Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Seen Around Town: 1966 Corvette Sting Ray

Spotted parked in town last week was this beautiful Laguna Blue 1966 Corvette Sting Ray. I saw it quite a few times this past summer, but this was the first time it was stationary. The owner had just gotten out of it, and I asked him if he minded if I took some photos. Telling me "Sure!" I was comfortable enough to get these shots from every angle. What a beauty, and the best part is that it's a daily driver, not a "trailer queen." It's just great to see, and hear, cars like this doing exactly what they were meant to be doing—driving around and looking beautiful!

There isn't an awkward inch on these C2, or second series, Corvettes. Whitewall tires with knock-off wheelcovers add to the period look.

Look closely. I was wearing my not-too-subtle preppie orange shorts that day. "Sting Ray" was written as two words for C2 Corvettes. Dropped for the first C3, 1968, the 1969 models became Stingrays, one word, until the name was dropped after 1976. I think it's such an evocative name, it should become a part of Corvette's nomenclature again. Perhaps a special version?

Dual cove instrument panel, teak and aluminum steering wheel, and 4-on-the-floor, this Corvette is as classic as they come.

Bonus Photo
Last photo of my 2011 season morning glories, dahlias, and zinnias! Although they weathered the early snowstorm, and two nights of freezing temperatures in the low 30s, a killing frost in the mid 20s hit last night putting an end to the annuals. My basil is kaput, too. I still have a few small green tomatoes the size of plums, and the baby squash didn't get frozen, but it's only a matter of time. It was a great flower season though, I have no regrets, and I have a lot of ideas and plans for next year's flowers! I'll continue to post photos during the winter of my flowers—I have hundreds I haven't posted yet—to cheer up the coming cold and dreary frigid days!

8 comments:

  1. This is so amazing! My favorite Corvette (although the 57 is a close second!). And what a terrific example. It was a real treat to click on the blog this morning and see this beautiful car. How fortuitous that it was parked and not just whizzing by!

    Thank you, Casey.

    Paul, NYC

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  2. OK why does the car appear to be parked perfectly centered in shots #1 and #2 and in #4 it looks parked over the line?

    Bonus Comment - my neighbor who was growing basil for me on his patio has turned it back over to me. I have the pot on my kitchen window sill, so far so good.

    Loving your random Madison car shots...

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  3. Never mind.....gosh old eyes, on the enlarged photo I could see it was part of the car and NOT the parking line.

    Everyone please make note: Do not call me to be a witness to anything that might occur.

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  4. Oh, that's funny Annie. I see what you're talking about. That rocker panel chrome trim looks like the white line from a certain angle.

    Glad you like the random car shots. There will be more as the flower season is over...

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  5. CASEY, LOVE THE BONUS PICTURE. I KNOW IT WAS JUST FOR ME. LOL

    ALSO I WOULD LOVE TO OWN THAT CAR. I'D BE PROUD TO PARK IT AT THE LOCAL DRUG STORE WHILE I RUN IN TO BUY MY DEPENDS. LOL

    ENJOY YOUR DAY AND MAKE SOMEONE HAPPY.

    GRANNY

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  6. Modern cars just can't get their lines right. Yes, the Ferrari and Bentley's have their fair share of getting people excited when they come by, but seeing an old American icon cross your path in these times does make you want to take pictures of these beast!

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  7. Have to agree with Paul about this series of Corvette - it is truly my favorite also and the PERFECT color. And a convertible, no less. It just doesn't get any better than that!
    And I agree with Annie, love your random Madison car shots -keep em coming!

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