Corvette Envy

I went out shooting in my mother's neighborhood recently - my step father is testing some DSLRs and needed some tips/comparisons/someone to shoot with/etc. They have some pretty rockin neighbors. After some shots of mom's dog, we ended up in their neighbor's garage with some über rare Vettes...


The first, an amazing and super rare treat: a 1966 427/425hp convertible. This is the last convertible made in 1966 as documented by Nolan Adams and was also the last 425hp made in 1966. This car was built for Chevrolet Motor Division as a test mule and later sold to the public. Heater and radio delete with J-56, close ratio 4 speed, racing brakes, F-41 heavy duty suspension, side pipes, and knock off wheels. Truly a rare piece of Corvette history. This car has also been top flight certified by NCRS.

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A 1967 427/390hp COPO Coupe. They made 10 Copo Corvettes in 1967 and all were color variant cars. 3 were big blocks this car has a close ratio 4 speed, power brakes and rare head rest seats. Tank sheet and Protect-O-Plate certify this as a COPO.

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A 1968 427/400hp 2 top Roadster with tri power, power brakes, F-41 heavy duty suspension, leather interior, and am/fm radio. This car was built the last month of 1968 production, has been certified by NCRS and has awesome paperwork to document it's originality.

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A 1965 fuel injected convertible; purchased from the original owner. Full documentation and 38,000 original miles on the car. 771 fuelies made all 4 speeds in the last year of production for the fuel injected corvette until the modern era. Most of these were coupes with less than 100 roadsters made. Living history and protect-o-plate document the originality of this rare beast.

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The owner was on his way to Chicago to possibly purchase another rare Vette and had his brother's Vette in the side garage that he's fully restoring. I would love to bring my soft box or speedlight in and really spend some time photographing these cars. They are very special subjects! The owner was kind enough to invite me back when our schedules matched up, so hopefully you'll see more of these beauties!


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I couldn't leave out the mom's ZR1...

My mom races. She has a S2000 SCCA car and within the past year sold her/my step dad's 2 black C6 Z06's & brought home this beautiful supercharged LS9 6.2L 2009 ZR1. This thing is so full of win.

I plan to revisit this shoot, since it's easily accessible, so that I can take my time with it.

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The original; background blacked all the way in with no holes of light and burned the ground to match. I highlighted the top of the body some, as well as the wheels.
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A more touched and dodged version. The car is really not this light! But, I thought it looked fun & I like the extreme contrast.
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Thanks for looking :):)

Cty

Nice pics.....I love the stingrays soooo nice

Some truly beautiful machines right there, i have always love the style of the 60's cars. Its just not there in modern cars any more, most of them just blend together.

Nice pictures ..Thanks for sharing !!!

Shitty pics but...

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I like that vette...
One day I will own a 94/95. I think they're seksi.

love the ZR1!

uuuhhhhhhh. Squirtt!

Do you get to drive your ma's car?!?!?! And got any vids of it?

here is my dad's and mine 1969 427/435hp (116 made) L-88 has a lil over 42,000 miles...we have owned it for 21 years now...and we bought it from the oringal owner...all "tank stickers" to document it as well..
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my car and the vette
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Youve got a 69 and a stealth? Haha Ive got a 69 also(well its my aunts but she doesnt drive it, I do).
21,000 miles. DAMN! That car looks fucking clean. Its got to be worth quite a bit too. Love the License plate, mine is IM69VET. Those two look great together.

Planning on a 427 swap once I actually own the car. (She promised it to me) :D

Here are a few of mine....I dont have any pictures on this pc :/.

Ive always been a big fan of Vettes. I drove a new Grand Sport a few months ago and it was awesome. A 2004 Lemans Commemorative Edition is on my list of cars to own.

Thanks guys!

I love the other vettes posted :thumbup1:

Quite the museum you came across. Not that often you get to see so many rarity's together. BTW like the contrast in the first shot. Coudnt tell if you were outside and using umbrellas for a sec. Then i noticed that they were the strip light in the garage. Way to focus in on your subject.

Very nice collection indeed and some nice photo work :thumbup1: ZR1... :drool:

Your moms vette was my favorite of the shoot.

Is your mom single? lol

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One day I will own a 94/95. I think they're seksi.

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Hey, if you are in the market my parents have a 1995 or 1996 black w/red leather interior, manual (i think 6 speed) that they are looking to sell. Has 60k miles and they are looking for $12k out of it. They have owned it for the last 3 or 4 years and have put maybe 1k miles on it. Car is located in San Antonio, Tx and AFAIK (so don't quote me) has been a Texas car it's whole life.

Thanks for sharing with us, Cty. Those are some nice shots.

Cars are beautiful, shots are amazing, PP is phenominal. Win.

Don't even know what to say... incredible pics of incredible cars CTY! Thank you so much for sharing. Wow!

Thanks Vicki, Ryan, Rob and OneBadvATE!!! :):)

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Is your mom single? lol

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Absolutely not lolol

Nice pics....

You know, some of those old Vette's could do with a sports steering wheel. :p

Great pics as always. :)

Scotty

hey i have a C6 too!

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If the vette were AWD it would be one of the rare car I would consider beside my TT. 60's, 70's are nice, from 85 they took a major drop, then the last years were goooood. I mean wow, escpecially the ZR1 ^^.

Eric

I agree with you Eric....I REALLY want a C3.