Weekend Events August 31 - Sept. 1

Saturday: Caffeine and Classics at Streetside Classics in Mesa,

Best to be there between 7:30 and 8:00 for a good parking space.

614 E. Auto Center Dr, Mesa, AZ 85204

Saturday Evening: Pavilions Rock & Roll Car Show - Indian Bend and the 101 in Scottsdale.

C8 at Midway Chevrolet, Phoenix - 08-24-2019

Lucy and I went to Midway Chevrolet today for the C8 unveiling. Lots of fun; we ran into Frank and a few other friends, and made new Corvette friends whom we hope to see again.

Our impressions from sitting in the C8 are that the comfort and leg space are on a par with the C7, perhaps a bit more legroom. However, as we feared, no interior storage space for even a purse other than between your feet. A little odd not to have a shifter, but no big deal and the metal paddles are a big improvement over the plastic ones in the C7. Also, a nice big info screen, though we didn't see it in action.

Lots of pictures here.

Recent Events

What's been going on? Here's a little bit...

Penske Cars & Coffee complete picture album here.

Pavillions on Saturday Night

The Minnesota gang practicing for Phil's Filling Station

Mid Engine Corvette Development

I just ran across this article from Popular Mechanics that covers some very interesting aspects of the new mid-engine Corvette's development. The very first running prototype was disguised as an Australian Holden ute! Well, the nose was Holden, the cabin was C7 and the bed was tacked on. Yes, that odd black vehicle below is the genesis of the new Corvette. Fascinating article and a good read, but too short. I could read a whole book on this topic; and likely one will be written someday.  Enjoy!

https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/car-technology/a28426687/2020-corvette/

Weekend Events - August 17 - 18

Saturday - Penske Museum Cars & Coffee 7125 E. Chauncey Lane in Scottsdale
Recommended arrival time 7:00, museum doors open at 8:00.

Kneaders Cars & Coffee in Chandler. 1090 W. Queen Creek Road, Chandler
7:00 to 9:30 am

Tempe Cars & Coffee 08-03-2019 and a Hertz Z06

Mark and I investigated rumors of a cars & coffee to be held this morning - and it was true! There was a small gathering in the parking lot of the Tempe Marketplace and we were told it's a monthly event with shifting venues. We were the only Corvettes among a mix of European cars, Mustangs, Mopars and a few Harleys. Nice crowd, very low-key event.

We had a way too big breakfast at Lolo's Chicken and Waffles in Scottsdale, the doubled back to the Hertz Auto Sales location where we'd spotted a hertz Z06 for sale on the way to the restaurant. The Z06 is a 2019 with over 17,000 rental miles already. It's all there, we looked inside, outside and under the hood. It has fresh tires but needs a good wax and TLC (and a front splitter).They're asking $84,100 - I think there's better deals than that for a hard-used Z06.

Once we know where the event is for next month, we'll post. Alpio's next week!

There are a few pictures below and the whole album here.