Corvette News v.1, no.1

[Bob B.]

Hi all,

I understand that there are what are supposed to be reprints of Corvette News v.1, no.1 available. I have one that is supposed to be a reprint. I don't have v.1, no.2, but I have all the other early issues and there is no discernable difference I can tell between them and my reprint v.1, no.1.

So, my question is how can you tell an original from a reprint and, if you can't, then why spend a lot of $$$ on one that is supposed to be original if no one can say one way or the other?

Thanks,

Bob

[Dave S.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Hi all,

I understand that there are what are supposed to be reprints of Corvette News v.1, no.1 available. I have one that is supposed to be a reprint. I don't have v.1, no.2, but I have all the other early issues and there is no discernable difference I can tell between them and my reprint v.1, no.1.

So, my question is how can you tell an original from a reprint and, if you can't, then why spend a lot of $$$ on one that is supposed to be original if no one can say one way or the other?

Thanks,

Bob

Bob,
I bet if you put them side by side you would know. Just the same as the Helm, Inc. Corvette Owners manuals. Original's are much clearer than the re-issue.

[Bob B.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Dave,

That could be. It's very easy to tell the difference between original owners manuals, for instance, and later reprints just by comparing the quality of the photos, so I know exactly what you mean.

However, although I don't have a verified v.1, no.1 to compare mine with, the photo quality of my v.1, no.1 is every bit as good as my v.1, no.3 and v.1, no.4, etc., along with the print quality, paper, paperclips - everything that I can tell.

Maybe someone with one of each can chime in.

Bob

[Dave S.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Dave,

That could be. It's very easy to tell the difference between original owners manuals, for instance, and later reprints just by comparing the quality of the photos, so I know exactly what you mean.

However, although I don't have a verified v.1, no.1 to compare mine with, the photo quality of my v.1, no.1 is every bit as good as my v.1, no.3 and v.1, no.4, etc., along with the print quality, paper, paperclips - everything that I can tell.

Maybe someone with one of each can chime in.

Bob

Bob,
I've never seen the reprint as I turn my nose up at the reprint items. I have an original so if I get the opportunity I'll do the comparison but in the meantime lets hope someone has one of each. There are a couple of old time collectors out there that may have both and will assist.

[Arland D.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Bob,

You are correct that the print quality of the reproduction is as good as the originals. I had the opportunity to compare a few issues of each and there was one noticeable difference on the cover of the reprints. I'll have to check in the archives to make sure of the details - it may take a while.

Arland

[Joseph T.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Hi all,

I understand that there are what are supposed to be reprints of Corvette News v.1, no.1 available. I have one that is supposed to be a reprint. I don't have v.1, no.2, but I have all the other early issues and there is no discernable difference I can tell between them and my reprint v.1, no.1.

So, my question is how can you tell an original from a reprint and, if you can't, then why spend a lot of $$$ on one that is supposed to be original if no one can say one way or the other?

Thanks,

Bob

I have both and will check next time I can. The original I have came with a complete set for the first 18 years that were sent to the original owner of the 54 I bought.

I thought the repos were advertised as being a little smaller in size...but maybe new reprints have been added and improved. I doubt too many originals are in new condition.

This issue and the record from the 1961 issue are rare.

Joe

[Robert G.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

I recall reading an article about this and the author stated that on the reprints the location and distance between the staples was different. You might compare v1#1 with other issues you have.

[Terry M.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

I believe that is The Corvette Restorer you are thinking of Bob. Arland Dower wrote a story about how to identify the reprints (unauthorized) of several of the early Restorer issues. That article appeared in The Restorer and the key was the distance of the staples.

[Tom H.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

I believe that is The Corvette Restorer you are thinking of Bob. Arland Dower wrote a story about how to identify the reprints (unauthorized) of several of the early Restorer issues. That article appeared in The Restorer and the key was the distance of the staples.

Right !

[Robert G.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

I believe that is The Corvette Restorer you are thinking of Bob. Arland Dower wrote a story about how to identify the reprints (unauthorized) of several of the early Restorer issues. That article appeared in The Restorer and the key was the distance of the staples.

I couldn't recall, but I suppose it's worth looking at the staples anyhow. It's also possible the thickness of the paper might be different.

[Henry F.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

I believe that is The Corvette Restorer you are thinking of Bob. Arland Dower wrote a story about how to identify the reprints (unauthorized) of several of the early Restorer issues. That article appeared in The Restorer and the key was the distance of the staples.

Did they use original staples or repo's!

[Bob B.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Terry,

I have heard there are reprints of the v.1, no.1 Restorer, but my question was indeed about Corvette News.

However, now that you bring it up, I may have a reprint Restorer v.1, no.2, too. The cover is on the slick paper and the oldest original I have of the Restorer is v.2, no.1 and it is more of a card stock type paper, but I have no idea if that is how you tell them apart. Maybe someone can shed light on that question, as well!

Thanks,

Bob

[Arland D.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Bob,

Please see the new thread on this topic that was posted today Oct 19, 2010.

Arland

[Dave S.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Terry,

I have heard there are reprints of the v.1, no.1 Restorer, but my question was indeed about Corvette News.

However, now that you bring it up, I may have a reprint Restorer v.1, no.2, too. The cover is on the slick paper and the oldest original I have of the Restorer is v.2, no.1 and it is more of a card stock type paper, but I have no idea if that is how you tell them apart. Maybe someone can shed light on that question, as well!

Thanks,

Bob

Bob,
I believe it is common knowledge that the first 3 issues of the Restorer were reprinted back in the late 70's or early 80's. Either 1 #2 or 1 #3 is easy to detect as it has white circles on the cover where 3 hole punches would be. Otherwise all 3 are excellent reproductions and difficult to detect. Just ask Arland Dower how he did his research and how difficult it was to determine which was the original and which was the repro.
Arland has started a different thread on this subject. The small white dash at 2:30 on the circle appears on both my Volume 1's as well as on the #2, #3, and #4 issues as well. These issues were owned by me long before any repro Volume 1's ever appeared. In addition I have never seen or heard of Volume 1 - #2, #3, #4 ever being reproduced.

[Arland D.]

Re: Corvette News v.1, no.1

Dave,

Glad to hear that your issues of Corvette News Vol #1,2,3 and 4 all have the white dash at 2:30. Thanks,

Arland