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There isn’t a weekend that goes by that we’re not asked if we know of someone who can sort out their first, second, or third-generation Corvette.
Once upon a time, those with keen mechanical aptitude, deft wrenching skills, and dogged determination could work wonders under the hood of a car.
The “Golden Age” of American muscle cars produced legendary tuners. In fact, an entire cottage industry of talented shade tree mechanics emerged.
Ironically, as the demand for classic muscle cars soars today, the ranks of those who truly understand them mechanically dwindles.
Fortunately, we know Bob Catapano from Classic Glass Corvette Club of Marietta. Bob is one of those people whose reputation proceeds him.
You actually hear about his skills long before you get a chance to meet him. We caught up with Bob at his busy shop in Woodstock, Ga.
Click on the link below to read the article on Vettes of Atlanta Magazine.
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…
ContinuePosted by Michael Thies on October 6, 2025 at 9:38am
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…
ContinuePosted by Michael Thies on September 9, 2025 at 5:00pm
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