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‘Vetter’s Letter Allentown Area Corvette Club, Inc.

March 2018 Volume 25, Issue 3

President Mike Cutro 610-365-8659 [email protected]

Vice-President Dennis Corona 610-349-2620 [email protected]

Secretary Carol Jenkins 610-317-9277 [email protected]

Treasurer Mike Best 610-767-6079 [email protected]

Membership Marty & Laura Hegyi 610-730-2846 610-730-2695 [email protected]

Activities Jeff Mohring 610-392-6898 [email protected]

Merchandise & Clothing Marge Wakeling [email protected]

NCM Ambassador Rich Ringhoffer 610-867-6494

Newsletter Editors Kevin & Michelle Minnich 610-530-0923 [email protected]

Webmaster Michelle Minnich 610-530-0923 [email protected] Sponsored by:

398 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA

According to the Dalai Lama, a life worth living is a life that helps

others. If you make helping others a priority in your life, you’ll forget

about your own problems and help people with theirs. Win‐Win!

Your Activities Committee has been hard at work planning the rest of 2018.

March shifts into high gear with Phantoms Hockey, the Edison Museum and

lunch, the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Post‐Party, the Lehigh Valley Auto Show,

Wert's Café, and we cap it off celebrating Memphis at the Easton Theater.

Contact Jeff Mohring if you have an event you would like to run, but you should

hurry because the 2018 calendar is filling up quickly.

Happy St. Patrick's Day from O'Cutro!

Best Regards,

Mike Cutro

AACC President

Editor’s Note: For February 2018, Mike recognized club members Jim Flader and

Donna Sowden for their assistance with the Springfest Tricky Tray preparations.

Jim and Donna graciously offered to store all charity items and manage the

donation registry. Thanks so much!

From the val Office

Mike

The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at 8:00 pm at the Paragon Hall at Se‐Wy‐Co

Fire Company (3621 Old Philadelphia Pike, Bethlehem, PA).

There is ample parking, so please do not block the fire engine doors.

Upcoming Club Meetings:

Mar. 14 & 28 Apr. 11 & 25 May 9 & 23

AACC Meetings

This Month 02—Phantoms Game (p.3)

14—Club Meeting (p.1)

15—Edison Museum & Lunch (p.4)

18—Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Post-Party (p.4)

21—Painting with a Twist (p.4)

24—Wert’s Café Lunch (p.4)

28—Club Meeting (p.1)

30—Bacon with the Boys (p.4)

31—”One Night in Memphis” (p.5)

4/07—Get Out and Walk (p.5)

4/08—Brick Tavern Lunch (p.5)

4/14—Intrepid Museum Trip (p.5)

4/15—Adam’s Detailing Clinic (p.5)

4/22—Stroudsmoor Inn Buffet (p.6)

4/27—Iron Pigs Game (p.6)

4/28—Judging Clinic (p.6)

5/06—AACC Springfest (pp.6-8)

5/12—County Corvette Tour (p.6)

5/17—Cornwall Iron Furnace (p.9)

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Looking Ahead

Membership Corner

Join our group on

As of AACC’s meeting on February 28th there were:

235 active members 3 potential members

The Board of Directors did not vote in any

New Active Members during February.

There are currently 3 Potential Members of AACC:

Karen Hess & JR Martinez.......... Germansville, PA ........................‘59 Cnv

Mike Long .................................. Bethlehem, PA ........... ‘72 Cpe & ‘90 ZR1

Thank you for your interest in our club!!

We look forward to seeing you at upcoming AACC meetings & events.

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Fri., Mar. 02 | Mike Best coordinated a group event to watch our Lehigh Valley Phantoms defeat

divisional rivals Hershey Bears in a 7‐6 regulation win. The afternoon’s storm kept game atten‐

dance to a minimum, so there was plenty of elbow room in the stands. Those members who could not attend missed a

real nail‐biter! Thanks, Mike, for again setting up this game night.

Hockey Night Chair: Mike Best (‘13)

Thinking of You Sadness is with Pete Peppel and his family following the loss of his mother, Katherine, on Sat.,

Feb. 10. She lived in East Stroudsburg, PA prior to her time at St. Luke’s Hospice in Bethlehem, PA.

http://www.poconorecord.com/obituaries/20180219/katherine‐peppel

Pete’s father, Walter, passed away last May 25th. Our regrets for not sharing this news with club members.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/east‐stroudsburg‐pa/walter‐peppel‐7426565

Please keep club members Maggie Fritz, Roy Johnson, John Kostick and Bev Smith in your thoughts and prayers as

they get back into “high gear.” Cards and messages are always a welcome pick‐me‐up. (Refer to the most recent mem‐

bership list for addresses and phone numbers).

If anyone knows of a member who is hospitalized, had surgery, or lost a loved one, please notify VP Dennis Corona

([email protected], 610‐349‐2620) or one of the other Board Members.

AACC Loses Steve Mangano (1954-2018) Steve was an AACC member since 2013, and a long‐time supporter of our events while a

member of Easton Area Corvette Club. Our deepest condolences are with Lori in this diffi‐

cult time.

Stephen J. Mangano, 64, of Bethlehem Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday,

February 28, 2018. Born in Massapequa, NY on January 2, 1954, he was the son of the late

Joseph and Viola (Gallo) Mangano. He is survived by his wife, Lori (Lysy) Mangano; they

married on May 3, 1983. Before retiring, Steve worked as an Electrical Designer for over 30

years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Lori; his only surviving aunt, Marie Ian‐

nizzi; many beloved cousins; in‐laws, Joe & Florence McGinn; niece, Nerissa McGinn Coyle

and her family; and nephew, Brion McGinn and his family. Visitation will be held on Sun‐

day, Mar. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Connell Funeral Home, 245 E. Broad St., Bethlehem. An

8 p.m. funeral service will follow, in the funeral home. Interment will be private. Offer condolences online at

www.connellfuneral.com. Contributions: Lori is very grateful for the team at St. Luke's Hospice House who cared for

and supported Steve. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to the VNA of St. Luke's, Attn: Development Office,

801 Ostrum St, Bethlehem, PA 18015.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mcall/obituary.aspx?n=stephen‐mangano&pid=188338453&fhid=9563


Fri., Mar. 30 | AACC members are invited to join Jeff Mohring for breakfast on the last Friday of

each month. The time is 9am but the location varies around the Lehigh Valley. Contact Jeff at

610‐392‐6898 or [email protected]. Editor’s Note: Don’t let the title fool you — all genders are

welcome to this monthly event!

Bacon with the Boys Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16)

Thu., Mar. 15 | Departing the Rte. 33/Wm. Penn Park & Ride at 9am, we will use our daily drivers with

an estimated arrival time of 10:30am at the Edison Museum ( www.nps.gov/edis/). Approx. lunch

time at Arthur's will be 1‐1:30pm ( www.arthurstavern.com). Arthur's serves great large deli sand‐

wiches all under about $13. You have the option of ordering steak as well.

Edison Museum & Lunch Chair: Mike Cutro (‘14)

Sat., Mar. 24 | Back by popular demand is a lunch at Wert’s Café (515 N. 18th St., Allentown).

We will be in a private room, order from the full menu, and will dine at 3pm with one check per

couple (pay at the restaurant). This event is now wait‐listed.

Late Lunch at Wert’s Café Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16)

Sun., Mar. 18 | David Hornung invites everyone to dust off your Corvettes, tape on some green

shamrocks and streamers, and join him for the 2018 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade. All Cor‐

vettes shall enter through Gate # 8 (near 17th & Liberty) no later than 12:30pm. Remember, you

must decorate your car to be in the parade, and no candy throwing or burnouts.

The Hornungs will prepare things for the post‐parade party, to which everyone is invited, whether in the parade or not.

The party will be at their home at 918 Evergreen, Emmaus, PA 18049 and begins at 3:00pm. Directions were emailed to

registered club members.

A sign‐up sheet is available at club meetings for parade drivers and partygoers alike.

Allentown St. Pat’s Parade Chair: David Hornung (‘67, ‘95, ‘98)

Wed., Mar. 21 | Carol Jenkins invites all interested “artists” to join her from 7‐9pm to

create your own “Personalized Happy Wreath” (wood pallet) at Painting with a Twist (3650

Nazareth Pike, Unit 4, Bethlehem, PA). Cost is $35 per person and painting supplies are provided. Just bring your

excitement and a bottle of wine / snacks. Register and pay online according to instructions on the event flyer or in the

email message sent.

Painting with a Twist Chair: Carol Jenkins (‘01)


Sat., Mar. 31 | Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash under one roof. Join

your AACC friends for One Night in Memphis at the Easton State Theater. Show begins at 7:30pm.

Tickets were distributed to paying members.

One Night in Memphis Chair: Valerie Ferguson (‘17)

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Trip Chair: Laura Hegyi (‘07, ‘17) Sat., Apr. 14 | AACC will run a chartered bus trip to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum. The trip will depart the

Rte. 33/Wm. Penn Park & Ride en route to NYC. Price includes bus ride and museum admission: $52.50/adult,

$50.50/senior 65+, $28/Veteran with ID, $45/child aged 5‐12. Full payment is due Mar. 14th. This event is wait‐listed.

www.intrepidmuseum.org.

Adam’s Polishes Detailing Clinic Chair: Bernie Blasko (‘17) Sun., Apr. 15 | Join interested appearance enthusiasts for a free detailing seminar using ADAM’S

POLISHES products at Jack Williams Tire (2157 MacArthur Rd., Whitehall, PA 18052). Arrive by

12:45pm and bring a chair. The event runs from 1 to 4pm. Either sign up at a club meetings or email

[email protected]. Door prizes and product discounts will be offered during the clinic.

Sun., Apr. 08 | Come out and support one of our Springfest sponsors — the Brick Tavern Inn

(2460 N. Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951, www.thebricktaverninn.com) — and

enjoy a great meal and good company. Dine at noon and order from the menu. Be sure to sign up

at an upcoming meeting. Pay at the restaurant — tax and tip will be included in one check per table.

It is recommended to order drinks directly from the bar to simplify splitting the table’s bill.

Brick Tavern Inn Lunch Chair: Bonnie Corona (‘07)

Sat., Apr. 07 | Meet at 10 am and join your fellow AACC members for some fresh air, exercise and

camaraderie. Walk at your own pace and your own distance, too. We will meet at Riverside Park in

Easton and walk on a paved path along the Lehigh River. There are picnic tables and another path in Hugh Moore Park

for those interested in walking longer. Both trails are flat. Friends and family are welcome.

Get Out and Walk Chair: Valerie Ferguson (‘17)


Sun., Apr. 22 | Mike Cutro invites members to join him for the American Harvest Buffet at The Stroudsmoor Country

Inn (257 Stroudsmoor Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, www.stroudsmoor.com) from 3 to 6pm. Dedicated Corvette

parking is available. Caravaners shall meet at the Park & Ride (Wm. Penn & PA‐33) and will depart at 1:30pm. If driving

directly, plan to arrive at The Stroudsmoor by 2:15pm. All Corvettes will be parked and group photos taken. $36/person

incl. tax and gratuity. Cash bar. Payment is due by Mar. 14 (make checks payable to “Stroudsmoor Country Inn”).

Contact: Mike Cutro ([email protected])

Stroudsmoor Inn Buffet Chairs: Mike & Cindy Cutro (‘14)

Back to the Ballpark Fri., Apr. 27 | Baseball Spring Season didn't even start yet, but we

already plan to head back to the ballpark. This private event is in the

PenTeleData Party Porch along the 1st base side. The $37/pp cost includes game ticket, buffet meal, and soft drinks. A

cash bar is available, and be sure to stay for the post‐game fireworks! This event is wait‐listed, but only your full pay‐

ment will guarantee a seat at the game.

Spring(fest) is Blooming! Chairs: Joe & Denise Iervolino (‘99)

Sun., May 06 | Joe & Denise Iervolino are preparing for their second Springfest Corvette

Show, when AACC returns to DeSales University (Center Valley, PA). Event plans are coming

together and we are excited for Ken Lingenfelter’s participation. Registration is picking up, but

AACC club members are still light.

Jim Flader and Donna Sowden are accepting your Tricky Tray donations, but please remember

to include the donor sheet so they can properly track the items and give appropriate recognition.

Also, be sure to check the Volunteer List at an upcoming meeting to see what needs still exist.

NOTE: A Judging Clinic will be held on Sat., Apr. 28.

Visit County Corvette Chairs: Jeanette & Scott Marakovits (‘13) Sat., May. 12 | Since 1986, County Corvette has been providing the highest quality services and products available to

classic, muscle and performance car enthusiasts. Along with a facility tour at 325 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA

19382, they will graciously offer a hoagie tray lunch. Anyone interested shall please sign up at a club meeting or con‐

tact Jeanette ([email protected] or 484‐241‐1478). Meet at Cracker Barrel (Fogelsville, PA) for a drivers’ meeting

at 7:45am, with prompt departure at 8am.

Allentown Area Corvette Club

17TH ANNUAL

SPRINGFEST Judged Corvette Show

Sunday - May 6, 2018- 8:30 am - 3 pm (Rain or Shine)

at

DeSales University 2755 Station Ave.

Center Valley, PA 18034

WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE OUR SPRINGFEST SHOW SPONSORED BY :

FAULKNER CHEVROLET 298 Stoke Park Road, Bethlehem, Pa 18017

Sales Tel# 866-457-4666

Guest Speaker KEN LINGENFELTER, owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Company,

specializing in high performance automobile modifications, specifically engines and induction

systems tailored for corvettes.

For information call:

Denise Iervolino (973) 886-6967 Joe Iervolino (973) 219-6307

or e-mail [email protected]

Pre-Registration - $20 (due by 4/22/18) Registration after 4/22/18 - $25

Registration: 8:30 -11:00 am

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED BY 11:00 am

Clean-up: 8:30 -11:30 am

JUDGING WILL START PROMPTLY @ 11:30 am

Awards presented: 3:00 pm

Participation Gift to first 125 pre-registered

OVER 50 AWARDS 3 Awards per Class ‘53-‘62 ‘63-‘67 ‘68-‘73 ‘74-‘82 ‘84-‘96 ‘97-‘00 ‘01-‘04 ‘05-‘08 ‘09-‘13 ‘14-‘15 ‘16 –‘19

Modified Custom

Best of Show Award Faulkner’s Choice Award

Maximum of 2 awards per car

AACC member’s cars will be judged by non-AACC participants. (Top 10 Awards)

Partial proceeds benefit Local Charities

NO PETS ALLOWED Tricky Tray / 50-50 / DJ / Vendors

Door Prizes / Food /Indoor Restrooms

PUBLIC INVITED

www.AllentownCorvetteClub.org

http://www.allentowncorvetteclub.org/

AACC SPRINGFEST CORVETTE SHOW DIRECTIONS TO DESALES UNIVERSITY 2755 STATION AVE. CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034

From Points South Take I-476, the Northeast Extension of the PA Tpk, to Exit 32/44 (Quakertown). Turn left onto Rte 663 North toward Quakertown, turn left onto Rte 309 North, and proceed 8 miles to the intersection of Rte 309 and Rte 378. At the intersection bear right and follow Rte 378 North. Make a right on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points West Proceed East on I-78 to Rte 309 South (Exit 60). Once on Rte 309, stay in the right lane and use the jug handle to turn left onto Center Valley Parkway. Go approx. 2 miles then make a right on Rte 378 South. Travel approx. 2 miles and make a left on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points North Take I-476, the Northeast Extension of the PA Tpk, to Exit 33/56 (Lehigh Valley). Follow Rte 22 East from the interchange exit for 1/8 mile to Rte 309 South (direction of Quakertown). In a few miles Rte 309 joins with I-78 East. Continue south on this combined road until Rte 309 branches off toward the South at Exit 60. Once on Rte 309, stay in the right lane and use the jug handle to turn left onto Center Valley Parkway. Go approx. 2 miles then make a right on Rte 378 South. Travel approx. 2 miles and make a left on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points East Follow I-78 West across NJ and into PA to Rte 309 South (Exit 60A). Continue south on Rte 309 for about 3 miles to the intersection of Rte 309 and Rte 378. Turn left onto 378. Go approx. 1 mile and make a right on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. NEW CLASS DESCRIPTIONS STREET STOCK (’53 – ‘19): Factory stock appearance - 5 or fewer modifications

MODIFIED (’53 – ‘19): 6 or more modifications such as, but not limited to, chrome, custom wheels, Non-stock paint colors and stripes

CUSTOM (’53 – ‘19): Custom Paint, Graphics, Interiors, spoilers, skirts, fender flares, Lambo doors, blower, turbo, retro mods, etc…

ALL SHOW CAR CLASS ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE ALLENTOWN AREA CORVETTE CLUB JUDGING COMMITTEE

Make checks payable to AACC and mail to: Denise Iervolino, 1126 Resolution Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Pre-registration due by 4/22/2018.

Name:

Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Phone: Club Affiliation:

E-Mail Address:______ _ ____ _________________

Year ___ _____ Model (coupe, convertible, Z06, GS, etc.) _____ ___ ______Color __ _________

Circle your Class (see information above) Street Stock Modified Custom

I understand the Allentown Area Corvette Club, Faulkner Chevrolet-Cadillac, and/or DeSales University are not responsible for loss or injury to me or my property anytime during this event. I expressly release the promoters from any liability for such loss or injury. I also agree to provide and pay my own insurance. Participants recognize that the judging and awards are based on the criteria set by the Allentown Area Corvette Club and shall be the official determination to winners of any awards. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the grounds during the event. By signature below, I agree to these terms. Signature:


Pocono Indycar Race Chairs: Marty & Laura Hegyi (‘69, ‘07, ‘17)

Sun., Aug. 19 | Join your fellow AACC members in the Corvette Corral at Pocono Raceway and

then enjoy the ABC Supply 500 Verizon IndyCar Series Race. Participants get free admission for

show vehicle, driver, and one passenger; 1 paddock pass for the show vehicle to park in the show

area; and 2 grandstand tickets.

You must pre‐register by Aug. 03 to participate, using a specific form that was emailed to all members. Show organizers

asked us to submit the forms as a group. Refer to Laura’s email for the form and submission methods.

AACC’s 2018 Club Trip Mon.‐Sun., Jun. 18‐24 | AACC’s 2018 trip is not a mystery — we head

to Indianapolis for Bloomington Gold. An interest sheet is available

now. Besides the Bloomington event, our itinerary includes visits to

Fallingwater, National Museum of the US Air Force, and free time in

Indianapolis. 11 cars are already registered. If you want to join, be sure to register online with Bloomington for their

“Gold Package.” Approx. total cost for the trip is $2,300/couple and $1,800/single.

Cornwall Iron Furnace Chair: Bobbie Paul (‘06) Thu., May 17 | Visit the oldest surviving, unchanged cold‐blast furnace in the

western hemisphere followed by lunch at the historic Blue Bird Inn. Cost for the

guided walking tour (2.5 hours with steps) is $7/pp. Lunch prices are $9‐14. The

group departs from Cracker Barrel (PA‐100 and I‐78, Fogelsville, PA) at 9am.

Tour site: www.cornwallironfurnace.org Lunch: www.bluebirdinn.com

The route, the Furnace, and the Blue Bird Inn are all Corvette friendly, so let’s hope for wonderful May weather.

Anyone who is interested in joining us please sign up at a club meeting or reply to [email protected].

Corvettes at Carlisle 2018 Thu.‐Sun., Aug. 23‐26 | It’s months away, but AACC is preparing for a return

to the Corvette Mecca of Carlisle (PA). We still need a few more cars to pre‐

register for the Fun Field so we get one of the club tents for free. 10% registration discount runs through July 23.

Registration and more information at www.carlisleevents.com.

Also, Laura still has 5 hotel rooms remaining in Carlisle. Contact her for more information ([email protected]).


K&N’s New C6/C7 Cabin Air Filter by Chris McWilliams (CorvetteOnline.com) Mon., Feb. 05 | Regardless of whether you own a 2005 – 2018 Corvette convertible or coupe, whether the top is

down or just the windows, unseen invaders are grabbing a ride in your car and they can make your trip miserable. Dust,

pollen, spores, bacteria, and other allergens are entering the cockpit. You can roll‐up [sic] the windows and receive pro‐

tection inside the closed cockpit by virtue of the fact that your Corvette is equipped with a cabin air filter. A cabin air

filter is the first line of defense for what you breathe. Since it’s a filter, it’s an item that requires maintenance. You will

find the recommended replacement interval in your factory owner’s manual, but there are a number of conditions that

could shorten those intervals.

For example, if you drive in an area with sand or dust in the air, you might find that these particulates have collected on

your filter and have reduced air flow through your HVAC system so that even when you turn the A/C to high[,] you get

more noise than cold air. Another is persistent bad odors that come from bacteria or mold growing on the filter in cars

in [sic] operated in damp climates. (Continued on page 11)

What Type Are You? by Marty Hegyi, AACC Membership Committee Co-Chair (’69, ‘17) Tue., Feb. 27 | One of the nice things about being a member of any club or organization is that you get to meet and

know a variety of different people from various educational and professional backgrounds, all having one common in‐

terest. This is true whether you belong to a Sportsman club, Health club or a Car club. When it comes to Car Clubs, all

members’ interests can be broken down into four types: waxers, racers, diners and day‐trippers.

Waxers – Members who spend many hours or days cleaning and polishing their cars to the nth degree and attend

car shows and cruise nights on a weekly basis to compete for trophies and other prizes.

Racers – Members who participate in automotive events such as autocrosses, drag racing or other High Perform‐

ance Driving Events (HPDE) on an enclosed track where they race against a clock or other drivers for awards and

prizes.

Diners – Members who attend all the organized food events such as group lunches and dinners at a particular res‐

taurant or club events such as a picnic or holiday party. (A large majority of AACC members seem to fall into this

category.)

Day‐Trippers – Members who enjoy taking their cars out for the day and driving them to the mountains, the beach

or other destinations with the top down or roof off, on warm, sunny days. Often this involves a group of cars cara‐

vanning to a particular destination. Members who participate in road rallies also fall into this category.

All of the above types apply to AACC. Every one of us falls into at least one of these types, and for many of us, several

apply. The one common interest that brings us together is our Corvettes. But to get the most enjoyment out of your

Club and your ‘Vette, you have to participate in the various activities AACC offers and ask yourself: What type am I?


Cabin Air Filter Continued...

There is an option to replacing your disposable cabin air filter that will just end up in a landfill. K&N cabin air filters[,

however,] are the first of their kind designed to replace your vehicle’s stock cabin air filter with a washable and reus‐

able upgrade that cleans and freshens incoming air.

K&N cabin air filters are manufactured from a non‐woven synthetic filter media that’s electrostatically charged to grab

and hold dust and other airborne particles. [They] … also help control odors while they ... capture most mold, mildew,

fungus, spores, bacteria, and germs.

[It is] ... easy to replace your Corvette’s cabin air filter. [It] ... is a quick operation … [and] is as simple as exchanging the

old, dirty filter for a new one. The housing for the filter is located under the hood, and the filter is accessed by remov‐

ing a few clips.

The only maintenance required for a K&N cabin air filter is a service you can do yourself in no time at all. At intervals of

50,000 miles, using a K&N 99‐6000 cabin air filter cleaning kit, you can easily renew and re‐oil your air filter, which

brings it back to brand‐new condition and ready to protect your car’s cabin for another 50,000 miles. Your K&N cabin

air filter is designed to last for the life of your vehicle, which is guaranteed by the K&N 10‐Year/Million Mile Limited

Warranty.

(Continued from page 10)

Philly Vandals Trash 1985 Corvette by Andrew Bolig (CorvetteOnline.com) Thu., Feb. 15 | Super Bowl wins can have an interesting effect on both the

winners and the losers. Sometimes, the losers show more sportsmanship than

the winners[,] and sometimes they become vandals whether they win or lose.

That said, the City of Brotherly Love was far from it for one C4 Corvette owner

who parked her car at an art museum located at the corner of Judson Street

and Pennsylvania Avenue. She parked there so she could view the parade be‐

ing held on February 8th to celebrate the Eagles’ [sic] winning the Super Bowl.

While she was away, a crowd formed around and on her 1985 Corvette. Several people then proceeded to jump up and

down on the vehicle at the same time, which resulted in extensive damage to the car’s top, hood and other body pan‐

els. Thankfully, other people in attendance took video of those who were doing the damage and now the Philadelphia

Police are looking to bring those folks to justice.

Police are asking anyone that might know anything about the incident to call 215‐686‐TIPS (8477), text ... PPDTIP

(773847) or email ... [email protected]. They ask that if you recognize anyone in this video, do not approach them,

but rather dial 9‐1‐1. All tips will be kept confidential.


Z06 Found in Storage Locker by Scott Huntington (CorvetteOnline.com) Tue., Feb. 20 | Some of us set a new pair of sneakers aside to avoid that first scuff, or buy a new tee shirt … [to] enjoy

it a few weeks later. However, putting a car in storage and forgetting about it—and not just any car, a Z06 Corvette—

... might be a sign you’ve got too much going on.

Nevertheless, someone has done exactly that. A 2009 Z06 Corvette with just 700 miles on the clock is currently avail‐

able on eBay after being discovered in a storage unit.

You’ve probably heard stories about people who find vintage

Porsches and Ferraris stashed away in barns on the east coast.

Nostalgic though they might be, those cars still need a lot of atten‐

tion to achieve their full potential. This 2009 ‘Vette, however, is

ready to hit the streets with nothing more than a quick oil change.

The car is decked out in gloss black and comes with the increas‐

ingly rare manual transmission. As Corvettes go, this is the top‐of‐

the‐line car for 2009, and yet someone felt like the best place for it was in a storage locker.

The collector market for Corvettes is strong, but it’s hard to put a price tag on this new/old car because it’s not a lim‐

ited‐production model or one of a small number of cars with specific options. Still, it appears to have been extremely

well kept. Next to its home in the storage facility, the only place it might have been safer from the elements is a sealed,

temperature‐controlled garage.

As you can see from the image below, it cleaned up pretty well after a quick wash. And despite the fact that it has mi‐

nor cosmetic damage, the fact that it is only sporting 700 miles on the odometer is every Corvette owner’s dream. We

hope it doesn’t just get parked again, but we definitely couldn’t blame anyone for keeping it in pristine condition. With

the veritable LS7 lurking under the hood, an engine sure to become collectible at some point, it’s only a matter of time

before this piece of automotive history starts appreciating – well, more than it already has with such low mileage.

The black leather interior is in perfect condition, but the car is not perfect, suf‐

fering from some minor cosmetic damage that was probably inflicted while

moving it into the storage facility. The car recently got a new set of tires, and

the fluids have been changed, so all you would have to do to take it for a spin

is brush the dust off.

Something that might dissuade someone from buying the vehicle would be the fact that it likely has a large lien on the

car or severe title issues. There’s probably a reason it just sat in a storage locker until someone bought it and cleared it

out. However, initial bids on the car were in the $30,000 range, though they soon skyrocketed and the car just sold for

$57k. So you can abandon your hopes of getting a bargain Z06, but keep checking those storage sheds to see what you

might find.


Build Your Own 2019 ZR1 by Andrew Bolig (CorvetteOnline.com) Fri., Mar. 02 | Chevrolet has recently updated their website to include the build configurator for their 2019 offerings.

That includes the new 755 horsepower ZR1 Corvette that has been promised since November. Now, enthusiasts can

option out their own perfect example of the fastest car Chevrolet has ever produced. There are also configurators for

all 2019 Corvette offerings including the Stingray, Grand Sport and the Z06.

We spent some time on the Chevrolet website, er, doing research, and we’ve spec’d out a couple of options. We like

the entire C7 line of Corvettes, but who can argue with 755‐hp on tap! So, as you can imagine, the bulk of our

“research” dealt with the ZR1. We “built” a ZR1 that fit out [sic] needs (likely a little more low‐key than most ZR1 shop‐

pers) and then shot for the moon on our second round, clicking boxes to get a little more shock & awe.

While we can quietly savor a car of the Vanilla hue, it

was near impossible to build a new ZR1 in another

color than the newly introduced Sebring Orange Tint‐

coat. While a premium color and commanding another

$995 to the price, we feel this color is quite befitting of

a car of this stature and well worth the additional cost.

While the trend in performance vehicles seems to

gravitate to a shade of black or graphite wheels, we found that the standard Pearl Nickel‐painted wheels were quite

fitting, regardless of the darker shade’s more performance‐oriented persona.

Beyond that, the major difference came down to the new ZTK Track Performance Package and the Sebring Orange De‐

sign Package. Having a bit of a “Jekyll & Hyde” moment, we could see ourselves opting for the ZTK Performance Pack‐

age (including its attention‐demanding rear wing) but likely would opt out of the Sebring Orange Design Package as we

just can [sic] see the need for orange seat‐belts. Your mileage may vary.

All in all, we think the ZR1 styling is top‐notch, whether it has the wing or not, and it was fun to spend some time

spec’ing out one of the baddest, fastest cars in the world today. Hopefully, if the numbers on this slip of paper wind up

matching those on the TV, we’ll be hitting the “Buy Now!” button very soon! Head over to Chevrolet’s online Build Your

Own page and assemble your own version of the perfect Corvette. That way you’ll be prepared when it comes time to

lay down a few Grover Clevelands for your new ZR1.

Editor’s Note: Earlier this week, club member Bill

Corwin was in Naples, FL where he had an exclusive

sighting — at least 6 2019 ZR1s being road tested! This

is a yellow coupe following a gray convertible.


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NEW 2017 Blade Silver 3LT Coupe, Jet Black int., AT (Stock#H5114499) MSRP $69,910

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Race Driver Andy Pilgrim Joins NCM Motorsports Park Team Feb. 01 | With a mission of helping drivers of all ages and skill levels become more proficient

behind the wheel, the NCM Motorsports Park is excited to welcome former IMSA racing champion and Corvette Hall of

Fame inductee Andy Pilgrim to the team.

“We’re thrilled to have Andy and not only his more than 30 years of incredible racing skills, but also his expertise on

distracted driving,” said NCM Motorsports Park General Manager Mitch Wright. “With Andy joining our team, we will

be able to offer a number of programs in the coming months, from driving courses and one‐on‐one coaching by Andy,

to speaking engagements on safe driving habits at schools.”

Read more online at http://motorsportspark.org/race‐driver‐andy‐pilgrim‐joins‐ncm‐motorsports‐park‐team/

Travel to Buffalo, NY with NCM Feb. 01 | NCM's ‘Museum in Motion’ is heading to Buffalo, a city on the beautiful

shores of Lake Erie in upstate New York June 20‐24. Our trip will include the Frank

Lloyd Wright–designed Darwin D. Martin House, Pierce Arrow Museum, Buffalo‐

Niagara Falls area, Buffalo Zoo, a dinner cruise on the Erie Canal and Locks 34 & 35,

and take in the beautiful Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park as well as a

possible GM Powertrain Corvette Engine Assembly Tour. Special thanks go to NCM

Member Lou Merzacco for helping us plan and showing us around his beautiful city.

View the agenda at: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/event/mim‐explore‐buffalo/?instance_id=812

Is Your Ride Car Show Ready? Feb. 08 | Car show season is upon us. Do you have all the tools to make sure your

Corvette stands out from the crowd? The NCM Library and Archives offers build sheets

and reproduction window stickers for any Corvette assembled in Bowling Green since

the GM Plant opened in 1981.

Build Sheet (Paper) – $35 Members* / $45 Non‐Members. Additional Paper Copy –

$10 Members* / $12 Non‐Members

1981 – current Window Sticker/Build Sheet Combo – $75 Member* / $90 Non‐Members. Additional Copy Window

Sticker – $10 Members* / $12 Non‐Members

Purchase here: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/learn/library‐archives/build‐sheets‐window‐stickers/

NCM News & Events


NCM News & Events Continued... Corvette Profile: The 1957 Production Racer

Feb. 08 | In the performance section of the National Corvette Museum,

hundreds of thousands of visitors every year see examples of Corvette racing throughout the

years. One of the earliest examples of Corvette racing, and one that is often overlooked due to

how stock the racer looks cosmetically, is the 1957 #4 fuel injected Corvette. Read more at:

http://www.corvettemuseum.org/corvette‐profiles‐1957‐corvette‐production‐racer/

New to the Floor - 1953 Corvette Cutaway Chassis Feb. 22 | New to the display floor at the National Corvette Museum is a 1963 Cor‐

vette cutaway chassis, on loan from Ed Foss. The display illustrates what's “under the

hood” of those first 300 Corvettes. Watch the video at:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wy41xVpok9k&feature=youtu.be

Museum Exhibit — 1986 Corvette Indy Feb. 22 | Back in the mid‐1980s, General Motors released one of the most technologi‐

cally advanced cars ever created for its time; [sic] the Corvette C4. Upon release of the

C4, the world was incredibly excited for what the car was capable of. In the 1980s, car

design was like music of time. It was out with the old, and in with the new – the newer

and more technologically advanced, the better. All of this technological advancement

helped the new C4 sell over 51,500 units in 1984. To this day, it is the 2nd best‐selling

Corvette year of all time behind the 1979 model year (53,807 units sold).

The overwhelmingly positive response to the C4 led to one of the most ambitious concept cars of all time; the 1986

Corvette Indy. Read more at: http://www.corvettemuseum.org/corvette‐profiles‐1986‐corvette‐indy/

National Corvette Museum

350 Corvette Drive

Bowling Green, KY 42101

© National Corvette Museum 2018

Current NCM Raffles

‘18 Long Beach Red Z06 2LZ Cpe | 1000 Tix. @ $250......Mar. 15

‘19 Blade Silver 2LT Cpe | 1000 Tix. @ $150 ..................Mar. 29

‘19 Black 2LT Cnv | Unlim. Tix. @ $10 .............................Apr. 28

Announced 2018 Events MiM Plantation Tour...................... Apr. 03

Michelin NCM Bash ...................Apr. 26‐28

MIM Dragon Run @ Biltmore......... Apr. 29

C4 Gathering @ NCM............... May 17‐19

MiM @ Wisconsin Dells............ May 20‐24

MiM Branson Experience .......... Jun. 06‐10

MiM LeMans (in France) ........... Jun. 08‐19

LeMans Weekend @ NCM ........ Jun. 16‐17

MiM Explore Buffalo ................. Jun. 20‐24

Corvette Classifieds If you have something Corvette-related to sell, contact the newsletter editors to run a free ad for six (6) months. If your item does not sell within this time-frame, we ask that you contact us and we will continue to run your ad as space permits. Contact Kevin & Michelle Minnich at [email protected] or call 610-530-0923.

1954 Roadster — Sportsman Red, Completely restored to NCRS standards. One of 100 in this color. Serious inquiries only please. (Joan, [email protected])1802

1966 Coupe — Mossport Green with Dark Green interior, Big block 427-390HP, 4-speed, side pipes, knock-off wheels, Gold line tires, AACA Grand National Senior 1st place winner; Serious inquiries only please. 665 miles since restoration. (Gale, 610-264-3964)1707

AACC Car!! 1976 Mahogany 4-speed Coupe — White and Black interior, 350, L-82, T-Tops, New motor, New paint, A/C, Tilt Wheel, PS, PB, PWP, Garage kept. $9,500. (Paul, 610-554-1540)1608

1976 Light Buckskin 4-speed Coupe — Dark Brown leather interior. Matching numbers, L48, 82k original miles, PS/PW/PB, Tilt/Tel, and cold working air. Very good condition. Asking $13,500. (John, 908-892-8531, [email protected])1704

Estate Liquidation — 1977 Maroon Coupe & 2002 Silver Coupe — Both are in very good condition with manual transmissions. Market value offers considered. This is a first offering to AACC members, before they may be offered to the general public. Call for details. Bethlehem. (Brian, cell 610-972-1420, home 610-867-8973)1711

AACC Car!! 1978 25th Anniversary 2-Tone Silver AT Coupe — Red leather int., A/C, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM stereo w/ 8-track, PB, PS, PW, Tilt/Tele. All original, everything works great! Suspension redone 1999, new seats in 2013, brand new carpet. 63,212 miles. Garage kept, 3-owner. (Dennis, 215-679-2719, [email protected])1604

1987 Silver AT Coupe — Removable Top, Garage kept. 42,000 miles. $8,000. (610-797-7340)1705

1991 Convertible — Great looking car with only 8690 miles. Located in Reading, PA, (Hal, 610-781-4621)1708

1993 40th Anniversary Convertible — Triple Ruby color, 6-spd., 300hp LT1, garage kept. Incl. owner’s manual, service manuals, sales book, factory build sheet, window sticker, car cover, 56,000 miles. Located in Pottstown, PA. Asking $20,000. (Kristen, 610-247-1635)1710

2008 Crystal Red Z51 3LT 6-speed Convertible — Cashmere interior, black top, 1 owner, museum delivery, all original with 23,000 miles. Always garaged and service performed at A&T Chevrolet (Sellersville, PA). (Dave, 267-664-2845 or [email protected])1706

2013 Black Grand Sport 3LT 6-speed Coupe — Red hash stripes, red & black heritage interior, red brake calipers, black wheels, dual-mode exhaust, magnetic suspension, ZR1 rear spoiler, black GS side emblems, GM Grand Sport indoor vehicle cover, 7,500 miles, some neat extras, garaged, like new, 1-owner of factory ordered car. $46,000 (Lorenzo, 610-865-9790)1706

2014 Blade Silver 2LT 7-speed Coupe — Black suede interior, heated seats, HUD, memory seats, Bose, Nav, Multi-mode Exhaust, Machine faced wheels. 8,900 miles. Reading, PA area. $43,000 OBO. (Paul, 732-501-3469 or [email protected])1705

2016 Night Race Blue 2LZ 8-speed Z06 Coupe — Black interior, Carbon Flash racing stripes, NAV, Performance Data Recorder, APR carbon fiber skirts and front wheel spats, X-Pel on front and sides plus full ceramic coating by Oakes Detail. Genuine GM Z06 indoor cover, Corvette battery tender. $65,000. (John, 302-234-5750)1712

1965-67 AM-FM Corvette Radio — p/n 986281, fully serviced, good chrome, works great. $325.00. (Tom, 610-751- 5314)1802

1984 Jim Beam Corvette Decanter — Red decanter, original box and paperwork, new/never opened, seal intact. Pick up in Macungie. Make offer. (Harry, [email protected], 610-967-1476)1711

C5 Car Cover — Cover King. Used indoors only. Asking $30 o.b.o. (John, [email protected])1704

C6 Tires — 4 original tires from 2006 Z06, Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar, 328 miles. 2- 275/35/ZR18, 2- 325/30/ZR19. Tire Rack lists these for $1566, asking $650. (Rick, 610-767-7468)1705

C6 Accessories — Roof Panel Sunliner, Black w/ holes (removable/reusable) great sun protection. $25. Front Bra, OEMGM #19202139, fits coupe or convertible, brand new/never used, heavy duty vinyl, $50. (Valerie or Blair, 610-438-8885)1707


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