Customer Spotlights
When Octane met his future wife, she was 20 years old with Corvette posters on her bedroom wall. Thirty-five years of marriage later, he's driving a 1972 white Stingray convertible — and the 4-speed, chrome-bumpered C3 is one of the last of its kind. 1972 was the final year for chrome front bumpers on a Corvette. Click to read the full story.
Alec Beange's 1974 C3 Stingray lives in New Zealand — and under the hood sits a fully rebuilt, dyno-tuned 454 big block making 430 horsepower and 850 ft-lbs of torque at the rear wheels. The 454 was only offered in a Corvette for one more year after this one, and Alec's version makes the most of that legacy. Click to read the full story.
Walton “Wally” Mahlum’s 1969 Corvette Stingray has been in his family for nearly 56 years. Purchased new in 1970, this classic C3 has served as a daily driver, raced in competition events, carried daughters to prom, and still wins car show awards today.
Jim and Cindy Priebe were childhood sweethearts who married in 1982 with only one asset to their name — a 1964 C2 Corvette coupe. Though life forced them to sell it, their Corvette journey never truly ended. From a ’69 and an ’82 to a C5 Limited Edition and a Racing Yellow C7, their love story and Corvette loyalty have gone hand in hand for decades.
Ron Townsend’s 1975 Corvette Stingray is everything the C3 generation represents: timeless style, true driver connection, and classic Corvette pride. With all numbers matching, a 4-speed manual, and only 36,000 original miles, this Stingray is a rare survivor in today’s collector world. Recently displayed at the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, Ron’s Corvette has earned its place in the spotlight. From local car shows to community conversations, this Stingray continues to keep Corvette heritage alive.
