The Corvette Guy

09/02/2026

🏁 DID YOU KNOW?

The 1955 Corvette was the first Corvette available with a V8. Chevrolet’s new 265 cid small-block produced 195 horsepower and helped transform the Corvette from a stylish roadster into a serious performance car.

💬 Question: If you could own a 1955 Corvette today with the 265 V8, would you keep it old-school or update it with a modern power plant for greater horsepower and reliability?

09/01/2026

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When the C6 Corvette debuted in 2005, after more than 40 years Chevrolet said goodbye to one of the Corvette’s most recognizable features—the hidden pop-up headlights.

The C6’s exposed headlamps helped reduce weight and aerodynamic complexity while giving the Corvette a more modern appearance.

💬 Which do you prefer: the classic pop-up headlights of the C5 or the exposed headlights of the C6?

08/31/2026

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The C8 Corvette became the first Corvette generation in nearly 70 years to be offered without a manual transmission.

For enthusiasts, it marked the end of an era—the 2019 C7 Corvette was the last model year available with a manual transmission.

💬 What do you think: Should Chevrolet bring the manual transmission option back to the Corvette?

08/30/2026

08/30/2026

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In 1969, Corvette buyers could choose between two different 427 cid Tri-Power V8s—both breathing through three two-barrel carburetors, but with very different personalities.

🔥 L68 — 400 HP
The more street-friendly 427 featured a hydraulic-lifter camshaft, delivering big-block performance with less maintenance and a more manageable personality for everyday driving.

🔥 L71 — 435 HP
For those wanting something more serious, the L71 stepped things up with solid lifters, a more aggressive mechanical camshaft, and 11.0:1 compression. The result was a factory-rated 435 horsepower and one of the most legendary engines of the classic Corvette era.

💬 Which would you choose for your ’69 Corvette—the street-friendly L68 or the 435-hp L71?

08/28/2026

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The most popular factory paint color for the 1967 Chevrolet Corvette was Goodwood Green Metallic, with 4,293 units recorded. This represented nearly 19% of the total production volume for that model year.

💬 What was your favorite color for the 1967 model year?

08/28/2026

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08/27/2026

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08/27/2026

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The 1953 Corvette powered by the 235.5-cubic-inch “Blue Flame” inline-six engine was based on the same basic powerplant found throughout Chevrolet’s passenger-car lineup.

But the Corvette version received some serious performance treatment. Chevrolet added three side-draft Carter carburetors, a higher-lift camshaft, and higher compression to boost output from 115 to 150 horsepower.

💬 Could you imagine a Corvette today without a V8?

08/26/2026

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When Chevrolet eliminated the famous split rear window for the 1964 Corvette Sting Ray, some 1963 owners decided they wanted the newer look too.

The solution? A rather drastic modification. Some owners had body shops cut out the center fiberglass divider from their ’63 coupes and convert the rear window to a single-piece design, similar to the 1964 Corvette.

💬 Have you ever seen one of these ‘63 conversions in the wild?