The Split-Window is Back! For my take on the new C7 Corvette Stingray I went backwards in time a bit. To begin with I restored its traditional four round taillights. I gave it a much more traditional greenhouse rather than the new car's first time and rather forced rear quarter windows. I also added a thin central paint-colored spine to the hatchglass, following the existing indented roof panel. I also edited the side vents so they'd fit better with the last several generations. Detail changes include moving the new Stingray logo to the B pillar and flattened out the new "winged" crossed flags. That newest touch just smacks of the Firebird's past logos an odd touch with the new car's Camaro-like taillights.I don't think the 'Vette needs to have any "Chevrolet" cues other than perhaps similar LED lighting details, road wheels, steering wheel and Sat/Navs.
For a second C7 "facelift" click
here.
Hi Casey,
ReplyDeleteI think you've improved this Corvette considerably. I haven't been too interested in the C7. The original Stingray is really the last Corvette I've liked. That was a seminal design and still looks great -- I think the CCCA's definition of "classic" is something about "basically in style year after year" and the 63-67 Corvette certainly fills that bill. Others from the "recent" past include the 64-1/2-66 Mustang and the Continental Mark II.
Paul, NYC
thanks, Paul. Sorry it's been so slow around here lately. I have an Impala coupe to post soon.
DeleteIt's about time someone was smart enough to implement the car's true heritage to the drawing board. I agree strongly with the spine look and all.
ReplyDeleteWonderful job and will post this to my blog :)
you're always welcome to my images, Woody!
DeleteGreat work as usual, but I love the real thing more. It brings the Corvette into the new century and gives younger generations something to aspire to you.
ReplyDeleteI like this a lot more than the version by Chevrolet. I do feel that no Corvette since '67 combined the sporty/ aggressive look with the elegant/graceful look that the '63-'67 cars could achieve. I would love to see your take on that idea someday. A car that can look both racy and elegant depending on options and colors. Maybe an early look at the C8? Thanks.
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I just did another facelift... This time keeping the new rear quarter window idea. I think I'll do a few more before I'm done, lol.
DeleteThe red one looks way too much like the C6, sorry. On the flip side the blue one is fabulous
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