Convertible ready to roll

Corvette fans in New Zealand and Australia have two reasons to celebrate with the first factory-built right-hand-drive C8 Corvette registered down under about to hit the road and the model also about to go into regular production.

The new C8 3LT Convertible is part of the GMSV head office fleet and will soon be driving around the state of Victoria for right-hand-drive engineering validation for Australia and New Zealand.

Joanne Stogiannis, director of GMSV, says it is a significant milestone for the company that would have been marked with more fanfare but for Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.

Adding to the excitement for Corvette fans is news the right-hand-drive C8 Corvettes are due to go into regular production at the Bowling Green Plant in Kentucky, US, this month.

“We always wanted the arrival of C8 to be a special, curated experience - but the situation in which we find ourselves means we have to adapt,” notes Stogiannis.

“We’re just as excited as all Corvette enthusiasts and owners-to-be to see one on the road down under and want to assure our passionate fans that we have activities planned for when restrictions allow to showcase this special vehicle.

“We can’t wait to see more of these amazing factory-built right-hand drive models on our roads in coming months and look forward to engaging with owners and clubs around Australia and New Zealand.”