The date code the engine was manufactured was also cast into the block. I intro my corvette and some of the things ive done to the car and done with the car. To see ads from the march, 2020 issue, you must be a subscriber to hemmings motor news. For sale in our tampa showroom is a ruby red, 40th anniversary edition 1993 chevrolet corvette convertible. The car featured a bright white body that was offset by a black roof halo and windshield frame accompanied by a transparent acrylic roof panel. The original owner of this car just recently passed away and you can bet this was a special car because he kept it for so long. Chosen by one third of the years 46,776 corvette buyers, this attractive package is at its most striking when combined with the festive red leather interior chosen for this highly original silver anniversary corvette, which boasts the original paint, interior and the optional l82 350220 hp v8 backed with a muncie m21 4speed manual. Technical information corvette 50th anniversary edition. Find great designs on tshirts, hoodies, pajamas, sweatshirts, boxer shorts and more. Corvette literature, models, memorabilia and miscellaneous for sale and wanted. Free returns 100% satisfaction guarantee fast shipping.
Club detail 40th anniversary corvette registry hemmings. It sweeps the reader away on a magical tour of the corvette world from its inception in 1953 to the present. The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1993 chevrolet corvette and assess the current state of the classic car market. The 1988 chevrolet corvette represented the 35th anniversary for corvette. Three hundred handbuilt polo white corvette convertibles were produced for the 1953.
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Wow, 1owner 2003 corvette 50th anniversary with only 39,984 actual miles. Corvette literature, models, memorabilia and miscellaneous. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In 1978, the company published its first trade publication, corvette. The petersen automotive museum will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the corvette, with an unforgettable tribute march 12, 20.
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The fifthgeneration c5 model was a significant step forward in terms of styling, performance, comfort, and reliability, linkov said. In 1998, hot wheels released a pair of 2car sets to commemorate the 45th anniversary of corvette. A top track speed of 212 mph makes the 2019 zr1 the fastest production corvette ever. The 78 and 79 vettes include the 1978 silver anniversary l82 corvette. To celebrate this special year, chevrolet launched the limited edition 40th anniversary edition corvette. The books are bought and sold today primarily between private individuals. Mens c6 corvette 60th anniversary 427 tee shirt white xxlarge. The eyecatching corvette was topped off by, what else, a blue convertible top with tonal racing stripes stitched into the fabric.
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Ive managed to find out that my car was the actual one used for gm promotion of the 1988 corvette. More than 1,000 photographs, insightful analysis, detailed specifications, and rare advertising art help tell the tale. Description this 40th anniversary corvette was just traded in on a z06 vette. Ecklers is open, shipping and ready to meet all of your automotive needs. The two major highlights for 1993 include the 40th anniversary package and a major increase in power for the zr1s.
For its 30 anniversary, americas longestrunning sports carthe one. Autos motorcycles rvs boats classic cars manufactured homes. The first 1953 corvettes were all painted polo white, so when it came time to celebrate the cars 35th anniversary, someone at gm decided a. The 40th anniversary package included special ruby red metallic paint, ruby red interior, special. The registry also promotes safe driving fellowship among corvettes owners and gatherings of rubies at most of the major events in the us. Make a bold statement with our 40th anniversary corvette tshirts, or choose from our wide variety of expressive graphic tees for any season, interest or occasion. The 40th anniversary package included special ruby red metallic paint, ruby red interior, special emblems, wheel center caps and power driver seat. Cashing in on the birthday cachet, chevy offered the 1978 corvette with 25th anniversary paint, which was a relatively inexpensive striping package that would be viewed as a desirable option and could thus be considerably marked up. The 40th anniversary edition is equipped with a vehicle antitheft system that uses a resistor embedded in the ignition key to start the corvette. I ordered this book as a gift for my son for his birthday. Models, memorabilia and miscellaneous for sale and wanted. They each featured two brand new corvette castings from the collectoraimed 100% line, all featuring opening hoods. The chevrolet corvette c5 is the fifth generation of the chevrolet corvette sports car.
This c4 corvette is finished in the beautiful ruby red on ruby red color combination, whi. All were published by my company, michael bruce associates, except for the illustrated corvette and camaro buyers guides, and corvette driverowner guide. More than 500 color and blackandwhite photos sourced from gms design and. Pictures of corvette convertible 40th anniversary c4 1993. Corvette 1993 40th anniversary corvette from mid america motorworks. Corvette showcase 45th anniversary 2car sets hot wheels. This was made for their 40th anniversary from 19531993. Not only did the corvettes original paint have an immense amount of. Feb 7, 2012 new for 20, the chevrolet corvette 427 convertible collector edition is powered by the 505hp, 7. The photographs are beautiful and it has a lot of history and corvette. In 1978, the corvettes 25th anniversary was celebrated with a twotone silver.
To celebrate, a 35th anniversay model was made available and 2,050 were sold. The silver anniversary model corvette sported a special silver paint package. A drivers side airbag was standard in the 1993 c4 while one for the passengers side was not available until later modelyears. Pictures of corvette convertible 40th anniversary c4 1993,844. Corvette snapon teal creeper 40th anniversary 19531993. The museums white car is, however, a genuine 1983 corvette, the only. A fully loaded convertible with only 12,300 miles and all paper work. It came finished in a miamiviceesque triple white finish. Shop for the perfect corvette 50th anniversary gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. In addition, all corvette models will be available with a 60th anniversary package, including exclusive arctic white exterior with pearl silver blue racing stripes, blue diamond. My 40th anniversary official c4 vette registry corvette. Shop 40th anniversary corvette mens clothing from cafepress.
The source for 60th anniversary corvette jackets, shirts and apparel. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, two passenger sports. C4 corvette 40th anniversary specifications it still runs. Corvette introduces the 60th anniversary plus the 427. We take a peek at several of the specialedition vettes that have been offered over the years, including anniversary models, indy 500 pace car replicas, and. But when its a 40th anniversary special edition that has been babied since day one, well then, you know it might not be here long enough for you to read this. Books available and published by my company are genuine newoldstock, brand new, never previously sold or circulated, and barely touched in most cases. To celebrate the corvettes 60th anniversary and the final year for this production c6 car, chevy is offering a number of unique options including a 60th. This is heavy metal construction with 6 ball bearing wheels, green vinyl cushion with adjustable padded head rest. This hardbound 144page book was sold directly by the company to its customers, but also in bookstores throughout the united.
The chevrolet corvette c4 is a sports car produced by american automobile manufacturer. The available anniversary package, rpo z25, included arctic white paint and a blue diamond leatherwrapped interior, and the 60 th anniversary graphics, rpo z30, added pearl silver blue racing stripes. Garment washed cap features an embroidered 50th anniversary corvette emblem. Cartech auto books 15 champion brands 8 champion cooling systems 2 classic auto locks 1. Id been asking about a corvette loaner for years, so was pretty excited for the opportunity to see off the sixth generation car with a 60th anniversary special edition grand sport coupe. Z25 cars featured a special ruby red paint, ruby red leather power sport seats with headrest embroidery and emblems.
The onemillionth corvette a white convertible with red interior, matching the first corvettes of 1953 rolls off the bowling green assembly line on july 2. Mar 25, 2015 coming with a clean carfax and 62,160 miles, this 1993 corvette 40th anniversary is in good condition, and received a national ncrs top flight award in july 2014. This oneowner 40th anniversary ruby red corvette convertible is one of only 2,043 produced for 1993 and has logged a mere 6,645 miles since it left bowling green. A total of 6,749 cars were produced with the 40th anniversary package which is labeled as the z25 option. The 35th anniversary edition corvette special editions.
Aug 04, 2014 1993 chevrolet 40th anniversary corvette stroked, blown, and topless in the pursuit of power, a 40th anniversary corvette goes from cool collectible to stroked and supercharged dominator andrew. Did the 40th anniversary edition come in any other color other than ruby red with a ruby red interior. White was the theme, in observance of the 1953 corvettes, all of which had white exteriors. There are a number of terrific books about corvette and its story. A slightly modified 50th anniversary edition corvette was chosen to pace the. Aug 26, 2002 the 50th anniversary corvette starts in the august 02 issue of vette magazine.