Formed in
1974, the
National Corvette Restorers Society
is a non-profit hobby group of 14,000 + families dedicated to the restoration,
preservation, history and enjoyment of Corvettes made from the model years 1953
through 1982.
If youI are looking for a
1953-82 Corvette:
Ignorance
is not bliss-it can be really expensive!
The seller is telling you "the numbers match"- do you
know what they mean? Are they truthful? Join the NCRS and learn from all of the
information we have gathered in the last 20 years to make a wise decision when
you purchase your Corvette.
If
you already own a 1953-82 Corvette:
Don't re-invent the wheel!
No matter what you are up to, NCRS members have
been there before. Benefit from all of the information we have
gathered in the last 20 years to make better and smarter decisions
as you restore and maintain your valuable Corvette.
The Corvette Restorer
Our quarterly magazine was recently described by Richard Prince
in Vette Magazine as:
"Absolutely the finest automobile
'club' publication in existence... Even if you don't like stock 'original-type'
cars, and will never attend an NCRS function, the magazine by itself is worth
the price of dues."
Old Cars Weekly
has honored The Corvette
Restorer with ten Golden Quill awards. Members use
the magazine's 60-plus pages to learn and share historical, restoration, and
technical material. No ads ever. Best of all, you can benefit from over twenty
years of amassed knowledge because members can get copies of any article that
we've ever printed.
The Driveline Newsletter
Our bimonthly Driveline
newsletter is the perfect companion publication to the
magazine. Members receive a free 50-word ad in each issue- and hundreds use this
space to buy, sell, or trade Corvettes and parts. You will find more 1953-82
items here than anywhere else. The Driveline
is also used to keep members updated on NCRS Chapter
events, Regional meets, the National Convention and other hobby news. As a
special members-only service, the NCRS sells Corvette books and literature at
far below retail prices through the
Driveline.
NCRS Judging
The NCRS has compiled and is constantly updating highly detailed
judging standards and rules for each basic model division from 1953 through
1982. The guidelines in these NCRS Judging Manuals
are recognized throughout the hobby as THE STANDARD
in determining originality. The judging system is designed to educate each owner
about their car as well as providing recognition for excellence in the areas of
restoration, performance, or preservation. It is not a "cleanliness contest"
like other events, nor do you compete against your friends' Corvettes. Judging
is not done by some secret group of "experts". You can learn to judge, or you
can have your Corvette evaluated by other NCRS members. Over 2,000 members are
currently recognized for their judging expertise. Last year, these members
judged 856 Corvettes at NCRS events nationwide.
Nationwide Events
The NCRS sponsors one National Convention, eight Regional Meets, and
dozens of chapter meets every year. These family oriented events occur
year-round across the country. They feature NCRS Concourse Judging, displays of
rare Corvettes, social gatherings, Corvette road tours, parts and literature
swaps, technical sessions, plant tours, seminars, special guest speakers, and
much more. Our meets have featured such Corvette notables as Zora Arkus-Duntov
and his wife Elfie, Larry Shinoda, Dave McLellan, Noland Adams, Dr. Dick
Thompson, Dick Guldstrand, Bob Clift, Reeves Callaway, and many others.
Technical Help
NCRS members benefit from mountains of technical information that they
can rely on. When you join the NCRS, you access the combined knowledge of
previous members. Everything imaginable is covered from the most technical
"how-to" restoration article to general information about insurance and storage.
As an example: there are more than 300 separate Corvette Restorer articles
available that cover only Mid-year (1963-67) Corvettes! A group of 14 Technical
Advisors, who are recognized as the authorities in their fields, are also just a
letter away. Basically, whatever problem you might run into has been solved in
past years by other NCRS members Why re-invent the wheel?
Join Today!
In the words of Richard Prince writing in Vette
Magazine,
The National Corvette Restorers Society has undeniably done
more to shape the nature of the Corvette hobby today than anyone or anything
else.
You should be a part of this organization. Call and join today! Both
you and your car will find it a worthy and enjoyable experience.