A Journey Through Classic Corvette Excellence!
August 5, 2024NCRS 2024 Hampton Roads, VA National Convention
The National Corvette Restorers Society (NCRS) is set to host its 2024 National Convention in Hampton Roads, Virginia, from Sunday, August 4th through Thursday, August 8th. This annual event is a must-attend for Corvette enthusiasts and restorers.
The convention will feature special displays of rare and significant Corvettes. These exhibits provide a unique opportunity to see some of the most iconic models up close.
The NCRS National Convention is not just about the cars; it’s about the community. Social gatherings, including welcome receptions and a grand banquet, will offer plenty of opportunities for attendees to connect, share stories, and celebrate their shared passion for Corvettes. These events foster a sense of camaraderie and make the convention a memorable experience for all involved.
Win Two Corvettes and $50K Cash in theCorvette Dream Giveaway
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The Corvette Dream Giveaway is back for its 17th year and this is one of the best prizes packages yet! When you make a donation to support children and veteran’s charities, you could be the lucky winner of a matching Rapid Blue Vette set featuring a 2024 Corvette Stingray Coupe, a 1963 Corvette Sting Ray Restomod, and $50,000 cash to pay the taxes! The Z51 Stingray is loaded with a 3LT interior featuring the two-tone blue leather seats and dash, and the car is being modded with a Lingenfelter Magnuson Stage 1 supercharger that makes 725 horsepower! The 1965 Corvette Restomod features an LS3 V8 making 500-hp and it has all the fun technology including a coilover suspension, Wilwood brakes, Dakota digital gauges, a custom Al Knoch interior, and a Vintage Air Gen IV Climate System.
This Week’s Owner’s Corner
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Dennis M.’s 1956
Last June, I celebrated 50 years with my 1956 Corvette. It has 67K original miles. It is a 225hp, 2 fours engine, and powerglide. It came with a power top, power windows. windshield washer, brake alarm, AM Wonderbar radio optioned car. It is Cascade Green, shoreline beige coves, shoreline interior. It was featured in Michael Bruce’s “Corvette the Sensuous American” in 1982. When I did the frame off restoration (1975-1976) there were no reproduction parts available. I used NOS or the original parts. It has had the original hub caps since new. Most Corvettes in that era got some type of aftermarket wheels. I am the second owner, and I had the fortune of buying the house next door to the original owner several years after buying the car. It has won many car show awards and the color always brings the people to see it. Don’t ask me what I paid for the car.
Dennis M.
One Off-Lister Inspired, Corvette Powered,
Hand Fabricated Alloy Bodied,
1956 Sports Racer
Debuts here in Anaheim!
265ci Dual Qual V8, 4-Speed Manual!
This unique, custom-built sports racer features an aluminum body mounted on a 1956 Chevrolet Corvette frame and running gear. Originally registered in Pennsylvania in 1961 as a “Lister Chevrolet” with a Special Number Plate, it now carries a California title using the 1956 Corvette VIN stamped on the frame. The Pennsylvania brass tag remains affixed to the firewall.
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This one-off body, constructed by a craftsman builder from circa 1961, includes a tubular frame substructure and roll bar. It is presumed to have been used for hill climbs or amateur racing, though limited research has not confirmed its race history. The car was acquired by its owner in 2017. And at that time was in bare metal. The ownership history is documented since 1983. The previous owner enlisted Panel Crafters (Joe Stafford) of New Hampshire to restore the aluminum body and sourced a period-correct engine block, heads, intake, and dual carburetors. At that time, the car was powered by a Buick nailhead engine, paired with a 3-speed Ford truck transmission..
Under its owner’s guidance, a professional restoration by Dog House Restorations of Watsonville, CA, commenced in May 2021 and spanned over three years. Major work included re-restoring and painting the aluminum body, installing a later model Muncie 4-speed transmission, a new wiring harness, converting the front suspension to a Martz bolt-in subframe with disc brakes and rack and pinion steering, and adding a custom 20-gallon fuel tank and fuel system. Additional modifications comprised a custom grille, subtle body modifications, a new exhaust system, a full set of Smith gauges, Halibrand-style 5-bolt wheels with period-correct tires, new master cylinders, and rear drum brake systems, a cut-down windshield, a Mercedes-style hood locking system, aircraft-style flooring mat, vintage-style Porsche rearview mirror, and a fully custom leather interior.
The car comes with extensive documentation dating back Decades, including four binders of recent restoration photos and receipts. Notably, this car is the 2023 Quail Motorsports Gathering Custom Coachwork Category Winner!
Priced at: $250,000
1994 ZO7 Copper Metallic Coupe
Rarer Than Gold in Sutters Creek.
One of only 5 built in this color!
Copper Metallic w/Beige Interior, 350/300hp, 4-Speed Automatic
The awards this car has achieved are impressive, to say the least! Multiple N.C.R.S. Top Flights, Performance Verification Award, and the prestigious N.C.R.S. Dave Hill Mark of Excellence Award!
In addition, the car has been featured in various publications and magazines, including The Bonding Strip and Corvette Fever! Both as the cover car!
The documentation and factory paperwork the car has is staggering! Binders full of information, correspondence, and all of the factory docs from new!
The car is in excellent condition throughout! And this color is absolutely stunning! It glows in the sunlight!
In addition to the color combo and optional suspension, the car is also equipped with Delco/Bose Gold Series audio system, electronic climate control, and both painted and smoked roof panels.
This is for the collectors out there who want one of the rarest and best C4’s ever built!
