By J.A. Ackley
Mar 19, 2024
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Chevrolet,
Corvette,
Chevrolet Corvette
Photography by J.A. Ackley
What better way to celebrate Corvettes and other classic Chevrolets than with a show an hour away from the Tail of the Dragon? The Corvette Expo and Chevys in the Smokies took place March 15-16 in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Didn’t make it out? Here’s some of what you missed.
Who says Corvettes aren't meant to be driven? This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette presented by James Henry has more than 250,000 miles on it and is unrestored.
Contrast the car before with this 1969 Corvette Stingray of Tammy Kirby. It's an NCRS Top Flight Award winner, an all-original example and has just just 32,000 miles.
This striking turqouise 1958 Corvette of Mike Brown presented well.
How do you commemorate back-to-back wins of the 24 Hours of Le Mans as well as the final year for the C5 Corvette? With a special edition, of course. This is number 10 of 2025 made of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Commemorative Edition Z06 and is owned by Mallori Jade Arms.
Cosplay for car guys? Two of the world's greatest detectives were under one roof with Corvettes paying tribute to Batman and Dick Tracy, owned by Bruce Hibbs and Garry Alsop.
Jim Bryant founded Thundercraft Boats. He built the first all-fiberglass "World's Fastest '57" Chevy. And the master fiberglass fabricator designed several one-of-a-kind concepts, such as this C2/C7 mash-up. He finished it in the fall, just before he passed away in December.
It's not a Corvette show without an Indy 500 pace car, right? This unrestored example has 33,000 miles on the clock.
Under the same roof at the Corvette Expo was the Chevys in the Smokies show. This is an unrestored 1992 Chevrolet Camaro RS 25th Anniversary Edition owned by Rick Dudding.
David Nelson presented a beautiful example of a 1977 Chevrolet Vega.
This is a continuation series Yenko Stinger (YS-301). The biggest claim to fame for this car owned by Kase Vandenberg? It's purported to be the first Corvair to complete the Hot Rod Power Tour.
This fine example of a square-body Chevy truck is from Travis Sweat. He recreated the truck his father, Clarence "Snuffy" Sweat, once owned.
This 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle SS has remained in the same family since it was first bought.
One of the iconic examples of a "Grumpy's Toy," a 1966 Chevy Nova.
Tom Clary brought a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette with in-period drag racing competition history.
A 35th Anniversary Edition Chevrolet Corvette in all white, from white exterior to white interior to even white rims.
The 66 Yenko Stinger was one of less than 200 made. It must be one of 20 stage III's or something like that. There is often much debate about Stingers because not many records were kept. They are however great cars winning the 1967 SCCA D Production class national championship in road racing.
Paul Fox, owner/caretaker of YS059
In reply to Paul Fox :
Good eye. Judging by its number YS-302, I suspect it's a continuation series Corvair. Will adjust the story. Thank you.
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