Port City Corvette Club Show 2010

Just a few of the Corvettes on display at the show.

Early Saturday morning the roar of Corvettes, old and new, could be heard West of the Ashley.  Corvette owners from near and far brought their pride and joys to display at Rick Hendrick Chevrolet for the Port City Corvette Club's annual show.  The Club was host to the National Convention for the International Council of Corvette Clubs. 

The week long schedule of events included beach picnics, cookouts, a fashion show and dance, an awards banquet and of course the show.  Clubs from Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, Texas, Arkansas and South Carolina were represented.  A very special guest was also in attendance - Wilmer "Wil" Cooksey, Jr., the former Bowling Green plant manager. 

Comer Williams of Williams Carpets with Wil Cooksey.

Mr. Cooksey was manager at the Corvette factory from 1993-2008, when he retired from GM following a very distinguished career.  A very "hands on" manager, Mr. Cooksey made it a mission to produce the highest quality sports car that America had seen.   Teamwork and respect were key words for his work groups - everyone felt they were a partner in the introduction of the C4 - C6 Corvette generations.
To gain a closeness with the customer, he arranged special access for new Vette owners who wanted to help with the production of their new car. Mr. Cooksey also has the distinction of having the 2008 427 Limited Edition Z06 named for him. 

Wilmer "Wil" Cooksey with his Limited Edition "Wil Cooksey Special"

Only 505 Z06's were equipped with the special paint, wheels and 427 embroidered seats that comprised the "Wil Cooksey Special."  He also signed and numbered each car's armrest. 

Now retired, Wil still contributes to the automotive industry through his membership on a number of Boards, including the National Corvette Museum where he works with the VIP Program, the Scrapbook Program and the Museum Delivery Program.  

The industry continues to honor Mr. Cooksey as demonstrated by the award he will be receiving in August at the annual Gunnison Car Show.  A life long collector and Corvette enthusiast, Mr. Cooksey will be awarded the Lee Iacocca Award which is given for dedication to excellence in perpetuating the American automotive tradition.

Other special Corvette's were on display as well.

This 1979 Vette was brought in by Steve Cochran.  His mother, Mary Giza purchased it new off of our showroom floor.

Ralph Tileston of Summerville, SC brought his 1977 model that was the 499,997th Vette to come off the line in Kentucky.

 Over 100 Corvette's were at the show.

Rick Hendrick Chevy was proud to be a part of this fun celebration of an American icon.

                                     
                                                        

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