Information released on the Early Ford V-8 Club of America’s 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration June 11th -17th 2023.
Henry Ford’s Hometown, Dearborn Michigan, home of everything Ford will be the location for the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration Grand National Meet of the Early Ford V-8 Club of America, June 11th to 17th, 2023. The Meet starts with a motor coach bus tour to Auburn Indiana and tours of the Early Ford V-8 Foundation Museum and the Auburn Cord & Duesenberg Museum. The headquarters hotel will be the DoubleTree by Hilton in Dearborn.
Activities at the hotel will include registration, Meet souvenir sales, ‘Your Choice Raffle’, Swap Meet, Operational Check and Car Clean up. Registrants will get information so that they can “Tour on Your Own” to interesting sites in the area.
Special behind the scenes tours have been arranged for the Benson Ford Research Center, Henry and Clara Ford’s Fair Lane home and the Yankee Air Museum and their Ford Tri-Motor. A special Early Ford V-8 Day is planned for Greenfield Village. Concourse judging will take place on June 15th at the headquarters hotel. This will be the opportunity to view Club member’s registered Ford, Mercury, Lincoln and Ford commercial vehicles.
The final day of the Grand National Meet starts with a motor coach bus Tour to the Gilmore Car Museum and will end back at the headquarters hotel with the Awards Banquet. For more information check out the Club’s web site www.earlyfordv8.org
Bruce Nelson Grand National Chair 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Celebration
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This black with burgundy interior ’67 Caprice must have been the cat’s PJs back in the day.
This old Caprice would have been a sharp car in its day! A factory black two-door hardtop with burgundy interior would have looked amazing on this old Caprice. The years in the Kansas pasture have taken its toll on the finish and the 327 disappeared years ago, but it’s still a pretty neat old car!
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This old Oldsmobile Delmont might still have some more to give.
This Olds Delmont was fresh out of a Kansas pasture! The Delmont was only made for two years. The engine/trans are missing out of this 1968 version, but it still has a lot of good pieces on it!
Chad Ehrlich is always dragging cool, old iron in his salvage yard, Nobody Else’s Auto. Be sure to subscribe to the “Nobody’s Show” Channel on YouTube to keep up with all of the new inventory that Chad is hauling in! You can also follow him on Facebook under “Nobody Else’s Auto.”
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The NCRS Gallery will once again be a featured showcase at the August 24-26 Carlisle Corvette Nationals.
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Carlisle, PA –Corvettes at Carlisle is the biggest and best all-Corvette-themed car show in the world. Not only does it draw 5,000+ Corvettes to the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds, but it also hosts nearly 60,000 spectators. Cars, car owners, vendors, and spectators alike converge on central PA because they not only love the cars but the camaraderie too. There are many displays and guests each August, none showcase more Corvette excellence than the NCRS Gallery.
This summer, August 24-26 to be exact, the NCRS Gallery returns for its 22nd iteration of top-notch Corvettes. The gallery’s purpose is to present an ever-changing gallery of Corvettes and one that is accessible to not just the NCRS members and car owners, but to non-NCRS members too. In fact, the collection historically contains select Corvettes that have won some of the most prestigious awards available. This includes Duntov Mark of Excellence Award® winners, McLellan Mark of Excellence Award® winners, NCRS-Chevrolet Bowtie Award® recipients for Preservation Excellence, American Heritage Award® recipients, and Sportsman Award® Corvettes.
It’s easy to find the display tent too, as it’s not far from the grandstand or Gate 3, the main entry gate. In fact, adjacent to Building R on the east side of the grounds is where this exclusive gathering of Corvettes will be. While the NCRS itself picks its cars, there is still time to become an NCRS member for future consideration. Visit NCRS.org for details on how to become a member, review their annual events schedule, and more.
Gates open at 7 a.m. each day and kids 12 and under are admitted FREE. Complete details about the 2023 Corvettes at Carlisle car show, including information on how to become a vendor within the automotive flea market, register for the Fun Field, apply for display consideration, or simply purchase discounted spectator admission tickets can be found at CarlisleEvents.com or by calling 717-243-7855.
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A wickedly fast re-worked 1949 Bentley MkVI up for sale in the UK.
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H&H Classics – If ever you have dreamed of owning a Bentley race car, this one featured in the Ray Roberts’ book ‘Bentley Specials and Special Bentleys’, would be well worth taking a close look at given a top speed in excess of 140mph. A life that includes Goodwood and hill-climbs with the sound of that magnificent engine in your ears, beckons.
The globe-trotting Bentley has lived in the UK, US, Canada and Spain. Starting life as a Standard Steel Saloon the car’s Initial conversion including chassis shortening / lowering and installation of Daimler Majestic Major 4.5 litre Hemi V8 was carried out by engineering firm proprietor John Edwin Thomas of Hartfield, Sussex in the late 1970s. The two-seater is far faster than most of its siblings thanks to the fitment of the V8 engine, close-ratio four-speed manual gearbox and Powr-Lok limited slip differential.
It was then sold as a running and driving but incomplete concern to Tim Trevithick who bodied it in light alloy and sorted the dynamics. Later it was owned by Russell Mishcon whose father co-founded the solicitors’ firm Mishcon de Reya which represented Princess Diana. It has been treated to some $54,465 worth of restoration by The Guild of Automotive Restorers Inc. of Bradford, Ontario.
H&H Classics
The Bentley’s initial transformation was undertaken by John Edwin Thomas of Hartfield, Sussex during the late 1970s. The proprietor of an engineering company who had previously fabricated two MkVI Specials (one of which was supercharged), he shortened the chassis by approximately fourteen inches, cut down the radiator, significantly lowered the suspension and installed the Daimler / Jaguar powertrain before suffering a heart attack that prompted him to sell the running and driving but incomplete ‘WFX 288’ to Tim Trevithick. An enthusiast of the ‘oversquare’ V8 engines that Edward Turner designed for Daimler in the late 1950s with their five-bearing crankshafts, cast iron blocks, alloy cylinder heads / sumps and hemispherical combustion chambers, Mr Trevithick has uprated more than one Daimler V8 250 Saloon with a Majestic Major unit.
Having bodied the Bentley in lightweight alloy panels (with the exception of its remodeled steel boot lid which formerly graced a Morris Minor), he set about sorting the Special to the point that it was ‘formidably fast and had very good balance’. Relocating to Southern Spain during the 1980s, Mr Trevithick sold the two-seater to the aforementioned Russell Mishcon whose father Victor co-founded Mishcon de Reya (the renowned solicitors which represented Princess Diana amongst others). Mr Mishcon entrusted ‘WFX 288’ to Rees Brothers of Aldershot for an engine overhaul and other works during 1987 – 1988 with the company apparently describing it as ‘a Lotus 7 on steroids’.
H&H Classics
The subject of a cosmetic restoration and rewiring in the early 1990s, the MkVI Special was bought by John McKewan some ten years later who exported it to Canada. It was at this point that it was treated to some $54,465 worth of fettling and improvement by The Guild of Automotive Restorations Inc of Bradford, Ontario during 2002 modifications, included a telescopic rear shock absorber conversion. Sold to Chris Moss by Auto Europe of Birmingham, Michigan in 2009 and repatriated thereafter, the two-seater entered the current ownership via our 5th December 2012 Newbury Racecourse auction.
Forming part of a notable private collection for the past eleven years, ‘WFX 288’ was dispatched to James Baxter of Tip Top Engineering for ‘a dose of looking at’. Benefiting from a thorough service, attention to the brakes and revision of the throttle mechanism (liberating almost forty percent more travel!), the Bentley was summed-up by Mr Baxter, a multiple hill-climb champion, thus:
“Blimey, car is staggeringly fast, and handles well too. Steering a little too low geared for me, but fantastic fun”.
Although, Daimler quoted outputs of 220bhp and 282lb.ft. of torque for the Majestic Major’s powerplant their antiquated dyno was only rated up to 220bhp. Indeed, a Jaguar Mk X saloon which had had a Daimler 4.5 litre V8 transplanted into it proved capable of lapping the MIRA test track at 135mph! Needless to say, the MkVI Special weighs considerably less than a MkX saloon which is one of the reasons that the vendor has found it to be so enjoyable for sprints and hill-climbs.
H&H Classics
Capable of invigorating road use, this unique Bentley is only being offered for sale to help rationalise the vendor’s collection. Pleased to have been able to acquaint John Thomas’s daughter with her father’s creation and to have had contact from Mr. Trevithick about its past, he feels the time is right to hand the baton over to a new custodian. A glorious sounding machine with a distinctive ‘Hemi’ V8 burble, ‘WFX 288’ is accompanied by a V5C Registration Document and history file.
The 1949 Bentley MkVI and many more impressive vehicles will be sold at the Imperial War Museum Sale 15 March, 2023 . Click on the link for more information – https://www.handh.co.uk/auction/search/?au=523
About H&H Classics – Simon Hope, Chairman of H&H Classics, has transferred his complete 100% shareholding in H&H to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) giving ownership in its entirety to the employees. This development means that H&H Classics, after 29 years, is now completely employee owned and on the next stage of its continued development as a business.
H&H was founded by Simon Hope in 1993 as a specialist auction house dedicated solely to the sale of collectors’ motorcars and motorcycles. Some 29 years later, the company can boast a continuous trading history. The company is run by hands-on enthusiasts with over 350 years of combined experience, and its specialist valuers are among the most knowledgeable in the industry.
H&H has had the pleasure of handling everything from 1890s London to Brighton runners through to 1990s Formula 1 cars and more modern collectibles. They also hold some of the most vibrant Motorcycle auctions selling a variety of iconic motorcycles and scooters. Both departments regularly achieve World Record auction prices.
With the head office near Warrington, Cheshire and its Private Sales Garage near Hindhead in Surrey and specialists based throughout Europe, H&H holds regular physical sales at the Imperial War Museum Duxford in Cambridgeshire, the National Motorcycle Museum and at The Pavilion Gardens, Buxton Derbyshire and online timed auctions, which are live 24/7. https://www.handh.co.uk/
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At the past 2022 MCACN show we found a bevy of sweet “barn finds” mingled amongst the muscle.
Among the 46 MoPar “winged warriors” on display was this 1970 Plymouth Superbird in the “barn find” section. The car was originally painted Lemon Twist (MoPar “High Impact” color speak for bright yellow) and is one of 1,935 Superbirds built for 1970. The unique Superbird nose cone and stainless A-pillar moldings weren’t shown with the car, but the car retained its hard-to-find rear wing. The desirable Plymouth is owned by Jeff and Brent Kultgen. (Al Rogers photo)
There’s just something dreamy about barn finds. They represent the dream of discovery, the idea of affordably buying a valuable car and the prospect of reviving an old vehicle with your own hands, mind and checkbook. Unrestored-original barn finds often retain the workmanship of the first hands to bolt on the fenders at the Hamtramck Assembly line, that torqued the head bolts in Kenosha or applied the Yenko stripes in Canonsburg. Studying Mother Nature’s touch to a barn find’s weathered surfaces is a study in art itself; many enthusiasts and non-enthusiasts alike have found themselves gazing at patterns of surface rust, bubbled paint and split vinyl on a dilapidated old car.
All of that and more is why the Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals’ (MCACN) “Barn Finds & Hidden Gems” display is so popular year after year with crowds around each car, studying their flaws and features while dreaming.
This year, there were more than a dozen muscle cars in the MCACN Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display. The incredible assembly of muscle cars “in repose” was staggering and proved they’re still out there, waiting to be discovered, and with that, leaving spectators to dream about finding their own barn find one day.
The following shows most of those “barn finds” and uncovered “hidden gems” displayed at this year’s MCACN.
It’s hard to believe without seeing that there’s a real-deal, triple-black, four-speed 1970 Hemi ’Cuda that hasn’t yet been restored. This Hemi ’Cuda was purchased in early 2022 from the Arkansas owner who bought it back in 1978. The car was originally loaded with the optional A21 Elastomeric front bumper, N96 Shaker hood scoop, A34 Super Track Pak, A62 Rallye gauges, B51 power brakes, C16 center console, C62 six-way adjustable driver’s seat, G36 painted racing mirrors, N85 tach and an AM/8-track radio! It’s currently owned by Tom Rosemann.Pictures accompanying this Z16 1965 Malibu SS showed it stored under a tarp, which explained how the sheet metal had become bumpier than beach sand from rust consumption. When shiny and new, the car was sold by Loehmann Chevrolet of Waterbury, Conn. Owner Larry Weddington said that RPO Z16 added $1,501.05 to the $2,647 base price of a new Malibu SS V-8 Sport Coupe, and that just 74 of the 201 396-powered Z16s built are known to survive.1971 Ford Torino GT had been loved to pieces, which were scattered around it in its display at MCACN. The Torino was a 351 Cleveland car with the C6 automatic transmission, limited-slip rear end and hideaway headlamps. Owner Bill Anderson said he had bought the car in 1978 from the original owner.Prime for restoration was this 1971 Dodge Challenger 340 car, which retained its engine and was largely complete and solid. The small-block muscle car is owned by Keith Noel.Chicago’s legendary Mr. Norm’s Grand Spaulding Dodge sold this green 1969 Dodge Super Bee coupe, and the car remained so original, it still wore a now-weathered Grand Spaulding dealer sticker on its tail. If the car is someday restored instead of preserved, hopefully the restorer finds a way to preserve that sticker from Mr. Norm’s Dodge dealership.Mr. Norm’s sticker intactYes, there are still first-year Hurst/Olds cars out there that need restoration. Someone will someday be rewarded with a spectacular piece of muscle car history when this 1968 H/O goes under the restorer’s touch. Judging by its stance, the car retains the 455 V-8 that was part of the package that made these cars unique from 4-4-2 models, which were instead fitted with 400s. This Hurst/Olds appeared to be wearing its original Toronado-sourced silver paint and its black stripes with white pinstriping, which were applied at Demmer Engineering for Hurst under the direction of Jack “Doc” Watson. Josh Duhm owns this 1968 H/O, one of 459 Holiday coupe versions that year (another 56 two-door sedans were also built in 1968). Nearly all 1968 Hurst/Oldses were automatics. A shinier second ’68 H/O was also displayed in original condition by Luke and Michelle Krooswyk.Although parked in the “Barn Finds & Hidden Gems” display, Troy Bergeron’s 1971 Plymouth GTX packing 440 Six Pack power looked like it just needed a wash and wax before rumbling into the next cars and coffee. The “Gittix” had the optional Air Grabber hood and Sassy-Grass Green paint with a black stripe and interior.She was rough, but she was one of the scant 392 Dodge Charger 500 models built in 1969 to homologate aerodynamic tricks that slickened up the Charger body for NASCAR. The 1969 Charger 500 featured a 1968 Coronet grille moved to the front of the grille opening, stainless A pillar covers and a flush backlight, which required a shorter deck lid. Steve Lucas owns this 440-powered, automatic-equipped survivor, which was parked behind a Philadelphia repair shop from 1975 to 2021. The Y2 yellow car has an unusual F8 green interior, and was raced at Maple Grove Raceway in the early 1970s.It was extremely rough, but one of the most exciting cars in the Barn Finds & Hidden Gems display was this 1969 Plymouth Formula S pilot car. How the car became so dented isn’t clear, but its historical significance is shown in its VIN, which ends in 100026. As a pilot car used to test fit parts before production, the car was originally well-optioned. Due to its early production, its original engine was painted 1968 orange instead of the turquoise used in 1969, and had a June 1968 build date. Holgar Kurschner is the owner.A yet-to-be-restored 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T packing Hemi power and faded Go Mango or Hemi Orange paint on some of its panels. Jesse Heberling is the owner of this super-desirable Dodge pony car.1970 Plymouth ’Cuda 440 Six Pack was found in the Twin Cities with its original engine, three-two-barrel-carburetor setup and four-speed manual transmission. The car was fitted with a Shaker hood scoop and when found, had the famous Keystone Classics on the front and meaty tires sticking out the rear wheel openings for that “day three” ‘70s and ‘80s look. Owner John Evenson left the original engine at home, displaying the car largely as it was found in a garage.There were a few indications that this 1969 Nova SS might be one of the 38 Yenko SC editions —the short front parking signals, the louvered SS front fenders and, of course, the weathered “Yenko” shields in the proper place on the front fenders. However, the “427” emblems were missing from the front fenders and tail panel (if it was originally so equipped); likewise for the “Yenko” shield on the tail panel. The original hood was long gone, replaced by a teardrop-domed aftermarket hood. There were no signs to proclaim its status, leaving spectators to guess. One clue to its provenance was a “Deal with Dale — Waukesha” Wisconsin dealer emblem on the rear deck.
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Barrett-Jackson to auction select group of All-American vehicles from The Northside Customs Collection, including a rare 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1.
The Northside Customs Collection is a special 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that is #61 of 69 built and was optioned with a D80 spoiler equipment and AM radio.
Barrett- Jackson
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Barrett-Jackson will feature The Northside Customs Collection, a select group of original American muscle, Resto-Mods, and late-model cars and trucks that will be offered with “No Reserve” during the annual Scottsdale Auction at WestWorld of Scottsdale, January 21-29, 2023. Headlining the more than two dozen auction vehicles from The Northside Customs Collection is a special 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 that is #61 of 69 built and was optioned with a D80 spoiler equipment and AM radio. Also from the collection are two fully restored, matching-numbers 1969 and 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429s (Lot #1354.1 and Lot #1354) and a fully restored 1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda finished with an In Violet exterior.
Custom 1957 Chevrolet Nomad powered by an LS3 engine backed by a 6-speed manual transmission
Barrett-Jackson
Some of the finest examples of Chevrolet models from The Northside Customs Collection include the 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Number 61 of 69 built in 1969, it is powered by its matching-numbers all-aluminum 427/430hp V8 engine mated to a M21 4-speed manual transmission and a 4.10 posi-traction rear end. This Camaro is optioned with D80 spoiler equipment and an AM radio, and it comes with a Jerry MacNeish Certificate of Authenticity. Lot #1296.1 is a custom 1957 Chevrolet Nomad powered by an LS3 engine backed by a 6-speed manual transmission and features a full custom chassis and interior.
1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda that is powered by the R-code HEMI engine rated at 425 horsepower and backed by a pistol-grip 4-speed manual transmission
Collectible MoPars being offered from The Northside Customs Collection include the 1970 Plymouth HEMI ’Cuda that is powered by the R-code HEMI engine rated at 425 horsepower and backed by a pistol-grip 4-speed manual transmission. It’s finished in In Violet with a white interior, and a Govier report is included in its sale. Modern Dodge-powered collectibles include a pair of 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demons. Lot #1296 is Torch Red with 66 actual miles and Lot #1295.1 is Billet Silver with 43 actual miles.
“The attention and care that was invested in the vehicles being offered from The Northside Customs Collection is extraordinary,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “It’s an incredibly well-preserved and well-documented offering made up of entirely American automakers and they’re all selling with No Reserve.”
1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 finished in Wimbledon White over a black deluxe interior
Ford Motor Company is also well-represented within The Northside Customs Collection, including two matching-numbers Boss 429s. Lot #1354 is a fully restored 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 finished in Calypso Coral over a black deluxe interior and Lot #1354.1 is a 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 finished in Wimbledon White over a black deluxe interior.
1987 Buick GNX, #463 of just 546 built for the final year of production of the Grand National, will also be offered with No Reserve
Barrett-Jackson
A 1987 Buick GNX, #463 of just 546 built for the final year of production of the Grand National, will also be offered with No Reserve. One of the most popular collector cars from the 1980s, this example has only 489 actual miles and is powered by its 3.8-liter turbocharged V6 engine.
Those interested in registering to bid on these exceptional vehicles from The Northside Customs Collection and the entire 2023 Scottsdale Auction docket may do so here.
Advance ticket pricing and VIP packages are available here. Barrett-Jackson also provides discounted tickets for children, students, seniors, military and first responders.
About The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company Established in 1971 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Barrett-Jackson is a leader in collector car auctions and automotive lifestyle events, which include authentic automobilia auctions and the sale of private collections. Welcoming over 500,000 attendees per year, Barrett-Jackson produces live collector car auctions in Scottsdale, Arizona; Palm Beach, Florida; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Houston, Texas, where thousands of the most sought-after, unique and valuable automobiles cross the block in front of a global audience. With broadcast partner A+E Networks, Barrett-Jackson features live television coverage of their events on FYI and The HISTORY Channel, as well as all the cars, all the time via their produced livestream on Barrett-Jackson.com. Barrett-Jackson also endorses a one-of-a-kind collector car insurance for collector vehicles and other valued belongings. For more information about Barrett-Jackson, visit www.barrett-jackson.com, or call 480-421-6694.
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First-ever all-wheel drive and electrified Corvette, the 2024 E-Ray was introduced at New York’s Rockefeller Center exactly 70 years to the day after the initial Corvette was debuted at Motorama in New York.
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Chevrolet
NEW YORK – Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray.
“In 1953, the enthusiastic reaction to the Chevrolet Corvette concept kicked off seven decades of passion, performance and American ingenuity,” said Mark Reuss, General Motors president. “E-Ray, as the first electrified, all-wheel-drive Corvette, takes it a step further and expands the promise of what Corvette can deliver.”
Developed to be the Corvette owners can arrive in anywhere, no matter the season, the new E-Ray — available in removeable roof coupe and hardtop convertible models — uses electrification to enhance the driving experience with intense straight-line performance, all-weather confidence and sure-footed grand touring capabilities that can only be achieved with eAWD.
E-Ray is also the only sports car pairing two separate propulsion systems to provide naturally aspirated V-8 power with electrified responsiveness powered by eAWD, making it one like none.
“Corvette has been a halo for Chevrolet since 1953,” said Scott Bell, vice president of Chevrolet. “E-Ray’s unprecedented blend of confidence, luxury performance, sophistication and style provides a new reason for more people to experience Corvette.”
The E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history, clocking a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time1 before breezing through the quarter-mile in 10.5 seconds1.
“Corvettes must provide an exhilarating driving experience on backroads and tracks, and E-Ray nails it,” said Tadge Juechter, executive chief engineer, Corvette. “The electrification technology enhances the feeling of control in all conditions, adding an unexpected degree of composure.”
A near immediate feeling of thrust from low-end torque is core to the Corvette driving experience, and the E-Ray packs plenty of it. Power comes from the 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, putting 495 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque to the rear axle. It is complemented by an electric motor that channels an additional 160 horsepower and 125 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels via a 1.9 kWh battery pack, which is located between the seats. In total, E-Ray produces a combined 655 horsepower from both the electric motor and Small Block V-8.
Creating its own lane
E-Ray’s intelligent eAWD system is constantly learning the road surface, seamlessly adapting to meet traction conditions and driver needs. During spirited driving and in low traction environments, E-Ray’s eAWD system applies additional power to the front wheels, helping to enhance vehicle stability.
There is no need for plug-in charging for the E-Ray’s battery system. The battery is charged via regenerative energy from coasting and braking, as well as during normal driving.
Additional features and technologies of the all-new E-Ray include:
Stealth Mode, an electric drive mode for the street, up to 45 mph
New lightweight lithium-ion 12-volt battery that supports the LT2 V-8 engine’s stop/start functionality
Standard Brembo Carbon Ceramic brake system for optimal braking performance
Standard Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 with three distinct suspension settings
Staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels with Michelin Pilot Sport all-season tires. Michelin Pilot Sport 4S summer tires2 are available with an optional performance package
Low, wide stance with crafted body styling that is 3.6 inches wider overall than Stingray
Visceral sound experience that embodies the car’s dominating presence. The electric front motor works in harmony with the LT2 engine to create an invigorating sound
Enhanced roster of driver assistance technologies (shared with all 2024 Corvette models), including Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning3, Forward Collision Alert3 and Automatic Emergency Braking3.
The 2024 Corvette E-Ray goes on sale in 2023, with an MSRP of $104,2954 for the 1LZ coupe and $111,2954 for the 1LZ convertible model, with production to take place at GM’s Bowling Green Assembly facility in Kentucky, from U.S. and globally sourced parts. Go to chevrolet.com for more information.
ABOUT CHEVROLET
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world’s largest car brands, available in nearly 80 countries with nearly 2.7 million cars and trucks sold in 2021. Chevrolet models include electric and fuel-efficient vehicles that feature engaging performance, design that makes the heart beat, passive and active safety features and easy-to-use technology, all at a value. More information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
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On February 7th the AACA Museum will hold a live presentation of “Big Fins, Roadside Attractions, Frank Lloyd Wright and the ’50s Car Culture.”
Hershey, PA – The AACA Museum is teaming up with the Beth Sholom Preservation Virtual Fireside Chat for a special program focusing on American architecture through Frank Lloyd Wright and his infatuation with automobiles. The program brings together classic car collectors: Daniel I. Vieyra, a professor of architecture emeritus of Kent State University; Hank Hallowell, chair of the exhibits committee of the AACA Museum, Inc.; David Brownlee, Shapiro-Weitzenhoffer professor emeritus, at the University of Pennsylvania; and Beth Sholom Preservation Fireside Director. Together, the panelist will explore Wright’s lifelong love of automobiles and the eye-catching buildings, like Beth Sholom, he designed for America’s car-driven culture. Select automobiles, some of which Wright owned, will be spotlighted, including the revolutionary steel-bodied 1928 Dodge Victory Six, the majestic 1929 Cord L-29, the take-of-ready 1956 Mercedes-Benz 300SL “gull-wing,” and the big -finned 1958 Plymouth Fury. The talk is designed to inform our members and the community at large.
The AACA Museum, Inc. has been and remains an independent 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, not affiliated with the Antique Automobile Club of America.
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Old Cars features a reader’s 1954 Kaiser Manhattan 4-dr.
Peter Sylvain is the third owner of this fine looking Kaiser. Peter loves to get this Manhattan out as much as possible too.
This is what he had to add about his Kaiser…
“I’ve had the car just over 2 years and are the 3rd owner of this original car with 79,000 miles. It had a repaint in original colors about 30 years ago. It has the original AM radio – still works. The Kaiser sports a supercharged 226 c.i.d straight 6-cyl. coupled with a Hydramatic trans. It has received silver award at 2021 Kaiser Frazer national convention. “
“I have replaced nearly all chassis bushings, tie rods, idler arm, engine and trans mounts, etc. It cruises easily at 75 mph and I have had it up to 90 mph. I intend to maintain this car as a beautiful driver to as many shows as I can. It will not be a trailer queen.”
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