I never knew about picking up your Vette at the National Corvette Museum, NCM until I attended the Annual Corvette Show at the Paramus Auto Mall where I met someone who had heard that I was getting a ZR1 later that year. He asked me if I was going to Bowling Green, Kentucky to pick it up and then he explained to me what it was about. Then and there, I decided to go.
My anticipation grew and grew as I booked my flight and made my travel arrangements for November 7, 2008. When I finally got there and found myself on Spire and Corvette Blvd., I knew I was in for a treat. At the NCM, the people couldn’t have been nicer; Lori Bleschke, Gary Cockriel, and their staff made sure to make the experience special. While it was great to talk to them and I felt right at home, inside, all I wanted to do was see my new Vette.
When I walked into the area with the line of Corvettes, I passed each one quicker and quicker, getting more and more excited with each car. And then finally I saw a sign with my name on it, presenting me with my new Vette, #299 off the assembly line, the only Atomic Orange ZR1 to date. I walked around the car, and everyone was congratulating me. It was a once in a lifetime feeling.
The next day I got a real treat: a tour through the Corvette Assembly plant, which is really something to see. This is the fourth Vette I’ve owned in my life, and to own a Vette is special. But to go to the NCM and pick one up and to see them all come together in front of your eyes makes it even more special.
I have only changed the radio knobs, floor and cargo rugs, and installed a laser cut exhaust cover on the mufflers. Because of the weather, I haven’t had a chance to drive it much, so as it warms up, I look forward to driving it more. I will be attending the fala for the opening of the addition to the NCM in April. It should be a great day for the Corvette and Corvette owners.
I also own a 2006 Monterey Red C6 convertible. Changes I have made to the C6 include:
- New rims from WCC #944 Forged Wheels
- New Floor Mats
- Billet Radio Knobs
- Billet Side Markers
- Custom Made Rear Light Features
- Muffler Chrome Plate
- License Plate WCC
- WCC Custom Package #1 and #3
- Hurst Shifter
- Protective Radiator Screen
- Cross-drilled Rotors
- Brake Rotor Hub Covers
- SS Brake Pad Covers
- Painted Fuel Rail Covers
- Painted Inner Fender Covers
- Painted Alternator Cover
- Hood Liner w/ Logo
- Trunk Liner w/ Logo
- GM Radiator Grille Screens
- Chrome Door Handle Overlays
- Auto Pedal w/ Lock
- Polished Aluminium Overlays
- Console Cover
- GM Windbreak
- Door Sill Plates
- Door Kicker Protection
