haha actually as someone that uses hand controls, this already exists. one of the newest technologies out are hand controls that actually connect to the car’s computer for gas, rather than a direct link to the pedal. There is still a direct link to the brake (mounted behind so the pedal is still clear in the front).

Damn I didn’t think he’d actually fall for my joke email.

There seem to be a few people who are accomplishing amazing things in spite of a missing limb lately. I’m not sure if it’s an advancement in prosthetics, or that it’s easier to hear stories with modern media, but I’m always amazed that people are even able to walk again.

It will be both a Caddy and a Vette of some sort. Since the Stingray name is back the front engine version could live on as a Stingray and the mid engine version would be a Corvette / Cadillac CT8. There were 40,689 Corvettes were produced
in 2016 52.6% were Stingray Coupes and 33% were ZO6 coupes and convertibles. So…

Agreed. Rust is THE WORST. Pull the plug on the rusty bastard and start over with the low-rust 2-door. I really can’t believe he’s looking at trim and small dents and considering them as deal-breakers when the alternative is welding in patches, filling with bondo, etc. etc. just to get something that will rust again…

A good wash and polish will do wonders. All that streaking is likely mold too.

Here’s what I’d do.

I lost my left leg in April and just received my prosthetic three weeks ago.

I agree, but scrapping the $800 hulk (or stripping it for parts to make some of the other ones run) seems like an easy call.

Next time someone asks “what’s the point of motor racing,” this is a good answer. The R&D that’s poured into these cars really can make a difference on the street.

I think you should buy it. For two years in a row, you’ve put thousands of dollars and untold hours into two rust buckets. As a result of all that work and money, one of those vehicles is heading to the junkyard, and the other one is torn apart in your only working bay of your garage. You’re currently in the process…

The rational person in me says: I think you should set a fixed number of projects and stick to it.

David, these vehicles are hulking piles of shit. I expect you to buy them.

Not just an Olympian but a multiple-gold medalist.

I was going to come here and say something similar. I know it’s not their exact argument (Mr. Zanardi still has male upper body strength), but the ladies of the world who believe they are at a physical disadvantage in a race car should consider Badass Zanardi’s example. True competitors find a way to compete.

Hmm, nobody seems to be asking if he’s capable of driving at this level or if people will watch...you know, based on his physiology and all. /s

On a serious note, this is really great for Alex. I remember the crash, I still cringe.

Alex Zanardi: loses both legs in a wreck; aggressively and successfully rejoins sport which took his legs (and oh yeah becomes an Olympian).
Me: says “you too” when McDonalds drive thru employee says “enjoy your meal,” never returns to McDonalds.

My rambling line of thinking on this car has always been:

Those lights and rear vents scream Corvette. Not buying the Cadillac angle.

They will make both versions. There will always be the traditional front engine corvette for the faithful, this mid engine one is the upmarket one to take on the supercars of the world. A FR platform can only defy physics so much, MR is the ultimate layout for all out performance.