Holden announce RHD Corvette.

[whitels1ss]

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/rhd...ette-scenarios

[Pickles]

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/rhd...ette-scenarios

There's a lot of these types of articles about, NOT knocking it, but when ya read 'em, the authors always have an "eachway bet", on whether it will, or won't, be coming, because nobody, except maybe a few in GM, really know, and with Covert 19 do they really know?
The only thing I will say is that in my opinion, if it doesn't come RHD from the States, we won't see it being done by Walkinshaw because the finished product would be far too dear, making it impossible for Walkinshaw to make a go of it.
All good stuff, Pickles.

[whitels1ss]

In my opinion, if it doesn't come RHD from the States, we won't see it being done by Walkinshaw
because the finished product would be far too dear, making it impossible for Walkinshaw to make a go of it.

All good stuff, Pickles.

I totally agree with you Martin.

[white lie]

There's a lot of these types of articles about, NOT knocking it, but when ya read 'em, the authors always have an "eachway bet", on whether it will, or won't, be coming, because nobody, except maybe a few in GM, really know, and with Covert 19 do they really know?
The only thing I will say is that in my opinion, if it doesn't come RHD from the States, we won't see it being done by Walkinshaw because the finished product would be far too dear, making it impossible for Walkinshaw to make a go of it.
All good stuff, Pickles.

Ultimately if it doesn't come factory RHD, the best scenario would be Walkinshaw/HSV/GMSV get all the moulds and some sort of discounted pricing to make it worthwhile for both parties.

I read somewhere last week that they were only looking at bringing in 200 or something anyway. If people want one, they'll be waiting a good 3-4 years IMO. And then it's maybe a 50/50 each way bet like you say Martin. To me the ZL1 is a much more attractive proposition at the moment if someone wants a hi-po V8. It's a shame they got it so wrong as it could have done really well with better pricing given the uncertainty of the Corvette.

[whitels1ss]

A friend of mine has paid a deposit & ordered a new C8 as soon as they are released in Australia.

He has owned Corvettes for many years, currently has a few, ranging from C2's to C5's.
(He has some gorgeous cars,including old Holdens & a hot rod.)

He runs his own business in the motor trade, very clever & down to earth
but he reckons a Corvette should be front engine with rear wheel drive
& yesterday he made a funny comment comparing the C8 with a fork lift.

[Pickles]

A friend of mine has paid a deposit & ordered a new C8 as soon as they are released in Australia.

He has owned Corvettes for many years, currently has a few, ranging from C2's to C5's.
(He has some gorgeous cars,including old Holdens & a hot rod.)

He runs his own business in the motor trade, very clever & down to earth
but he reckons a Corvette should be front engine with rear wheel drive
& yesterday he made a funny comment comparing the C8 with a fork lift.

Yes, plenty of people have ordered them, and the last RRP was $149990, but Dealers will & can charge what they like, because the word is that there's only 200-250 coming here initially.
But there has been NO "official" information about anything, I have a friend who's supposedly first on the list at his Dealership, but He's heard nothing official, & feels that it may be 2022 before we see 'em here.
Pickles.

[BLACK 346]

Wheels February edition says Q4 2021, but that is probably just speculation.

[whitels1ss]

My friend has been told it will be first half of 2022

[korrupt]

Prices revealed;

Australian outfit General Motors Special Vehicles (GMSV), which emerged from high-performance Commodore tuner HSV, will launch the Chevrolet Corvette Down Under later this year.

GMSV has confirmed the Corvette coupe will go on sale locally at the end of the year with prices starting at $144,990 (before on-road costs) for the 2LT version and $160,500 for the 3LT that comes with a nicer cabin.

The Aussie importer also confirmed that a convertible version would be available at a later date and will cost an additional $15,000.

Source : https://www.heraldsun.com.au/motorin...39ec5095013406

[Pickles]

There's no doubt that the C8 is an incredible machine, and those "list" prices are generally what was expected.
No official info re the actual number of cars coming to Aussie have been made known AFAIAC, but I reckon there will be a huge waiting list, and the driveaway pricing will be interesting.
Nevertheless, a very very good motor car. Pickles.

[Red CV8 R]

I think that's pretty decent pricing. Very tempting, but I have no room for another car

[whitels1ss]

I reckon it will be a struggle to sell something like the ones linked below at the moment for what some people are asking considering the new price.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...9657922/?Cr=39

& this...

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5725334/?Cr=29

[Pickles]

I reckon it will be a struggle to sell something like the ones linked below at the moment for what some people are asking considering the new price.

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...9657922/?Cr=39

& this...

https://www.carsales.com.au/cars/det...5725334/?Cr=29

Gotta disagree on that one my friend.
The C8 is a completely different vehicle, it's been a HUGE success in the U.S., the only problem in Aussie will be that demand will massively exceed supply.
Price?..well it's a bargain at the prices quoted, and there's nothing like it at the price. People are paying $180-200K for a GTSR, so I reckon the money'll definitely be there for these Corvettes.
Thinking about it, I'd be very surprised if I ever saw a GMSV Dealer actually advertising one for sale because I reckon pre orders would've already greatly exceeded supply, so they wouldn't actually have one for immediate delivery.
I know you're a "Corvette Man" (so am I, I'd love a chrome bumper 427!) and the Corvette's you mention are definitely magnificent machines, so I'm absolutely not knocking them, but they're not "new age" factory RHD, like the C8 which has been the subject of "rave reviews" by everyone.
Just my thoughts, Pickles.

[whitels1ss]

Martin, I think there may be a little confusion here? ...... The cars I linked are C7's.

I am saying that I would much rather a brand new factory RHD C8 with new car warranty than a 6 year old converted car.

Yes, I agree the 2015's are magnificent machines, but I can't see many people wanting to pay $40,000 more for one than a new one.
(I actually even saw one for $200,000 after I posted those links.)



I saw my mate who has ordered a new one on Thursday,
he told me he was phoned earlier this week by the supplying dealer
& was officially informed about pricing etc. He said that the cars coming here were all being built to order
& he had to get back to them on colour choice in the very near future.

At this stage he is leaning towards white.

[Pickles]

Martin, I think there may be a little confusion here? ...... The cars I linked are C7's.

I am saying that I would much rather a brand new factory RHD C8 with new car warranty than a 6 year old converted car.

Yes, I agree the 2015's are magnificent machines, but I can't see many people wanting to pay $40,000 more for one than a new one.
(I actually even saw one for $200,000 after I posted those links.)



I saw my mate who has ordered a new one on Thursday,
he told me he was phoned earlier this week by the supplying dealer
& was officially informed about pricing etc. He said that the cars coming here were all being built to order
& he had to get back to them on colour choice in the very near future.

At this stage he is leaning towards white.

Yes, Sorry about that, I mis-read your post & made a boo-boo, & I agree that those C7s will not be selling in a hurry at those prices!!
I'd love a C8, but I don't think it'll happen,...........unless I have a bit of luck on Saturday night!! ( Tatts,.....been using the same numbers for 40 yrs, probably about $35K behind now!)
Martin.