Explore the tale of Bob Rapp’s two iconic red Sting Ray and Stingray convertibles — a heartfelt look at his enduring passion for Corvette, the unique stories behind each car and how these classic convertibles became lifelong symbols of style, adventure and automotive devotion.
Step back to November 1965 for a legendary road test matching the 427 Corvette against the 427 Cobra. This big-block duel captured the height of American performance, blending brute horsepower, raw acceleration and fierce rivalry in a showdown that defined the golden era of muscle and sports car competition.
Corvette Passion Finally Fulfilled PHOTO CREDITS: Scott Belyea and Dustin Segura As you are reading this, it means that somewhere in your past, the “Vette...
Yesterday we showed you some of the C3 Shark Corvettes from the 2011 Corvettes at Carlisle Show. We attended on friday and it was a good thing because I read on keith Cornett’s CorvetteBlogger.com that overcast skies on Saturday have vendors packing by noon time. Hurricanes seldom blow up the east coast the way that Irene did, what’a shame it had to be that weekend.
While the 1965 Mako Shark II show car was a total game-changer for Corvette styling, back then no one was saying, “Gee, don’t you think the Sting Ray is looking a little tired?” NEVER HAPPENED. I’ve often wondered what the Corvette would look like today had the shark styling had not happened and the Sting Ray design was allowed to develop and mature, the same way the 911 Porsche did over the years. Today’s 911 Porsche still has the basic look from when the car first arrived as a 1965 model.
