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In this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, we preview the HUGE 38th Annual Dan Mecum Spring Classic in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is join by none other than Mecum TV host, Scott Hoke. Scott has been the long-time TV host of all the Mecum Auctions (along side John Kraman).

Steve and Scott talk about many of the Corvettes that will be crossing the auction block as well as some of the other unique collections that you don't want to miss. Scott also reflects on the passing of John Kraman...he recollection of "The Professor" is incredibly touching.

It's the preview of the 38th Annual Spring Classic in Indianapolis on this week's CORVETTE TODAY.

This is our 3rd annual chat with the Corvette Team as they answer listener and viewer questions from MidEngineCorvetteForum.com and CorvetteForum.com!

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, sits down with Executive Chief Engineer, Tony Roma along with the Director of Marketing for Chevrolet, Amy Masica. So yes, the Corvette team looks a little different from past years.

This CORVETTE TODAY EXTRA is a huge deal - you don't get access to the Corvette team like this anywhere else! Enjoy this show on CORVETTE TODAY at www.CorvetteToday.com

CORVETTE TODAY #263 - Corvette News & Headlines, Late April 2025

We are attending the NCM Michelin Bash at the National Corvette Museum this week.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is attending the show. So is Steve's co-host for our News & Headlines shows, Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger. Steve and Keith will do this upcoming News & Headlines show together, in person, for the very first time!

They will report on what's happening at the Michelin Bash along with these stories…

1. AutoForecast predicts the next generation C8 will start production in 2029
2. GM releases new engine graphics for the C8 Corvette
3. Corvette #5 from 1953 was sold on Bring-A-Trailer
4. The Florida Highway Patrol uses a C8 Corvette to hunt for speeders
5. Highlights from the NCM Michelin Bash

Get all the details about the NCM Michelin Bash along with all the news from the world of Corvette in next week's CORVETTE TODAY News & Headlines show!

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Watkins Glen is the birthplace of American Road Racing. But did you know that they also have an event specifically for Corvette?

Corvette Thunder At The Glen is an annual event that draws a huge Corvette following. Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, is joined by Kip Zeiter, the Visitor Services Coordinator at the International Motor Racing Research Center in Watkins Glen, New York.

Kip gives us a fascinating history of the race track at Watkins Glen. He also reveals the story of Harley Earl attending a race in the early 1950's. That is where Harley got the inspiration for the Corvette!

Kip runs down all of the events happening this year at Corvette Thunder At The Glen. Start planning your road trip to upstate New York after you check out this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

CORVETTE TODAY #261 - We Begin Year #6 of CORVETTE TODAY with

Corvette News & Headlines, Mid April 2025

This CORVETTE TODAY show marks the beginning of year #6 for the show!

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett and Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger bring you the latest Corvette news & headlines from the past two weeks!

Here are some of the topics that Steve and Keith cover...

1. ZR1 orders move to 3000 status with production scheduled for May 2025

2. Chevrolet delivers over 6,700 Corvettes in the first quarter of this year

3. GM's UK Advance Design Studios showcases a Corvette inspired concept car

4. The National Corvette Museum is nominated for USA Today's 10Best award

5. Lingenfelter is working on a twin-turbo for the Corvette

6. David Hill resigns and Bryce Burklow is named President of the NCM

Please be sure to join us as we celebrate the beginning of year #6 for the ONLY current podcast dedicated to Corvette...CORVETTE TODAY!

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In this special episode of CORVETTE TODAY, we celebrate the career of Corvette's Exterior Design Mnager, Kirk Bennion.

Kirk spent 41 years at General Motors and 37 year with Corvette. Your CORVETTE TODAY host Steve Garrett, reminisces with Kirk about his career, how he got his job at General Motors, how he started working on Corvette and the development of the C5, C6, C7 and C8 Corvettes!

Kirk shares some of his favorite stories about Corvette and GM and talks about some of the icons he's worked with over the years as well.

It's another very special edition of CORVETTE TODAY that you don't want to miss!

CORVETTE TODAY #259 - Corvette News & Headlines, Early April 2025

Thank goodness winter is in our rear view mirror! And our first big event of the season, the National Corvette Museum's Michelin Bash, takes place during the last week of April.

Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett brings back Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger to go over the latest Corvette news & headlines from the past two weeks!

Here are some of the topics that Steve and Keith cover...

1. Corvette wins Kelly Blue Book's best resale value award
2. GM changes the owner retention policy on the ZR1
3. Bloomington Gold announces a new location for their June show
4. Tony Roma appears on Jay Leno's Garage to talk about Corvettes and Cadillacs
5. The National Corvette Museum is doing restoration work on a 1953 Corvette

We are setting you up for a terrific show season. Stick with CORVETTE TODAY to stay on top of everything Corvette!

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The 1963 Split Window Corvette was the car that first introduced me to the Corvette as a young man.

The man who sketched the C2 Corvette, Peter Brock, is a living legend in the Corvette community. Recently, Peter introduced at SEMA 2024 a reimagined '63 Split Window Corvette! Peter comes back to CORVETTE TODAY to give us all the details about his "new" '63 Split Window Corvette (he was originally on CORVETTE TODAY #30 in November of 2020).

Please note - this is NOT a restomod Corvette! Peter has modernized this iconic Corvette but it retains the same body of the 1963 Split Window Corvette.

The first re-imagined '63 Split Window was auctioned off at Barrett Jackson/Scottsdale. And a total of 20 units will be produced and sold. Find out how you can purchase one by listening and watching this episode of CORVETTE TODAY!

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CORVETTE TODAY #257 - Corvette News & Headlines, Mid-March 2025 Well, Springtime is finally starting to show its face, Corvettes are coming out of hibernation and CORVETTE TODAY is ready for you with the latest news in the world of Corvette! Your CORVETTE TODAY host, Steve Garrett, welcomes Keith Cornett from CorvetteBlogger back to the show. Steve and Keith cover these stories and more! 1. GM issues a "full stop" to Corvette production in March 2. Spy photos capture 2026 test vehicles with possible new interior 3. Ken Lingenfelter joins the Board at the National Corvette Museum 4. The UAW at Bowling Green is bracing for possible loss of workers 5. Live tracker shows almost 5,800 Corvettes on the ground 6. The National Corvette Museum hires a new CEO We are keeping our fingers crossed for consistent warm weather and seeing more Corvettes on the road. CORVETTE TODAY continues to be one of THE best resources for Corvette news!

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There's a lot of Corvettes I'd like to own. But finding them and buying them right is a completely different story.

On this episode of CORVETTE TODAY, your host, Steve Garrett, introduces you to Joey Benjamini, the CEO of Collectible Classics. Joey talks about the best Corvettes to buy, which ones are hot right now and his take on auto auctions and online auctions.

Joey is the biggest volume seller of cars on Bring-A-Trailer, so he has a ton of experience in this field and is a true Corvette enthusiast at heart.

It's a fun episode! Joey and Collectible Classics could help you find the Corvette of your dreams by checking out this episode of CORVETTE TODAY.