2012 427 corvette

[George C.]

Re: 2012 427 corvette

I don't know how they came up with the color combination but you would think that since the '53 was white/red that this commemorative edition would be a white/red combination with red stripes.

I am just not sure how this white/blue is going to look.

I agree 100%. Should have done that for every anniversary model, at least offer the color / combo as a special model. I was very disappointed the 2003 Corvette Anniversary wasn't white/red. Feel the same way now......... but it is very nice. 427 convertible. WOW ! Save the Wave.

[Steven B.]

Re: 2012 427 corvette

I don't know how they came up with the color combination but you would think that since the '53 was white/red that this commemorative edition would be a white/red combination with red stripes.

I am just not sure how this white/blue is going to look.

Gary, I don't know why white with blue stripes were chosen for the 60th anniversary, either. In the earlier 1900's when international auto racing began nations were assigned colors to distinguish origin. The U.S. was assigned white with blue frame rails. After bodies began covering the frame rails the blue trim migrated to stripes. Germany was assigned solid white. as the story goes during Mercedes testing and a weight reduction exercise in the 30's the paint was removed and bare (silver) metal was exposed. Since that time the German color has been silver. Today very few teams, often multi-national with heavy sponsor influence, carry those long ago assigned liveries.

Steve

[Ridge K.]

Re: 2012 427 corvette

Maybe I missed something, but the way I read the article the 427 is available in a collector edition with no color restriction, and the 60th anniversary edition is avail in all models, but only in white.

Thanks.

Correct,

"All 2013 Corvette models, including the 427 Convertible, will be available with a 60th Anniversary Package, featuring an Arctic White exterior with a Blue Diamond leather-wrapped interior with suede accents. Convertible models will have a blue top."