Chuck Aaron's Blog – October 2024 Archive (1)

Jim Greene - Mobile Mechanic by Mike Thies, Certified Vehicle Appraiser

The number of inoperative classic and collectible vehicles sitting idle in garages around the country has been steadily growing. Many of these once-prized vehicles are left to gather dust due to a combination of factors, including aging parts, lack of maintenance, and the increasing complexity of restoration. Collectible cars, often built decades ago, require specialized parts and knowledge, both of which are becoming harder to find. As a result, many owners…

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Added by Chuck Aaron on October 2, 2024 at 11:00am — 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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