2004 Corvette Production Numbers

A total of 34,064 Corvettes rolled off the end of the Corvette assembly line for the 2004 production model year. Coupes still proved to be the most popular model ordered with 47 percent of total sales. Convertibles held a steady 36 percent with the Z06 claiming the remaining 17 percent. Le Mans Blue, a color named to commemorate the Corvette win in the 24 race, also won the race for most popular color at 20 percent, with Black finishing at a close second at 18 percent. Torch Red came in third at 15 percent. Only one option was chosen by all Corvette owners, air conditioning with auto temperature control was installed in 100 percent of the cars. Automatic transmissions were popular with 63 percent of sales. Excluding Z06s, which were all manual, 20 percent were equipped with the manual six speed transmission.


10th Anniversary Event Preregistration Closes Wednesday, August 18th

Tomorrow is your last day to preregister for the 10th Anniversary Corvette Celebration September 2-5, 2004. Over 1,200 people have preregistered to date, and will receive a complimentary lapel pin, dash plaque and personalized event badge. In addition to the commemorative event items, guests preregistering before the Wednesday, August 18 deadline will also be included in a special drawing for chances to ride in a new C6 Corvette. Register online by visiting our website at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/registration/celebration/info.shtml or by calling (800) 53-VETTE. Preregistration ends at 5:00 p.m. CT.

Be sure to mark and include the celebration activities on Sunday, September 5 as part of your plans when registering online or calling us. A special day is planned with entertainment, a commemorative event collectible, and refreshments for everyone who is registered for the Sunday festivities!


Ron Fellows Jacket and 2005 Day to Day Calendar Available In the Store

A warm and stylish ¼ zip sweatshirt made of 100% cotton reverse fleece, embroidered with the Ron Fellows and C5R logo is now available, in addition to a 2005 “day-to-day” calendar, a “Vette” beanie with crossed flags embroidery and more. NCM Members save on their purchases, so have your member number ready when ordering. Pick up the latest additions to the Corvette Store by shopping online at: http://www.corvettemuseum.com/store or call (800) 53-VETTE.


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Submitted by Bobbie Jo Lee, National Corvette Museum Communications, who can be reached at bobbiejo@corvettemuseum.com or visited on the web at http://www.corvettemuseum.com.


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