Bobbie Carson was honored to be presented with his eighth Corvette in such a short time.
The mid-engine C8 Chevrolet Corvette is still in high demand. The UAW strike, followed by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the semiconductor shortage created a perfect storm that hampered production. However, some Corvette buyers are more pressing. We are happy to share the story of the Greatest Generation, and the latest Corvette generation.
Bobbie Carson is a 95-year old Corvette enthusiast. According to WNKY news 40, in Bowling Green Kentucky, he’s owned seven Bow Tie cars throughout his life. Carson is also a World War II vet, having spent his teenage years in Germany during the end of World War II in 1945. His eighth Corvette, the 2022 Arctic White Stingray, is now his. It was delivered at the National Corvette Museum only 30 days after he placed it.
The report includes a video of Carson in the museum. He is seen behind the wheel his C8 while a member of museum staff looks over the interior. According to the report, Chevroletpushed Carson up the 2022 Corvette wait list after learning about Carson’s order. This was because time was of the essence at 95. It’s a great way for young people to keep fit driving a mid-engine sports car that can reach 60 mph in 3.0 seconds, with a power output of 495 horsepower (369 kilowatts). Carson looks capable of running the C8 through its paces, which is a credit to him.
Carson is showing the world what it takes to live a long life. The average American life expectancy is 77.8 years. This new ‘Vette will not be parked in his garage. WNKY reports that the U.S. Army veteran will sell his car and use his 2022 Corvette daily at his Georgia home. Bravo, sir. Bravo!