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

January 2016 Volume 23, Issue 1

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.

Hello Corvette enthusiasts,

I’d like to start by wishing each and every one a safe, healthy and

happy New Year.

It’s hard to believe that we are beginning another year again. Hopefully you had

time to relax and unwind with family and friends during the holidays.

We ended 2015 on a strong note with 105 members attending our Holiday Party

on Dec. 19th. It was a fun evening spent with great friends, good food and danc‐

ing to the music of DJ Brian Keith. We even had a visit from Santa Mike and his elf

“Nicki.”

Although most of our Vettes are hibernating for the winter, the Activities Com‐

mittee has a lot of other events planned for this month. They include the Country

Clay Studio Painting class on Saturday, 1/16, followed by Bowling at Hampton

lanes on Sunday, 1/17. And since AACC members really love to eat, we have a

dinner planned at Blue Grillhouse on Sunday, 1/31. Details on all of these events

and more can be found in this newsletter.

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From the val Office

Upcoming Club Meetings:

Jan. 13 Feb. 10 & 24 Mar. 9 & 23

This Month 13—Club Meeting, Best Western

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

16—Country Clay Studio Art & Wine (Brodheadsville, PA) (p.6)

17—Bowling (Northampton, PA) (p.6)

23-31—Barrett-Jackson Auction (Scottsdale, AZ) (p.9)

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

31—Dinner at Blue Grillhouse (Bethlehem, PA) (p.6)

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

Feb. 20—Medieval Times Dinner & Show (Lyndhurst, NJ) (p.7)

Feb. 28—Brick Tavern Inn Lunch (Quakertown, PA) (p.7)

Allentown Area Corvette Club ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 23, Iss. 1 | January 2016

Upcoming

As of AACC’s meeting on December 09th there were:

220 active members 3 potential members

The Board of Directors did not vote in any

New Active Members during December.

Current Potential Members of AACC are:

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

And if you need an automotive fix, the first car‐related event of the year is Automania at Ag Hall in Allentown during

the weekend of 1/15‐1/17.

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

Be safe and Save the Wave!

Laura Hegyi,

AACC President

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Laura Hegyi

Longwood Gardens Buffet Chair: Joann Warmkessel (‘65, ‘14)

Fri., Dec. 04 | Joann Warmkessel coordinated a bus trip to Longwood Gardens to kick off

the holiday season. The group of over 50 people departed the Park & Ride (Easton, PA) en

route to Kennett Square, PA. Joann and Laura (Hegyi) prepared snack bags to hold over

the weary travelers.

Upon arrival, most visited the Conservatory before enjoying an after‐

noon buffet in a private dining room. The mild weather encouraged

everyone to stroll the grounds for an evening of spectacular lights

and displays. The club has many photographers who lugged their

equipment in search of the perfect shot. Light crowds helped make

this a terrific day with friends. The return bus trip included a showing

of National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation...and a car fire wit‐

nessed along the Turnpike.

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Kevin Minnich


Images from Longwood

Thanks, Joann, for making all of the arrangements and possibly starting a new club tradition.


Celebrate the Season Chairs: Marty & Laura Hegyi (‘69, 07)

Sat., Dec. 19 | Nearly 110 club members and special guests attended the 2015 Holiday Party held at The Palace Center

in Allentown, PA. A cash bar and appetizer spread got things kicked off with holiday tunes in the background. A buffet

dinner of soup, salad, beef tips, chicken and stuffed flounder followed with a

dessert and coffee table to conclude the meal.

Following dinner, everyone possible gathered in front of the Christmas tree

for a group photo. Next, President Laura Hegyi first presented holiday cen‐

terpieces to AACC’s Lifetime members in attendance. Then she recognized

some members for their part in the club’s successes over the past year and

presented the final centerpieces. All club members received a special AACC (Continued on page 5)

Dennis Sharpe shooting

close‐ups in the Conservatory

The evening’s water show was

a popular attraction for both

spectators and photographers


Celebrate the Season Chairs: Marty & Laura Hegyi (‘69, 07)

gift from Santa and his elf, Nicki — an embossed notepad and pen.

The evening wrapped up with dancing to the sounds of DJ Brian Keith.


241 Photos by

Len Feinberg

(clockwise from left) Denise Iervolino,

Christine Bongiorno and Barb Parsons on the

dance floor; Santa “Mike” and faithful elf

“Nicki”; Bonnie and Risk Serfass (with special

appearance by Linda Shanaberger);

Everyone blocking the Christmas tree; and

recognition of the attending AACC Lifetime

members (couples, l‐r: Benton, Beck, Toth,

Keiser, Edinger, Himmelsbach, George,

Piccirilli, and Hornung).


Sat., Jan. 16 | Come join your fellow club members and potential members for a fun afternoon during

the cold winter months. Bonnie Serfass coordinated an afternoon of painting and laughs at the Country

Clay Studio (Brodheadsville, PA). The $30/pp cost for a 3‐hour class includes all supplies, setup and

cleanup. Artist participants are suggested to bring an apron or old clothes as a precaution and BYOB for some added

fun! The event starts at 12:30pm and there is plenty of parking onsite. Payment is due to Bonnie by Jan. 1.

Sun., Jan. 17 | Lace up those bowling shoes, powder your fingers, and get ready for the

first AACC bowling event in a while! The action starts at 1:00pm at Hampton Lanes (326 Main St.,

Northampton, PA). A mere $9.50 covers two (2) games and includes your shoe rental.

Watch for the sign up sheet at our upcoming meetings. Drinks and food are available in the Hammerhead Lounge.

Sun., Jan. 31 | Experience fine dining at the Blue Grillhouse (4431 Easton Ave., Bethlehem, PA) for

half of what you would normally pay in their beautiful Fireside Dining Room. Starting at 3pm, the

plated meal is served at 4pm. The $40.25/pp charge is all‐inclusive with choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and non‐

alcoholic beverage. 40‐person limit; couple’s checks. Contact Mike Cutro ([email protected], 610‐365‐8659).

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

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

STRIKE! Chair: Barry Dorshimer (‘00)

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. Mike Best has only 2 seats left in Section 113 (the end which the Phantoms attack

twice). He also can order Turner St. Parking Deck passes ($6). Contact Mike ASAP for game tickets or parking passes at

610‐767‐6079 or ([email protected]).

Hockey Night Chair: Mike Best (‘13)

Fri., Jan. 29 | AACC’s men are invited to join Jeff Mohring for breakfast the last Friday of each

month. Note: Due to Christmas, December’s breakfast was moved ahead by one week. 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)

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 December meeting, Joe Iervolino gave a pitch for the AirMan cordless inflator avail‐

able through SharperImage.com. The unit is smaller than a typical cordless drill, powered

by either a rechargeable battery or your car’s 12V outlet, and includes an LED light plus tips

to inflate tires as well as sports equipment. A neat feature is the ability to program a “set

pressure” at which the unit will stop, eliminating the need for a tire gauge. Pricing is

under $100 and the item is available at multiple online retailers.

If you are not comfortable speaking in front of a group, provide Marty with your information and he will gladly present

it on your behalf. (You know Marty — he likes to talk!)


My Marketplace

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

at Medieval Times at Lyndhurst Castle (149 Polito Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ). The $40/pp

price includes His Majesty’s Royal Feast starting at 2 pm. Full bar service is available. 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 informa‐

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

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

Image: SharperImage.com

In addition to the articles featured in

this publication, check out these

events on Fotki:

http://public.fotki.com/EACC EACC Christmas Party (12‐11‐2015)

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.

Sun., Feb. 28 | Come out and support one of our Springfest sponsors, enjoy a great meal and good

company at the Brick Tavern Inn (2640 N. Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951). Get your

drinks at the bar, then order from the full menu. Tax and gratuity will be added to your table’s bill.

24 people are already signed up for this event. (See the full menu at www.TheBrickTavernInn.com.)

Brick Tavern Lunch Chair: Bonnie Corona (‘07)

mailto:[email protected]

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

http://public.fotki.com/EACC

http://www.TheBrickTavernInn.com


Adventure Trip 2016 Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04) Thu., Jun. 02 ‐ Wed., Jun. 08 | Our club trip will take place in June 2016. Preliminary plans are to leave on Thursday,

June 2nd and drive to Rocky Mount, NC. (This is approximately 7.5 hours without stops). We will stay there for 1 night.

Friday, June 3rd: Drive to Myrtle Beach, SC (3.5 hours without stops). The Myrtle Beach Corvette Club is hosting a din‐

ner at the Landmark Beachside Hotel that evening and their Corvette Show, “Boardwalk on the Beach,” is held the fol‐

lowing day, Saturday, June 4th. Sunday, June 5th: Drive from Myrtle Beach to Charleston, SC (2.25 hour drive), where

we will stay for 2 nights. Sightseeing plans are being made for both Sunday and Monday, June 6th. Tuesday, June 7th:

Drive 6 hours north to Richmond, VA area; stay for 1 night. Wednesday, June 8th: Drive home (approx. 6 hours without

stops).

Some items and facts we do have:

Lodging will cost approx. $1,200. ($150 x 6 nights = $900 + taxes & fees) the cost of the hotels are going to be

considerable because it is prime season at destination/resort towns.

Food will cost approx. $1,000. ($150 [including taxes & tips] x 7 days = $1,050)

We will drive approx. 1,800 miles round trip therefore, transportation will cost about $250. (1,800 miles cars get

approximately 25 mpg, 1,800/25 = 75 gallons x $3.00/gal = $225.)

Grand total will cost about $2,200 ‐ $2,500 for 2 people.

Contact Jeff at 610‐392‐6898 or [email protected] if you want to join the 18 cars who are already interested.

Experience SpringFest Behind the Scenes

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!

Push It! Push It!! Chair: Marty Hegyi (‘69)

Those looking forward to pushing cars during Mecum’s Harrisburg Auto Auction in July

2016 will need to get your exercise elsewhere. York County Corvette Club notified AACC

that their contract was not renewed. No further information was available at the time of publication.


Eclectic Docket of Corvettes at Barrett-Jackson


This article originally appeared in the Scottsdale Independent on Dec. 9, 2015.

Sat., Jan. 23 ‐ Sun., Jan. 31 | Barrett‐Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, is set to light up the auc‐

tion block with an eclectic docket of Chevrolet Corvettes during the nine‐day 45th Anniversary Auction from Jan. 23 to

31, 2016, at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Among these highly sought‐after American cars are three VIN #001 Corvette convertibles from 1955 to 1957, a 1954

roadster that was entombed until 1986, as well as two of the greatest original 1967 427/435s to ever cross the block.

“I couldn’t be more excited about the docket of Corvettes that are consigned for our 45th Anniversary Auction in

Scottsdale this coming January,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett‐Jackson.

“We always have exceptional groupings of Corvettes at our auctions, but this may be the

best we’ve ever consigned.”

Three VIN #001 Corvettes from 1955, 1956 and 1957 will cross the auction block at the 45th

Anniversary Scottsdale Auction. The 1955 convertible (Lot #1351), wearing a Polo White

exterior, features a 265ci V8 engine and scored a 99.3 that led to a 2008 NCRS Top Flight

award. The Venetian Red and white 1956 convertible (Lot #1352) features the first dual 4‐

barrel production engine and is rated at 225hp with a special solid‐lifter Duntov 098 cam‐

shaft. The third VIN #001 Corvette is a 1957 Cascade Green and beige convertible (Lot

#1353). It was not only the first production 283ci Corvette, but the first production 283ci

Chevrolet vehicle with the majority of the components dated July 1956, including the en‐

gine, transmission and differential.

Among the most anticipated Corvettes set to star at the 45th Anniversary Scottsdale Auction

is the famous “Entombed” Corvette. This 1954 Corvette roadster (Lot #1279) was owned by

Richard Sampson, a successful business man in Maine who entombed the car in a brick and

mortar vault in 1959. It was removed by Sampson’s daughter in 1986 and has been preserved ever since. An amazing

piece of American history, this Corvette has the same 2,335 miles that were on the odometer when it was finally saw

daylight again, 28 years after its entombment.

“Every one of these Corvettes has a story associated with it,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett‐Jackson. “It has

been exciting to work with their owners who have cared for these remarkable collector cars. I think it will be just as

exciting to see these cars pass on to the next set of owners, who will help carry on and preserve these amazing Cor‐

vette legacies.”

Originally owned by musician Freddie Haeffner, the 1967 Corvette 427/435 convertible (Lot #1372) has been nick‐

named the “Music Car.” Purchased in 1967, it was used to promote Haeffner’s band in car shows and parades until


Images: Barrett‐Jackson.com


Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Continued

1987. The Corvette has received multiple Bloomington Gold certificates, is part of the Bloomington Gold Hall of Fame,

is also a five‐time NCRS Regional or National Top Flight award recipient and was awarded the coveted NCRS Duntov

Mark of Excellence.

To preview additional Chevrolet Corvettes consigned for the 2016 Barrett‐Jackson 45th Anniversary Auction in Scotts‐

dale, visit www.barrett‐jackson.com/Events/Event/Docket/Scottsdale‐2016.

For more information about Barrett‐Jackson, visit http://www.barrett‐jackson.com, or call 480‐421‐6694.

Editor’s Note: As of the publication date, there are 132 Corvettes on the docket scheduled to cross the block and nearly

two dozen more Corvette‐powered vehicles for your purchasing pleasure. There are no charity Corvettes planned for

2016, but 14 are featured in the Salon Collection. Included are the three “Serial 001s” in the previous article, a 1972 ZR1

with 16,300 documented miles, and a return appearance of the 1959 “Purple People Eater” SCCA champion racer.

Mon., Dec. 07 | Believe it or not folks, there was once the possibility of no more Corvettes. According to Hemmings

Daily, “A management change brought with it a new order from GM’s board of directors: Stop development on the

Corvette and let it sunset.”

As consumers, enthusiasts, and drivers all we can say to that board of directors is “Boooo!” Luckily, there was someone

with a broader vision to speak not only for all of us but for the future of Corvette.

His name is Russ McLean, and this year he was rightfully inducted into the National Corvette

Museum Hall of Fame.

As the Corvette Program Manager in the 1990s, McLean took a stand and decided not to follow

orders when he was told to let the Corvette die. Regretfully, Corvette was losing money at a

rate of $1,000 per car. The video tells the story of McLean’s efforts to keep the “Thrill of the

Ride” alive and take it to new heights.

According to GM Authority and no news to us, the Corvette C4 generation was a dark time for

the vehicle. It was an unprofitable venture for General Motors despite the ZR1 trim. McLean

took a stand to the executives who wanted to kill the Corvette after the C4. He understood the history behind Corvette

and simply would not and did not allow it to happen.



The Russ McLean Story Luz Boyer, CorvetteOnline.com


Russ McLean Continued

At a time when GM was suffering from financial difficulties and continuous reorganization, McLean decided to isolate

the Corvette team.

He established a stable organizational structure independent

from GM’s unreliable structure.

In doing so, he was able to make the necessary changes to im‐

prove the Corvette’s quality and reduce overall costs. McLean

led Corvette to make a profit within his first year running the

program.

Once the fourth generation Corvette was stable, McLean fo‐

cused on developing the C5, which at the time, GM had al‐

ready approved.

McLean stated, “As a manager, I believe in doing the right things rather than doing things right. The Corvette was al‐

ways the innovation leader for General Motors and the world, and that innovation flowed into so many other cars. So,

when somebody told me to let that icon die, I just couldn’t let that happen – it was not the right thing to do.”

From then on, McLean worked almost “incognito.” He kept the Corvette platform team running in silence, not asking

permission for anything they did and avoiding contact and communication with his boss and GM management, Hem‐

mings Daily added.

After rounding up funds from wherever possible, McLean and his team built a test vehicle and invited executives to

drive it. The car was not only deemed worthy of production, but the new Corvette C5 would go on to become Motor

Trend’s 1998 Car of the Year, according to GM Authority.

McLean’s triumph did not come without repercussions. In his evaluations, it was stated that he was not a team player

and did not follow directions. “Yes, I lost out on promotions after that,” Mc Lean added. He left the Corvette team in

1996 and GM entirely in 2001.

It is only appropriate that Russ McLean is officially inducted into the National Corvette Museum Hall of Fame. Accord‐

ing to GM Authority, the Corvette C5 was even more important than some may think. The C5 platform set the blue‐

prints for the C6 and the 2015 C7 Sting Ray that was to follow in the coming decade.

There is no question that America’s favorite sports car still exists because of the tenacity of a man who would not give

up on a great concept and a great car. We will reserve our thoughts to the GM’s management team of the time, and

will close by simply saying “Thank You Mr. McLean and Godspeed!”


Images: CorvetteOnline.com


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]

It’s been a very busy year at Faulkner Chevy Cadillac. So busy that they don’t have any Corvettes in stock right now. Be sure to visit their website or, better yet, stop by the showroom and speak to a salesperson about their incoming models.

In the meantime, there are plenty of end-of-year deals to be had. These models are currently available at Faulkner’s Bethlehem location:

Chevrolet: Camaro, City Express Cargo Van, Colorado, Cruze, Equinox, Express Cargo Van, Impala, Malibu, Silverado 1500, 2500HD and 3500HD, Sonic, Suburban, Tahoe, Traverse, and Trax

Cadillac: ATS (Coupe & Sedan), ATS-V (Coupe & Sedan), CTS Sedan, CTS-V Sedan, ELR, Escalade, Escalade ESV, SRX, and XTS

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!


Corvette Plant to Utilize Solar Energy Dec. 03 | GM leads the auto industry in solar use in the US, and in an effort to continue their

investment in clean, renewable energy, the company will break ground later this month on an 850‐kilowatt array at

Bowling Green Assembly.

The new array will be the largest solar installation by any automaker in Kentucky and will generate 1.2 million kilowatt

hours of energy annually, enough to produce about 850 Corvettes. The Corvette features the greatest efficiency of any

sports car on the market, delivering an Environmental Protection Agency ‐ estimated 29 mpg highway rating.

Corvette Named a Performance Car Best Buy Dec. 03 | Kelley Blue Book has named the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette the Performance Car "best buy". Contenders for

the award ranged from the 2016 Mazda MX‐5 Miata, to the 2016 Ford Shelby GT 350. "But it was last year's winner, the

Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, that carried the day on the strength of overall performance that compares favorably with

sports cars costing tens of thousands of dollars more," the KBB.com editors wrote. "But beyond stellar performance,

the 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray offers the kind of comfort and drivability that takes it from a weekend‐ or special

occasion‐only fun car to a truly engaging vehicle perfectly suited as a daily driver."

2016 Corvette Hall of Fame Announced Dec. 10 | The National Corvette Museum has announced the following inductees to be recognized as part of the 19th

Annual Corvette Hall of Fame Ceremony in 2016: Bob Bondurant in the category of Racing; Ralph Kramer in the cate‐

gory of GM/Chevrolet; and Donna Mae Mims in the category of Enthusiast. These three individuals will be recognized

with the highest honor bestowed by the Museum for their contributions to the past, present and future of Corvette.

Bob Bondurant helped to validate the Chevrolet Corvette as a world‐class sports car during its early years, winning on

racetracks in both the U.S. and abroad. In 1959 he won 18 of 20 SCCA‐B production races and

from 1960‐63 he won 30 of the 32 races he entered. Today, Bondurant has graduated over

500,000 students ranging from celebrities, military officers, professional race drivers, teens and

driving enthusiasts to be better, safer drivers at the Bob Bondurant School of High Perform‐

ance Driving in Phoenix, AZ.

Ralph Kramer was one of the first Chevrolet executives to bolster GM support for the Corvette Museum in its founding

years, helping establish connections, opening doors, and preserving history. Had it not been for

him, the one‐millionth Corvette likely would not be a museum display piece today. During his

tenure in Chevrolet public relations from 1973‐1995, he managed the brand's pace car and

race engine presence at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, later becoming the Speedway's

public affairs director and director of the Hall of Fame Museum.


NCM News & Events


NCM News & Events

For Donna Mae Mims, a.k.a. "The Lady in Pink," it was love at first sight when it came to Corvette. After purchasing one

brand new from Don Yenko Chevrolet, she soon joined the Yenko/Chevrolet race team that

dominated A/Production and B/Production SCCA racing with Corvette. Mims served as Man‐

ager of Hi‐Performance at Yenko Sports Cars, was a freelance writer for several car magazines,

and inspired Adrienne Barbeau's character in the Cannonball Run movie. She was active in the

Steel Cities SCCA Region, Corvette Club of Western Pennsylvania, Three Rivers Corvette Club

(which she founded), Steeltown Corvette Club, and Tri‐Rivers Car Club Council.

The induction ceremony and banquet will be Friday, September 2, 2016.

GM Invests $44 Million in Bowling Green Dec. 10 | General Motors said Wednesday it will invest $44 million in the Bowling Green Assembly plant to support

increased capacity in its Performance Build Center, adding 36 new jobs. Construction and tool re‐arrangement is

planned to start in January 2016.

The expansion of the Performance Build Center is fueled by the success of the Corvette Z06, which currently accounts

for nearly a third of all Corvettes produced at Bowling Green Assembly.

The Performance Build Center also offers a one‐of‐a‐kind experience for customers, the Build Your Own Engine pro‐

gram. This program allows customers to assemble the 650‐hp supercharged LT4 engine for their cars. The $5,000 op‐

tion package includes a full day with a Performance Build Center engine assembly technician who instructs and over‐

sees the build, a personalized engine plaque identifying the customer and professional photography.

National Corvette Museum

350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101

© National Corvette Museum 2015


Current NCM Raffles

Shark Gray Cpe | AT, 3LT, Chrome wheels; 1000 tix @ $200 ............1/14

Blade Silver Cnv | AT, 3LT, Black wheels; 1500 tix @ $100 ...............1/28

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

2016 Events MiM Daytona Rolex 24 ........Jan 26‐31

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

Dragon Run/Biltmore Stay......May 1‐4

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

Anniversary Celebration ............ Sep. 1

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

Vets ‘n Vettes.............................Nov. 3

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)

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)

NEW!! 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])

C6 Car Cover — Used 3 mos. for each of 2 yrs. Original cost was approx. $110. Asking $70. (Frank or Loretta, [email protected])


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