Douglas Barton, Author at CorvSport.com - Page 22 of 28

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Douglas caught the Corvette affliction in 1999 at 31 when he bought his first brand new Fixed Roof Coupe. Since then, he has owned 20 Corvettes, the most recent being his third FRC, a 2000 model in the same color as the first two. Douglas recently traded his 2000 FRC to feed his new car smell addiction, and he hopes when you read his pieces, you will sense his genuine passion for all things Corvette.

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You’ve Got To See This Rare C6 Specter Werkes GTR That Just Hit The Market

Welcome to another installment of the series where I showcase interesting and cool Corvettes for sale on Facebook. I see numerous listings per day as I try to find compelling Corvettes to bring our dedicated CorvSport readers, but not many pass the sniff test. Today’s 2008 Specter Werkes GTR not...

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[Weekly News Recap] Z06s Stuck Outside Plant, UAW Strike Update, 1st 2024 C8 Delivered!

I’ve done the legwork for you, and am in all the crevices of the Corvette Internet world, searching day in and day out for stories of interest. Here are some top stories from the Corvette community. 1) Hundreds of Corvettes Sitting Outside Bowling Green Assembly Plant One of the largest...

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Corvette Culture

A Comprehensive Compilation Of Corvettes With Celebrity Owners

Just the other day I was on my favorite Corvette forum and a few pictures of Farrah Fawcett in her infamous custom C3 with the mink interior popped up (naturally I was in the Off Topic section!). At first, I thought it was shag carpet since it was the 70’s...

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BREAKING: Revised ’24 Pricing Released, How Much More Will Your Dream Cost Now?

Well, that certainly did not take long, as CorvSport just did a breaking news article on July 13th indicating the 2024 model year price increases. This news update is not about the UAW strike, but from what I’ve seen across social media so far, many enthusiasts are pointing fingers directly...

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1977 - C3 Corvette

[Function And Form] Sleeper DIY 10-Second Turbo C3… Part 9

When we left off, Carl completely redesigned the DIY 4L80E controller and body module for his 1977 Stingray build, which resulted in a final version based on the Arduino Mega board. But first, if you missed any previous episodes for Carl’s 10-second turbo build, (or need a review), here are...

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[Tuner Feature] Stunning C7 ZR1 Breaks The 1000 Horsepower Barrier

One of the hottest topics I see while living my day on multiple social media Corvette pages is enthusiasts searching for MORE power! Many power-hungry Corvette owners encounter analysis paralysis, as there are so many resources out there, making a process that should be fun a daunting adventure. One of...

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Would You Pay 7 Figures To Own The Last C6 ZR1 And C7 ZR1 To Be Produced?

It’s been bizarre in the collector car world the last decade, especially with Corvettes, and it doesn’t take long watching one of the popular auctions like Mecum or Barrett-Jackson to have a drop-your-jaw moment. That was my first reaction when seeing this listing for a pair of special ZR1s. Let’s...

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[Weekly News Recap] Another ZR1 Video, UAW Tightens Grip, Video Of New Z06 Falling Off Lift

I’ve done the legwork for you, and am in all the crevices of the Corvette Internet world, searching day in and day out for stories of interest. Here are some top stories from the Corvette community. 1) More ZR1 Prototypes Caught on Video Welcome to the hottest debate for 2023,...

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1977 - C3 Corvette

[Function And Form] Sleeper DIY 10-Second Turbo C3… Part 8

As with most weeks, Carl is jumping around his shop with a flurry of various projects, including more phenomenal electronics wizardry, so sit back and enjoy. But first, if you missed any previous episodes for Carl’s 10-second turbo build, (or need a review), here are the links: part one, part two,...

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[Auction Market News] Top 10 Corvette Sales And Other Key Results From Mecum Dallas

With a whopping 107 Corvettes offered on the block, this year’s Mecum Dallas auction (held September 20th-23rd at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center) proved the old saying that things are always bigger in Texas. How did the Restomods do at Dallas, considering they fell relatively flat on our Mecum...

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[Breaking C8 News] Video Of Quiet ZR1 Prototypes Shakes Up Engine Rumors, Wheels Revealed!

We reported in April of this year that the highly anticipated eighth-generation ZR1, expected as a 2025 model, was speculated to use the LT6 from the C8 Z06, with GM engineers slapping two turbos on the flat-plane crank engine to generate “well over” 800 horsepower. Those rumors have marinated for...

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[Seeing Double] Which ZR1 Do You Buy When You Hit The Lottery?

What makes these two seventh-generation ZR1s so special, besides the fact that with 755 horsepower they still hold the record for the most powerful Corvette ever? Let’s get right after it! Rare and desirable 1-year only C7 ZR1? Check 7-speed manual? Check ZTK track performance package? Check Uber-low mileage and...

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[Weekly News Recap] UAW Strike Update, 2024 Production Begins, Buying Resources

I’m in all the corners of the Corvette Internet world, so let me do the legwork for you. Here are some top stories from the Corvette community, with another series of news that should be helpful if you are in the market for a new (or used) Corvette. 1) UAW...

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Let CorvSport Help You Sell Your Corvette, Free Of Charge!

One of the most common problems we encounter with listings on common sites like eBay, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace (to name a few) is that for every awesome Corvette you discover, there are 100 bad ones that just aren’t worth the time of day. Simply put, there is just too...

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FOR SALE: 1988 Corvette Coupe

Description: 1988 Corvette Coupe Seller Details: “Car has a clean title, no body damage, power steering leak.” Miles: 95,387 Price: Seller indicates “Call or email with best offer” Location: Lake Elsinore, CA Seller’s Name and Contact Info: Gregory Asher, [email protected], 562-900-4779 Offered By: Private Seller Douglas’s Take: As the years...

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1977 - C3 Corvette

[Function And Form] Sleeper DIY 10-Second Turbo C3… Part 7

When the local drag strip decided to halt drag racing, Carl begrudgingly had to shift the “philosophy” of his build. More on that in a moment. If you missed any previous episodes for Carl’s 10-second turbo build, (or need a review), here are the links: part one, part two, part three,...

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[BREAKING] Will The UAW Strike Threaten To Halt 2024 Corvette Production?

Corvette C8 production line at Bowling Green Factory

Corvette enthusiasts around the country, effectively around the world, have been on high alert as the midnight deadline approached yesterday. Perhaps you’ve seen the rhetoric from both sides, with union apologists (usually current and former union members) battling the anti-union camp on who is “right” in this latest battle. On...

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FOR SALE: 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe

Description: 2019 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe Seller Details: “Removable top panel, six speed with shifter paddles, original color was white, meticulously wrapped in powder blue finish, all ground effects, spoilers wing, etc. Beautiful like new bright red leather, only 7k original miles this vehicle cannot be told from new. 82...

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[Time Capsule For Sale] How Much To Park The Lowest Mileage C4 In The Country In Your Garage?

The listing for this beautiful 1989 fourth-generation Corvette doesn’t mention anything about the previous owner(s), so the first thing I always wonder is, was this beauty squirreled away in hopes of a nice profit decades later? Or, was it some sort of estate “barn find” from a hoarder type who...

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[Milestone Moment] Did the ’23 C8 Surpass The Production Record Set 44 Years Ago?

Corvette enthusiasts around the globe have been on the edge of their seats the last few months, wondering if the 1979 C3 will reign supreme and hold on to its record-setting production, when the dedicated workers at the St. Louis assembly plant cranked off 53,807 C3s. Okay, “edge of their...

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1977 - C3 Corvette

[Function And Form] Sleeper DIY 10-Second Turbo C3… Part 6

Today Carl gets after it with a project-packed itinerary. If you missed any previous episodes for Carl’s 10-second turbo build, (or need a review), here are the links: part one, part two, part three, part four, and part five. Each episode is a quick read, with lots of pictures. If you want...

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[Weekly News Recap] More C8 Awards, Top 10 Dealers, Fastest Selling Used Cars… And More

I’m in all the corners of the Corvette Internet world, so let me do the legwork for you. Here are some top stories from the Corvette community, with another series of news that should be helpful if you are in the market for a new (or used) Corvette. 1) C8...

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[Facebook For Sale Feature] Wicked 2000 HP Grand Sport Build With Gargantuan Turbo

Welcome back to the new series where I highlight interesting and cool Corvettes for sale on Facebook. I see multiple listings per day as I diligently try to find compelling Corvettes to bring our dedicated CorvSport readers, but not many pass the sniff test. Not only did today’s 2011 Grand...

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1977 - C3 Corvette

[Function And Form] Sleeper DIY 10-Second Turbo C3… Part 5

When is a turbo-charged 5.3 LS engine not enough? When Carl is doing the build! But, before we get to that stunning change, if you missed any previous episodes for Carl’s 10-second turbo build, (or need a review), here are the links: part one, part two, part three, and part four....

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[Free Corvette?] Two C6s Morph Into One, But Will It Run?

I first discovered Shawn Pilot in March, just days after he launched his new YouTube channel, and soon after watching one of his first DIY videos, I realized this guy was the real deal. With just some basic tools, four jack stands, and an encyclopedia of knowledge, Shawn rescued a...

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[Video] Is This C2 Restomod A BETTER Sports Car Than A 2023 C8?

I’m on social media daily, for what seems like all day, perusing Corvette content in all the corners to find interesting features to bring to you, our faithful CorvSport readers. One thing I’ve noticed, especially with the nearly 150,000 followers on our Facebook page, is that you all love Restomods....

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Non GM Special Models

Corvette Gets Mistaken For Ferrari, And No It’s Not a C8!

I thought I had seen every unique and special Corvette out there, but despite nearly three decades as an enthusiast this ZR6X lineage of custom Corvettes somehow slipped totally under my radar. Remarkably, this is a virgin Corvette for CorvSport as well, as this is our first feature on these...

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[Weekly News Recap] Warranty Advisory, Production Record?!? Buying Resources

The 2021 Corvette travels down the assembly line of GM's Bowling Green Manufacturing Plant.

I’m in all the corners of the Corvette Internet world, so let me do the legwork for you. Here are some top stories from the Corvette community, with another series of news that should be helpful if you are in the market for a new (or used) Corvette. 1) A...

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1977 - C3 Corvette

[Function And Form] Sleeper DIY 10-Second Turbo C3… Part 4

A key to a successful build like this is to adapt and make changes when necessary, and today is no exception. If you missed any previous episodes for Carl B.’s 10-second turbo build, (or need a review), here are the links: part one, part two, and part three. Each episode...

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The Iconic 70 Vettes From 70 Years Show Has Passed, But You Can Virtually Attend Here

One of the most special things about this iconic 70th Anniversary show was the appearance of the only surviving 1983 Corvette, and I’m leading with this rare Corvette because it birthed the idea of having one Corvette from every year at M1 Concourse’s 2023 Woodward Dream Show. In my exclusive...

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