Space Oddity: Classic Corvettes Skyrocket Over Recent C8 Reveal

Corvette Forum was at the recent C8 reveal and found a display of classic ‘Vettes with a fascinating history. 

Our partner site Corvette Forum has had a pretty wild month. They went down to Cape Canaveral, Florida, to the Kennedy Space Center for the unveiling of the 2020 C8 Corvette Stingray convertible.

There is no lack of shiny, new Corvette magnificence to take in. However, among that, they found a trio of vintage Corvettes on display were definitely compelling. The cars were part of the “Heroes & Hot Rods” exhibit, and they all possessed compelling backstories.

NASA and Corvette have had a long relationship, with ‘Vettes being the chosen ride for many astronauts.

One 2006 Corvette (pictured above) belonging to NASA Safety Specialist John Legere revealed autographs of 35 astronauts and 18 Corvette drivers, engineers, and executives on its engine cover.

Each Corvette told a story, but few were as exciting as that of a 1967 Corvette (pictured above), owned by none other than Neil Armstrong himself.

Today, this historic Corvette looks exactly as it did when it when Armstrong owned it. And it, along with the autographed tribute, looked fantastic sitting next to the car that started it all: a 1953 Corvette.

To read the full story and see more exclusive photos, check out the article at Corvette Forum.

Photos and video for Corvette Forum by David Ciminelli

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S.J. Bryan

Longtime automotive journalist S.J. Bryan has been covering the automotive industry for over five years and is an editor with Ford Truck Enthusiasts and regular contributor to F-150 Online, Harley-Davidson Forums, and The Mustang Source, among other popular auto sites.

Bryan first discovered her passion for all things automotive while riding in her parent's 1968 Ford Mustang. The automotive expert cut her teeth growing up riding on Harleys, and her first car was a Chevy Nova. Despite her lead foot, Bryan has yet to receive a speeding ticket.

The award-winning former playwright was first published at age 18. She has worked extensively as a writer and editor for a number of lifestyle and pop culture publications. The diehard gearhead is a big fan of American muscle cars, sixth-gen Ford trucks, and Oxford commas.

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