Mike Furman@Criswell

~Today I am driving to Dover, Delaware (approx 100 miles) as I was invited to the celebration of the 50th Anniversary for the First State Corvette Club. The Berry's are hosting this gala event in their 17 Car garage...which is filled with their rare Corvette Collection and upstairs is the largest Corvette memorabilia collection in the World. 250 Corvette enthusiasts from all over the Country are expected as many of the original club members are flying in to attend. This will be my third time seeing this private collection and it truly is a sight to behold.

~Good story about the Oil filler cap that is now on the C7's. Couple years ago John E. of Oregon gave me a tip that the 2012/13 Cadillac V series used the Mobil 1 insignia oil filler cap. So I bought one from our parts dept. for my C7 Z06. I wondered if Mobil 1 is the official oil of the Corvette then why did the first years of the C7 have Corvette filler caps but no Mobil 1 lettering. So I posed that question to a Mobil 1 Exec that I know and he said to send him pics...and then he asked to send him 6 caps. So I bought 6 oil filler caps for the above mentioned model Cadillac and mailed them out. It took almost two years but he got it changed and here is the cap you see on todays Corvettes. Oh and that Mobil 1 Exec. sent me a real cool Mobil 1 Collectable for my troubles.



~Yesterday at the dealership... Ken F. Of Frederick, MD stopped by... he had bought his ‘17 Grand Sport from me in Sept 2016...but more importantly way back in 1974 after he returned to the States (Thank you for your Service) he bought this 1973 Code 980 Orange Corvette Cpe with 12,000 miles on the odometer. Now sporting 46,000 miles Ken’s 73 Vette still has the original paint! Ken drove the 25 miles down to Criswell to visit me and to order a new 2019 Z06...trading the GS not the ‘73! 84% of the Corvettes built in 1973 were cpe’s and only 42% of all ‘73 Corvettes had manual transmission like Ken’s. Ken's 2019 Z06 will be Sebring Orange with Kalahari interior and 7spd manual trans.





~Ross B. Of Virginia Beach,VA called me 8 weeks ago to order his 2nd Corvette from me. The last one was a 2011 GS Cpe and this time he ordered a 2018 Black Grand Sport Convt with two tone Red/Black microfiber insert Seats. It looks even better in person!! Ross ordered his Convt. with 2LT Pkg, red calipers, Auto trans, Black Wheels with the red stripe and much more. Ross and his son David plan on going to several Corvette events per year and this Grand Sport will attract a crowd in a heartbeat.

















~Don N. Of Aiken, South Carolina reached out to me to order his 2018 Corvette Grand Sport Convt. and he wanted to take delivery at the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY. Friday was delivery day and the Museum rolled out the red carpet for Don and his wife Cheri. Don ordered Watkins Glen Gray Metallic with Black microfiber insert GT Bucket Seats, Black top, Heritage Center stripe, CF badge Pkg, 7 Spd manual trans, machine faced wheels, CF Painted mirrors and 2 LT Pkg. Now the fun begins just in time for Spring Driving season in South Carolina!
Here in Don's own words along with his review..."Mike,
Thanks for the great experience. Thank you for making this so easy." "Ordering my 2018 Corvette Grand Sport from Mike was a terrific experience. Mike knows the product line inside and out and was able to guide me through the order process. Took delivery at the National Corvette Museum so I still haven’t met Mike face to face. Best car buying experience ever."
Don
Powerful words that mean a great deal to me. Thanks Don.













~Joe C. Of Fallston, MD called me 10 weeks ago looking for one of the last Carbon 65 editions built . I was able to get his 2018 Grand Sport Convt Order picked up and built and he has #582 of 650 built! 1 of 35 Grand Sport Convt Carbon 65’s produced and only 27 of that number shifts with the Auto trans! So this is pretty darn rare. The Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic looks great with a blue top, blue stitching and blue calipers!!





















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7am Yesterday morning walking up to Criswell. Great way to start a Saturday!

~Here is one of the coolest Corvette pics I have ever found. The story goes that the original owner bought a brand new 1963 Split Window Corvette from a dealer in Houston, Texas. The owner had an Aunt that was a Nun and she wanted to drive it, so this is one heckuva way to have it blessed! I wonder if she burned rubber?



~The Frank Class Corvette Barn find and throwback pic section. Please post up which pic is your favorite. Every week I do this much to the enjoyment of all...well trust me, I enjoy it as well!





Thats me climbing in to the winning car at Lemans 2011 on the track...except this pic was taken 24.5 hours before the race finished!







































How does this happen?





16,000 original miles.









Large V on a 1955 which signifies it has the V8 not the 6 cyl.

























Zora conducting business.















































































































































































































Drive safe and have a great week!

*Call or email me for your next new or used Corvette purchase. 40 years of experience will help! This Spring I will deliver my 4,000th Corvette.


Mike Furman
Criswell Chevrolet
Gaithersburg, MD
301-212-4420 desk direct
mfurman@criswellauto.com
CorvetteFurman.com
I ship and sell Nationwide and have done so for 40 years!"

Patman

Happy Sunday morning Mike! So many great pics this week I couldn't pick just one as my favorite, I have three! The nun in the 63, then the cute bride in the picture below it, and the one with the racoon stuck in the grill!

DALE#3

Good Morning to ya.Another great assortment of pics.Really appriciate them.Exspecially the attention to CORVETTE RACING This Week.
I had a plan to go to the Rolex.Was gonna pull a kinda quicky like you did in LA, Launch Mission:ZR
Next year for sure.Watkins Glen is a must coming up.
Saw your photo in the Winn car 2011 Lemans..Was gonna ask questions.Didn't have to after the scroll down.Great Photo their.
Have a good time at the Car Collection.
GO CORVETTE RACING
Love that New Jake

E.T.D. Corvettes

Good morning, Mike! Thanks for another awesome Sunday post! I wonder where the GS I'm that hauler was headed? I'm at my local airport about to fly out to pick Tribute up after her one year restoration work. I'll be trailering her back to SW Oklahoma tomorrow. Have a great Sunday...and congrats on all the great deliveries too!

LuckyGuy

Another busy week for you Mike. Cool story about the Mobil 1 cap - good on you!

As for the throwbacks, here is my favorite...although I'm not sure who was prettier - the bride or the '62! Have a great time today.

Mike Furman@Criswell

Andy, Andy, Andy...must I teach you everything...No one is prettier then the bride on her Wedding Day!

Mike

Iconic

The Nun in the C2

Thanks Mike!

1bdvet

Mike enjoy your ride to the Berry collections. If you think about it, post link of website of his collections so we all can see view it. I love his Attic with collections of cars and Corvette items you never see anywhere, and the cars in the garage.
Have fun!
Remember take pictures for next week post's.

Fat Mike

Thanks for another great week Mike. Lots of excellent photos to select from this week. The nun in the SWC was cool and so was the bride. The pics of the '69 were cool too. But, I think this picture of the '66 is my favorite.

bigblock427

I think I know the bride and the owner of the 62 in the second throw back picture.

Have a great week.

My favorite picture this week.

dvilin

Great stories and pictures, have a good time in Dover.

JW Motorsports

Nice! Looks like a good day at the dealership

rkj427

Thanks Mike for another week of pictures and stories.

Congrats. to all the new owners, a couple of really sharp GS convertibles delivered!

Favorite picture would be the bride, with the Nun right behind.

Have a great week, and get some photos from your visit today.

Foosh

Thanks Mike. What's the story on the raccoon?

64Corvette

Thanks Mike for another great write up and great pictures.

Myfourth1

What a beautiful 69 Stingray. I had a white one back in 1972. Thanks for the pics. Enjoy your trip.

Thunder22

I was having a moment of clarity this morning over my 2nd cup of hot caffeine and realized, Mike is about to sell his 4,000th soon, but I wonder if he has the contact info for whomever he sold the first one to back in the day? (I bet you do, but figured I would ask).

kvmontgomery

Always enjoy your posts Mike! Have a great Sunday!

teejake

Great post once again, looking forward to the day in several weeks when mine graces your page!

Steve Garrett

I'm anxious to see pictures of your visit today, buddy! Have a great time.