodate the C7 style interior
1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN The wide body effect was necessary to fit large wheels and tires and to accommodate the C7 style interior
1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN The wide body effect was necessary to fit large wheels and tires and to accommodate the C7 style interior It looks normal but the number of modifications and custom designed features is near endless
1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN The wide body effect was necessary to fit large wheels and tires and to accommodate the C7 style interior It looks normal but the number of modifications and custom designed features is near endless
1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN
1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN
CORVETTES at 2017 DETROIT AUTORAMA
CORVETTES at 2017 DETROIT AUTORAMA
K Poole's Red Heat 1998 Corvette
K Pooles Red Heat 1998 Corvette
Norm Schmelzle from Troy MI brought his 1967 Silver Corvette roadster This car is largely stock in appearance and has received its share of love and affection
Norm Schmelzle from Troy MI brought his 1967 Silver Corvette roadster This car is largely stock in appearance and has received its share of love and affection
Spencer Yaklins 1967 silver coupe Corvette is a work in progress Spencer is from Clinton Township MI and has been upgrading his Corvette for a couple of years The body work and paint were completed last year As well he upgraded wheels and tires to 255 35 20 front and 75 40 20 rear The engine is the original 427 rebuilt with new accessories and valve covers The carb flame arrestor is still in mock up stage and as we can see from the scratches on the hood might need just a little more work
Spencer Yaklins 1967 silver coupe Corvette is a work in progress Spencer is from Clinton Township MI and has been upgrading his Corvette for a couple of years The bodywork and paint were completed last year As well he upgraded wheels and tires to 255 35 20 front and 75 40 20 rear The engine is the original 427 rebuilt with new accessories and valve covers The carb flame arrestor is still in the mock up stage and as we can see from the scratches on the hood might need just a little more work
Jim Depew from Highland MI showed off his 1967 black Corvette with white stinger and white interiora rare order to be sure This 427 tri power with side pipes and Cragar mags is reflective of every boys dream in those days
Jim Depew from Highland MI showed off his 1967 black Corvette with a white stinger and white interiora rare order to be sure This 427 tri power with side pipes and Cragar mags is reflective of every boys dream in those days
Edward Cesas 1957 Corvette also carried the drag theme Coincidentally or not Ed is also from Highland MI
Edward Cesas 1957 Corvette also carried the drag theme Coincidentally or not Ed is also from Highland MI
1962 Corvette owned by Jim Dillon His 1962 shared most of the visuals including the blackblack theme removable hardtop dash mounted tach and Hurst shifter Visually the car is jacked up in the rear and carries larger drag tires The engine bay is more stock looking but something tells me that this could be a mistaken impression
1962 Corvette owned by Jim Dillon His 1962 shared most of the visuals including the blackblack theme removable hardtop dash mounted tach and Hurst shifter Visually the car is jacked up in the rear and carries larger drag tires The engine bay is more stock looking but something tells me that this could be a mistaken impression
Steve Boloyans 1961 Corvette black roadster with removable hardtop was one of three C2 Corvettes with the blackblack combination in one display area Carolyn and her husband Steve come from Hartland MI and are into drag racing So are the other two car owners in this display But there were some differences for the discerning eye Steves car was updated with a 1970 LT1 engine M22 transmission and 3551 rear axle ratio A Hurst shifter and dash mounted tachometer complete the 60s themenearly stock but with components chosen to go
Steve Boloyans 1961 Corvette black roadster with removable hardtop was one of three C2 Corvettes with the blackblack combination in one display area Carolyn and her husband Steve come from Hartland MI and are into drag racing So are the other two car owners in this display But there were some differences for the discerning eye Steves car was updated with a 1970 LT1 engine M22 transmission and 3551 rear axle ratio A Hurst shifter and dash mounted tachometer complete the 60s themenearly stock but with components chosen to go
Steve Boloyans 1961 Corvette black roadster with removable hardtop was one of three C2 Corvettes with the blackblack combination in one display area Carolyn and her husband Steve come from Hartland MI and are into drag racing So are the other two car owners in this display But there were some differences for the discerning eye Steves car was updated with a 1970 LT1 engine M22 transmission and 3551 rear axle ratio A Hurst shifter and dash mounted tachometer complete the 60s themenearly stock but with components chosen to go
Steve Boloyans 1961 Corvette black roadster with removable hardtop was one of three C2 Corvettes with the blackblack combination in one display area Carolyn and her husband Steve come from Hartland MI and are into drag racing So are the other two car owners in this display But there were some differences for the discerning eye Steves car was updated with a 1970 LT1 engine M22 transmission and 3551 rear axle ratio A Hurst shifter and dash mounted tachometer complete the 60s themenearly stock but with components chosen to go
Steve Papalas Wixom MI had his 1968 Corvette race car on display in the Roush Performance display
Steve Papalas Wixom MI had his 1968 Corvette race car on display in the Roush Performance display
Steve Papalas Wixom MI had his 1968 Corvette race car on display in the Roush Performance display
Steve Papalas Wixom MI had his 1968 Corvette race car on display in the Roush Performance display
Sal Distefano from Taylor MI calls his red 1967 Corvette coupe BAD DOG It runs a 396 small block with Sniper fuel injection carb style a 5 speed TREMEC transmission and hydraulic clutch Redline tires and side pipes The brakes are Wilwood on 13 inch drilled brake rotors The ride is controlled and quite amenable due to coil overs front and rear Wheels are 17 x 7 Ridler Wheels It was all put together at Jacks Speed Shop
Sal Distefano from Taylor MI calls his red 1967 Corvette coupe BAD DOG It runs a 396 small block with Sniper fuel injection carb style a 5 speed TREMEC transmission and a hydraulic clutch Redline tires and side pipes The brakes are Wilwood on 13 inch drilled brake rotors The ride is controlled and quite amenable due to coil overs front and rear Wheels are 17 x 7 Ridler Wheels It was all put together at Jacks Speed Shop
Sal Distefano from Taylor MI calls his red 1967 Corvette coupe BAD DOG It runs a 396 small block with Sniper fuel injection carb style a 5 speed TREMEC transmission and hydraulic clutch Redline tires and side pipes The brakes are Wilwood on 13 inch drilled brake rotors The ride is controlled and quite amenable due to coil overs front and rear Wheels are 17 x 7 Ridler Wheels It was all put together at Jacks Speed Shop
Sal Distefano from Taylor MI calls his red 1967 Corvette coupe BAD DOG It runs a 396 small block with Sniper fuel injection carb style a 5 speed TREMEC transmission and a hydraulic clutch Redline tires and side pipes The brakes are Wilwood on 13 inch drilled brake rotors The ride is controlled and quite amenable due to coil overs front and rear Wheels are 17 x 7 Ridler Wheels It was all put together at Jacks Speed Shop
Pat Fader White Lake MI is especially proud of his NCRS Top Flight 1957 Corvette in Cascade Green with Shoreline Beige interior
Pat Fader White Lake MI is especially proud of his NCRS Top Flight 1957 Corvette in Cascade Green with Shoreline Beige interior
Pat Fader White Lake MI is especially proud of his NCRS Top Flight 1957 Corvette in Cascade Green with Shoreline Beige interior
Pat Fader White Lake MI is especially proud of his NCRS Top Flight 1957 Corvette in Cascade Green with Shoreline Beige interior
Robert Chiusano's 1963 Corvette, from Springville (IA). The chassis is by Art Morrison in Fife (WA). Wheels by Coddington and stereo by Kicker. The engine was built by Gary Myers at Motorhead Manufacturing in Ely (IA) while the fuel injection was provided by Fox Injection, Denton (NC)
Robert Chiusanos 1963 Corvette from Springville IA The chassis is by Art Morrison in Fife WA Wheels by Coddington and stereo by Kicker The engine was built by Gary Myers at Motorhead Manufacturing in Ely IA while the fuel injection was provided by Fox Injection Denton NC
Robert Chiusano's 1963 Corvette, from Springville (IA). The interior was designed at Scott Takes Underground in Cedar Rapids (IA) and fabricated at Gable’s Street Rod Custom Interiors in San Bernardino (CA).
Robert Chiusanos 1963 Corvette from Springville IA The interior was designed at Scott Takes Underground in Cedar Rapids IA and fabricated at Gables Street Rod Custom Interiors in San Bernardino CA
Robert Chiusano's 1963 Corvette, from Springville (IA). The chassis is by Art Morrison in Fife (WA). Wheels by Coddington and stereo by Kicker. The engine was built by Gary Myers at Motorhead Manufacturing in Ely (IA) while the fuel injection was provided by Fox Injection, Denton (NC)
Robert Chiusanos 1963 Corvette from Springville IA The chassis is by Art Morrison in Fife WA Wheels by Coddington and stereo by Kicker The engine was built by Gary Myers at Motorhead Manufacturing in Ely IA while the fuel injection was provided by Fox Injection Denton NC
Don Habben from Washougal WA trailered his yellow 1957 Corvette
Don Habben from Washougal WA trailered his yellow 1957 Corvette
Don Habben from Washougal WA trailered his yellow 1957 Corvette
Don Habben from Washougal WA trailered his yellow 1957 Corvette
Don Habben from Washougal WA trailered his yellow 1957 Corvette
Don Habben from Washougal WA trailered his yellow 1957 Corvette
1978 Indy Pace Car Corvette owned by Joe Hall from Swartz Creek MI
1978 Indy Pace Car Corvette owned by Joe Hall from Swartz Creek MI
1959 Corvette owned by Werner Meier Farmington Hills MI
1959 Corvette owned by Werner Meier Farmington Hills MI
1963 Corvette Mike Garver Glen Arbor MI
1963 Corvette Mike Garver Glen Arbor MI
1967 Corvette owned by Angela Mary Kae Carlisimo Commerce MI
1967 Corvette owned by Angela Mary Kae Carlisimo Commerce MI
The Superformance Grand Sport continuation car is powered by a combination Lingenfelter Edelbrock supercharged powerplant
The Superformance Grand Sport continuation car is powered by a combination Lingenfelter Edelbrock supercharged powerplant
Lingenfelter Special Edition 2016 Corvette Convertible Z06
Lingenfelter Special Edition 2016 Corvette Convertible Z06
1959 Corvette owned by David Shipley West Bloomfield MI
1959 Corvette owned by David Shipley West Bloomfield MI
The 1971 Jimmie Johnson performance build is a marketing tool but shows how older cars like the C3 can be modernized
The 1971 Jimmie Johnson performance build is a marketing tool but shows how older cars like the C3 can be modernized
2017 Corvette Grand Sport on display in the GM performance booth
2017 Corvette Grand Sport on display in the GM performance booth
2017 Corvette Grand Sport on display in the GM performance booth
2017 Corvette Grand Sport on display in the GM performance booth
1954 Corvette roadster owned by Larry and Robbie Griffey of Knoxville TN
1954 Corvette roadster owned by Larry and Robbie Griffey of Knoxville TN
1954 Corvette roadster owned by Larry and Robbie Griffey of Knoxville TN
1954 Corvette roadster owned by Larry and Robbie Griffey of Knoxville TN
1954 Corvette roadster owned by Larry and Robbie Griffey of Knoxville TN
1954 Corvette roadster owned by Larry and Robbie Griffey of Knoxville TN
1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN The LS9 fills an already spacious engine bay Notably while appearing very clean this car does not omit essential features like wipers and heater
1965 Corvette Called Split Ray was built by Dennis Johnson and Scott Roth of the Auto Shoppe in Knoxville TN The LS9 fills an already spacious engine bay Notably while appearing very clean this car does not omit essential features like wipers and heater
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