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While many Americans may not be familiar with the cranky English auto journalist, Jeremy Clarkson, he has for the first time named and American car as the best car of this year. It may not surprise Corvette enthusiasts to find that he named the 2009 Corvette ZR1 the best car of the year.

Clarkson declares this about the Corvette:

“There is simply no other car that looks this good, goes this fast – in a straight line and around corners – and that most of the time bumbles about like a forgetful uncle. And when you throw in the price tag of just £106,690 – lots for a Corvette but modest next to a similarly powerful Ferrari – the case for the defence can sit down and put up its feet knowing that the prosecutor simply has nowhere to go.”

Clarkson celebrates the ZR1′s supercharged V8, which he describes as “both docile and extraordinarily savage all at the same time.” While he isn’t impressed with the build quality, claiming problems with the remote starter after just three days, he suggests that these sorts of problems are minor compared to the sheer quality of the Corvette.

Come see what it is that Clarkson is talking about. Take a test drive in your new Corvette at your Marlton area Corvette dealer today.

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Your Berlin area Corvette dealer knows that one of the concerns about buying a used corvette is being able to identify the Corvette model year, as well as how much of the Corvette is original equipment and what may have been replaced or reconditioned. In some cases, there are obvious queues, such as the split rear window of the 1963 Corvette coupe. In other cases, there are less obvious clues such as the differences between a 1965 or a 1966 Corvette.

The key here is to know the Corvette you want to buy. If you want to buy a 1968 Stingray, learn to recognize what the original equipment looks like. If you haven’t been studying Corvettes for many years, you’re probably going to have a hard time picking out little things that might distinguish it from another model year. Still, knowledge is power. When you are more informed about the Corvette you want to buy, you’re in a better position to pay the right price for it.

In addition, it doesn’t hurt to have a Corvette looked at by an expert. You might be able to find and hire an NCRS judge. If you can’t find a judge, you might be able to find another enthusiast who owns a Corvette of the same year. In addition to getting this kind of help, asking for owner history and documentation on the vehicle can help to clear up misunderstandings.

Come check out our selection of Corvettes today. You won’t be disappointed when you get your Corvette from your NJ dealer.

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There are plenty of corvette clubs across the United States that enthusiasts can belong to. Many of these clubs focus on one specific aspect of Corvette ownership, such as the C4 clubs that exist around the country. One of the most interesting types of Corvette clubs is the Lost Caravan Corvette Clubs.

The Lost Caravan Corvette Club (or LCCC for short) is all about having fun on the weekends, and caravanning too. These clubs are a great opportunity for Corvette enthusiasts to meet in a relatively relaxed and unstructured setting. The clubs may have impromptu get-togethers, or they many have planned long weekend mini caravans. In some cases, they have regular monthly caravans that members can join in.

LCCC members may join a chapter for a number of reasons. Usually, they want to continue the socializing, exchange of information and the caravanning experience of the national Corvette Caravan, but on a smaller, more frequent and local scale. It also provides opportunities for Corvette enthusiasts who may have family or work commitments that prevent them from attending a national caravan to get together with other like-minded Corvette fans.

Get ready for a Corvette Caravan today. Come see your Corvette dealer near Delran and schedule a test drive.

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Your Berlin area Corvette dealer is excited about the National Corvette Caravan. Each year, a nearly endless caravan of Corvettes and Corvette enthusiasts cross the country in order to meet new people, make new friends, celebrate the great American sports car and take place in one of the largest moving car events in history.

The National Corvette Caravans leave from a number of different locations during the end of August as well as the beginning of September in 2009, and will arrive in Bowling Green at the National Corvette Museum on September 3rd through 5th. This will be Labor Day weekend, and it will mark 15 years for the National Corvette museum.

There have been three previous Corvette Caravans, and the route for the 2009 Corvette caravan has been being designed for the last two years. Various route Captains work to make sure that each of the routes is spectacular and enjoyable.

Whether you’re interested in shows, events, archives, track schools or just a visit, the National Corvette Museum has plenty to offer visitors. The museum is the “Gateway to all things Corvette,” and a visit, even if it’s not during the Caravan, is well worth your time.

Need a new Corvette for the 2009 Caravan? Come and see us today.

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Taking good care of your Lumberton area Corvette means more than just parking it in your garage and throwing a tarp over it until April. You need to take certain precautions to make sure your Vette comes through its storage in top shape. You need to prevent moisture, for example, from gathering on your Corvette. You need to keep rodents from gnawing at your stylish seats.

During the winter, make sure to store your Corvette in an insulated building, preferably one that has a concrete floor. If you place charcoal briquettes in pie pans on the floor, you can help to channel some of that moisture away from your Corvette. Another option is to use commercial absorbing products. Keep in mind that these only last for about 30 days so you’ll have to replace them monthly.

You should also start with a good wash, wax and detailing. Make sure your antifreeze is full, and that your master cylinder is as well. You should either fill your gas tank completely or drain it. You can remove your battery and store it. Never store it on a concrete floor, of course.

You should also coat your weatherstrips in a silicone spray. This prevents moisture and it helps them to keep from getting hard.

Finally, put some mothballs inside of a plastic bowl inside your Corvette. This keeps mice out. You can also put moisture absorbers inside.

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Today’s Corvettes at your Corvette dealer near Marlton are, arguably, the hottest and best performing Corvettes ever made. The Corvette has a long and rich history that has brought it to this point. The C6 is today’s Corvette, and it is the sixth generation of this amazing American sports car.

The C6 Corvette builds on the success of the previous generation. The C5 Corvette, in particular, demonstrated revolutionary changes. For example, for the first time the transmission was no longer bolted behind the engine. Instead, it was split and placed at the back of the car. This helped to offset the weight of the engine in the front of the car. In addition, wheels and tires now were 18 inches for the back tires and 17 inches for the front tires.

The frame was new for the C5, too. It featured plenty of strength, and used engineered wood products on the floor. The overhangs were reduced, and the clamshell hood was done away with.

The engine of the C5 was new, too. The “Gen III LS-1” featured all-aluminum design, and could put out 345 horsepower. The power of the engine, the amazing chassis and other enhancements helped propel the Corvette back to the top spot in American sports cars.

Think the C5 Corvette was great? You haven’t seen anything yet. The C6 takes the Corvette to an all-new level. Test drive one today.

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When you’re at your Lumberton-area Corvette dealer, you can’t help but feel a little bit nostalgic. The Corvette has been the quintessential American sports car for more than half a century. Still, you may not know about those early days, about how the Corvette began.

The Corvette cam about largely because of Harley Earl. Earl was able to convince General Motors that a two-seat sports car was exactly what America needed at the time. The first Corvette was revealed at the 1953 Motorama car show. The vehicle took its name from a small fighting frigate called the “corvette.”

The early Corvettes were built mostly by hand at the Customer Delivery Center that Chevrolet ran in Flint, Michigan. The outer body of the Corvette was made of fiberglass, which was a relatively new material at the time. Since those days, every Corvette has had a fiberglass outer skin.

The Corvette almost was shelved in 1955. If it hadn’t been for the introduction of the V8 Chevrolet engine, we may never have had the Corvette we know and love today. An engineer named Zora Arkus-Duntov conbined a 4.6 liter version of Chevrolet’s new V8 and combined it with a four speed manual transmission. This gave the Corvette what it needed to compete with other sports cars like the Thunderbird.

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For many, the C3R Chevrolet Stingray Corvette project was just that, a project. It was the stuff of legends, the type of “project car” that would only exist in the realm of concept cars and other fantasy vehicles that many would only drive through their clouded dreams.

But all of that is about to change, as Chevrolet is really, truly getting ready to release the C3R Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.

For the most part, renderings of the C3R Chevrolet Corvette Stingray were all that existed. It looked somewhat like the 1969 Corvette Stingray and functioned like an homage to the vehicle. Computer generated mock-ups certainly turned heads, but few believed that a Corvette was going to be based on one. But now such a mock-up IS going to be used for a Stingray and that Stingray IS going to face a public release.

Enthusiasts of Chevy cars from around the world are excited beyond words at the idea of a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray built on the foundation of the 69 version. The sleekness of the design, the sex appeal, the power, and the grit is almost too much for today’s modern drivers to handle. And yet Chevrolet is actually doing it, proving that they have the willingness to still be a gutsy, tough car company after all these years.

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While you can’t walk into your Berlin-area Corvette dealer and expect to drive away with a $10 car, there may be a way for you to get your Vette for that little.

The National Corvette Museum runs a number of raffle fundraisers each year, in which winners can receive a Corvette for as little as $10. The raffle fundraisers are an integral part of the Museum’s operating funds.

The first raffle running at the National Corvette Museum is a “Build Your Own” Z06 raffle. The winner can select a current year Z06 Vette and choose the options that they prefer. Tickets cost $500, and there will only be 500 tickets sold.

The Museum also is raffling off a 2009 Victory Red Corvette Coupe. The Coupe comes equipped with the 3LT package, ebony interior, glass top, NPP exhaust, polished wheels and automatic transmission. The tickets are just $10, and an unlimited number will be sold.

You can also have a chance at a 2009 Jetstream Blue Metallic Corvette Coupe. This one has two-tone seats, polished wheels, 3LT package, automatic transmission and performance axle. Tickets for this one are $250, with a maximum of 500 tickets to be sold.

In addition to Corvette raffles, the Museum also features vacation package raffles from time to time.

Why take a chance on a raffle? Come test drive your new Corvette today.

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There have been all sorts of rumors floating around about Chevrolet’s brand new Corvette. Many have stated that the next-generation C7 Chevy Corvette will include a dual-clutch version, for instance, or that it will be able to fly through the air. Okay, so maybe that last one doesn’t have much of a basis in reality.

But I digress.

One of the rumors floating around about the C7 Chevy Corvette that is gaining some steam is that its release will be delayed because of current economic problems and because of a little something known as the CAFE regulations. The upcoming CAFE regulations are in regards to fuel economy standards. The regulations were passed by the United States House of Representatives and will serve to be part of a long-range energy bill that could threaten the production of vehicles that have less than desirable fuel economy standards.

Many are suggesting that the new Corvette might struggle in this area. The economic woes of Chevrolet and General Motors are perhaps also to blame for the rumors of delayed release.

There is more to this story than just rumors, sadly. A report from AutoWeek magazine has stated that Chevrolet has put production of the new C7 Corvette on “indefinite hold.” What that will mean for the car company and for other Chevy cars remains to be seen, but we will keep our eyes on the story and bring you all of the updates.

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