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Gazette The Vette Set, Inc.

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Redondo Beach, CA

90277

FEBRUARY 2016

The Vette Set

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OFFICERS AND APPOINTEES The Vette Set Gazette is a monthly publication of The Vette Set, Inc., sponsored by Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach, CA 90810. Articles from members are always welcome, and are to be submitted to the Newsletter Editor ([email protected]) by 6:00pm Sunday following the General Meeting. These meetings are held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm at Win Chevrolet, 2201 E. 223rd Street, Long Beach. Guests are always welcome to attend any Vette Set event.

2016 Vette Set Officers & Appointees

Chevrolet trademark(s) used with the written permission of General Motors.

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Office Name Phone email

PRESIDENT Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENT Chuck Hammer 310-874-6657 [email protected]

SECRETARYAnton

Wijenayake310-378-6484 [email protected]

TREASURER George Berls 310-265-4932 [email protected]

SERGEANT-AT-ARMS Bruce Gaines 562-480-9014 [email protected]

ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton 562-544-2670 [email protected]

AMBASSADOR John La Bella 310-544-0286 [email protected]

Linda Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]

Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

BY-LAWS Jerry Clement 310-293-9671 [email protected]

John Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]

Dick Whitford 310-640-9860 [email protected]

Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]

Linda Glaza 310-641-5036 [email protected]

Linda Tully 310-378-4062 [email protected]

Pami Hilty 310-540-1702 [email protected]

HISTORIAN Sharon Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

N.C. MUSEUM

AMBASSADORGeorge Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]

NCCC GOVERNOR Jack Walter 310-617-4820 [email protected]

NEWSLETTER EDITOR Pat Cowley 310-377-2460 [email protected]

PROCUREMENT Pami Hilty 310-540-1702 [email protected]

RACE Santiago Chavez 310-923-5619 [email protected]

RAFFLE Rosie Gipson 310-546-7216 [email protected]

SPONSOR RELATIONS George Person 323-750-3719 [email protected]

SUNSHINE Patrice Walter 310-617-2159 [email protected]

WEB MASTER Raul Rodrigues 310-543-3105 [email protected]

AWARDS BANQUET

CAR SHOW

CHARITY

NCM AMBASSADOR &

SPONSOR RELATIONS

George M. Person, Jr.

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Sinkhole Exhibit Opening on Two Year Anniversary Next Friday, February 12 marks the 2nd anniversary of the sinkhole heard 'round the world. In an effort to not only continue making lemonade but also educate visitors on what happened, a new exhibit, "Corvette Cave-in: The Skydome Sinkhole Experience" will officially open. The exhibit is broken into eight sections that combine photos, videos, information, artifacts and interactives for all ages.

A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 10:00am CT at the Exhibit entrance. Museum members will be admitted for free, admission applies for other guests The ceremony will also be available for viewing on Periscope. Learn more about the exhibit - and watch for new photos coming soon online.

Historic 1-2 Finish for Corvette Racing at Daytona A 24-hour race came down to 0.034 seconds Sunday as Corvette Racing won the 54th Rolex 24 at Daytona when the team's pair of Chevrolet Corvette C7.R race cars finished 1-2 in the GT Le Mans (GTLM) class.

Oliver Gavin, Tommy Milner and Marcel Fassler drove the winning number 4 car with Gavin holding off teammate Antonia Garcia in the number 3 car. The two finished side by side with Gavin taking the checkered flag by a matter of inches. Each of the Corvettes completed 722 laps for 2,570.32 miles. The margin of victory set a Rolex 24 record. Read more on the NCM blog.

$10 to Win a Corvette Next week they raffle a 2016 Torch Red Stingray Coupe and tickets

are only $10! Don't wait until the last minute to purchase your tickets as orders will be cut off early. Learn more about the raffles, including exclusions and restrictions and purchase tickets online at www.corvettemuseum.org/raffle.

Show Season? Get your Corvette ready for the spring and summer shows by completing its pedigree with the build sheet and window sticker. The NCM Library and Archives has build sheets available for any Corvette assembled in Bowling Green since the GM Plant opened in 1981. You can also add select dealer brochures and a Corvette Black Book to your order! Check out all the offerings and pricing on the NCM website.

GM Performance and Racing Center Opens On Tuesday, General Motors opened the doors to the all-new GM Powertrain Performance and Racing Center - a state of the art facility designed to enhance the development processes for the company's diverse racing engine programs. The 111,420 square foot facility is connected to GM's Global Powertrain Engineering Center and relocates the Racing center from Wixom, MI to Pontiac. The Performance and Racing Team is responsible for developing engines for NASCAR, NHRA, IndyCar, IMSA and other racing series. Read more on the NCM website.

Sponsor Relations Bill Rodgers, WIN Chevrolet Salesperson, addressed the group and told of the special offers offered to our club members and offers also made for family and friends. To take advantage of these offers deal directly with Bill Rodgers. Bill is the most knowledgeable about Corvettes and will gladly assist you in answering any questions you might have.

George Person, Jr

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/raffle

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ACTIVITIES Jennifer Walton

VETTE SET ACTIVITIES CALENDAR Feb 4 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm

Feb 14---“ Lover’s Lane Sweetheart Rallye” led by Jennifer Walton and David Tavares. This is a joint run with Southwest Corvettes. $10 per couple. 10:30am meet up and drop off potluck items at Jennifer’s home: 4029 Locust Ave in Long Beach. Rallye starts at 11am, followed by potluck lunch and romantic comedy movie Kate and Leopold with Hugh Jackman, Meg Ryan, and Liev Schrieber on the big screen tv for those who wish to stay.

Feb 17 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at Lucille’s, 21540 Hawthorne Bl, Torrance, 90503, located near Del Amo Mall. Please bring your well researched ideas for new club runs, rallies, or activities! Thanks!

Feb 20--- John Kern will lead a club run to Fly’n Wheels Museum and McCluskey Ltd. Tour will be 10am to approx 12-1pm. The Western Museum of Flight is on the field if anyone is interested. Here are links to all three venues located on or near Torrance Airport: http://www.flynwheels.com/ http://www.mccluskeyltd.com/index2.html http://www.wmof.com/

March 3 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm

March 7 ---“Monday Driver’s Club” led by Jack Walter, touring the Orange County Coast from Seal Beach to Dana Point for lunch. Meet at Krispy Creme Donuts, 1199 Artesia Bl, Gardena at 10am. Leave at 10:10am. No sign ups, just show up. Rain date is March 14.

March 16 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at El Gringo Restaurant, 821 Torrance Bl in Redondo Beach. Please bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!

April 7 --- General meeting at WIN Chevrolet at 7pm

April 9---41st Annual Car Show, sponsored by The Vette Set, at Ruby’s Diner in Redondo Beach. Contact John Tully or Santiago Chavez for more info.

April 10 --- Mohave Magnum led by David Tavares. Details TBA.

DATE TBA --- Meet & Greet the Corvette drivers racing in this year’s Grand Prix. Event will be a fundraiser for NCM and held in downtown Long Beach.

April 15-17 --- Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

April 15-17 --- Gambler’s Classic in Laughlin, Nevada.

April 20 --- Activities Dinner Meeting at 6:30pm at Soup Plantation, 21309 Hawthorne Bl, in Torrance. Please bring your well researched ideas for new club runs or activities!

May 9 --- “Monday Driver’s Club” led by Jack Walter. Meet at 10am at IN-N-OUT off the 405 at Inglewood, in Redondo Beach. Leave at 10:10am. No sign ups, just show up. Enjoy your Corvette on a great twisty drive up and down Little Tujunga Canyon near San Fernando. We’ll go in groups “Racers” to “Cruisers” so a good time will be had by all. Lunch will be in the Hanson Dam area. Rain date: May 16.

June 24 --- Big Bear Bash. Details TBA.

July 11 --- “Monday Driver’s Club” led by Jack Walter driving up Angeles Crest Hwy with lunch in Wrightwood.

http://www.flynwheels.com/

http://www.mccluskeyltd.com/index2.html

http://www.wmof.com/

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NAME BADGE DRAWING The The name badge this month was $40 for a lucky person. Just like last month whereby Walt Bacon was present but didn’t qualify for the name badge drawing since he didn’t have his badge on. Well, it happened again this month. Harry Barnett was present for the meeting but did NOT have his TVS club badge on his shirt. Consequently, next month's drawing will be $50. Lesson learned – need your badge on – you never know when you will be lucky. 50/50 DRAWING The 50/50 collection was $135 this month. A potential new member, Tony Dow, was asked to reach into the 50/50 bucket and to please pull out just one ticket. The lucky person happened to be sitting right next to him and she kept saying “pull mine, pull mine.” Well, Tony obliged and pulled Marci O’Brien’s winning ticket. She received $67 while the Club received $68. According to my information (which only goes back to 2012) Marci has never won the 50/50 collection.

Congratulations to all!!!

Rosie

ROSIE’S

RAFFLE Rosie Gipson

VETTE SET

HARRY

BARNETT

SUNSHINE Patrice Walter

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS: 2/1, Dick Whitford 2/4, Jane La Bella 2/7, Frank Bloom & Wilma Nagle 2/21, Rosie Gipson

2/24, Thomas Nagle 2/27, Fred DeVries 2/29, Susan Gibbs FEBRARY ANNIVERSARY: Chuck & Careen Hammer, 2/29

Patrice, from down under

NON-VETTE SET SPONSORED

SO. CAL. ACTIVITIES Cruising 50’s --- 2nd Saturday of each month, 2-6pm for pre 1974 cars at Farmer Boys, near the 110 Freeway & Redondo Beach Bl.

Caffeine Cruisers --- Every Saturday, 7-10am in Torrance, on SE corner of Artesia & Hawthorne, between Starbucks & Sizzler.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES SUGGESTED BY CLUB MEMBERS

1. John & Diane Kern: ‘Breaking the land speed record in Nevada’ on magnificent driving roads with scenic views. Map and consulting to be provided by the Kerns.

2. Jerry Clement: Spring overnight trip Fri/Sat to Bishop and Lone Pine

3. Rob Weimer, Jerry Clement, Dick Malley: Summer Colorado Trip, approx 9 days

4. Don Popovich: Jim Dahl Auto Museum

5. Lee & Diane Feher: Tandem Sky Dive

6. John Tully: Tour to Surf City Garage in Huntington Beach to see their detailing products

7. Jerry Hilty: Summer Car Clinic

8. Kurt & Stella Swanson: Tour of Private Corvette Collection in Cerritos

9. Chuck & Careen: Peterson Automotive Museum

10. Bonniegay Bacon: Frank Sinatra Museum

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NCCC

GOVERNOR Jack Walter

The following is the NCCC West Coast Region Calendar for 2016. From down under,

Jack Walter

Laughlin run to the Riverside Resort Hotel and Casino, Laughlin, NV -- Desert

Corvette Association.

Use C/CORVE group code when making reservations. (800) 227-3849

Info: Gil Fidler (480) 892-8439 Cell (602) 329-9313 Email: [email protected]

NCCC national meetings at the Sheraton Westport Plaza, St. Louis, MO -- Allen Morris (949) 367-

9000

Email: [email protected]

17th annual Spring Fling Autocross at Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio, CA --

Palm Springs Corvette Club.

Benefitting the Boys & Girls Clubs of Cathedral City.

Vettes vs. Vipers Challenge on Saturday from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AMClick here to see a flyer

41st annual judged car show -- The Vette Set

WC-401-001 Sanctioned judged car show

19th Gambler's Classic at the Riverside Casino in Laughlin, NV -- Corvettes of

Bakersfield.Car show, poker rallye, dinner show, raffles. Includes one T-shirt, goody bag and

dash plaque.Click here to see a flyer

Click here to see a registration form


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West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Callender's Restaurant, 160 E.

Rincon St, Corona, CA 92879

The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]

Participant's choice car show at Temecula Promenade Mall -- Corvettes of

WC-500-001 Sanctioned judged car showClick here to see a flyer

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April 2016

9 Sat

14-16Thu-

Sat

22-23 Fri-Sat

May 2016

7 Sat

February 2016

19-21Fri-

Sun

26-27 Fri-Sat

March 2016

12-13Sat-

Sun

2016 NCCC West Coast Region CalendarSanctioned events are in red, West Coast Region events are in blue, Other events are in black

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All American participant's choice car show at the Auto Club Speedway in Fontana,

WC-434-001 Sanctioned participant's choice car show

Info: Paul Cope (909) 568-4040 Email: [email protected]

Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria, CA -- Vapor Trail VettesWC-518-005 Sanctioned low speed autocross

WC-518-006 Sanctioned low speed autocross

Register at MotorSportsReg.com

Big Bear Bash at Robin Hood Resort in Big Bear City -- Corvettes West

WC-302-??? Sanctioned

Participant's choice car show -- part of Huntington Beach Concours -- O.C. Vettes.

WC-325-001 Sanctioned participant's choice car show

5th annual O.C. Vettes poker run.

WC-325-002 Sanctioned gimmick rallye

Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria, CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes


WC-518-008 Sanctioned low speed autocrossRegister at MotorSportsReg.com

NCCC national Convention in Omaha, NECar show, rallye, low speed autocross, matching time trial, high speed autocross,

funkhana, valve cover races, golf tournament, tours of local attractions, Corvette 2016 NCCC Convention web site

Ronald McDonald House participant's choice car show.

WC-395-001 Sanctioned car show

26th annual 5 Star Classic Car Show in Clocktower Park, 1400 Palisade Blvd,

Dupont, WA 98327 -- Classical Glass Corvette ClubClick here to see a flyer

Info: Email: [email protected]


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West Coast Regional governors meeting at Marie Calender's Restaurant, 12180

Mariposa Rd., Victorville, CA 92395

The meeting starts at 1:00 PM. Come earlier for lunch.Info: Allen Morris (949) 367-9000 Email: [email protected]

September 2016

10-Sep Fri-Sat

17 Sat

5 Sun

July 2016

9 Sat

9 Sat

22-27Sun-

Fri

August 2016

14 Sun

20 Sat

21 Sat

21 Sat

June 2016

24-26Fri-

Sun

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Annual Blast in Santa Maria, CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes. Sanctioned gimmick rallye

and 3 chance rallyes.

WC-518-001 Sanctioned gimmick rallye

WC-518-002 Sanctioned chance rallye

WC-518-003 Sanctioned chance rallye

WC-518-004 Sanctioned chance rallyeRegister at MotorSportsReg.com

17th annual Cruisin' For A Cure for prostate cancer at the Orange County

Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa, CA.

Proceeds go to the City of Hope for prostate cancer reasearch.Cruisin' For A Cure web site

Two low speed autocrosses in Santa Maria, CA -- Vapor Trail Vettes


WC-518-010 Sanctioned low speed autocrossRegister at MotorSportsReg.com


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Corvette Pirates 6 day cruise to the Mexican Riviera aboard the Carnival Miracle.

Hot Wheels car show and drags, parties, theme shirt days, deck walking every

morning, much more...

Day 1: Depart from Long Beach, CA

Day 2: Fun day at sea

Day 3: Cabo San Lucas

Day 4: Puerto Vallarta



Day 7: Return to Long Beach, CAClick here to see a flyer

Corvette Pirates web page

Corvette Pirates Facebook page

Info: Laurie "Tex" Schwab: (602) 790-5788

Reservations: Call Rocco Arpaio at Starworld Travel: (480) 948-7724 or (800) 456-

7724

October 2016

22 Sat

November 2016

26-27 Fri-Sat

January 2017

29-4Sun-

Sat

24 Sat

24 Sat

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Our Car Show April 9, 2016 is coming along very well. This will be our 41st annual Car Show “All GM Beach Classic” (Note we are still trying to fine that catchy title). This year we will celebrate three member cars on Car Show tee shirt. You can see the back design on our Car Show flyer in the newsletter and on our web site. Each pre-registered entrant will receive a shirt. And all volunteers signing up to work our Show will receive one.

This year 50 trophies will be awarded. You can sponsor a trophy for $25 which will then have your name/dedication on the plaque as the sponsor. If you, neighbor, or business wish to sponsor a trophy please let Chuck Hammer know ASAP.

Linda Glaza sent out invitations to potential sponsors in January and we are receiving many raffle/silent auctions prizes. Most will come in March. Don Popovich has been advertising our Show with advertisements and flyers at car shows and local businesses. We have a banner ad in www.socalcarculture.com, visit their site for a look. Rob Weimer has been contacting potential vendors.

Jack Walter has volunteered to coordinate chairs, tables and pop-ups. If you can loan the Car Show any tables or pop-ups, please let him know, he will return from Australia in a couple weeks. Chairs will come from ours at WIN.

Linda Tully has been distributing raffle coupons. If you need more please contact her. Our raffle is a highlight of our Show.

Prizes from sponsors and club members draw interest from all Car Show participants. It not only raises funds for our charity but gives the Car Show participants another focus in anticipation of award.

Please bring your raffle/silent auction donation to the March meeting.

We are beginning the list of volunteers for working the Car Show. If you would like to help and get a Show tee shirt please let us know. Those who volunteered at the Feb. general meeting do not need to resign up. However, those who signed up for early site preparation or parking can help by doing double coverage with a later volunteer need. Judging has been considerably simplified this year so don’t be afraid to help. We need volunteers for the following (leads are listed): • Registration –John and Linda Tully –

Start at 7:45 AM • Parking – Dick Whitford – Start at 7:00

AM • Chief Judge GM Cars and Trucks – Tony

Giamberdino Start at 9:45 AM • Competition Talley - Raul Rodrigues

start at 9:00 AM • 50/50 Ticket Sales – NEED A LEAD start

at 9:00 AM

Our 2015 Car Show Planning Committee meets every month and any Vette Set member is welcome to come and contribute. Wednesday, March 9, 7:00 PM at the Tully’s is our next meeting.

John Tully

AWARDS BANQUET PORTS-OF-CALL RESTAURANT SATURDAY JAN 30, 2016

HISTORICAL REPORT

Linda Tully, Sharon Cowley & Anton Wijenayake planned the annual awards banquet. This year was special because it marked the end of the one year celebration of the club’s 50th anniversary. Diners were treated to a choice of beef, salmon or chicken as well as one alcoholic beverage or two soft drinks. Desert was cheesecake. Pat Cowley prepared an hour long video of the club’s activities during 2015 and these were projected on a screen by equipment provided by David Tavares. During speaking portions of the awards banquet, the sound was turned off and after the banquet and presentations, David played music from the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s.

The Setup

Linda, drawing from her Swiss heritage, was in charge of making financial arrangements with the restaurant and maintaining the budget. Anton’s son-in-law, Jon, designed the centerpiece. His original design called for the tire to be fabricated from Styrofoam. This turned out to be expensive and time consuming. John Tully found inflatable tires with rims on sale at Harbor Freight. The only drawback, was the outgassing from the tires. John tried a number techniques to freshen them up before the banquet. When Sharon picked up the arrangements from the flower shop, the florist was asked if they smelled OK and her diplomatic response was, “It will fit the theme of a car club banquet.”

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Before dinner, everyone enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres.

John & Jane with Linda at check-in

Dick & Tony get their drink coupons ready

Carolyn & John, visit “Snack Central”

Dalene, Sharon, Paul, Debbie & Ken George, Marci & Jimmy Dick & John

Photogenic Diners

Harold, Sharon, Santiago, Linda & Carolyn

Harold, Carolyn, Gloria & Ricardo David & Jennifer

Awards. President Jerry Clement told members that the award presentation would be streamlined this year. Rather than present plaques that will go “un-displayed, ” other gifts will be presented. Furthermore, gag gifts for fellow members were encouraged.

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2015 Officers received Vette Set shirts and Appointees received Sees candy.

Officers: Bruce, George, Chuck, Jerry & Anton

Appointees: Marlis, George, Raul, John, Santiago, Jennifer, Carolyn, Sharon & Linda

The By-Laws state that the following four awards are to be presented at the banquet each year: 1. The Bert Pierce Memorial Participation Award was given to John Tully for being the most active member. 2. The Jerry Belcher Memorial Outstanding New Member Award went to David Tavares. 3. The Hard Luck Award, and 4. The Glen Child Perpetual Memorial Award—Member of the Year went to Sharon & Pat Cowley and was presented by George Person, Jr., last year’s recipient. [Note: The hard luck award was earned by running over a “road gator” (a delaminated truck retread) in Tennessee and needing 3 rental cars to make it home. If the by-laws hadn’t been recently revised, Pat could have qualified for an additional award. ]

Car Show. John Tully, the chief honcho, received See’s candy and the “helper bees” each went home with a very nice, hand crafted plaque.

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John Tully gave George Person, Jr. a giant photo for writing the cover story of our club in the NCCC Blue Bars magazine. The cover showed a photo of our members & cars taken by Anton’s son-in-law’s brother, Zack, using Raul’s SUV and a step ladder.

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Fun Awards.

Jerry honored new members, Jack & Patrice, for being very active and

hosting two events

John Tully gave Mechnix gloves to David & John La Bella for actually working on their cars

Jerry gave Anton a cup with his name on it for buying coffee for the bikers

Jerry gave Rob a Tail of the Dragon plaque for the trip they shared last summer

Jerry made a Corvette pickup for handyman, Frank

Jerry gave new Grandfather John a set of teething keys

Jerry gave the Tullys Corvette aprons for being great hosts

Anton received a trophy for setting the land

speed record on Hawthorne Blvd.

Jennifer thanked George for

welcoming her into the club

Jennifer gave megaphones to the club’s soft spoken

couple, Jane & John

Linda gave Maritza & Raul the coveted “Lucy & Ricky

Ricardo” trophy

Summary. This was a fun banquet that emphasized a faster pace and light hearted, personal awards. Those respon-sible for production found out that it was a great deal of work. Now we know why Fred retired from making trophies and Jan

just plain retired. Pat David won the drawing Up, up & away? Winner

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Lucy, I’m home!

ITEMS FOR SALE C6 stock mufflers and pipes - 2006 coupe, replaced by dealer upon new car delivery, $250. Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].

Corvette car cover - blue, $50, fits C1 thru C4 (I was told). Contact Rosie Gipson @ 310-546-7216 or [email protected].

1965 Big Block Corvette Roadster The 396 Corvette was produced in the latter half of1965. It has a 6-speed automatic transmission installed by Corvette Mike. It is Milano Maroon with a black interior and has production GM side exhausts. For further information, contact Tom Nagle at 951-961-7727 or [email protected]

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Tom with his Custom C5 at 2015 Vette Set Car Show

Photo from Internet Photo from Internet

Custom C5 Corvette This custom 2004 Corvette has C5 running gear with a completely carbon fiber body that is a very close match to a 1961 except it is about 4 inches wider. It is basically a stock C5 with sequenced six tail lights. For further information, contact Tom Nagle at 951-961-7727 or [email protected]

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