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Here’s Your Answer – Catapano Corvettes
Here’s Your Answer – Catapano Corvettes
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.
Here’s Your Answer – Catapano Corvettes
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