What Roger's Corvette Center's lobby looks like now! Photo Credit: BaT
When Roger Judski of the infamous dealership that bore his name, Roger’s Corvette Center, made the announcement to retire in April, I don’t think any casual observer knew just how many Corvette parts (both classic and modern) he had amassed during the six decades of serving our community. As the no-reserve BaT auction started to gain traction and go viral, and the hundreds of parts pictures began to circulate around the internet, the excitement was palpable. In my exclusive interview with the buyer, I was surprised to hear he wasn’t too thrilled at first–more on that in a moment! [Author’s Note: This article is FREE and not behind a paywall. Yes, FREE! If/when any pop-ups appear, please click to dismiss them and continue enjoying the article. One may require two steps–first, the arrow on the left, then the x on the top right.]
When CorvSport began our coverage mid-auction last Wednesday, only a handful of hopeful opportunists had placed bids, and this remarkable collection of Corvette parts was sitting at $11,000 with just 8 bids. But as the hours and days moved towards the Saturday closing, those who were watching the auction witnessed the internet auction version of Ali vs. Frazer, with big-gloved heavy hitters like C&S Corvettes and Crane Corvette Supply entering the big-dollar ring. After the cuts were treated and blood wiped away, one man was left standing following the Corvette community’s version of the “Fight of the Century.” It was truly amazing to watch these enthusiasts duke it out in real time.
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This juxtaposition between the heydays of Roger’s Corvette Center and now is worth sharing before we dive in. I have been to Roger’s beautiful, spacious showroom numerous times and had no idea what parts lay in the crevices of his large compound.
Roger packed them in during the heyday of Roger’s Corvette Center!
What the expansive lobby looks like now.
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