Monthly Archives: December 2013

Lance Miller to Sell Several Collectible Corvettes at Barrett-Jackson’s Scottsdale Auction

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Earlier this year, the first 2014 Corvette Stingray was auctioned off at the annual Barrett-Jackson auction. Now comes word that three very special Corvettes from the very distant past – plus a rare collectible – will be on the block at Barrett-Jackson on Jan. 18, 2014 in Scottsdale, Ariz. The four Corvettes all come from [...]

Truckin Fast Wednesday: Two Classic Dodge Rams Throw Down on the Quarter Mile

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This week’s Truckin Fast Wednesday feature offers not one but two classic Dodge Ram pickups racing down the quarter mile.  Judging by the announcer, I would guess that this drag racing is taking place somewhere outside of the United States so there is a good chance that these two Rams are especially unusual wherever this ...

Spy Shots: Mercedes-Benz GLK

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As these shots confirm, the new Mercedes GLK will be slightly larger than the model it replaces in order to make room for the smaller 2014 Mercedes-Benz GLA. The prototype clearly has a longer wheelbase than the current GLK, and its track is wider, too. Additionally, the hood has been stretched and the front axle […]

Corvette History through Ads: The C5R and Factory Racing, Part 3

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The Corvette’s assault on Le Mans was the all-consuming focus of the Corvette Racing Team and the marketing department wanted to  ensure that it was noticed by car buyers and enthusiasts. So aside from the informational advertisements run each month for the six months prior to the C5-R’s first appearance at the 24 hours of […]