TheSmokingTire – We know the C8 Corvette has what it takes to be great: a torquey, powerful engine mounted low and in the middle, quick, accurate steering, a brilliant ride, lots of features, and the performance of a $150,000 Porsche 911 for around half that. Plus, even in the regular “coupe” the targa roof is, (and for the last 50 years or so has been) removable; a true “best of both worlds” scenario. For that reason, enthusiasts, and even Corvette owners as I formerly was, look down on the Convertibles. Historically, the soft top not only changes the fabulous coupe lines, but also prevents you from attending some track days – cementing the “old guy having a crisis” image. Now, taking a page *directly* from the Ferrari 458 Playbook, the Corvette Convertible features a well-insulated power-retractable hardtop that looks great raised, looks even better lowered, and – get this – doesn’t intrude on the rear trunk space in any way. Remember 2021 – it was the year the Corvette Convertible finally got cool.
Tag Archives: Cars
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Collecting Apple iPods in 2021. Am I NUTS?!?
My latest obsession: collecting Apple iPods in 2021. Am I NUTS?!? YouTube >> https://youtu.be/Sx9yH7GsEck
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Introducing the newest Lamborghini: Sián Roadster: World Premiere
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We brought a new kind of beauty to life, one that always shines – the Lamborghini Sián Roadster. This limited-edition, open-top hybrid Super Sports Car is the expression of breathtaking design and extraordinary performance, but most importantly embodies important future technologies.
The Pop-up Headlights Story
Little Car – 1936 was a great year to be alive, because the first car appeared with pop-up headlights – quite possibly the best thing to happen to headlights since someone thought to use a light bulb instead of a gas light. They appeared simultaneously on two cars – the Italian Alfa Romeo 8C, and the American Cord 810. You had to manually wind them up and down using a handle on the dashboard. At the time they were a handy way of streamlining the front of the car, producing an aerodynamic shape that mimicked racing cars of the day, although the streamlining advantage was negligible.
$1,000,000 Barn Find: First Wash in 32 Years! Bizzarrini P538
This is a secret car collection I’ve been trying to visit for the past 3 years with no luck. However recently, I was asked to detail a couple very rare cars, Ferrari, Corvette, Camaro, and a Lamborghini to name a few…for an upcoming auction. The first was a Bizzarrini P538 which is valued at nearly $1,000,000 and is by the far the most expensive barn find I have had the privilege of detailing. This is the first wash and paint polishing this vehicle has received in over 32 years. It was parked next to a Noble with a Ferrari engine which was also in need of an extreme detailing. I wanted to call this a disgusting car make over or a disaster detailing junk yard find, but the Bizzarrini is just too awesome to give it such a title. Hope you enjoy!
1 OF 20 FULLY EXPOSED CARBON FIBER – The 2017 Lamborghini Centenario Roadster!
Heather Ballentine Lamborghini sales specialist walks you through a rare 2017 Lamborghini Centenario Roadster LP 770-4 in Fully Exposed Carbon Fiber that is currently available at Lamborghini Uptown Toronto.