Corvette Models
Corvette Models
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 AMT 1953 Chevy Corvette model car  US $20.00
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 AMT 1957 Chevy Corvette Street Machine model car US $13.00
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 AMT 1957 Corvette model car US $10.00
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 Monogram 1953 Corvette model car US $21.00
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GM Seeking Global Input for Design of the New C7 Corvette
What has always been known as an American icon may soon get some styling advice from outside influences outside of the boarders as GM is now actually seeking design advice from its many sources around the world. This means that the C7 Corvette will come out with a flavor of another country; maybe even more than one.
But before you get too distraught it is worth noting that the designs that GM is considering for the next generation of the Corvette are coming from design studios that at least belong to the American company. The reasoning behind the move is due to the fact that GM higher ups like Ed Welburn are seeking to make the new Corvette more appealing to a younger audience who seems to be going after the imports.
According to JD Power and Associated the average age of a Corvette owner is around 54 years old and while that may not be old in the eyes of many, perhaps it is to Welburn and the other higher ups at GM. For that main reason alone it is rumored that more than ten designs have been submitted and are currently being seriously considered. If the past proves as any true measure, the higher ups at GM are probably considering a mixing of several of the ideas.
Here's the problem with the theory; if GM doesn't do anything to affect the price of the C7 Corvette it is likely that it won't gain the younger audience it seeks. Because the Corvette has steadily climbed in price pretty much every year, the net result is that those who have not made it yet in life (the younger crowd) cannot afford to buy one. So the problem is not lack of desire, but rather a lack of funds.
Owning a Corvette these days has become a rite of passage whereby many hard working Americans save their money for many years in orders to one day be able to realize the dream that is Corvette ownership. Unfortunately, making the design more "European" will not persuade younger people to buy if they don't have the money to do so.
However, what the move may prove to be successful with is a more accepted Corvette model for the people overseas. After all, it is no secret that GM has been undergoing some turbulent times as of late and one way to help them through the rough patch is to gain entry into places that have never really been all that accepting to them. When it comes down to it, what better vehicle does GM have to do this with than their flagship vehicle the Corvette?
While many will continue to ponder exactly what the new C7 Corvette will look like, hopefully it will not lose too much of its American flare. It is after all the Corvette and there is little that is more American than this all American icon. Besides, people save for much of their lives to buy the American dream, not a culmination of the European dream.
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The Complete Book of Corvette (Paperback) $40.73   An exhaustive review of six generations of American high performance, from the first 6-cylinder ’Vette of 1953 through today’s fire-breathing, world-beating C6, The Complete Book of Corvette offers an in-depth look at the prototypes and experimental models, the anniversary and pace cars, and the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made the Corvette a living automotive legend for more than half a century. With extensive details, specs, and photographic coverage, this book is the ultimate resource on America’s sports car. Officially licensed with Chevrolet and including many never-before-published photographs from the carmaker’s archives.   |
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Corvette Black Book 1953-2013 (Paperback) $29 The new 1953-2013 Corvette Black Book continues its never-ending evolution. The 2012 data pages have been reworked to include production numbers for options and exterior colors. A new Addenda section adds dealer-installed options for 2009 through 2013s. Data for 2013 is included and 2013 will prove to be a milestone as it is both the model`s 60th year and the last for the C6, Corvette`s sixth generation. To commemorate this final act, a 2013 427-convertible Collector`s Edition will be offered, along with a 60th Anniversary package across all C6 models. Borrowing the Z06`s LS7 engine for the Collector Edition will make it the most powerful production convertible in Corvette history. |
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Chevrolet Corvette $6 Chevrolet Corvette |
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Corvette C6 $6 Corvette C6 |
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Corvette by Benford, Tom/ Mann, James [Paperback] $19.46 It was Americas sports car from the first, and in the halfcentury since, its only gotten better. This book gives Chevrolets Corvette the treatment it deserves, with brilliant, detailed photographs of noteworthy models from all six generations. Fullcolor pictures, performance statistics, and historical summaries of each of Corvettes six generations: this volume packs nearly 80 vehicles and over 250 color photos into an irresistible closeup look at an incomparable sports car. Here are the cars that seduced generation after generation, from the 1953 Corvette convertible and 1963 Corvette Grand Sport to the 1990 Corvette ZR1 and 2006 Corvette Z06a fitting celebration of the worlds longest continuously produced sports car. Author: Benford, Tom/ Mann, James Series Title: Gallery Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 192 Publication Date: 2007/09/01 Language: English Dimensions: 8.24 x 6.58 x 0.43 inches |
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Replicarz LMM128 2007 Corvette C5R LeMans BlanchemainVosseAndre $52.69 Very nicely done in 1/43 scale by IXO Models. This is the 2007 Corvette C5/R driven at LeMans by J L. Blanchemain V. Vosse and D. Andre. Superb detail and accuracy IXO is one of the premier lines of finished 1/43 models. Includes nice quality acrylic display case to protect your collection. |
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Chevy Corvette Licensed 14-inch Neon Clock $162.13 Show everyone your pride with this selection of GM Model Neon ClocksChevy Corvette neon clock hands battery powered, AC Adapter (included) runs the neon lightsNeon clock comes in Red Corvette, black corvette or Chevrolet modelsDouble ring of neon Outer neon ring coordinates with the screen-printed logo, and the inside ring illuminates the clock faceOn/Off pull chainHigh polished chromeFull color logo on clock face |
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Chevrolet Corvette C5 $81.25 The Chevrolet Corvette C5 is a sports car produced by Chevrolet between 1997 and 2004. It is the fifth generation of the marque and was replaced by the C6. The C5 was a major change from the previous generation. Designed from the outset as a sturdy convertible (as opposed to a coup that was subsequently weakened by the removal of the roof structure in order to accommodate demand for a convertible model), the car now had a hydroformed box frame. The transmission was moved to the rear of the car to form an integrated, rearmounted transaxle assembly which was connected to the allnew LS1 engine via a torque tube; this engine/transmission arrangement helped facilitate a desirable 5050 (percentage, frontrear) weight distribution for the vehicle. The LS1 engine initially produced 345 hp (257 kW), but that was increased slightly in 2001 to 350 hp (261 kW). The 4L60E automatic transmission carried on from previous models, but the manual was replaced by a BorgWarner T56 6speedwhat has a top speed of 186. Gone were the squeaks and rattles of the C4, replaced by a stronger frame that would last for at least two more generations. Author: Miller, Frederic P./ Vandome, Agnes F./ McBrewster, John Binding Type: Paperback Number of Pages: 88 Publication Date: 2009/11/26 Language: English Dimensions: 5.98 x 9.01 x 0.21 inches |
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Replicarz LMM178 2009 Corvette C6R LeMans AlphandGregoireGoueslard $52.69 Very nicely done in 1/43 scale by IXO this is the 2009 Corvette C6R driven at LeMans by Luc Alphand Stephane Gregoire and Patrice Goueslard. Superb detail and accuracy IXO is one of the premier lines of finished 1/43 models. Includes nice quality acrylic display case to protect your collection. |
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Chevrolet Corvette 1968-77 Gold Portfolio (Paperback) $51.99 There was nothing wrong with the µold` Corvette but the 1967 Camaro and Chevy sedans were making it look dated. Styling chief, Bill Mitchell, settled for sweeping body lines. There were two extremes to the Corvette world, the shatteringly fast L88 models and the emissions-controlled cars of the mid-1970s. Yet through it all the Corvette name retained its magic. In 1969 there were no less than eight engine variations. This book is a compilation of road and comparisons tests, technical and specifications data, model introductions and buying used. Models covered include: coupT, convertible, 327, 350, 427, 454, Sting Ray, LT1, L48, LS5, LS6, LS7, L82, LS4, LS4 auto. |
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1957 Chevy Corvette SS 1/43 Blue $32.35 Made by AutoArt Models |
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1959 Chevy Corvette Stingray 1/43 Red $32.35 Made by AutoArt Models |
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Spark SP1489 2008 Corvette C6R LeMans GoueslardBlanchemanPasquali $67.6 Very nicely crafted in 1:43 scale by Spark Model this is the 2008 Corvette C6R as driven at LeMans by Goueslard Blancheman and Pasquali. Highly detailed and very accurate these are some of the finest 1:43 built endurance models on the market today. Each is complete with acrylic display case to protect your collection. We stock the entire line of Spark Models. |
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Corvette Summer $7.99 Corvette Summer - Photo |
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Corvette Chart $17.99 Corvette Chart - Poster |
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