We tie up our series on vintage Corvette magazine ads with this series of 4 advertisements from the 1970s. 1977 Corvette Ads The Role of the Dream Car For many in 1977 – like today – the Corvette was a dream car, what people worked and saved their entire lives for. Chevrolet capitalizes on the […]
Vintage Corvette Ads from the Late 1960s
We’re continuing our review of some classic Corvette ads from magazines, this time focusing on ads for 1966-era Corvettes. As before, we’d like to thank Flickr user Alden Jewell for preserving these fond memories! Corvette Ads from 1966 The Chevrolet Built for Two There’s nothing like a romantic picnic for two…except one that you get […]
The Most Family Friendly Sports Cars On The Market
Here’s a good question – what type of sports car is a good fit for your family? Whether you have a dog or three kids and need to pile them all into the back seat, how do you pick a car that screams “fun” without it being almost entirely impractical? Here are a few of […]
Our Favorite Cars for Commuting
Commuting is not, by definition, fun. It’s time consuming and stressful and often eats a hole in your wallet for gas and parking. So we’ve put together a list of cars that fit multiple commuting situations so you can minimize that stress and enjoy yourself. Best Gas Mileage In recent years, there has been an […]
Can You Make A Front Wheel Drive Sports Car?
Just about every major sports car ever built is rear wheel drive. There’s good reason for this. By putting the drive behind the bulk of the car, it’s possible to leverage the power of the engine and get off the line much faster. Not only that, but rear wheel drive cars tend to oversteer instead […]
Best Retro-New Cars Of The Last 5 Years
There has been a trend recently of reviving classic car names and models with fresh, modern styling. It’s not a new trend by any means. Take the Corvette for example – it has been around uninterrupted for more than 60 years and continues to be updated and innovated upon with each new iteration. But the […]
Biggest Stories Out Of The 2013 NY Auto Show
The 2013 NYC Auto Show was held from March 29th to April 7th this spring and that means a number of new concept cars, soon to be released models, and new technologies were unveiled and showed off to show attendees. Which of these big unveilings made headlines most? Here are a few of our favorites […]
Can the Sports Car Go Electric?
Electric cars are hotter than ever before. After decades of decline, they are finally coming into their own as a viable alternative to gas or diesel engines. For the 2014 model year every major manufacturer will have introduced at least one EV model. However, with the exception of Tesla, most electric cars are small, often […]
How to Choose a Classic Corvette
So you’ve finally saved up some money, or are well on your way to having done so, and want to buy yourself a true classic – one of the earliest Corvette models on the market. How do you find one that fits your budget, your needs and your personal expectations of a car? There are […]
Three Technological Upgrades Led By the Corvette
With the 2014 Corvette Stingray (C7) recently announced and filled with new features and technical upgrades – from an aluminum body to carbon fiber integration (at a sub-six figure price) – it’s a good time to look back at some of the technical and commercial advancements Chevrolet introduced to the domestic auto industry through the […]
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