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‘Vetter’s Letter Allentown Area Corvette Club, Inc.

February 2016 Volume 23, Issue 2

President Laura Hegyi 610-730-2695 [email protected]

Vice-President Mike Cutro 610-365-8659

Secretary Carol Jenkins 610-317-9277

Treasurer Janet Mohring 610-965-8593

Membership Marty & Laura Hegyi 610-730-2846 [email protected]

Activities Mike Cutro 610-365-8659 [email protected]

Merchandise & Clothing Marge Wakeling [email protected]

NCM Ambassador Rich Ringhoffer 610-867-6494

Newsletter & Web Editors Kevin & Michelle Minnich 610-530-0923 [email protected]

Webmaster Michelle Minnich 610-530-0923 [email protected]

Sponsored by:

398 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA

AACC Meetings

The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at 8:00 pm at the

Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center,

300 Gateway Drive Bethlehem, PA 18017. (Tel: 610‐866‐5800)

Check the lobby monitor for our meeting room location.

Full menu and bar service is available prior to our meeting.

Hi Corvette Enthusiasts,

Hopefully the unusually mild winter weather this year has allowed

some of you to enjoy your ‘Vettes a little longer. February is pro‐

jected to be cold and snowy, and with the salt and chemicals on the roads, our

cars will definitely be in hibernation until the spring thaw.

And speaking of Spring, our 15th annual Springfest Corvette Show is less than

three months away and will once again be held at DeSales University, this year on

Sunday, May 1st. Please begin to think of items for our all‐important tricky tray

auction. Gift cards to grocery stores or restaurants, oil changes, car detailing sup‐

plies, wine baskets, and anything else you can think of are appreciated. Let us all

make this year’s Springfest and tricky tray the very best it has ever been!

February also marks the beginning of two meetings per month (the 2nd and 4th

Wednesdays). This schedule runs through November.

Although it may be cold outside, Mike Cutro and the Activities Committee have

several indoor (non‐Corvette) events planned for this month. Please read this

newsletter for further details. (Continued on page 3)

From the val Office

Upcoming Club Meetings:

Feb. 10 & 24 Mar. 9 & 23 Apr. 13 & 27

This Month 10—Club Meeting, Best Western

LV, 8 pm (Bethlehem, PA) (p.1)

13—Phantoms Hockey (Allentown, PA) (p.6)

20—Medieval Times Dinner & Show (Lyndhurst, NJ) (p.6)

24—Club Meeting, Best Western LV, 8 pm (Bethlehem, PA) (p.1)

26—Bacon with the Boys, Location TBD, 9 am (p.6)

27—AC Classic Car Auction, Atlantic City, NJ (p.6)

28—Brick Tavern Lunch, Quakertown, PA (p.6)

3/14—Hampton Winds Dinner (p.9)

3/20—Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Post-Party (p.9)

4/09—Springfest Judging Clinic

4/17—Stroudsmoor Luncheon

5/01—Springfest (pp.7-8)

5/27—Iron Pigs Game (p.9)

6/02-08—Adventure Trip to Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC (p.10)

Allentown Area Corvette Club ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 23, Iss. 2 | February 2016

Upcoming

As of AACC’s meeting on January 13th there were:

220 active members 4 potential members

The Board of Directors did not vote in any

New Active Members during January.

Current Potential Members of AACC are:

Daniel R. Garrett...................... Breinigsville, PA ..........................‘97 Cpe

Bob Gurniak............................. Emmaus, PA................................‘15 Cpe

Ed & Diane Zglenski ................. Perkiomenville, PA......................‘00 Cnv

We all look forward to seeing you at upcoming AACC meetings & events!

Maybe we’ll even see your Corvettes after the Spring thaw...

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Thinking of You AACC extends our deepest sympathies to Marlene Stofflet on the loss of her father, Paul Stofflet,

on January 9th.

If anyone knows of a member who is hospitalized, had surgery, or lost a loved one, please notify

VP Mike Cutro ([email protected], 610‐365‐8659) or one of the other Board Members.

More from the President Continued...

I hope to see everyone at one or more of our upcoming events in the coming weeks.

Be safe and Save the Wave!

Laura Hegyi,

AACC President

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Laura Hegyi

Brush and a Bottle Chair: Bonnie Serfass (‘60, ‘93, ‘12)

Sat., Jan. 16 | Bonnie Serfass hosted nine of AACC’s ladies for an afternoon of painting, snacks and

drinks at Country Clay Studio in Brodheadsville, PA. During the 3‐hour class, the ladies started by paint‐

ing the backgrounds, eating/drinking while that dried, then returning to their easels to complete their

still life masterpieces! Everyone had a great time so watch for another event in the future.

A special thanks to Bonnie for coordinating the afternoon!

Showing their masterpieces, (front, l‐r): Elly Reynard, Joann Warmkessel, Jeanette Marakovits, Laura Hegyi,

(rear, l‐r) Sharon Carney, Barb Parsons, Judy George, Bonnie Serfass, Michelle Minnich, Janet Mohring

Focusing on their

work are Joann

Warmkessel,

Elly Reynard and

Barb Parsons

Photos by

Laura Hegyi


STRIKE! Chair: Barry Dorshimer (‘00)

Sun., Jan. 17 | Nearly two dozen club members spent their Sunday afternoon with Barry and

Janet Dorshimer at Hampton Lanes in Northampton, PA. Congratulations to Lisa Denning who

threw a high score of 254!

Super Saturday at Barrett-Jackson Barrett-Jackson.com

Sat., Jan. 30 | It was one of those distinctively Barrett‐Jackson moments. “Eastbound and Down” started playing,

bringing the capacity audience in the arena to their feet as one of the most recognizable Trans Ams in the world rolled

onto the block. The original 1977 “Smokey and the Bandit” movie promo car also had one very special passenger: Burt

Reynolds, the movie’s star. The Hollywood legend went up on the block and joked with the crowd before he got the

bidding rolling – and roll it did! The Trans Am trend that has been growing all week only got better as the Bandit car

sold for $550,000. It will be headed to a great new home: John Staluppi’s Cars of Dreams Museum in Florida.

Another incredible Hollywood moment happened today when Transformers stars Optimus Prime and Bumblebee en‐

tered the arena to much fanfare, with impressive video introductions produced by director Michael Bay. Bay was on

the block along with stunt driver Randy Peters to encourage bidding ‒ and they sweetened the pot by offering walk‐on

roles in the next Transformers movie to the winning bidders on the famous vehicles.

Collectors cars started out strong on the block even early in the day, with the first six‐figure sale happening before

noon. But the collector cars offered in Barrett‐Jackson’s Salon Collection today were the biggest stars. An extraordinary

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder Weissach (Lot #1392) was auctioned for $1.76 million, a new auction record. The top sale of

the night was a trio of extremely rare VIN #001 Corvettes from consecutive years – 1955, ’56 and ’57 – that sold for

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Lisa Denning,

Jim Karch, Lou Soto,

Ken Greidanus, and

Nancy Densler

loosen up between

frames Barry Dorshimer in prime form

73 Photos by

Lisa Denning


$1,815,000. A stunning 1939 Mercedes‐Benz 540K

with a “Cabriolet A” Body Conversion attracted a lot of

attention, bringing in $1,485,000.

Three more cars for a cause were on the block today,

with 100 percent of the hammer price of each vehicle

going straight to the chosen charities. A 2016 Chevro‐

let COPO Camaro, VIN #001 (Lot #3008), was sold for

$500,000 to benefit Kettering University; a 2016 Ford

Focus RS (Lot #3009) hammered for $550,000 for the

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; and a 1932

Ford Hi‐Boy (Lot #3010) that was a McGee tribute car brought $105,000 to the

Alex Xydias Center for Automotive Arts.

There were plenty of famous faces on hand today in addition to Michael Bay

and Burt Reynolds, including Detroit rocker Ted Nugent; three‐time masters

champ Bubba Watson; professional rally driver Ken Block; NASCAR greats Tony

Stewart and Jeff Gordon; major league baseball players Marco Estrada,

Jacoby Ellsbury and Paul Konerko; and NHL players Shane Doan and Mike

Smith of the Arizona Coyotes, as well as Andrew Ladd of the Winnipeg Jets.

Capture the full event information at www.Barrett‐Jackson.com.


More from Scottsdale Continued...

Sun., Jan. 31 | As this edition goes to publication, many club members are experiencing the fine

dining at Blue Grillhouse in Bethlehem. Mike Cutro made arrangements for folks to experience this

wonderful restaurant for half of what you would normally pay. Watch for an update in our March 2016 newsletter and

thanks, Mike, for creating this experience.

Dinner at the Blue Grillhouse Chair: Mike Cutro (‘14)

Images: Barrett‐Jackson

2015 Porsche 918 Spyder

Corvette VIN #001s from ’55, ’56 and ’57

Burt Reynolds with the Trans Am

http://barrett-jackson.com/Media/Home/Reader/super-saturday-at-barrett-jackson-bandit-steals-the-show-and-porsche-918-breaks-record/


Sat., Feb. 13 | See the Lehigh Valley Phantoms — AHL affiliate of the

Philadelphia Flyers — take the ice against the Utica Comets (affiliate of

Vancouver Canucks) at 7:05pm. Seats are in Section 113 (the end which the Phantoms attack twice).

Contact Mike Best ASAP to see if any openings remain because he had to place the ticket order in mid‐January.

(610‐767‐6079 or [email protected]).

Hockey Night Chair: Mike Best (‘13)

Sat., Feb. 20 | Escape the shoveling and snowblowing to seek some ex‐

citement at Medieval Times at Lyndhurst Castle (149 Polito Ave., Lynd‐

hurst, NJ). The $40/pp price includes His Majesty’s Royal Feast starting at 2 pm. Full bar service is available before, dur‐

ing and after the show. If you wish to attend this event, please sign up at one of our club meetings or reply to

[email protected] to add your name to the list. More info at: http://www.medievaltimes.com/lyndhurst.aspx.

Get Your Joust On Chair: Mike Cutro (‘14)

Fri., Feb. 26 | AACC’s men are invited to join Jeff Mohring for breakfast the last Friday of each

month. The time is 9am but the location varies around the Lehigh Valley.

Contact Jeff at 610‐392‐6898 or [email protected].

Bacon with the Boys Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04)

Brick Tavern Inn Luncheon Chair: Bonnie Corona (‘07) Sun., Feb. 28 — Join AACC as we support another of our Springfest prize sponsors, the Brick Tavern

Inn at 2460 Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951. Those attending can select from their full

menu with a cash bar. One check will be issued per table. Join the gang and enjoy the Brick

Tavern’s “relaxed country dining with a new American cuisine.” 20 seats remain.

See specifics on the restaurant at www.TheBrickTavernInn.com.

Sat., Feb. 27 | Marty Hegyi invites any club members interested to join him in Atlantic City for the 43rd annual Classics

in Atlantic City Car Show & Auction. The event is hosted by GPK Auctions at the AC Convention Center. Advance tickets

(by 2/26) are $20 / $25 on‐site. Carpools will be arranged as needed. Contact Marty if interested.

AC Classic Car Auction Chair: Marty Hegyi (‘69)

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.medievaltimes.com/lyndhurst.aspx

Allentown Area Corvette Club

15TH ANNUAL

SPRINGFEST Judged Corvette Show

Sunday, May 1, 2016 – 8:30 am – 3 pm (Rain or Shine)

at

DeSales University

2755 Station Ave. Center Valley, PA 18034

WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE OUR SPRINGFEST SHOW SPONSORED BY

:

FAULKNER CHEVROLET 298 Stoke Park Rd. Bethlehem, Pa 18017

Sales Tel# 866-457-4666

WIL COOKSEY

RETIRED CORVETTE ASSEMBLY PLANT MANAGER

will be giving a presentation in the auditorium

He will also be selling and autographing copies of his book, “No Time to Cry”

DOOR PRIZES - 50/50 DRAWING

TRICKY TRAY AUCTION – HIGH-END AUCTION

VENDORS - INDOOR RESTROOMS

INDOOR FOOD COURT - MUSIC by: DJ BRIAN KEITH

For information call:

Marty Hegyi (610) 730-2846 Laura Hegyi (610) 730-2695

or e-mail @ [email protected]

Pre-Registration - $20 (due by 4/22/16) Registration after 4/22/16 - $25

Registration: 8:30 -11:00 am

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE

REGISTERED BY 11:00 am

Clean-up: 8:30 -11:30 am

JUDGING WILL START

PROMPTLY @ 11:30 am

Awards presented: 3:00 pm

Participation Gift

to first 125 pre-registered

OVER 50 AWARDS 3 Awards per Class

’53-’62 ’63-‘67 ’68-‘73

’74-’82 ’84-’96 ’97-‘00

’01-‘04 ’05-‘08 ’09-‘13

’14-‘16 Modified Custom Best of Show Award Faulkner’s Choice Award

Maximum of 2 awards per car

AACC member’s cars will be judged by non-AACC participants. (7 classes, 2 awards per class)

Partial proceeds benefit Local Charities

www.AllentownCorvetteClub.org

http://www.allentowncorvetteclub.org/

AACC SPRINGFEST CORVETTE SHOW

DIRECTIONS TO DESALES UNIVERSITY 2755 STATION AVE.

CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034

From Points South Take I-476, the Northeast Extension of the PA Tpk, to Exit 32/44 (Quakertown). Turn left onto Rte 663 North toward Quakertown, turn left onto Rte 309 North, and proceed 8 miles to the intersection of Rte 309 and Rte 378. At the intersection bear right and follow Rte 378 North. Make a right on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points West Proceed East on I-78 to Rte 309 South (Exit 60). Once on Rte 309, stay in the right lane and use the jug handle to turn left onto Center Valley Parkway. Go approx. 2 miles then make a right on Rte 378 South. Travel approx. 2 miles and make a left on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points North Take I-476, the Northeast Extension of the PA Tpk, to Exit 33/56 (Lehigh Valley). Follow Rte 22 East from the interchange exit for 1/8 mile to Rte 309 South (direction of Quakertown). In a few miles Rte 309 joins with I-78 East. Continue south on this combined road until Rte 309 branches off toward the South at Exit 60. Once on Rte 309, stay in the right lane and use the jug handle to turn left onto Center Valley Parkway. Go approx. 2 miles then make a right on Rte 378 South. Travel approx. 2 miles and make a left on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points East Follow I-78 West across NJ and into PA to Rte 309 South (Exit 60A). Continue south on Rte 309 for about 3 miles to the intersection of Rte 309 and Rte 378. Turn left onto 378. Go approx. 1 mile and make a right on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave.

NEW CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

STREET STOCK (’53 – ‘16): Factory stock appearance - 5 or fewer modifications

MODIFIED (’53 – ‘16): 6 or more modifications such as, but not limited to, chrome, custom wheels, Non-stock paint colors and stripes

CUSTOM (’53 – ‘16): Custom Paint, Graphics, Interiors, spoilers, skirts, fender flares, Lambo doors, blower, turbo, retro mods, etc…

ALL SHOW CAR CLASS ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE ALLENTOWN AREA CORVETTE CLUB JUDGING COMMITTEE

Make checks payable to AACC and mail to: Laura Hegyi, P.O. Box 16, Hellertown, PA 18055. Pre-registration due by 4/22/2016.

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone: Club Affiliation:

E-Mail Address:______ _ ____ _________________

Year ___ _____ Model (coupe, convertible, Z06, GS, etc.) _____ ___ ______Color __ _________

Circle your Class (see information above) Street Stock Modified Custom

I understand the Allentown Area Corvette Club, Faulkner Chevrolet-Cadillac, and/or DeSales University are not responsible for loss or injury to me or my property anytime during this event. I expressly release the promoters from any liability for such loss or injury. I also agree to provide and pay my own insurance. Participants recognize that the judging and awards are based on the criteria set by the Allentown Area Corvette Club and shall be the official determination to winners of any awards. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the grounds during the event. By signature below, I agree to these terms.

Signature:


Think Spring, Think SpringFest!

This is officially the last year Marty and Laura Hegyi will run the Springfest Corvette Show.

Anyone interested in seeing what is involved in making this event a success is welcome to

“shadow” them during the weeks prior to and/or the day of the show.

The 2016 event returns to DeSales University and features special guest, Wil Cooksey!

The show flyer appears on the previous pages.

Vendor and Sponsorship forms are available from either Marty or Laura. They will be accepting

Tricky Tray prizes donations at club meetings starting in March. Trophy sponsors are still being

accepted as well — $100 covers a complete trophy class and permits one free car entry.

Sun., Mar. 20 | David Hornung invites everyone to dust off your Corvettes, tape on some green shamrocks and

streamers, and join him for the 2016 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We expect that parade vehicles shall enter the

fairgrounds through Gate #8 (Liberty Street) no later than 12:30pm.

As usual, Susan Hornung will prepare things for the post‐parade party, to which everyone is invited, whether in the pa‐

rade or not, but the party will be at their NEW home (918 Evergreen, Emmaus, PA 18049). A sign‐up sheet will circulate

at club meetings in preparation for parade drivers and party goers alike.

The parade staging time and location will be confirmed at our March 10th meeting, but please let your interest be

known so Dave and Susan can appropriately plan.

Allentown St. Pat’s Parade & Party Chair: David Hornung (‘67, ‘95, ‘98)

Back to the Ballpark Fri., May 27 | As baseball season approaches, our club is ready for a

return to the ballpark. This private event is in the PennTeleData Party

Porch along the 1st base side. Cheer on our Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs as they take on the Charlotte Knights.

$37 per person (+$5 per vehicle parking fee, payable when you park) includes the game ticket, 2‐1/2 hour all‐you‐can

eat buffet (specifics to be finalized, but may include BBQ chicken, flank steak, hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta marinara,

redskin potato salad, garden salad with Italian and ranch dressing, potato chips, fresh seasonal fruit, and assorted cook‐

ies), unlimited soft drinks through the middle of the 8th inning, advance entry, private restroom, access to Club Level

bar and lounge, group raffle, and a first pitch. (Cash bar is available featuring wine, beer, and limited alcohols.) Be sure

to stay for the post‐game fireworks! Payment is due by Apr. 13th.

Mon., Mar. 14 | Join us for a 5‐course gourmet dinner at NCC’s Hampton Winds Culinary School Restaurant. Seatings

are available at 6:15 and 6:30pm. BYOB. Price is now $40 pp. See the full menu at www.Northampton.edu/

HamptonWinds. Contact Kevin Minnich ([email protected], 610‐530‐0923) to attend.

Hampton Winds Dinner Chair: Kevin Minnich (‘00)

http://www.Northampton.edu/HamptonWinds





We’re Trippin’! Thu., Jun. 02 ‐ Wed., Jun. 08 | Our 2016 club Adventure Trip will take place during June. Preliminary plans are to

leave on Thursday and drive to Rocky Mount, NC for a 1 night stay, before arriving in Myrtle Beach, SC. The destination

for this trip is the Myrtle Beach Corvette Club’s “Boardwalk on the Beach” weekend event. Following the show, AACC

will drive to Charleston, SC for a 2 night stay. We turn for home on Tuesday, June 7th and stop near Richmond, VA

along the return trip. Over 20 Corvettes have signed the interest sheet already, so sign up soon if you want to join the

pack!

Thu., Aug. 18 ‐ Sun., Aug. 21 | The Woodward Dream Cruise is the largest one‐day car event in the USA. Bobby Riehl

plans to lead a group of interested club members for a (very) long weekend. Planned stops include the Henry Ford Mu‐

seum and GM Heritage Center. Watch for more information as the date approaches.

Marty Hegyi’s My Marketplace feature runs through March 2016, when our club activities pick up again. Contact Marty

if you have a product to present to fellow club members about the latest and greatest Corvette products or services.

At our January meeting, Bill Corwin traveled in from Lancaster to speak about his

experiences with the Dr. ColorChip. This automotive paint chip repair system is simple

to use and provides professional results in 3 easy steps. Bill recommended purchasing

the Basic Touch‐Up Paint Kit which repairs up to a dozen paint chips (MSRP $40). Visit their website

(www.DrColorChip.com) to verify your vehicle’s color code. Paints are custom‐blended for your make and model.

My Marketplace

Our Members Do What? A new feature added to AACC’s website is a listing of business and services offered by our own club members. If you

own a business or represent a product or service, send an email to [email protected] with a short descrip‐

tion of the business and your contact information (address, phone, website, and email).

In addition to the articles featured in

this publication, check out these

events on Fotki:

http://public.fotki.com/AAVetteClub Art Class (01‐16‐2016) Bowling (01‐17‐2016)

New Clothing Vendor AACC’s Board voted on Dec. 9th to change

our clothing vendor to Marge Wakeling.

Specifics are still being resolved. More

information will be announced shortly.

http://www.DrColorChip.com

http://public.fotki.com/EACC


Mon., Dec. 21 | ...On December 16th, General Motors filed for trademarks on the terms “E‐RAY” and “CORVETTE E‐

RAY” in the Automobiles category with the US Patent and Trademark Office, leading to speculation about whether the

General had concrete plans to produce either an all‐electric or hybrid Corvette. You may recall that back in 2014, the

trademarking of the name “Zora” led to a similar flurry of supposition about a mid‐

engined, range‐topping “super‐Corvette,” but then again, you probably didn’t hear

about GM putting in requests to register “Spark Activ,” “Badlands,” “Enclave Tuscan,”

or “Regal TourX” either.

To some extent, trademark filings are a bit of corporate CYA – General Motors has an intellectual property division of

their legal department, and in terms of resources it’s not a particularly taxing process to just go out and register any‐

thing that you might possibly want to use later. Just look up why Ford’s supercar is just the GT and not the GT40 if you

want a real world example of why automakers should trademark everything in sight. With that in mind, the E‐RAY filing

could very well be the result of a note in the margins of some internal meeting, rather than a hint of things to come.

On the other hand, the success of theTesla Model S P85D shows that there’s a market for an electric car that can run a

2.8 second 0‐60 time, and Chevrolet could certainly use the Corporate Average Fuel Economy benefit of replacing a few

Z06 sales with something that delivers a better number in the fleet‐wide calculation.

If you’d ask us to guess, we’d say a hybrid is more likely than a pure electric Corvette; one look at the Spark EV’s spec

sheet compared to the Volt shows that GM’s all‐electric mojo still isn’t quite where it needs to be to go head to head

with Tesla, and a performance hybrid would make more sense. Something akin to the discontinued 2008‐2013 Tahoe

Hybrid would seem to be in GM’s comfort zone, and an LT1 with electric assist would be a formidable powerplant in‐

deed.

Sun., Jan. 31 | A dramatic duel between two GT heavyweights, Corvette and Porsche, ended with Corvette winning

the GT Le Mans class in a thrilling 54th Rolex 24 at Daytona in an unbelievable 1‐2 photo finish.

The two Corvette C7.Rs were separated by 0.034 of a second after 24

hours, with Oliver Gavin edging Antonio Garcia at the checkered flag. It

wound up as a duel between teammates, as the Corvette Racing team

allowed the two Corvettes to race for the win between themselves in

the final 15 minutes after a previously trouble‐free drive the first 23

hours and 45 minutes.

Read the complete article at www.sportscar365.com.

Chevy Trademarks “E-Ray” Paul Huizenga, CorvetteOnline.com

Image: CorvetteOnline.com

Corvette Goes 1-2 in Rolex 24 Tony DiZinno (sportscar365.com)

Image: John Dagys

http://sportscar365.com/imsa/iwsc/corvette-goes-1-2-in-photo-finish-at-daytona/


Faulkner Chevrolet Cadillac

298 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA 18017

Local: (610) 867-4177

Sales: (855) 535-9080 Service: (855) 450-0639

Sandi Kirby Sales Manager

Direct: (610) 849-1150 [email protected]

Visit Faulkner Chevy Cadillac to see the latest models from both brands, like the all-new 2016 Chevy Malibu or learn more about the upcoming 2017 Cruze Hatchback or Bolt EV.

Are you looking for a little luxury, check out the Cadillac lineup including the first-ever CT6 Sedan or XT5 Crossover. Mix power with luxury by taking home an all-new 2016 CTS-V Sedan.

The possibilities await you in Bethlehem!

ALL CORVETTES

purchased from

Faulkner Chevy

include a free

1-year AACC

membership!

AACC members receive 10% off GM

Service, Parts and Accessories.

See Sandi about our vehicle discounts.

Present your membership card to

enjoy the savings!

NEW 2016 Stingray Z06 Coupe 3LZ, Arctic White Twilight Blue Design Pkg., 8-spd. AT, 650HP,

Competition Sport buckets, Battery Protection Pkg., Carbon Flash badging, Motorsports polished

wheels, Mag Ride Control. (Stock#G5606925) MSRP $97,960 ......................................................See Sandi!

NEW 2016 Stingray Convertible 3LZ, Long Beach Red Metallic with Spice Red Design Pkg., 8-spd

AT, Spice Red cloth top, Battery Protection Pkg., Carbon Flash badging, Motorsports polished wheels,

Mag Ride Control. (Stock#G5607205) MSRP $100,460...................................................................See Sandi!

CERTIFIED 2015 Stingray Z51 2LZ Coupe, Arctic White, Kalahari int., 8-spd. AT, Chrome

wheels, 1-owner, heated/cooled seats, Battery Protection Pkg., 6,791 miles, CARFAX.

(Stock#F5125196) Price $59,995 ..........................................................................................................See Sandi!


NCM HPDE Registration Open Jan. 07 | Whether you are a newbie to the track, or a seasoned pro, the NCM High Performance

Driving School offers the chance to learn from experienced driving instructors in a controlled, safe atmosphere. Along

with on‐track instruction the program offers classroom sessions to fine‐tune your techniques. Our first Museum‐

sponsored HPDE of the season is Thursday and Friday, April 28‐29 (NCM Bash weekend). Registration is $485 per stu‐

dent for the two‐day event. Learn more and sign up online.

Obama and Seinfeld Grab Coffee in a Corvette Jan. 07 | Regardless of your political affiliation or opinion of our POTUS, it's pretty cool seeing a '63 Split Window

Coupe driving around the White House grounds. In the Jerry Seinfeld hosted episode of Comedians in Cars Getting Cof‐

fee with President Barack Obama, a Corvette takes center stage during a good chunk of the show. You can't help but

watch to see what they say about our favorite car. And, it kinda makes you feel good, as though it is one of your kids

they are talking about... 'Yeah, I have one of those. Yeah, they're pretty awesome.'

In case you missed it, check the clip online at http://comediansincarsgettingcoffee.com and select the specific episode.

American Muscle Exhibit Opens Jan. 14 | January 15 through March 25 the National Corvette Museum is hosting in the Exhibit Hall fourteen examples

of American Muscle as part of a Hot Rod / Street Rod exhibit. The exhibit features a little something for everyone, from

1932 to 1973, and from Chevrolet to Ford and others in between.

"When we added on the Exhibit Hall in 2009, the thought was that the space could be used for a variety of exhibits,"

said Bob Hellmann, Facilities and Displays Manager. "We try to select exhibits that will appeal to a new audience, while

offering a little something extra for our Corvette fans. This allows us to give our visitors 45 minutes of Corvette and

about 15 minutes of something different during their tour."

Read more about this special display online.

Michelin NCM Bash Registration Open Jan. 21 | Each April, event season at the Museum is kicked off with the Michelin NCM Bash. This is the first time Cor‐

vette fans have the opportunity to see the next model year up close and in person, while hearing from the engineers

and designers behind the car. Mark your calendars because this year's event is April 28‐30 and registration is open!

Jim Mero will be leading a seminar on driving the Nurburgring, Kai Spande will share what's going on at the Corvette

Plant, Paul Koerner and Brittany George will offer a seminar on Corvette technology and classroom training on C5s, C6s

and C7s, watch an LT4 engine get hand built, take touring laps at the MSP, learn how to use the C7 navigation, enter

your car in the celebrity choice car show, learn Corvette basics at the Ladies' Garage Party, relax and shop in the Ladies'

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NCM News & Events

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Oasis, take one of our many road tours, or participate in a sip‐n‐paint. The grand finale to the Bash is a banquet with

Dueling Pianos! The activities are too numerous to list each and every one! Check out the full agenda online at

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/michelin‐ncm‐bash/?instance_id=351, and be sure to register!

New to the Floor: Spy Corvette

Jan. 21 | It's not unusual to see a Corvette in a spy movie, but what about using one

in real‐life spy operations? Such is the case for a 2006 Black Z06 that is now displayed

in the National Corvette Museum's Skydome. Owner Naveed Jamali (FBI code name

Green Kryptonite) of New York City spent three years working as a double agent for

the FBI against the GRU (Russian military intelligence) and his Corvette was one of his

personal cars used in counter‐intelligence operations. You can see the Corvette on dis‐

play now through June 1, 2016. Read more about Naveed's story on our website.

Family Membership for Price of Individual

Jan. 28 | Are you a member of the National Corvette Museum? If you answered 'no' we have the opportunity for you

to sign up for a new Family Membership at the price of an Individual... only $50 (savings of $50)! Individual members

can take advantage of the special offer by upgrading to a Family membership for only $25 (a savings of $25).

This promotion is available on new family membership orders, or upgraded individual memberships and ends on Febru‐

ary 29.

To take advantage of this offer, use this link for a New Family Membership, or this link to upgrade your Individual

Membership. During the checkout process be sure to enter VALDAY16 in the special instructions box on the shipping

summary page. The discount may not be reflected online but will be applied prior to your card being charged. You will

receive a membership packet in 4‐6 weeks.

National Corvette Museum

350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101

© National Corvette Museum 2016


Current NCM Raffles

Torch Red Cpe | AT, 2LT, Chrome wheels; Unlim tix @ $10 ..............2/11

Long Beach Red Cnv | AT, 3LT, Spice Red Pkg.; 1000 tix @ $150......2/25

2016 Events MiM Tuscon .......................Mar. 07‐12

Michelin NCM Bash ............ Apr. 28‐30

Dragon Run & Biltmore ......May 01‐04

C4 Gathering............................May 12

Anniversary Celebration .......... Sep. 01

R8C / Xperience Reunion ......... Sep. 29

Vets ‘n Vettes...........................Nov. 03

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/michelin-ncm-bash/?instance_id=351

Corvette Classifieds If you have something Corvette-related to sell, contact the newsletter editors to run a free ad. We will make all efforts to run your ad until the item sells. Contact Kevin & Michelle Minnich at [email protected] or call 610-530-0923.

1972 T-Top Coupe — Bryar Blue, Black int., 350, 4-spd. w/ Hurst shifter, Factory A/C, Hooker side exhaust, 79,000 mi. Blue Bell, PA. (Dan, 610-277-4730, [email protected])

1976 Coupe — White with black interior, 350 L82, Automatic, T Tops. Recent barn find. Car is complete but needs work including electrical and brakes and some general TLC. Located in Dumont, NJ. $4,200. (Matthew, 917-650-6288)

1976 Coupe — 350, AT, A/C, T-Tops, Tilt & Telescoping Steering Wheel, Power Windows & Door Locks, 38,000 original miles. Garage kept, inspected through 8/2015. Asking $15,800. (Dolores, 717-652-4512)

AACC Car!! 1978 Anniversary Coupe — 25th, 2-tone Silver, Red leather int., AT, A/C, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM stereo w/ 8-track, PB, PS, PW, Tilt/Tele. All original, everything works great! Suspension redone 1999, new seats in 2013, brand new carpet. 63,212 miles. Garage kept, 3-owner. (Dennis, 215-679-2719, [email protected])

AACC Car!! 1986 Coupe — Black/Red int., AT, AM/FM/Cass., Good condition. 126,000 miles. $6,500. (Frank, 610-849-2470, [email protected])

1989 Coupe — White / Red interior, smoked glass top, AT, 66k miles, Asking $8500 OBO. Heater core and exhaust need a little work. Car located in Lower Saucon, PA. (Fran, 215-416-0099)

AACC Car!! 1993 Coupe — 40th Anniversary Edition, AT, all original and working with only 17,000 miles! Ruby Red exterior and interior, dual roofs, Z07 performance pkg. w/ FX3 suspension, original window sticker and other items. Asking $18,900. (Gary, 610-282-0129)

1993 Coupe — Hunter Green, base model, Tan leather, 6-speed Manual, Glass removable roof panel, good condition, 2nd owner. 34,500 miles. Asking $15,900. (Pete, 484-577-5186)

1996 Collector’s Edition Convertible — Sebring Silver with Light Gray perforated sport leather seats, Black cloth top, AT, 5.7L, factory hardtop, 17” painted Silver wheels, new tires, electronic A/C, Delco/Bose CD + Cassette., power driver seat, Low Tire Pressure Warning, performance axle ratio, always garaged, 35k mi., incredible shape. Asking $15,000. (Sylvia, 717-258-6802)

AACC Car!! 1999 Convertible — White / black top / black int., AT, performance axle Ratio, body side moldings, fog lamps, very well maintained - very good condition! 60,800 mi. Asking $18,500. (Pete, 484-560-2190)

NEW!! AACC Car!! 2012 Grand Sport Coupe — Centennial Edition, Carbon Flash Metallic w/ Black stripes, Black suede int. w/ red striping, 6-spd. Manual, Selective Ride, 3LT, ceramic brakes, stainless exhaust, show ready, 7407 mi. Asking $46,500. (Rick, 484-201-0200)

2014 Coupe — LimeRock Green, 7-speed manual, 2LT, Multi-mode exhaust, Nav, Bose, Chrome wheels, 1938 miles. Spotless!! Ventnor City, NJ. (Fred, 609-457-3911 or Lou, 908-501-6921)

1967 Parts — Original water pump, casting # 3859326, date code F237 (June 23, 1967). Stamped with GM6 on top below casting number with an 8-hole hub. Original Delco Remy Transistor Controlled Magnetic Pulse ignition system for a 1967 327/350. Includes coil with Delco Remy 263 12V embossed on it, 2 piece magneto with 534 CCW on the underside, and a Delco Remy pulse amplifier module. Downingtown PA. (Bob, 610-659-9204)

454 Big Block Accessories — Distributor and coil out of a 1970 Corvette, good shape, make offer. (Joe, 267-559-5896)

1979 Power Steering Setup — Pump, boc, ram, brackets, and hoses. Also non-tilt column. FREE! (Bill, 610-248-5929)

1984 Parts — New radiator, shocks, interior parts, under-the-hood parts and weatherstripping. Too much to list. (Gary, 610-530-1612)

C5 Underhood Liner — New (plain) black carpeted liner fits C5s from 1997-2004. $25. Bethlehem. (Rich, 610-865-4961)

REDUCED!! C5 Goodyear Run-Flat Tires (Used) — Front P245/45-17, less than 1k miles; Rear P275/40-18, lots of miles.$300 for all. (Ernie, [email protected])


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