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2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport on 20″ H1 Modulare Wheels

Here is a 2011 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport with a set of 20” Modulare H1 3-piece wheels and some custom paintwork by Dusold Designs.  The wheels are 20×10 front and 20×12.5 rear, finished in a tinted brushed center with gloss black lips, and are mated to Nitto Invo 285/25/20 and 345/25/20 tires.

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Source: Modulare Wheels Press Release

EXCLUSIVE LINE OF CORVETTE GOLF BAGS FROM MID AMERICA MOTORWORKS

Pride in America’s Sports Car moves to the fairway with Mid America Motorworks’ new line of Corvette Golf Bags. As a leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket Corvette parts and accessories, Mid America Motorworks understands that Corvette enthusiasts enjoy the hobby in all areas of their lives. These Corvette Golf Bags allow Corvette owners to take their passion to the golf course and are available in the choice of C2 through C6 generation emblem and script against a stylish red and black design.

“We know how much Corvette owners love sharing their passion, even when they’re not behind the wheel. Our new Corvette Golf Bags combine two hobbies and have everything our customers need to show their Corvette Pride on the links,” said Eric Thoele, merchant at Mid America Motorworks.

The ultimate in style on the golf course, the Corvette Golf Bag comes with a travel cover as well as multiple accessory pockets for balls, tees, towels and more. Dividers on the top cuff offer superior organization and are positioned for optimized balance. A large fold down apparel pocket is perfect for jackets. To order, call 800.500.1500 or visit corvette.mamotorworks.com.

Source: MidAmerica Press Release

Two Ferraris and Corvette L88 Top Million Dollar Mark at Mecum’s Monterey Auction

Mecum Auctions returned to Monterey for a successful second annual auction at the Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa on the Del Monte Golf Course, where the top sale was a rare ex-DeLorenzo 1967 Corvette L88 Roadster – one of only 20 produced and the earliest RPO-ordered L88 known to exist – that sold on the block for $1,250,000. 

With a high-quality inventory of remarkable collector cars, Mecum’s Monterey Auction had total gross sales (excluding buyer’s premium) of $15.4 million.  Combined with post-block sales that continue to occur in The Bid Goes On – Mecum’s program to market vehicles that don’t sell on the auction block – the company estimates final sales for the auction will be close to $20 million.

“While last year’s event was monumental because of our record-breaking $7.25 million sale of the 1965 Shelby Daytona Cobra Coupe, this year’s event was hugely successful in its own right.  In fact, if you take the Shelby out of the equation, we more than doubled our sales over last year,” said President Dana Mecum.  “As Monterey’s only free, open-to-the-public auction, we have truly carved our own market niche.  With growing brand awareness, Mecum in its sophomore year has established itself as a primary destination on the peninsula and has built a very firm cornerstone upon which to have a long-term event in Monterey.”

As the first auction company to bring live television to the peninsula with its Discovery Communications’ HD Theater show “Mecum Auto Auction: Muscle Cars & More,” the Monterey Auction drew thousands of enthusiasts eager to watch the film crew in action and to bid on the investment-grade vehicles.  Mecum offered more than 400 collector cars at the two-day auction.

In addition to cars, Mecum entered into the vintage wooden boat arena in 2010, selling five world-class vessels at the Monterey Auction – four of which made it into the top 10 sales. 

Mecum’s Monterey Top 10 Sales (all sales reflect hammer prices) were:

1. 1967 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Convertible (Lot S125) at $1,250,000
2. 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB/4 Berlinetta (Lot S111.1) at $1,250,000
3. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona Spyder (Lot S122) at $1,050,000
4. 1966 Shelby Cobra 427 Roadster (Lot S120) at $650,000
5. 1971 Chevrolet Corvette ZR2 Convertible (lot S118) at $440,000
6. 1965 Shelby GT350 Drag Unit (Lot S106) at $350,000
7. 1922 Hacker Gentlemans Race Boat (Lot S130) at $320,000
8. 1940 Chris-Craft Racing Runabout (Lot S127) at $291,500
9. 1965 Riva Aquarama (Lot S128) at $290,000
10. 1929 Hacker Craft Deluxe Runabout (Lot S129) at $225,000

Complete Monterey Auction results are available to Mecum InfoNet members, which is free to join at www.Mecum.com.  Mecum InfoNet members can log in to see car-by-car results by visiting the Results Page.  Next up is the Mecum St. Charles Auction, Sept. 16-19, 2010, at Pheasant Run Resort, which feature 1,000 collector cars up for bid.  Tickets are available at the door for $15. 

The Mecum Auction Company has been specializing in the sale of collector cars for 23 years, now offering an industry-leading 5,000 collector cars per year.  Consignment, bidder and event information is available online at www.Mecum.com or by calling 815.568.8888.

Modulare Wheels 2008 Corvette Z06

WheelExperts.com are proud to announce the release of the new Modulare Forged B15, which is the latest design in the B series (Monoblock) lineup.  The wheels are 1-piece forged, made in the USA, and are shown here in the brushed finish installed on a 2008 Corvette Z06 in sizes 20×10 front and 20×13 rear.  This new style is now available for ordering in 19, 20, 21, 22, and 23″ diameters for most passenger car and light truck applications.

2010 GeigerCars Corvette Grand Sport

The name “Grand Sport” is entrenched in the racing history of the Chevrolet Corvette. Now, for the 2010 model year, there is a new edition that evokes memories of the racecars of the seventies – and Geigercars.de has already given these rockets an additional performance upgrade.

With the LS3 V8 under the bonnet, and the corresponding 430 hp and 575 Nm in torque, the Grand Sport is certainly not short of legs when it leaves the factory. But why be satisfied with production line performance, when tuning specialist Geigercars.de can give you something more? Thanks to the Munich pros, a supercharger with a fat 2.3 litres capacity sits on top of the eight-cylinder engine, which itself exhibits a volume of 6.2 litres. The result is a growth in the power of the Corvette to an immense 588 hp at 6,490 rpm, and torque of 738 Nm at 4,030 rpm. This ultimate sports car negotiates the sprint to 100 km/h in less than four seconds from contact, and it’s not until reaching 337 km/h that the Geigercars.de rocket is forced to relent to wind resistance.

The Grand Sport impresses both aesthetically and technically, with wider front and rear fenders with additional vents, to accommodate the larger brakes of the sister model Z06 with its 355 mm, six-cylinder discs at the front axle, and 340 mm, four-cylinder discs at the rear. The front diffuser and larger rear spoiler are also borrowed from the engineers of the Corvette Z06. Sway bars, shock absorbers and springs have also been overhauled in addition to the six-speed transmission, while a dry sump oil system and differential cooler are also on board. The battery of the Grand Sport has been relocated to the rear. Optimum road contact is guaranteed by the 18 and 19 inch light alloy rims, with 275/35 and imposing 325/30 tyres.

Special factory-installed emblems on the front fenders, and not least the special graphics applied by Geigercars.de to the fenders, bonnet and boot lid, draw even the untrained eye to the character of this very special elite athlete – and underline that certain something about the entire project perfectly.

Technical specifications – Geigercars.de Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

Engine: 6.2 litre V8
Output: 588 hp at 6,490 rpm
Torque: 738 N m at 4,030 rpm
Top speed: 337 km/h
Supercharger with 2.3 litre capacity and 0.6 bar charging pressure
Transmission: Six-speed manual transmission (5th and 6th gears modified)
Light alloy wheels – 18 inch front / 19 inch rear
Tyres: 275/35 ZR18 front / 325/30 ZR19 rear

(Source: GeigerCars Press Release)

Modulare Wheels C6 Corvette Z06 Photo Gallery

Modulare Forged equipped this C6 Corvette Z06 with one of its latest designs, the Modulare M15, in a gloss black powdercoated center finish with chrome lip.  These 3-piece forged wheels are made in the USA using all US components, measuring 20×10.0 front and 20×12.5 rear.  The wheels were mated to Toyo T1-R tires measuring 285/25/20 front and 345/25/20 rear.  The Modulare M15 is a graceful 10 spoke pattern which can be custom built for most passenger car applications in 19, 20, 21, and 22″ diameters.

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(Source: Modulare Wheels)