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1,000,000th Corvette Surprise Rescue!!!

By Tim Sweet | March 5, 2014 - 2:36 PM |March 5, 2014 Auto History, Auto Restoration, C3, C4, C6, C7 Corvette, Car Restoration, Corvette, Corvette C5, Corvette C6, Custom Cars, ZR1

Aaron Robinson: So Long, Convertibles – Column – Car and Driver

By Tim Sweet | January 30, 2014 - 11:19 AM |January 31, 2014 Auto History, Auto Restoration, Auto Technology, C4, C6, C7 Corvette, Corvette C6, ZR1

Tucson Classics 7 Annual -BEST Car Show in Southern AZ – Highlights!!! Part 2

By Tim Sweet | October 20, 2013 - 8:29 PM |October 20, 2013 Antique Cars, Auto History, Auto Racing, Auto Restoration, C3, C4, C6, Car Restoration, Car Shows

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The thing about attending regional car shows in your region is there’ a very good chance that you are going to run some of the same cars, even in a show as big as this one. Oh..don’t get me wrong I love looking at them but writing about the same cars is not very rewarding. So I’m going to show you some of the cars I really enjoyed.

Of course I’m always drawn to the Vettes.

Maybe something in Satin?

Or maybe something with a bit of a sting-er

Or how about an Anniversary Grand Sport!!!

And this one made me miss my old C4.

Lots more to come from the Tucson Classic car show – including – dashes and one particularly rare and extremely AWESOME car!! (Oh..and it’s not a Corvette!!!)

Thanks for reading.

Tim

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Car Show Corvettes at Carlisle – CarShowRegistry.com

Corvettes at Carlisle. (8/26/2011 — 8/28/2011 ) Carlisle Events (717) 243-7855 1000 Bryn Mawr Road Carlisle, PA 17013 USA www.carlisleevents.com. Show Details One of the largest and most fun-filled Corvette events in the world, the …

BEST Car Show in Southern AZ!!!! Tucson Classics 7 Annual !!

By Tim Sweet | October 17, 2013 - 2:25 PM |October 17, 2013 Antique Cars, Auto History, Auto Restoration, C3, C4, C6, C7 Corvette, Camaro, Classic Cars

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I kid you not…this is one of the most enjoyable car shows. You get to park your classic, muscle, racer, import or special purpose vehicle on the grass (yeah…lots of it) – no nasty dirt or melting tar parking areas. Grab that blanket out your trunk and spread out under a tree and enjoy!!!!

Oh….did I mention that for $5.00 you get into the show and you get a change to win this!!!!!

Win This Car

Go to Tucson Classics Car Show and get a ticket!!!!

I’ll be here.

Thanks for reading

Tim

Are ‘Vette owners more extreme about their cars than most? | Corvetteforum

By Tim Sweet | September 18, 2013 - 8:49 PM |September 18, 2013 Auto History, Auto Racing, Auto Restoration, Auto Technology, C6, C7 Corvette, Cars, Chevy, Corvette C6

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Are ‘Vette owners more extreme about their cars than most? | Corvetteforum.

Sharing this from the Corvette Forum.

After you read this you might think, Corvette drivers are … well….Richard Craniums… but I think this is an issue with any car person with a car they love. community-ocd-600x396 My wife is like that with new cars – Nissan and two Lexus brand cars over the years. I’ve been less so, I think with my ’70 Mustang (now going to a large collector) and my two Corvettes (C4 and C6) – well maybe not.

But generally I don’t make people take their shoes off before getting in my car. No smoking of course and eating and drinking are fine. Spills will get you tossed out at the next stop however.

Got “Not in my car!!!” moment? Share it here.

Thanks for reading.

Tim

I love the unwritten rule that #Corvette drivers wave to each other on the road. Can’t wait to have my one one day. #ThanksMom

Study Shows Chevy Corvette Drivers Among Safest | Chevy …

Corvette convertible drivers among the safest, study shows. We all know Chevy Corvette drivers are passionate about their cars. One clear indication of this is how safe they are when it comes to their driving – well, some may …

Build Your Own Engine – Bowling Green, KY

By Tim Sweet | February 13, 2013 - 10:12 PM |February 13, 2013 Auto History, Auto Racing, Auto Technology, C3, C4, C6, C7 Corvette, Engine Mods, GM

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If you’ve read my posting for a while you’ll recall my trips to the great state of Kentucky and my trips to the place the worlds most recognizable car is assembled.

Yes I’ve taken the Corvette assembly plant tour more times than anyone I know, hell when I retired I’m going to volunteer to work the tour route in the plant. I love Bowling Green!!!!

The last time I visited they were building out the plant for the Chevy Volt and working on the new section for the C7 Corvette. These upgrades mean more work for the plant and those doing “God’s work” (LOL).

Well there is more. Corvette has had a program where the an soon to be owner of a new Corvette can pay to build the engine for his car in the Performance Build Center (http://corvetteblock.com/2011/11/performance-build-center-open-house/). That may be the coolest idea I’ve heard. Well this program is being moved from Michigan to the Bowling Green assembly plant.

I think that is great news!!!! You an build your engine, watch it installed in your car and drive it out of the factor!!!!!

Thanks for reading.

Tim

Barrett Jackson – Recap Part IV – Test Drive 2013 Mustang 5.0

By Tim Sweet | February 3, 2013 - 5:19 PM |February 3, 2013 Auto History, Auto Racing, Auto Restoration, Auto Technology, Barrett Jackson Car Auctions, C6, C7 Corvette, Muscle Cars, Mustang, Shelby, Uncategorized

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Before we get to the drive, it’s worth noting that my daily driver is a base model 2007 Corvette 410 hp with a stage 3 clutch. This puts down a lot of torque. My other car is 1970 Mustang pushing out 300 hp and I dive that a couple times a week.

Last year, I drove the Ford Taurus SHO and that was a nice with plenty of pep. But I wasn’t ready for this years ride, 2013 Mustang 5.0.

The car manufacturers set up a small auto cross track, under a 1/4 mile in length, it had a starting line and brief straight way in to a “switchback” turn, another straight way combined with a moderate turn and than the finish.

You are sharing the track with mild-mannered cars, like a Ford Focus and Chevy Cruz and the Corvettes and Camaros of Bondurant School and the Super Snake and Shelbys. There is a lot going on.

So I hopped into the Mustang, along with a ‘handler’ ( he rides along) and we pull in to line behind two Bondurant Corvettes. This Mustang is the automatic version of the 412 hp 5.0 and it feels small and light (much different than my C6).

The handler gives me the nod and I hit the gas. The rear wheels spin for a second and the you can feel the 420 hp launch the car forward. I was at the switchback curve in about 3 seconds – didn’t notice the speedometer but the handler said ‘slow into..’ but I was in an out of corner. The Mustang had excellent handling at about 50mph in a tight turn. I told the handler I that I raced SCCA with my vette, but don’t think that made him any more comfortable. I finished curve and punched the gas and breezed through the short straightway and then the final curve at about 60 mph and a quick braking and done!

Ok…again, I’m no big time automotive journalist, but I know cars. So, here are my impressions of the 2013 5.0 Mustang.

Interior was much better than previous years and it felt like sports when sitting in the seat, much like my Vette. I’m not normally a automatic transmission enthusiast but this one shift smooth as ice on a professional hockey rink. It launched really well, didn’t fell like 390 ft lbs of torque, felt straight and although a didn’t notice the band of rubber it was sporting, it did feel grip well. The car felt stable going into the two curves and it was enjoyable.

With more horsepower than my Vette it still couldn’t match the quickness of my C7 (oh….Freudian slip) …um C6 with more torque and almost 500 less pounds ( 3350 vs. 3800 curb weight).

Over all I WOULD purchase a new Mustang – but something at the next level than the base model 5 liter. The Boss 302 (maybe in the Laguna Seca) or the GT500)