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A Stellar Experience: Hobby Car Corvettes Visits the Kennedy Space Center
Background Our vacation travels took us to Cape Canaveral, Florida in September of 2024. Cape Canaveral is home to the primary launch center for American spaceflight and the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the headquarters of all things NASA. Although this...
The Cosmic Connection: Corvettes and Astronauts
When people think of American innovation, two symbols often come to mind: the sleek, powerful Corvette and the brave, pioneering astronaut. At first glance, these two icons may seem worlds apart—one embodies automotive excellence, while the other represents the...
C3 Corvette Electric Head Light Conversion Kit
While working on my C3 Pro Street Corvette Convertible, I decided to try out the electric head light conversion kits since it's newest engine would not make the vacuum needed to run the stock style head lights. After I got the kit I purchased from eBay, I realized...
The Guide To Customized Corvettes: What You Need For Customizing Corvettes
You’ve probably seen a Corvette cruising around the streets at some point. They’re hard to miss. Since their debut in the 1950s, Corvettes have become one of the most iconic sports cars in the world, with over 2 million units sold. From the C1 to the current C8,...
Las Vegas Edition Of Traveling the world with a trailer Hobby Car Corvettes style
In case things haven’t been crazy enough around here, I decided to top the chaos off with a trip to Las Vegas. It is one of the quintessential American experiences that I was eager to check off my bucket list. It...
How to Spot Fake Corvette Vin Numbers
When looking to buy a Corvette, or any classic car, it’s crucial to verify the authenticity of the vehicle prior to signing on the dotted line. The best way to do this is by checking the vehicle identification number (VIN) tag, which is a unique identifier assigned to...
A Canceled Corvette Project: The Q-Corvette
A Canceled Corvette Project: The Q-Corvette Like many other incredible inventions, the Corvette has had its fair share of unproduced prototypes. In this edition, we will be spotlighting the Q-Corvette, a project that was commenced during the C2 era and left its...
ALL ABOUT CORVETTE T-TOPS
ALL ABOUT CORVETTE T-TOPS Here at Hobby Car Corvettes, located in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania, we are big fans of the Corvette t-top. Last month, we shared a post about Corvette convertibles, and this month we want to share with you everything we know and love...
Chevrolet Corvette Convertibles
Welcome back to Hobby Car Corvettes, proudly located in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. We love sharing our passion, experience, and expertise with fellow Corvette enthusiasts. As the nicer weather draws near, one cherished event many sports car enthusiasts look forward to...
Used Corvette Buyer’s Guide: How to Buy a Used Corvette (2025 Edition)
Welcome to Hobby Car Corvettes, located in Martinsburg, Pennsylvania. What started out as a passion and a hobby for Bob Sottile growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, turned into a full time father-son business in 1986. Having been in the business of buying, restoring, and...


















