Chuck Aaron's Blog – April 2025 Archive (1)

A Bite of History - The Lafayette

A Bite of History - Mike Thies

The Lafayette

The Lafayette automobile was more than just a machine, it was a statement. First introduced in the early 1920s and named after the Marquis de Lafayette, this luxury car was built to rival the finest on the road. Precision engineering, refined styling, and a bold American spirit made the Lafayette a standout in its time.…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on April 15, 2025 at 3:06pm — No Comments


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A Bite of History By Mike Thies - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

A Bite of History - 1977 Chevrolet Corvette

By Mike Thies

The 1977 Corvette carried forward one of America’s most recognizable shapes while quietly refining it for a changing era. By now, the third-generation Corvette had matured into a smoother, more comfortable grand-touring machine. The tall rear window of earlier years gave way to a cleaner fastback design that improved visibility and aerodynamics. Inside, Chevrolet focused on comfort and drivability, quieter…

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Posted by Michael Thies on October 6, 2025 at 9:38am

A Bite of History: Triumph TR8

A Bite of History: by MikeThies

Triumph TR8

The Triumph TR8, introduced in 1978, was often called the “English Corvette.” It was essentially a Triumph TR7 fitted with a Rover 3.5-liter aluminum V8, a powerplant with American Buick origins that had been adopted by British Leyland in the 1960s. With around 135 to 150 horsepower in…

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Posted by Michael Thies on September 9, 2025 at 5:00pm

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