NOBODY in the entire world of automotive manufacturing has as yet been able to supply to the public with THAT MUCH "Bang-for-the-Buck" other than those fellas at Chevy have been able to do these last few years!!!

Isn't that the truth!! Speaking of the 'Vette, here is a nice little clip from Jay Leno about his, which was the first ZR1 off the production line for 2009, and he talks about a lot of what you brought up.

Jay Leno's Garage - Ultimate Corvette

Regardless of how you feel about GM or it's current predicament, I'm sure you will agree, that is indeed a sweet machine.

Cheers,
Brad

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