Sideswipe Corvette on Transformers 3 Set
Michael Bay has ratcheted up the filming on Transformers 3 in the Chicago area. This means three things: there is a lot of traffic, there are a lot of explosions, and tons of people are playing amateur cinematographer and getting footage of the filming process. This footage means that the youtube-using masses may be witness to the glory that is a Michael Bay set day. What this includes is: lots of explosions, lots of gunshots, lots of explosions, lots of hot cars, lots of explosions, and some super models. Thankfully, amidst all of the explosions (and seeming lack of actual acting) there are the cars, which are beautiful and exciting. Among those cars is the Sideswipe Corvette, which looks a) crazy and b) awesome. It's a wild, almost alien looking, prototype C6 Stingray Corvette Convertible, and it's a pretty hot car. The images of it driving around the city (with a 448 Ferrari, the Bumblebee Camaro, and some other cool cars) are a ton of fun, and make me almost want to see Transformers 3. Almost. I imagine it will continue with the precedent set in Transformers 2 and become less understandable, less concerned with silly thing like plot and acting performances, and more about cars/girls/explosions. Of course, cars/girls/explosions are some of my favorite things, and make for a generally winning formula. Good sneak peeks of the Corvette/Girls/Explosions below:
Update: Transformers 3 Corvette
Here's a quick update on my last post, as there's now video of the Stingray Speedster from the Transformers 3 shooting. The vehicle looks pretty great, and draws a fantastic response from the audience located around it (as Corvettes tend to do). A pretty quick, but cool, video.
Corvette Dream Raffle 2010: Hero Edition ZR1 and 1967 Sting Ray
The Corvette Dream Raffle has been a fantastic promotion for the last few years, raising a great deal of money for the Kids Wish Network. This year, I imagine they'll be raising a lot more, as the vehicles they've chosen for their raffle are both absolutely gorgeous.
The Corvette Dream Giveaway was created to fund the expansion of the Kids Wish Network’s “Hero” program. Participating children’s hospitals select a child each month, who has faced traumatic and life-changing events with courage and spirit. That child receives a “Hero” award which includes a valuable “Hero” gift package for the award ceremony. The success of the event has enabled the Organization to offer the Hero program in over 160 hospitals nationwide, now awarding approximately 2,000 Heroes annually! (1)
The first of the two vehicles in the raffle is a Brad Paisley Hero Edition ZR1 in Ermine White with Red touches. This ZR1 doesn't stop there either, as it is Lingenfelter modified and pushing out over 720HP, a rise from the stock 638. It also has custom badges and a custom matching red interior, marking it with Brad Paisley's name and signature and declaring it a one of a kind Hero edition ZR1.
The '67 Sting Ray in the raffle is an absolute beaut as well! In matching Ermine and Red, just like the ZR1, this Sting Ray is a fully restored 427 Original. Beautifully restored in every aspect, and with gorgeous red interior, this Sting Ray will be quiet a prize for whoever wins it.
So, if I were you, I would absolutely go to www.winthevettes.com and buy yourself some raffle tickets to try and get one of these beautiful Corvettes for yourself. Great way to win great prizes and support a great cause!
(1)from CorvetteBlogger