Classic and Vintage Corvettes Blog
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Common Non-Working Options in Classic C3 Corvettes
As most classic car buffs have learned, the majority of old cars come with their own lists of little things that have stopped working or gone missing over the years. Most of these minor issues have no effect on driveability or safety, so owners usually overlook...
JOHN LINGENFELTER & CORVETTES
Welcome back to Hobby Car Corvettes, our used Corvette resale shop located in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. Over the past few months, we have been sharing posts detailing the contributions of many talented and brilliant Corvette influencers including Peter Brock, Harley...
When NASA & Corvettes Meet
While we here at Hobby Car Corvettes love all things Corvette, vintage is our preference by a long shot. We love the history and the stories that come with a gently loved Corvette from yesteryear. The story of the NASA Astronauts and the Corvettes is one of the most...
THE FIRST CORVETTE, ANNIVERSARY POST
THE FIRST CORVETTE Everything great, starts with a first. The first airplane, the first skyrise, the first ship. The Chevrolet Corvette, America knows and reveres today, is no different. On June 30, 1953, Chevrolet began production of a car that would turn...
PETER BROCK AND THE C3 CORVETTE
PETER BROCK AND THE C3 CORVETTE Thank you for stopping by here at Hobby Car Corvettes where we are all Corvettes, all the time. As used Corvette dealers here in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, we have a deep passion for the history of the Corvette. One of the...
THE EVOLUTION OF THE CORVETTE STINGRAY
WHAT IS A CORVETTE STINGRAY REALLY? Thank you for stopping by here at Hobby Car Corvettes in Martinsburg, PA. This week we want to talk about the history behind the Stingray emblem. While the Stingray is commonly thought of as a model of Corvette, that’s not...
World of Wheels – Pittsburgh 2019
We are finally starting to see some signs of spring here in central Pennsylvania, and we're super excited about it! This winter was a long one and we can't say we didn't get a little stir-crazy. A nice break from the winter monotony came in February when we visited...
Without Harley Earl, The Corvette Would Not Be
HARLEY EARL GAVE US THE CORVETTE As always, thank you for stopping by Hobby Car Corvettes. We share our love of Corvettes with the world through reliable and easy used Corvette sales. Over the past couple months, we have been visiting the lives of...
VINTAGE CARS WILL LEAK & THAT’S OKAY: How to live with your Corvette Leak
ALL OLD CARS LEAK When it comes to owning a vintage Corvette, truly any vintage car, there are some things you should be prepared for. A vintage car is not fresh off the lot. It has seen the wear and tear of many moons. It is rare, near impossible, to find a...
LARRY SHINODA: A MAJOR CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONTRIBUTOR
A TRIBUTE TO LARRY SHINODA Here at Hobby Car Corvettes, we acknowledge and offer gratitude, to the many exceedingly talented and massively influential individuals who have shaped the Corvette we know and cherish today. Without the design genius of Larry...