Allentown Area Corvette Club, Inc. ‘Vetter’s Letter February 2017 Volume 24, Issue 02

President Laura Hegyi From the val Office 610-730-2695 [email protected] Hello Corvette Enthusiasts, Vice-President Mike Cutro It’s hard to believe that the first month of 2017 is behind us. As we 610-365-8659 begin February, this also marks the beginning of two meetings per Secretary Carol Jenkins month (again, the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays). This schedule runs through Novem‐ 610-317-9277 ber. We are also one month closer to Spring. Treasurer Janet Mohring Speaking of Spring, our 16th annual Springfest Corvette Show is a mere three 610-965-8593 months away. On May 7th, we return to DeSales University! Please support Joe Membership Marty & Laura Hegyi and Denise Iervolino as they chair this event for the first time. Begin to think of 610-730-2846 items for our all‐important tricky tray auction. Gift cards to grocery stores or res‐ [email protected] taurants, oil changes, car detailing supplies, wine baskets, and anything else you Activities Mike Cutro can think of are truly appreciated. 610-365-8659 [email protected] Although our Corvettes are in hibernation for the winter, Mike Cutro and the Merchandise & Clothing Activities Committee have several indoor (non‐Corvette) events planned for the Marge Wakeling [email protected] coming months. Please read this newsletter for further details.

NCM Ambassador I hope to see everyone at one or more of our upcoming meetings and events. Rich Ringhoffer 610-867-6494 Be safe and Save the Wave! Newsletter & Web Editors Kevin & Michelle Minnich Laura Hegyi 610-530-0923 Laura Hegyi [email protected] AACC President Webmaster Michelle Minnich 610-530-0923 [email protected] AACC Meetings

The Allentown Area Corvette Club meets at 8:00 pm at the Best Western Lehigh Valley Hotel & Conference Center,

Sponsored by: 300 Gateway Drive Bethlehem, PA 18017. (Tel: 610‐866‐5800) Dining / bar service on‐site at The Foundry Restaurant.

Upcoming Club Meetings: 398 Stoke Park Road Bethlehem, PA Feb. 08 & 22 Mar. 08 & 22 Apr. 12 & 26 Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 2 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

This Month February 2017 08—Club Meeting, Best Western LV, 8 pm (Bethlehem, PA) (p.1) Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 12—Bowling Night (p.3) 1 2 3 4 22—Club Meeting, Best Western LV, 8 pm (Bethlehem, PA) (p.1) 24—Corvettes & Coffee, Location TBD, 9 am (p.4) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 25—VETTE Shop Open House, Pipersville, PA, 9am-3pm (p.4) 12 13 14 15 16 17 18

Looking Ahead 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

3/04—Wert’s Café Lunch (p.4) 26 27 28 3/11—Phantoms Hockey Game (p.4) 3/17—Yuengling Tour (p.4) 3/19—Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Post Party (p.5) 3/26—Brick Tavern Inn Lunch (p.5) 4/21—Iron Pigs Game (p.5) Membership Corner 4/30—Stroudsmoor Lunch (p.5) As of AACC’s meeting on Jan. 11th there were: 5/07—AACC’s Springfest Corvette  220 active members Show (pp.6,7,8)  5 potential members 5/30-6/04—Maine Trip (p.6) 6/29-7/03—Watkins Glen Trip (p.6) The Board of Directors voted in this New Active Member during December: Fran Gaumer ...... Bethlehem, PA ...... ’17 Cpe Follow our group on Current Potential Members of AACC are: David & Constance Hoglund...... Bethlehem, PA ...... ‘17 Cpe Rick Miller ...... Schnecksville, PA ...... ‘06 Z06 Cpe Harry & Athena Newman ...... Bethlehem, PA ...... ‘14 Cnv

We all look forward to seeing you at upcoming AACC meetings & events! Page 3 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

Thinking of You Our sympathies go out to Ike Eisenhart, on the loss of his sister, Sharon “Shari” Smith (70; Heller‐ town, PA), who passed away on Tue., Jan. 17. The following day, Dennis Guth’s mother, Rachael Guth (96; Allentown, PA) passed. If anyone knows of a member who is hospitalized, had surgery, or lost a loved one, please notify VP Mike Cutro ([email protected], 610‐365‐8659) or one of the other Board Members.

Recap: Fine Dining by Valerie Ferguson (‘17) Sun., Jan. 29 | 35 eager diners experienced some fine dining at Melt (2880 Center Valley Pkwy., Center Valley, PA; www.meltgrill.com). Following cocktails, they enjoyed a lovely three‐course dinner. Judy George was the raffle winner of a gift certificate donated by Melt. Thanks to Valerie Ferguson for organizing the event!

 AACC had our own  Lucky winner Judy George! private dining area

Photos by Valerie Ferguson & Laura Hegyi

STRIKE! Chair: Barry Dorshimer (‘00)

Sun., Feb. 12 | THIS EVENT IS NOW OPEN TO FAMILY & FRIENDS! Lace up those bowling shoes, powder your fingers, and get ready for the AACC’s return to the lanes! The action starts at 1:00pm at Hampton Lanes (326 Main St., Northampton, PA). A mere $9.50 covers two (2) games and in‐ cludes your shoe rental. Watch for the sign up sheet at our upcoming meetings. Pay upon arrival. Drinks and food are available in the Hammerhead Lounge. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 4 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

Corvettes & Coffee Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16) Fri., Feb. 24 | AACC members are invited to join Jeff Mohring for breakfast on the last Friday of each month. The time is 9am but the location varies around the Lehigh Valley. Contact Jeff at 610‐392‐6898 or [email protected].

VETTE Shop Open House

Sat., Feb. 25 | Another ‘Vette event to make you forget those winter blues. Carl Houpert of The VETTE Shop in Pipers‐ ville, PA, about 30 minutes south of Allentown, is hosting an open house from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, Feb. 25. An open invitation is extended to all AACC members. Take a shop tour, meet their staff, check out their works in pro‐ gress, schedule work for your project, or just hang out and shoot the breeze with other car folks! Refreshments will be served. (You may recognize the name of this shop because we organized a group tour back in March of 2015.) The VETTE Shop is located at 6041 Easton Rd., Pipersville, PA. (215‐766‐7550). No caravan has been arranged.

Wert’s Cafe Lunch Chair: Jeff Mohring (‘04, ‘16) Sat., Mar. 04 | Dine at a Lehigh Valley landmark — Wert’s Café — at 515 N. 18th St., Allentown. Arrive by 2pm. Order off the full menu. One check per couple. Separate room for our group. This will be the first time AACC visits Wert’s Café. (Preview the menu at www.wertscafe.com.) Sign up at one of the February meetings or contact Jeff Mohring ([email protected]; 610‐392‐6898).

Hockey Night Chair: Mike Best (‘13)

Sat., Mar. 11 | THIS EVENT IS NOW OPEN TO FAMILY & FRIENDS! See your Lehigh Valley Phan‐ toms (AHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers) take the ice against the Utica Comets (affiliate of Vancouver Canucks) at 7:05pm. Seats are in section 111 and 112, towards the end of the ice which the Phantoms at‐ tack twice. Seats are $21.50 each. Pre‐paid parking passes are $6. Contact Mike Best (610‐767‐6079 or [email protected]).

Beer Run! Chair: Jim Fagan (‘95, ’06)

Fri., Mar. 17 | Join your AACC friends to tour Yuengling Brewery (Pottsville, PA) with Jim Fagan. Cost is $1.50 per person. Be sure to catch updates at club meetings as the full itinerary is confirmed. Limited to 45 people. Contact Jim Fagan (610‐965‐8224 or [email protected]) or sign interest sheet to attend. Page 5 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

Allentown St. Pat’s Parade Chair: David Hornung (‘67, ‘95, ‘98) Sun., Mar. 19 | David Hornung invites everyone to dust off your Corvettes, tape on some green shamrocks and streamers, and join him for the 2017 Allentown St. Patrick’s Day Parade. We expect that parade vehicles shall be at the fairgrounds no later than 12:30pm. Susan Hornung will prepare things for the post‐parade party, to which everyone is invited, whether in the parade or not. The party will be at their home at 918 Evergreen, Emmaus, PA 18049. A sign‐up sheet will circu‐ late at club meetings in preparation for parade drivers and party goers alike. Parade staging time and location will be confirmed at our March 8th meeting, but please let your interest be known so Dave and Susan can appropriately plan.

Brick Tavern Lunch Chair: Bonnie Corona (‘07) Sun., Mar. 26 | Come out and support one of our Springfest sponsors, enjoy a great meal and good company at the Brick Tavern Inn (2640 N. Old Bethlehem Pike, Quakertown, PA 18951). Get your drinks at the bar, then order from the full menu. Tax and gratuity will be added to your table’s bill. Seats are filling fast for this event. (See the full menu at www.TheBrickTavernInn.com.)

Back to the Ballpark Fri., Apr. 21 | As baseball season approaches, our club is ready for a return to the ballpark. This private event is in the PennTeleData Party Porch along the 1st base side. Cheer on our Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs as they take on the Toledo Mud Hens. Event flyers are available at club meetings. The $37/pp cost includes game ticket, buffet meal, and soft drinks. A cash bar is available and be sure to stay for the post‐game fireworks! Payment is due by March 8 and limited to 62 people.

Stroudsmoor Inn Buffet Chairs: Mike & Cindy Cutro (‘14) Sun., Apr. 30 | Mike & Cindy Cutro invite fellow AACC members to join them for the American Harvest Buffet at The Stroudsmoor Country Inn (257 Stroudsmoor Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, www.stroudsmoor.com) at a private event from 3 to 6pm. Dedicated Corvette parking is available. Plan to arrive at The Stroudsmoor by 2:15pm so all Corvettes can be parked and photos taken. $35 per person includes tax and gratuity. Cash bar available. Payment is due by Mar. 22 (make checks payable to “AACC”). Contact: Mike Cutro ([email protected]) Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 6 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

SPRING(FEST) is Around the Corner Chairs: Joe & Denise Iervolino (‘99)

Sun., May 07 | Mark your calendar! Joe & Denise Iervolino are grabbing the reins to run their first Springfest Corvette Show! AACC returns to DeSales University’s Center Valley (PA) campus for an all‐Corvette event. You can count on plenty of beautiful cars, the now‐famous Tricky Tray auction, a 50/50 drawing, and plenty of trophies for the best judged cars on the showfield! The event flyer appears on the next pages.

2017 Trips Chairs: Laura Hegyi (‘07), Mike Cutro (’14) & Dennis Corona (‘07) Tue.‐Sun., May 30 to Jun. 04 | AACC will head north to Bar Harbor, Maine. The ultimate goal is attending the week‐ end events hosted by Vettes of Coastal Maine. Limit of 25 cars. Est’d. $2,200 per couple.

Thu.‐Mon., Jun. 29 to Jul. 03 | Dennis Corona is organizing a trip to Watkins Glen, NY for a long weekend of touring, tasting, and racing. The destination of this trip is the IMSA 6 Hours at the Glen race. Limit of 20 cars. Hotel: Fairfield Inn @ Horseheads. Est’d. $1,200 per couple.

More details on both events will be presented at upcoming club meetings.

Seeking Your Club Charity Suggestions It’s time for AACC to consider the local charities which we will support for the next few years. As you are aware, partial proceeds from our two car shows and other activities benefit the selected charities. As members of AACC, your club Officers and Board of Directors are asking for your proposals of the charities we should support starting in 2017. We ask you to research any non‐profit you suggest and provide information including: how their funds are used, whom thy support, what percentage actually goes to the cause, etc. It is also helpful to have a contact name, email and address. We prefer to target local non‐profits who support our region to keep the funds as close to home as possible. To be considered by the Board, please provide Laura Hegyi with your suggestions prior to the February 8th club meeting. Please include any charity pamphlets or brochures if available. Our current beneficiaries are: PA Wounded Warriors, Hope For Veterans, Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA, St. Luke’s Cancer Compassion Fund, and Cancer Support Community of the Greater LV. The Board will review all suggestions received, then prepare a ballot which will be voted on by all active members present at our March 22, 2017 meeting. Allentown Area Corvette Club

16TH ANNUAL

For information call: SPRINGFEST

Denise Iervolino (973) 886-6967 Judged Corvette Show Joe Iervolino (973) 219-6307

or e-mail [email protected] Sunday, May 7, 2017- 8:30 am - 3 pm Pre-Registration - $20 (due by 4/22/17) (Rain or Shine) Registration after 4/22/17 - $25 at DeSales University

Registration: 8:30 -11:00 am 2755 Station Ave. Center Valley, PA 18034 PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED BY 11:00 am WE ARE PROUD TO HAVE OUR SPRINGFEST SHOW SPONSORED BY : Clean-up: 8:30 -11:30 am

JUDGING WILL START PROMPTLY @ 11:30 am

Awards presented: 3:00 pm FAULKNER CHEVROLET Participation Gift 298 Stoke Park Road, Bethlehem, Pa 18017 to first 125 pre-registered Sales Tel# 866-457-4666

OVER 48 AWARDS 3 Awards per Class ‘53-‘62 ‘63-‘67 ‘68-‘73

‘74-‘82 ‘84-‘96 ‘97-‘00

‘01-‘04 ‘05-‘08 ‘09-‘13

‘14-‘17 Modified Custom

Best of Show Award Faulkner’s Choice Award

Maximum of 2 awards per car

AACC member’s cars will be judged by non-AACC participants. (Top 10 Awards)

Partial proceeds benefit Local Charities

www.AllentownCorvetteClub.org

AACC SPRINGFEST CORVETTE SHOW DIRECTIONS TO DESALES UNIVERSITY 2755 STATION AVE. CENTER VALLEY, PA 18034

From Points South Take I-476, the Northeast Extension of the PA Tpk, to Exit 32/44 (Quakertown). Turn left onto Rte 663 North toward Quakertown, turn left onto Rte 309 North, and proceed 8 miles to the intersection of Rte 309 and Rte 378. At the intersection bear right and follow Rte 378 North. Make a right on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points West Proceed East on I-78 to Rte 309 South (Exit 60). Once on Rte 309, stay in the right lane and use the jug handle to turn left onto Center Valley Parkway. Go approx. 2 miles then make a right on Rte 378 South. Travel approx. 2 miles and make a left on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points North Take I-476, the Northeast Extension of the PA Tpk, to Exit 33/56 (Lehigh Valley). Follow Rte 22 East from the interchange exit for 1/8 mile to Rte 309 South (direction of Quakertown). In a few miles Rte 309 joins with I-78 East. Continue south on this combined road until Rte 309 branches off toward the South at Exit 60. Once on Rte 309, stay in the right lane and use the jug handle to turn left onto Center Valley Parkway. Go approx. 2 miles then make a right on Rte 378 South. Travel approx. 2 miles and make a left on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. From Points East Follow I-78 West across NJ and into PA to Rte 309 South (Exit 60A). Continue south on Rte 309 for about 3 miles to the intersection of Rte 309 and Rte 378. Turn left onto 378. Go approx. 1 mile and make a right on Preston Lane. Make a right onto Landis Mill Road. Make a left onto Station Ave. NEW CLASS DESCRIPTIONS STREET STOCK (’53 – ‘17): Factory stock appearance - 5 or fewer modifications

MODIFIED (’53 – ‘17): 6 or more modifications such as, but not limited to, chrome, custom wheels, Non-stock paint colors and stripes

CUSTOM (’53 – ‘17): Custom Paint, Graphics, Interiors, spoilers, skirts, fender flares, Lambo doors, blower, turbo, retro mods, etc…

ALL SHOW CAR CLASS ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE ALLENTOWN AREA CORVETTE CLUB JUDGING COMMITTEE

Make checks payable to AACC and mail to: Denise Iervolino, 1126 Resolution Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Pre-registration due by 4/22/2017.

Name: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Club Affiliation: E-Mail Address:______Year ______Model (coupe, convertible, Z06, GS, etc.) ______Color ______

Circle your Class (see information above) Street Stock Modified Custom

I understand the Allentown Area Corvette Club, Faulkner Chevrolet-Cadillac, and/or DeSales University are not responsible for loss or injury to me or my property anytime during this event. I expressly release the promoters from any liability for such loss or injury. I also agree to provide and pay my own insurance. Participants recognize that the judging and awards are based on the criteria set by the Allentown Area Corvette Club and shall be the official determination to winners of any awards. Alcohol is strictly prohibited on the grounds during the event. By signature below, I agree to these terms.

Signature:

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AACCares Mike Cutro (‘14) We are looking for a worthy project in the Lehigh Valley where our members can participate for a day in the improve‐ ment of the daily lives of others less fortunate than us. Potential ideas are a park clean up, playground construction, graffiti removal, Habitat for Humanity project, nursing home help, etc. The goal will be to get 50+ AACC members for a day to participate in a team project that benefits the community and builds camaraderie that reaches beyond our Corvettes. As a follow up to "AACCares" discussed during the recent meeting night, I am reaching out to the entire club to find a Chairperson to run this event. However, if you cannot run this event but have a connection to an organization or public figure that is looking for non‐monetary Cares! support, please contact me ([email protected] or 201.572.8023).

My Marketplace Marty Hegyi may have retired from his sales position at Bosch‐Rexroth in December, but sales in apparently his blood. He presented January’s My Marketplace — Sheen Genie (www.SheenGenie.com). Heralded as “The Best Metal Polish & Sealer That Actually Works,” this product is actually a two‐part system. The polish applies easily with a foam applicator and fills in the nooks and crannies of metal and chrome. Just wipe on and wipe off in sec‐ onds. A single application of the cleaner + polish followed by the sealer + repellent will keep your metal looking like new metal for nearly 6 months! Not just meant for bumpers, wheels, and trim, Sheen Genie has applications around the house, too! Their website features application videos and showcases other products. If you don’t need the products now, look for it at Carlisle this summer (potentially at a lower cost that online)! If you have a Corvette product or service to share with AACC, contact Marty Hegyi and coor‐ dinate your presentation. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 10 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

2018 Corvette ZR1, Where Are You? by Dave Cruikshank, CorvetteOnline.com Fri., Jan. 06 | The North American International Auto Show, [sic] is on now folks. The show runs until the 22nd and con‐ tinues to be arguably the biggest OEM automotive hootenanny on the planet. Most major automakers arrive in Detroit in full force to show off their new sheetmetal [sic] and toot their own horns, but surprisingly, Bentley, Jaguar Land Rover, Maserati, Mini, Porsche, Rolls‐Royce and Tesla are skipping the show this year. Huh? For ‘Vette fans we could care less if those snooty Europeans and Elon Musk shun the show. What we care about it [sic] is whether or not the 2018 C7 ZR1 will break cover. According to GMAuthority, the answer is a big, stinkin’ no. That isn’t etched in stone though. When Ford introduced the latest GT, it took the automotive world by surprise with no advanced notice so maybe GM is aping their cross‐town rivals from Dearborn and playing dumb. The new ZR1 is a huge event for Corvette. It will be the first ZR1 since 2013 and most likely will be the recipient of a DOHC V8 that recently ricocheted around the web. Chevrolet usually likes to alert auto scribes to such an event but the only thing we’ve heard is the sound of crickets. There have been ZR1 murmurs, sightings and leaks galore in the press though. Speculation has run wild with declara‐ tions of turbocharged, supercharged or naturally aspirated motors and whether or not the ZR1 is the swan song of the C7 or a stablemate to a new mid‐engine, range topping Super‐Vette. With the leak of the DOHC motor, we think that there is no better engine bay to introduce it than the C7. A modern version of the old C4 ZR1 would be very cool. It would also pay homage to Dave McLellan and his tireless dedication to the Corvette. From what we can deduce, the ZR1 will have increased air flow management with air vent nostrils on either side of the main grille opening. The Z06 has a reputation for running hot so increased airflow should cure that. GM trademarked E‐Ray recently and spy shots clearly show a bundle of wires visible in the rear hatch area. We think adding instant torque to a gas motor would be a marriage made in heaven but after “The Great Tailight [sic] Fiasco” Image: AllCarNews of 2014, we think this might trigger a revolt among Corvette purists. We’ll have to wait and see, but electrification of the automobile is coming folks[,] and the Corvette will not be excluded. ...In the meantime, mark your calendar and keep your ear to the ground this coming Monday. If they lift the curtain and show the car we’ll be bummed that GM played dead but will also jump for joy that we have a new ZR1. Stay tuned to Corvette Online for all the latest and greatest coverage of the secret, super C7. Page 11 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

Where the Corvettes Are Excerpt from Dave Cruikshank, CorvetteOnline.com Fri., Jan. 06 | CorvetteOnline posted graphics showing the Top 10 U.S. States and Countries in terms of Corvette popu‐ lation. Within the U.S., the top states are (1) Texas, (2) Florida, (3) California, (4) New York, (5) Illinois, (6) Pennsylvania, (7) Ohio, (8) Michigan, (9) North Carolina, and (10) Tennessee. Looking at countries, no surprise that U.S. leads the pack, but here are the rest: (2) Brazil, (3) Mexico, (4) Germany, (5) Canada, (6) France, (7) Puerto Rico, (8) United Arab Emirates, (9) Bermuda, and (10) Iraq. The coolness of Corvette needs no translation!

Corvette Dominated 2016 Sales by Jenna Schiebe, CorvetteOnline.com Fri., Jan. 06 | 2016 was a great year for the car industry, giving us Corvette fans plenty to look forward to in 2017. As we looked back on just how great the year was, we thought the Corvette’s final sales numbers would be worth a men‐ tion – because, as usual, it has [sic] surpassed its competitors.

While it seems the majority of the buyers in the United States prefer U.S. Domestic Market (USDM) sports cars, the Corvette still isn’t known to make it into the top three – usually coming in as fourth “best” – at least in terms of annual sales. However, this is to be expected as the Corvette is higher priced and thus geared toward lower sales overall.

There’s no debating that the Corvette has substantially more power than other sports cars offered here in the US (such as the Camaro or Mustang), but again, that comes with a price. So, taking these price differences into consideration, TorqueNews took it upon themselves to compare our favorite sports car to others that are more in its class. The results are astonishing.

As you probably expected, the Corvette did very well. Actually, it completely dominated all other premium sports coupe sales – doubling that of its second‐place competitor, the Lexus RC. Throughout the year, dealers across the United States pushed out a whopping 29,995 Chevrolet Corvettes. The Lexus RC had 11,165 units sold, and in third‐ place was the ‘Vettes everlasting rival, the Porsche 911 with a mere 8,901 units sold. Yes, you read that correctly– the Corvette more than tripled the 911’s sales.

We could say that we’re surprised, but the seventh generation Corvette has been a perennial best seller for GM. Let’s hope that sales continue strong through 2017, as we are sure they will with the arrival of the ZR1. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 12 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

Mike Simcoe: GM Design by Jenna Schiebe, CorvetteOnline.com Thu., Jan. 12 | Who is Mike Simcoe? Meet the new “Bill Mitchell” of GM Design.

GM Design is legendary. Known as a creative powerhouse for decades, the grandaddy of automotive styling has recently undergone some changes that effect [sic] not only GM passenger cars, but our hallowed Corvette as well.

When Ed Welburn, vice‐president GM Global Design resigned on May 1, 2016, he handed the reigns [sic] of GM Design to Australian Michael Simcoe and ushered in a new era at GM’s lauded design arm.

According to Wheels Australia, “As only the seventh boss of what the legendary Harley Earl established as the Art and Colour section in 1927, the 58‐year‐old Simcoe is also the first non‐American to be ap‐ pointed to the job. He will oversee 2500 people and 10 studios globally, including the Australian outpost in Port Mel‐ bourne where he learned his craft. He will mold the shaping of the ex‐ teriors and interiors of 10 million vehicles sold annually.”

You’ve seen his work before. Simcoe began his career with GM when he joined Holden as a designer in 1983. In 1995, Simcoe was a leader with GM’s alliance partners including Daewoo, Suzuki, and Isuzu. The Australian‐born designer then returned his focus to Holden and over‐ saw the Holden VT Commodore and WH Statesman and Caprice.

In 2009, he was tasked with leading design for North America, and spearheaded the GMC Terrain and Buick LaCrosse. Like Welburn, he too was involved with the well‐received fifth‐gen Chevy Camaro.

Simcoe is well aware that with the intro of the C8, he will be making history with the first mid‐engine Corvette as well as putting his mark on the latest iteration of one of the most iconic sports cars of all time.

When it comes to Corvette, Simcoe has this to say, “You’re dealing with an icon that’s been successful, consistently successful, and you don’t want to be the one who blew that.” He continued but was very Images: CorvetteOnline careful not to give any details on the next generation Corvette, which is expected to switch from a front engine to mid‐engine layout. “Being part of a Corvette design is very exciting for everyone involved and there certainly will be a next generation Corvette at some point.” Simcoe said.

We wish Simcoe the best and look forward to the fruits of GM Design under his reign. Page 13 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

Recap: Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale by Barrett-Jackson Media (Barrett-Jackson.com) Mon., Jan. 23 | Barrett‐Jackson 46th Annual Scottsdale Auction Sets 40 World Auction Sales Records, Hosts Entertainment Megastars, and Raises Nearly $2.2 Million for Charity

 2017 Scottsdale sales totaled $102.5 million (unaudited) and raised more than $2.2 million for charity during the Scottsdale Auction  Entertainment and sports icons, including Steven Tyler, Justin Bieber, Floyd Mayweather, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Burt Reynolds, Bubba Watson, Reggie Jackson and Michael Phelps, among others, were in attendance  Barrett‐Jackson consigned 1,719 vehicles, the most in the company’s 46‐year history, set 40 world auction sales records, including the sale of Kindig‐It Design’s 1965 Volkswagen Type II 21‐Window Deluxe Bus (Lot #1315) that sold for $302,500.  The impressive Charlie Thomas Collection, featuring 146 vehicles, sold for a combined total of just over $1.7 mil‐ lion.  Over 1,800 automobilia pieces sold for more than $2.5 million, including an extremely rare 1960s Esso Aviation porcelain neon airport hangar sign (Lot #9487), which sold for $82,250. Barrett‐Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auctions®, kicked off its 46th year by breaking more than 40 vehi‐ cle auction sales records (as verified by Hagerty Data) during the 46th Annual Barrett‐Jackson Scottsdale Auction, held Jan. 14‐22, 2017, at WestWorld of Scottsdale in Arizona. During the automotive lifestyle event, 1,719 vehicles were consigned, the most at one auction in the company’s history, with vehicle sales totaling approximately $100 million (unaudited) at a 99.5‐percent sell‐through rate. Over 1,800 pieces of automobilia sold for more than $2.5 million (unaudited) bringing the total sales to more than $102 million. Approximately 320,000 people attended this year’s auc‐ tion, including many of today’s hottest celebrities, professional athletes and entertainment personalities.

“This year’s Scottsdale auction was a tremendous success,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of Barrett‐Jackson. “Despite the rain and colder temperatures, we had a phenomenal turnout, set 40 world auction sales records and sold more than 1,800 pieces of authentic automobilia. This year’s entertainment factor was through the roof. From Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Steven Tyler and Grammy award‐winning Justin Bieber, through undefeated pro boxing cham‐ pion Floyd Mayweather and the most decorated Olympian in history, Michael Phelps, to two‐time Masters champion Bubba Watson, there was no shortage of entertainment and full‐throttle excitement.”

The Barrett‐Jackson Scottsdale auction gave bidders the chance to select from a wide range of American muscle, Euro‐ pean classics, exotic sports cars and one‐of‐a‐kind customs. The top cars sold in Scottsdale include:

 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (Lot #1397) – $1,485,000  CERV 1 (Lot 1390)  1960 Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle (CERV) 1 (Lot #1390) – $1,320,000  1930 Duesenberg J Dual‐Cowl Phaeton (Lot #1378) – $880,000  2005 Porsche Carrera GT (Lot #1396) – $616,000

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 1965 Shelby GT350 Fastback (Lot #1365) – $445,500

 Justin Bieber’s 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (Lot #1372) – $434,500

 1963 Chevrolet Corvette 327/360 Split‐Window “Fuelie” (Lot #1393) – $385,000

 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 (Lot #1400) – $385,000

 1932 Rolls‐Royce Roadster (Lot #1382) – $341,000

 2015 Ferrari F12 Berlinetta (Lot #1374) – $330,000

 1964 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 (Lot #1399) – $330,000

“Barrett‐Jackson Scottsdale has become the most anticipated event of the year as it is the barometer for the hobby,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett‐Jackson. “Barrett‐Jackson Collector Car Week, as proclaimed by the city of Scotts‐ dale, is an immersive entertainment experience that offers something every person can enjoy. The World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction was the only place to find the greatest selection of cars, the most passionate enthusiasts, the largest number of charity cars and the biggest displays by top automakers, all inside more than a million square feet of covered space.”

The Charlie Thomas Collection, which featured 146 vehicles, sold for an impressive combined total of just over $1.7 million, with the top three vehicles including a 1970 Plymouth Superbird (Lot #1284), a 1957 Ford Thunderbird “F” Con‐ vertible (Lot #1282) and a 1955 Mercedes‐Benz 190SL Roadster (Lot #1283).

Eight charity vehicles crossed the Scottsdale block this year, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and four‐ time Grammy winner Steven Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot #3003). Tyler roared onto the stage to help sell his rare Hennessey, which sold for $800,000, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefiting Janie’s Fund.

“Steven Tyler entered the auction arena in true rock and roll style,” said Jackson. “With a grand entrance featuring lights, music and Steven standing in the passenger seat, the crowd was on their feet like we were at one of his con‐ certs. There’s really no place in the world, like Barrett‐Jackson, that brings together superstars and super cars.”

The complete docket of charity vehicles included:

 2016 GMC Sierra Custom Pickup (Lot #3000) to benefit the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation/ Building for America’s Bravest – $100,000  1970 Chevrolet Camaro Z/28 (Lot #3001) to benefit Childhelp – $130,000  2017 Chevrolet Camaro COPO (Lot #3002) to benefit the United Way – $175,000  Steven Tyler’s 2012 Hennessey Venom GT Spyder (Lot #3003) to benefit Janie’s Fund – $800,000

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 2017 Ford Raptor Pickup (Lot #3004) to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation – $157,000 with an additional $50,000 donation  1930 Cord L29 4‐Door4 Brougham (Lot #3005) to benefit Loma Linda Univ. Children’s Hospital – $300,000 To date, Barrett‐Jackson has raised over $93 million for local and national charities.

This year’s excitement at Barrett‐Jackson continued beyond the auction block and included a variety of automotive and lifestyle activities, including the Coca‐Cola Garage and Patio. Other activities included Ford and Chevrolet Ride ’N Drives, Dodge Thrill Rides and complimentary “Behind the Hobby” Collector Car Symposiums.

The fun continued with Arena Polo matches, an Arabian Horse Exhibition, Indian Motorcycle Demo Rides, live bands, hundreds of exhibitor and sponsor displays, a DIY Pavilion and the Shell Pennzoil Pioneering Performance Stage.

The first to broadcast a live collector car auction in 1997, Barrett‐Jackson has pioneered how enthusiasts access its auc‐ tions around the world. Today, 20 years later, Barrett‐Jackson is the leading collector car auction on the air. More than 36 hours of live coverage of this year’s Scottsdale Auction was shown on Velocity and Discovery simultaneously in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Discovery en Español. Barrett‐Jackson is also the first to pioneer a second screen experience this year with the new Shell Pennzoil Pioneering Performance Stage.

Corvette Assembly Will Shutter by Michael Accardi, GMInsideNews.com Mon., Jan. 23 | It’s believed the plant closure will coincide with the completion of model year 2017 sometime in June; it’s expected the $290 million upgrades and modifications to assembly operations, adding “new technologies and proc‐ esses” will take three months to complete. The word comes from Corvette Blogger which claims an announcement from the plant is forthcoming. Upgrades to the assembly line are in addition to the new $439 million paint shop which should be completed this spring, before officially coming online in the fall. The plant should operate at full capacity through the first six months of 2016 [sic] to ensure a healthy supply of C7 Cor‐ vettes will be available during the plant closure. Naturally, 2018 model year production will begin once work begins again in Bowling Green. The C7 Corvette will continue its life at Bowling Green, but it’s believed it could be joined by the 2018 Corvette ZR1, and likely the mythical mid‐engine Corvette. Rumors have persisted that Team Corvette has found a way to re‐purpose the C7 platform for mid‐engine duty. Bowling Green’s assembly line hasn’t been upgraded since before the start of C5 production in 1997. Like the mid‐ engine Corvette will be, the C5 was a revolution for the brand, moving to a new hydroformed box frame, relocating the transmission to the back, and of course, the rebirth of the giant slaying Z06. Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 16 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

NEW 2017 Admiral Blue Z06 3LZ Coupe, Dark Gray int., 8-spd. AT, Supercharged 6.2L, Z07 Pkg., Carbon Fiber Pkg., Black wheels (Stock#H5603237) MSRP $109,960 Priced at $104,449

NEW 2017 Blade Silver 3LT Coupe, Jet Black int., 8-spd. AT, 6.2L, Competition Sport Seats, (Stock#H5114499) MSRP $69,950 Priced at $65,006

NEW 2017 Arctic White Grand Sport 3LT Convertible, Jet Black int., Black top, 7-spd. Manual, 6.2L, Black Suede design package, Grand Sport Heritage package, Red Grand Sport Heritage striping, Black painted wheels w/ red striping. (Stock#H5108163) MSRP $85,975 Priced at $80,066

CERTIFIED 2015 Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic 3LT Coupe, Jet Black int., 6-spd AT, 12,470 miles! (Stock#F5113228) $49,985

USED 2003 Black Convertible, Ebony int., AT, Polished wheels, 35,058 miles! (Stock#35129213) $18,995

These additional NEW 2017 Corvettes are available through the Faulkner Network:  Watkins Glen Gray Metallic Z06 Cpe w/2LZ (Stock #H5603082) $94,500  Admiral Blue Z51 Cpe w/2LT (Stock #H5114529) $65,200  Watkins Glen Gray Metallic Z51 Cpe w/2LT (Stock #H5113744) $65,500  Black Rose Metallic Z51 Cpe w/1LT (Stock #H5113627) $60,900  Black Z06 Cpe w/3LZ (Stock #H5600657) $99,900  Sterling Blue Metallic Z51 Cnv w/1LT (Stock #H5114851) $65,900.

ALL CORVETTES Current AACC members receive 10% off GM Service, Parts and Accessories. See Sandi about our vehicle discounts. Present your membership card to enjoy the savings!

Faulkner Chevrolet Cadillac Sandi Kirby purchased from 298 Stoke Park Road New Sales Manager Bethlehem, PA 18017 Direct: (610) 849-1150 Faulkner Chevy [email protected] Local: (610) 867-4177 include a free 1-year AACC Sales: (855) 535-9080 Service: (855) 450-0639 membership! Page 17 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

NCM News & Events Celebrating 30 Years of Callaway Corvettes Jan. 12 | In 1987 Corvettes got a little faster thanks to engineers at Callaway Cars. What started in the garage of Reeves Callaway’s Old Lyme, Connecticut home has grown into a company with three locations (Connecticut, California and Germany) and four core business units: Callaway Engineer‐ ing, Callaway Cars, Callaway Carbon and Callaway Competition. When the company began, Reeves’ mission was not to enhance Corvette performance, it was to put food on the table for a young family in the only way he knew how. To build something beau‐ tiful and powerful that would appeal to the owners of fine automotive machinery. Reeves had a passion for making engines powerful, and in 1986 his company formally became allied with Chevrolet Corvette.

Reeves’ engineering achievements in the Corvette performance arena began with the factory RPO B2K Twin Turbo Corvettes (1987‐1991), and continued with the develop‐ ment of the world‐recording holding 254 mph “Sledgehammer,” C4 Aerobody package, LT‐1 and LT‐5 SuperNatural Corvettes, C12 Callaway Supercars, C5/C6 power group packages, C6 Supercharged Corvettes / C16 Supercars, and C7 Stingray/GS and Z06 models, and branching Callaway into other GM V8 powered performance cars, trucks, and SUVs.

In celebration of Callaway’s 40th anniversary, and their 30th anniversary of their relationship with Corvette, the Na‐ tional Corvette Museum’s Exhibit Hall will be displaying 15 examples of this high‐performance Corvette.

The exhibit officially opens Friday, January 13 and ends May 5, 2017. Got a Greenwood? Jan. 12 | This summer the National Corvette Museum will play host to a special Greenwood Corvette exhibit featuring cars by the American automotive performance tuning and racing company specializing in Corvette sportscars and race cars. Founded by automotive enthusiasts and professional race car drivers, American brothers Burt and John Greenwood, the exhibit will highlight 14 examples of their work.

The exhibit is May 12 ‐ September 18, 2017. The World's Largest Moving Automotive Event Jan. 12 | Often referred to as the world’s largest moving automotive event, the National Corvette Caravan is a cele‐ bration of America’s Sports Car, culminating in Bowling Green, Kentucky for the anniversary celebration of the National Corvette Museum. Hosted only once every five years, the next event is slated for Labor Day Weekend 2019 (August 28‐ 31) and will mark the Museum’s 25th Anniversary. Leading the charge will be Jeffrey Duda of Hainesport, NJ, a Lifetime (Continued on page 18) Allentown Area Corvette Club Page 18 ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

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Member of the Museum and previous co‐captain of the New Jersey 2014 and 2009 Caravans.

The 6th National Corvette Caravan is slated for August 28‐31, 2019. Regional caravans will form and join other caravans as they travel across the United States to meet in Bowling Green, Kentucky for four days of festivities at the National Corvette Museum. An event such as this requires years of planning and coordinating. All help is appreciated! If you would like to volunteer to be a Caravan Captain, please email Jeff at [email protected].

Editor’s Note: AACC will participate in the Atlantic Caravan (New Jersey, Five Boroughs of New York and Long Island, Delaware and Pennsylvania ). Our very own Marty & Laura Hegyi will serve as the PA Team Leaders!

NCM MSP Featured on 'The Grand Tour' Jan. 26 | In December the NCM Motorsports Park played host to a film crew from Amazon Prime. Their mission? Illustrate why a GM driver has the best job in the world for the series ‘The Grand Tour.’

Thanks to our relationship with Michelin, the track was used to film a brand placement vignette, which is available as extra content on the show. Of course, Jim Mero, Vehicle Dynam‐ ics Engineer – Corvette Ride and Handing at General Motors for more than 30 years, was an appropriate pick for the gig.

You can check out the clip of Jim tearing up the track on the Motorsports Park website (http:// motorsportspark.org/amazon‐primes‐grand‐tour‐films‐msp/) and tune in to new episodes every Friday night.

National Corvette Museum 350 Corvette Drive Announced 2017 Events Bowling Green, KY 42101 Michelin NCM Bash ...... Apr. 27‐29 © National Corvette Museum 2017 MiM Dragon Run...... Apr 30‐May 03 MiM NASCAR @ Charlotte ...... May 08‐13 C4 Gathering ...... May 18‐20 MiM LeMans @ LeMans ...... Jun. 10‐21 LeMans Viewing Party...... Jun. 17‐18 Current NCM Raffles MiM Northwest Passage...... Jul. 26‐30 Arctic White 2LT Coupe | Unlim. Tix @ $10 ...... Feb. 09 MiM California Dreamin’...... Aug. 13‐17 Torch Red 2LT Grand Sport Coupe | 1000 Tix @ $200 ....Mar. 02 MiM National Parks Tour ...... Sep. 17‐23 Page 19 AllentownCorvetteClub.org ‘Vetter’s Letter | Vol. 24, Iss. 02 | February 2017

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If you have something Corvette-related to sell, contact the newsletter editors to run a free ad for six (6) months. If your item does not sell within this time- frame, we ask that you contact us and we will continue to run your ad as space permits. Contact Kevin & Michelle Minnich at [email protected] or call 610-530-0923.

AACC Car!! 1976 COUPE — Mahogany exterior, White and Black interior, 350, L-82, 4-speed Manual, T-Tops, New motor, New paint,

A/C, Tilt Wheel, PS, PB, PWP, Garage kept. $9,500. (Paul, 610-554-1540)1608 1977 Coupe — Red exterior, Buckskin interior, 68,000 miles, 350, Auto, T-Tops, new Holley carb, PW, PB, AM/FM cassette, runs great, new paint,

good tread, new brakes. Very good condition. Great looking classic Corvette! $10,000. (Call or text Mike, 484-550-5794)1607 AACC Car!! 1978 Anniversary Coupe — 25th, 2-tone Silver, Red leather int., AT, A/C, Alloy Wheels, AM/FM stereo w/ 8-track, PB, PS, PW, Tilt/ Tele. All original, everything works great! Suspension redone 1999, new seats in 2013, brand new carpet. 63,212 miles. Garage kept, 3-owner.

(Dennis, 215-679-2719, [email protected])1604 NEW!! AACC Car!! 1985 Coupe — Red exterior, Graphite interior, Transparent roof, AT, Z51, Flowmaster mufflers, Hawk Racing pads, ZR1 re- pro wheels, Nitto NT 555 tires, Original wheels and tires included, Same owner last 16 years with receipts, Rebuilt engine and transmission,

Upgrades, Runs and drives well. $5,000. (Bob, 610-330-0848)1702

1986 COUPE — Red exterior, Red interior, AT, AM/FM/Cassette, Excellent condition, Garage kept. $8,500. (Paul, 610-554-1540)1608 1989 Coupe — 350, AT, Black over black leather with glass roof. Less than 49,000 original miles. Like new undercarriage with HD

suspension. CD player radio installed. 11,900. (Gary, 610-291-3408)1607 AACC Car!! 1993 Coupe — 40th Anniversary Edition, AT, all original and working with only 17,000 miles! Ruby Red exterior and interior, dual

roofs, Z07 performance pkg. w/ FX3 suspension, original window sticker and other items. Asking $18,900. (Gary, 610-282-0129)1504 1993 Convertible — 40th Anniversary Edition, 6-spd Manual, LT1 (300HP), Ruby Red exterior, interior and fabric top. Garage kept with owner’s manual, ‘93 service manuals, sales book, factory build sheet, window sticker, maintenance records, car cover. 58,000 miles. Asking $21,000.

(Kristen, 610-427-1635, [email protected])1605 1993 Coupe — Hunter Green, base model, Tan leather, 6-speed Manual, Glass removable roof panel, good condition, 2nd owner. 34,500 miles.

Asking $16,000. (Pete, 484-577-5186)1604 AACC Car!! 2008 Convertible 3LT — Crystal Red Metallic, Cashmere top and interior, 6-spd. Paddle-shift AT, Polished wheels, Dual-mode ex- haust, Nav., Heated seats, Chrome accessories, Front parking sensors, 2nd owner. Pristine condition, covered and kept in show condition.

12,000 miles. $34,500. (Jeannie, 610-967-5484)1605 2012 Coupe — Cyber Grey, Grey int., 6-spd. Manual, Chrome wheels, custom exhaust, custom taillight covers. Always garaged, covered and kept

in show condition. Just over 5,000 miles. BEAUTIFUL CAR! Must sell due to health issues. $36,000. (Tom, [email protected])1605 Corvette Collectibles — Great starting inventory from an 8-year Corvettes at Carlisle vendor. Diecast cars, Carlisle promos, clocks, pins, travel

pillows, corvette fabric, + Corvette and AACC patches. (Joy, 610-433-1323)1601 1967 / 350hp Parts — Door panels, valve covers, oil filter canister, 4 bias-ply red line tires, gas + expansion tanks, fuel pump, rocker panels, air

cleaner top, interior storage cover, carburetor + brake parts, many misc. parts from a restoration. $550 OBO (Dave, 610-390-9484)1608

C6 Car Cover — Used 3 mos. for each of 2 yrs. Original cost was approx. $110. Asking $70. (Frank or Loretta, [email protected])1512 ALLENTOWN AREA CORVETTE CLUB, INC.

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