Issue 53

December 2009

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1. 2010 Grand Sport first drive

   It’s a big deal when Chevrolet introduces a new Corvette, so we were excited to drive the new Grand Sport.

2. 731-bhp LMR Z06

   Once bitten by the horsepower bug, it’s hard to not keep wanting more, as one Z06 owner learns the hard way.

3. Best buys for $20K

   What can $20K get you in today’s used Corvette market? As it turns out, a whole lot—even a fifth-generation Z06.

4. Full Article

   1967 big-block coupe

   What began as a restoration for a customer ended up in the hands of the restorer—this ’67 big block was just too good.

5. LS7-powered 1963 restomod

   For some, a split window is a shrine that should not be altered; for others, it provides a blank canvas for customization.

6. Profile: David Burroughs

   David Burroughs revolutionized the Corvette show-car circuit by introducing the radical concept of allowing more than one winner.

7. 1973 East Coast custom

   Back in the ’70s, there were two distinct Corvette customization camps; this shark is East Coast to to the core.

8. Racing: ALMS GT2-class debut

   Corvette Racing begins a new era in the American Le Mans Series. The GT1 Corvette is dead, long live the GT2.

9. How To: C3 control arms

   We show you how to replace the front control arms on your third-generation Corvette in 34 easy-to-follow steps.

10. Full Article

    1957 Fuelie

    Fuel-injected C1s are rare, but how about ones with original paint and tires? This ’57 version is hyper-original.