Archive for June, 2012

Happy 59th Birthday Corvette

Happy 59th Birthday Corvette

June 28, 1953 workers at a Chevrolet plant in Flint, Michigan, assembled the first Corvette, a two-seater sports car that would become an American icon. The first completed production car rolled off the assembly line two days later, one of just 3.. Read More »

Newsletter, Vette News | 06.29.12 | No Comments

Split Decision Over the ’63 Sting Ray

Split Decision Over the ’63 Sting Ray

DOUBLE VISION The split window in the 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray. THE 1963 Corvette Sting Ray coupe, with its sharklike styling details and boattail roofline, is acknowledged as one of the most desirable of all Corvettes. Its defining fe.. Read More »

Newsletter, Vette News | 06.24.12 | No Comments

LEMANS Corvette Racing Qualifies 3rd and 5th

LEMANS Corvette Racing Qualifies 3rd and 5th

LEMANS: Corvette Racing Qualifies 3rd and 5th for 24 Hours of Le Mans LE MANS, France, June 14, 2012 – When the clock struck midnight at Le Mans, the field was set for the 80th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Corvette Racing's Compuware Corv.. Read More »

Newsletter, Vette News | 06.15.12 | No Comments

Car Show and Apple Pie Baking Contest

Car Show and Apple Pie Baking Contest

Jim Browne Patriot Chevrolet to Host Car Show & Apple Pie Baking Contest The public is encouraged to come out and enjoy an afternoon of classic vehicles and summer refreshment when Jim Browne Patriot Chevrolet holds its first Car Show and Appl.. Read More »

Shows | 06.13.12 | No Comments

June 2012 Monthly Meeting Reminder

To All Tampa Bay Vettes Members: WHAT: TBV MONTHLY CLUB MEETING WHEN: WEDNESDAY June 13, 2012 TIME: 7 PM until 8 PM Meeting Facility The regular monthly meeting will be held this Wednesday, June 13th@ Ferman Building. “Our Clubhouse” is loca.. Read More »

Meetings, Newsletter, President's Message | 06.8.12 | No Comments

2012 Corvette Statistics Released

2012 Corvette Statistics Released

The General Motors Bowling Green Assembly Plant has released their production figures for the 2012 Model Year Corvette. A total of 11,647 Corvettes were produced: 24.4% were base coupes, 5.3% were base convertibles, 43.4% were Grand Sport Coupes,.. Read More »

Newsletter, Vette News | 06.6.12 | No Comments

Automatic Trans-swapped Z06 Supercar

Automatic Trans-swapped Z06 Supercar

Congratulations Tampa Bay Vettes member Thomas Heinrichs! His one of the kind Velocity Yellow Z06 made the cover of the July 2012 Edition of Vette Magazine! The Automatic Trans-swapped Z06 Supercar four-page article begins on Page 22. Click her.. Read More »

Featured, Newsletter, Vette News | 06.5.12 | No Comments

June 2012 Mystery Breakfast Cruise

June 2012 Mystery Breakfast Cruise

Tampa Bay Vettes June 2012 Mystery Breakfast Cruise Description: We will meet behind Hooter’s restaurant located on the south west corner of Faulkenburg Rd. and Rt 60 in Brandon. The Cruise will be held on June 24 with the start time promptly .. Read More »

Charities, Newsletter, President's Message | 06.2.12 | No Comments