New C7 info and pictures

[CJ]

When are you picking up your C6

I want a C6 Z06, looked for a while but I couldn't find exactly what I was looking for. The plan is the same as with the C5, wait until the next gen gets released and then go after the reduced C6 values.

[Mach1]

I can't wait to buy one in 5 years.

When are you picking up your C6

[Rick Modena]

^^ yeah see above, the mystery was solved! I blame irrational exuberance.

And if it wasn't for these pesky kids, we would have gotten away with it!

[CJ]

No you didn't.

Bill Mitchell was head of design at GM. Duntov was head of engineering for Corvette. I thought you own one of these!

^^ yeah see above, the mystery was solved! I blame irrational exuberance. And my brother has the vette! It's a shared asset, so I only know half of what I'm talking about.

[46Tbird]

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No you didn't.

Bill Mitchell was head of design at GM. Duntov was head of engineering for Corvette. I thought you own one of these!

[Rick Modena]

The split window 1963 Corvette is my favorite amoung the early Vettes. The 1995 ZR1 in Cloisonne Blue Pearl (Admirals blue) and the 2012 Z-O6 in Black.

And now I'll take a 2014 Stingray in Black please.

[CJ]

For some reason I thought Zora was the designer of the body for the '63 vette, but maybe I'm mistaken. I know Mitchell did the Mako Shark concept car, which the C2 is derived from. No, apparently Shinoda designed the body, Mitchell was his boss, and Zora didn't like the split window (which I find hilarious since I thought he was the one who insisted on the unbroken line).

[Mike]

Yes, I believe all that is correct, but I'm sure some Master Googler will correct us here in a few minutes...

doubt it

[Rick Modena]

of course, but I don't usually hear someone associate Bill Mitchell with the C2, usually Zora Duntov. Both were instrumental. I might be confused about who did what in the design of the car. I think Zora was in charge of the mechanics and direction, and Mitchell designed the body, is that right?

Yes, I believe all that is correct, but I'm sure some Master Googler will correct us here in a few minutes...

[Rick Modena]

IIRC he was one of the main designers of the Stingray and 'Z was the Corvette designer. Its been too long and im not looking it up.

[CJ]

You have to give Billy a little credit, no?

of course, but I don't usually hear someone associate Bill Mitchell with the C2, usually Zora Duntov. Both were instrumental. I might be confused about who did what in the design of the car. I think Zora was in charge of the mechanics and direction, and Mitchell designed the body, is that right?

[Mike]

You have to give Billy a little credit, no?

no

[Rick Modena]

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You have to give Billy a little credit, no?

[CJ]

I can handle all the scoops and spoilers and stripes, whatever. But that thing is just ugly at its core. I don't hate all of it, but that ass is terrible. I don't know why GM can't come up with a well-styled vehicle anymore. The C6 was the last thing that came away with any sense of proportion and detail.

Hopefully someone at GM will dig up Bill Mitchell's Zora Duntov corpse and put it back to work.

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[Rick Modena]

Aren't you a little old for a "mid life" crisis? Don't you mean an "I'm almost dead so I better hurry up and spend my kids inheritance" crisis?

haha, truth.

My wife was saying this the other day. She said I can't have a midlife crisis by buying a new Vette, since I've had sports cars my entire life. Hell I (we) didn't own a 4-door car until that 2004 Volvo T-5.

This car is going to make me go to the darkside...