Take a trip back with me for a minute, folks–it’s 1971, the economy looks like hot death, for some strange reason Richard Nixon’s in the White House (and not the fun Futurama robot Nixon, either, but the scary criminal one).
And somewhere, this rolled off the line.
Yes, it’s a 1971 Corvette 454 four speed, the numbers are all matching, and if you’ve got a subwoofer on your computer speakers, then crank it. Because you can FEEL the roar coming off this sucker.
They will go over most every inch of this car, showing you what looks like an extensive rebuild, down to authentic Corvette floormats. And then, just for the finishing touch, they will decide that the “back tires need warmed up”, and launch off on a tire-squealing short run that leaves a visible rubber haze behind.
I don’t care if you’re a Ford, Chevy or Honda man, that’s awesome no matter what you favor. So enjoy this video of the 1971 Corvette in action.
Rebuilding and restoring old and classic cars is a hobby for most and apparently Karmann USA is ready to aid the people who are into it. Karmann USA is launching a new aftermarket group to rebuild and restore convertible tops for vintage cars in the United States.
Headquartered in Plymouth Township, Karmann Classics will offer a variety of services including: standard roof repair for vehicles in daily service; original or “authentic” restoration for show models, and a wide range of other customization options to suit specific customer needs.
“Karmann’s new aftermarket division initially will focus on restoring VW Karmann Ghias and VW Beetle convertibles,” said Erik Roeren, president and CEO of Karmann USA. “As the original manufacturer of the VW Karmann Ghia and VW Beetle convertible, Karmann is uniquely positioned to rebuild convertible roof systems for these vehicles.”
Karmann Classics initially aims to serve customers in a four-state region of the Midwest, including Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and Ohio, as well as convertible owners in Ontario, Canada. During its launch phase, Karmann Classics will have the capacity to work on three to four vehicles at a time.
The company plans to expand nationwide and eventually will provide restoration services for all convertibles, in addition to Karmann Ghias and Beetle convertibles. Karmann Classics is partnering with local VW dealerships, which also will handle vehicle restoration.
