The roads
were roaring this Sunday in Paramus ,
New Jersey and it wasn’t because
of Route 17’s usual traffic. Corvettes of all years converged upon the Bergen County
town for the All-American Corvette Club’s 12th annual “Wild About
Corvettes” car show and competition.
The
All-American Corvette Club is a Bergen
County organization that
was founded in the year 2000. In the words of organization president Chris
Riportella, what they do is, “give back to the community.” Mr. Riportella
continued to explain how the proceeds from their events are donated to various
charities based in Bergen County and the Paramus
food bank. In the All-American Corvette Club’s twelve year existence they have
made ample contributions to local causes.
After a
week of less than promising weather, the participants of the event took quite a
chance when they decided to take their historic and customized performance cars
on the road. Their courage and support was rewarded when the overcast skies
parted, allowing the radiant June sun to bring a sparkle to their chrome.
The 12th annual “Wild About Corvettes” car show
was host to many American automotive jewels. The assortment of Corvettes was
varied in tastes, models, and years, but none could deny the one similarity
they all had: their beauty. Below is a listing of notable entries:
-1991 ZR1
Automatic transmission
350 cubic Inches fuel injected engine
Titanium wing, modified exhaust, scoops & badges,
accessory covers, and mirror-like hand-polished engine components
Individualized paint
-2007 Z06
6-speed manual transmission
LS7 7.0 liter engine
427 cubic inches
505 horse power
-1963 C2 Sting Ray stock
4-speed manual transmission
Rarely seen split rear window
-1960 C1
4-speed manual transmission
350 cubic inches
425 horse power
4.88 rear-end gear ratio
-1990 L98
#3617 of 23,646 built
6-speed manual transmission
350 cubic inches
245 horse power
345 torque ft. lbs.
5.76 tuned port injection
-1969 C3 Sting Ray stock
4-speed manual transmission
350 Turbo-fire
300 horse power
Featured for the cars appealing interior
-Indy 500 ’08 pace car
-2007 Z06
6-speed manual transmission
427 cubic inches
505 horse power
Extensively individualized with custom upholstery and
artwork under the hood and trunk
-1966 C2 stock
Automatic transmission
327 Turbo-fire
300 horse power
Laguna Blue paint; an option offered only in the 1966 year
Though I
noted the above Corvettes, all were lovely. I found that the representatives of
the All-American Corvette Club were respectful, gracious, and friendly, all
while remaining professional. I’d like to thank them for hosting this event and
for their donations to local charity organizations. At this time, they have
chosen to withhold the results of the 12th annual “Wild About
Corvettes” competition so they may vote upon the decision to release said
results to be published in my blog. Their verdict is to be announced.
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