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The National Corvette Museum, located just a quarter-mile (it’s all about drag racing, always) from GM’s Bowling Green Assembly Plant, where “
America’s Sports Car” has been in production since 1981, is a Mecca for any aficionado. But it’s certainly not the only option. 7 photos
One may be entirely oblivious to the existence of the Gilmore Car Museum located on Hickory Road in Hickory Corners, Michigan, but the owners make everything in their power to change that. Aside from labeling their location as “
North America’s Largest Auto Museum,” they’ve also just opened a new special exhibition.
Chevrolet is ending 2020 on a high.
With plant closures caused by United Auto Workers Union strikes and the global pandemic, the new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray hasn t had the smoothest of launches. Consequently, some customers who ordered a 2020 model had to wait for the 2021 model to arrive. Thankfully, things are back on track now. Production of the 2020 Corvette was extended to enable GM to hit its original 20,000 unit target.
The 2021 model also started production one month earlier than expected. And according to Corvette Blogger, the first examples are already arriving in showrooms, so some owners can enjoy their 2021 Corvette this year as an early Christmas present from Chevrolet.
Always wanted the Corvette Racine Jake on your hood? You got it.
As the mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette C8 enters its second model year, it s picking up a surprising number of tweaks along the way, all aimed at making it an even more compelling package than the 2020 model. There are new exterior paint hues, along with a host of new racing stripe color options; standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto; and for the first time, magneto dampers will be available as a standalone option, without requiring buyers to spring for the full Z51 Performance Package.
There s been plenty of news about the availability of accessories, too, as Corvette Product Manager Harlan Charles confirmed in September that the popular High Wing Spoiler and Carbon Fiber Ground Effects are making a return. And here s something else: we ve just learned that a Corvette Racing Jake hood decal is now available a la carte.