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Old 02-03-07, 04:05 PM
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Legendary Ron Fellows Celebrated with a Special Corvette Z06
Source: Chevrolet | Published: February 2, 2007

Marking his championship tenure with Corvette Racing’s GT1-class domination in the ALMS, Corvette racing living legend Ron Fellows is celebrated with a specially prepared 2007 Corvette Z06 production model. All are distinguished by Arctic White paint (including the door handles) that is accented with a racing-style fender stripe and Ron Fellows’ autograph.

“Ron Fellows is a part of Chevrolet’s racing heritage, and he has been instrumental in the remarkable success of the Corvette Racing team in the American Le Mans Series,” said Ed Peper, Chevrolet general manager. "The special signature-series Z06 model that bears his name will forever link him to one of the greatest eras in factory racing, which has produced six consecutive ALMS GT1 manufacturers championships, and counting.”

The front fender graphics are reminiscent of the identifying graphics of the Corvette GT1 race car. They feature double Monterey Red Metallic stripes with Machine Silver borders and Fellows’ autograph in a contrasting Victory Red shade, along with the callouts of the championship years when he was at the wheel. There is also a maple leaf logo motif incorporated with the graphics, a nod to Fellows’ Canadian heritage. Indeed, the red-over-white color scheme of the car’s paint and graphics represents Canada's colors.

This special Corvette Z06 is the first signed special edition in Corvette’s 54-year history, and is the first Arctic White Z06 ever offered. Only 399 are planned for production: approximately 300 for the United States, 33 for Canada and 66 for other export markets.

Exterior cues include a full-width racing spoiler and a unique windshield banner. Additional standard equipment includes the well-equipped 2LZ package and chrome wheels. Special interior appointments include:

Red seats, center console, door panels and instrument panel
Red, leather-covered armrest with a Corvette-signature “cross flags” logo that is hand-signed and numbered by Ron Fellows
Tech pattern interior trim
An accomplished road racer, Ron Fellows is inextricably woven into the Corvette Racing team’s success. He helped test and develop the first Corvette C5.R race car and recorded the team’s first win in 2000. Fellows also grabbed the ALMS GTS class championship in 2002 and shared that position in 2003 and'04. Fellows has been a part of all six consecutive ALMS GT1 manufacturers championships for Chevrolet, and was voted the most popular ALMS driver in 2004 and'05. Additionally, he has slipped behind the wheel of NASCAR Nextel Cup Chevy Monte Carlo SS race cars when the series hits road courses. He’s also scored a pair of NASCAR Craftsman Truck series wins, three NASCAR Busch Series wins, 19 SCCA Trans Am wins and was the GM Player’s Challenge champion in 1989.

The Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06 will be available this spring. It carries an MSRP of $77,500, including destination. OnStar and the navigation system are the only options; and when equipped with them, the price is $79,945.
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Old 02-03-07, 05:09 PM
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So Mike, with all this Z06 stuff being posted by you, is there a change about to happen? Maybe a nice big bonus from you job and we will have 1SICKZ06?
BTW Artic white is alays a nice choice of any car.
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Old 02-03-07, 05:28 PM
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Not feeling this white zo6 with the stripes. It Looks too boy racerish ala an F body Camaro/Firebird.
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Old 02-03-07, 09:12 PM
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The stripes kill it for me.
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Old 02-03-07, 09:45 PM
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I was going to post you can't beat LeMans blue but I do like the white with the red fender stripes.
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Old 02-04-07, 10:10 AM
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I'll take one.
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Old 02-04-07, 10:30 AM
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I like everything about it except the stripes, love the 2-tone interior too.
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Old 02-04-07, 12:01 PM
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Looks like it's wearing war paint. Imagine it in black with that red war paint on, it would look really sinister.
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Old 02-09-07, 09:53 AM
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About 30 very high-res photos of this car

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2007-...-corvette-z06/

A good majority of them wallpaper worthy

Here's one of them



*click to enlarge
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Old 02-09-07, 10:04 AM
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im not a fan of vettes but i like it
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Old 02-09-07, 10:22 AM
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I love it!

I would only get rid of the text on the windshield and the chrome rims.

Oh, and drop it an inch too.

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Not feeling it.
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Old 02-09-07, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
I like everything about it except the stripes, love the 2-tone interior too.
thinking the same thing stripes need to go- interior is pretty sweet
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Just needs a bit of a drop but otherwise the car is gorgeous, even with the stripes!
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Originally Posted by RacerLex
Just needs a bit of a drop but otherwise the car is gorgeous, even with the stripes!
a drop? good luck...next time you see a Z06, check how close the front air dam is to the ground...ANYWAY -- you'd be crazy to touch the suspension on this car (or any new Z06).

this one will be a collectors item...personally I don't like the stripes/windshield
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