Vette Day
p.1 #1Vette Day
June 30 is National Corvette Day.
About 15 years ago I had the brilliant idea that I wanted to buy a Corvette so I went shopping for one. I had owned several cars that sat low to the ground so I was familiar with the "process" of getting in and out of such a machine. However, I quickly discovered that this car was different....or perhaps I was different (much older). When "trying one on" at the dealership I suddenly realized that my body had sustained entirely too much damage since my last low slung hot rod and that I was well beyond the point of being able to get into AND out of this car. Oh well....I had fun shopping for a dream nonetheless.
To celebrate today, here's a few images of the most recent Corvette I have photographed (circa 2022) that was NOT part of a car show.
Thanks for looking.
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LB
About 15 years ago I had the brilliant idea that I wanted to buy a Corvette so I went shopping for one. I had owned several cars that sat low to the ground so I was familiar with the "process" of getting in and out of such a machine. However, I quickly discovered that this car was different....or perhaps I was different (much older). When "trying one on" at the dealership I suddenly realized that my body had sustained entirely too much damage since my last low slung hot rod and that I was well beyond the point of being able to get into AND out of this car. Oh well....I had fun shopping for a dream nonetheless.
To celebrate today, here's a few images of the most recent Corvette I have photographed (circa 2022) that was NOT part of a car show.
Thanks for looking.
LB
Jun 30, 2026 at 06:31 PM
p.1 #2Vette Day
My problem exactly, Larry, early on I didn't have the money to afford one, now that I have the money, I do not have the body! But...if a good '58 came into my sights....
Douglas
Douglas
Jul 01, 2026 at 05:29 AM
p.1 #3Vette Day
No hot girls and a hot car Larry ?
Suks gettin old, that's for sure and those low cars are a challenge, I rented a car in vegas last year that was pretty low, didn't realize what a pain it would be. But these new vettes are pretty kool lookin and when your sitting in one, you're in like a rocket ship and just wannt go fast.
Suks gettin old, that's for sure and those low cars are a challenge, I rented a car in vegas last year that was pretty low, didn't realize what a pain it would be. But these new vettes are pretty kool lookin and when your sitting in one, you're in like a rocket ship and just wannt go fast.
Jul 01, 2026 at 07:07 AM
p.1 #4Vette Day
douter wrote:
My problem exactly, Larry, early on I didn't have the money to afford one, now that I have the money, I do not have the body! But...if a good '58 came into my sights....
Douglas
Thanks for looking Douglas.
I had the money back then but now.....not so much. It doesn't stop me from salivating over a complete resto-mod '60 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz or a '76 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with all the trimmings though. I guess I'm more into oooooozin' down the street these days.
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LB
My problem exactly, Larry, early on I didn't have the money to afford one, now that I have the money, I do not have the body! But...if a good '58 came into my sights....
Douglas
Thanks for looking Douglas.
I had the money back then but now.....not so much. It doesn't stop me from salivating over a complete resto-mod '60 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz or a '76 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz with all the trimmings though. I guess I'm more into oooooozin' down the street these days.
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LB
Jul 01, 2026 at 12:18 PM
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p.1 #5Vette Day
Bill Gass wrote:
No hot girls and a hot car Larry ?
Suks gettin old, that's for sure and those low cars are a challenge, I rented a car in vegas last year that was pretty low, didn't realize what a pain it would be. But these new vettes are pretty kool lookin and when your sitting in one, you're in like a rocket ship and just wannt go fast.
Trust me....I thought I could make that happen. Apparently being ancient scares all the girls off.
Truthfully, for the same money they want for a new Corvette (and I'm not talking a base model....I've never bought a base model anything) the Corvette would not be my first choice.
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LB
No hot girls and a hot car Larry ?
Suks gettin old, that's for sure and those low cars are a challenge, I rented a car in vegas last year that was pretty low, didn't realize what a pain it would be. But these new vettes are pretty kool lookin and when your sitting in one, you're in like a rocket ship and just wannt go fast.
Trust me....I thought I could make that happen. Apparently being ancient scares all the girls off.
Truthfully, for the same money they want for a new Corvette (and I'm not talking a base model....I've never bought a base model anything) the Corvette would not be my first choice.
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LB
Jul 01, 2026 at 12:24 PM
p.1 #6Vette Day
My father-in-law now has his older brother's Corvette. I'm very curious how much longer he'll be able to get in and out of it as well.
I think the older cars make for prettier pictures. The tail fin shot is cool.
I think the older cars make for prettier pictures. The tail fin shot is cool.
Jul 01, 2026 at 08:36 PM
p.1 #7Vette Day
Your presentations are most excellent "LB"!
I had a 1962 that I rebuilt from the ground up and raced it on the local dragstrip.
I was then drafted and Uncle Sam would NOT let me take it to Vietnam!
Rice paddies and Corvettes don't mix!
Stay cool brother!
Dan
I had a 1962 that I rebuilt from the ground up and raced it on the local dragstrip.
I was then drafted and Uncle Sam would NOT let me take it to Vietnam!
Rice paddies and Corvettes don't mix!
Stay cool brother!
Dan
Jul 03, 2026 at 09:42 AM