Ya know, we here at this little channel stand in your shadow. It’s jaw dropping to have you shine a little light on us. So so appreciated friend, you’re who we automotive storytellers all aspire to be.
The story of the vette really is tear jerking. I’m Australian and most wouldn’t know this. But our division of gm, holden, would have died without the c5. It was too expensive to design our own engines. The arrival of the ls1 and the c5 platform paved the way for 20 years worth of our performance cars.
Arrh,.. sez wot mate? The LS engines didn't come along to save the Commodore, they came along because GM HQ forced Holden to cancel the Aussie 5-litre, which was already a fully developed and significantly better engine then the SBC it replaced. And it wasn't a matter of cancelling the Aussie made V8 because the LS was better engineered, it was done so the Holden engine numbers could be added to the Chev production to bolster US production under the claims of 'keeping jobs in America', and so that the US unions could be placated. They were only able to get away with it, as the first step to closing Holden's local production, thanks to the efforts of PM's Hawke, Keating and Howard to erode the Australian Content Laws. For any arguement of the LS being better, I'd point to Larry Perkins refusing to run the LS in his racecars, and beating the factory Holdens with the Aussie 5.0. Supercars banned the 5.0 to force him to run the LS.
@@PiDsPagePrototypes Perkins is an odd fellow, considering that HSV, Skaife and Lowndes were able to consistently beat him at that time with the LS, it's a nice story but at the end of the day, Lowndes won multiple titles, Perkins Engineering didn't win any.
@PiDsPagePrototypes yes I see GMs reason, to justify this great motor we need to sell 100,000 extra to Australia. Better globally dont you think? We can modify LSs for cheap because Americans do? Mates building a 308. It's crimally expensive.
@@Heyitsallgoodman the Aussie production numbers are a pittance compared to the whole, but ask the United Auto Workers union to understand that, they're one on the groups that pushed to get the LS sent Down Under, and then campaigned against the US getting the Commidore/Monaro as it was GM but not their members production lines.
@@itisjustacomment Gasoline is REALLY expensive pretty much everywhere except USA, Canada and Mexico. I wouldn't buy a Corvette or Viper if I lived in Europe or Asia either, they're just too thirsty.
@@itisjustacomment Fair point, but very few Europeans would consider a Lambo with a 5.7L engine a "daily driver", unlike cars with similar-sized engines (such as the Corvette) in the USA and Canada. I live in Canada and know 3 people who own a 'vette as their only car, and even drive them in the winter (snow tires are a must, increasing the expense).
The C6.R is the main reason why i am a fan of endurance racing. hearing that car roar down the mulsanne at Le Mans as a kid still gives me goosebumps everytime.
I've seen the C6R race on a street track in the FIA GT Championship. All GT1s were loud, but the C6R and the Murcielagos you could feel in your chest when they flew by. Amazing machines.
God damn those last 3 minutes were absolutely beautiful. I don't comment often, but Squid is one of the best creators on the platform man. This is art. P.S. I think this sealed the deal, a manual C6 is going to be my 30th birthday present to myself.
@@the.squiddI agree man, speed per dollar nothing competes. I used to have an 02 Camaro SS with the LS1, I loved that car. I need another LS in my life. Thanks for making some of the most beautiful car documentaries on TH-cam!
I have a C6 and I would suggest, if you like the looks of the C7, try and get that instead. They drive so much better! But C6 is still not a wrong choice.
@@eyemastervideo the C7 is at such a premium to the C6 cost wise. The goal is to get a C6 (preferably LS3) with a stick and under 60k miles for around 30 grand. That isn’t happening with a C7
@@lukesevi I understand! Yes the LS3 is better, so good choice. I have the LS2, but no real regret. The GS is real nice too. Steering feel of C7 is so good tho, that's what is missing on the C6
From a 50s cruiser to a 60s powerhouse to a 90s icon and now a 21st-century legend. The corvette was not only a sports car, it was the American sports car, and we had these men to thank for this legendary car. Thanks, squidd great video.
Damn dude I almost got emotional at the end there. What a way to tribute these amazing cars. Growing up I thought Vettes were cool but it wasn’t until I test drove a C5 Z06 that I really understood why people adore these things. Bought that Z06 the same day. 4 years & 20k miles later, I can honestly say it’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Great video 🔥
This is pretty similar to my experience too. Rode in a c3 as a kid once and thought it was an OK car but then bought my 07 corvette and realize now just how incredible these cars are.
@@the.squidd completely agree & surprisingly good at just being a car. Something that almost shocked me as much as the performance you get for the money.
@@rynelson85 it’s something about driving one of these things for the first time that puts it all into perspective. Been a car guy my whole life but after driving one & especially living with one, I can honestly say I’ve officially become a Corvette guy, never thought I would be. Nowadays I feel like a Vette-vangelist or something lol
@@the.squidd Was wondering what happened. Saw the new video and was so excited to watch it later that day. Made my dinner and sat down, clicked the tab and it said "video no longer available". I was devastated lol.
I'm from Jamaica and this is my dream car since childhood. Nothing I would want more. Keep it up Squid. Continue reminding people that we have hearts of a LS
@@SirBrucie Heat Corvette high five! I finished the main story with a 390 rating C6 Z06 and shortly after that, I got a 400+ C7 ZR1, my most powerful car alongside a Huracan based on a HotWheels I own.
It's funny how history repeats itself. Chevy was again in a tough situation as the C6 was ending its run, and despite both public and private desires for a mid-engined Corvette, everyone involved in the C7's development was told they'd be shown the door if any engineering money was spent on anything other than a front-engine C7. C7 came, did awesome, and the C8 project began, but lo and behold, much of the engineering considerations done for the C7 somehow heavily paved the way for a mid-engine C8 to happen. Gotta love how devoted and devious the folks who bring the Corvette to life are!
Your videos are straight-up OUTSTANDING. I'm one of those guys who watches a LOT of TH-cam. Like, a lot... And your content is of the absolute highest quality. Footage is really well chosen, the scripts are practically flawless. Amusing, informative, entertaining, and a bit different. Keep it up and I'm sure this channel will take off even more. You deserve WAY more than ~250K subs.
Wow, thanks! I never thought I'd have even this many people watching, it's incredible. Appreciate the love, hope I can continue to be worth your time !
As I've said on my previous comment, even though I might have catched on into being a car guy through the JDMs, and everyone and their dad has always thought about owning a Ferrari, I will never deny how cool Corvettes are. Love your videos!
Great job Squidd. I have owned 3 different Corvette's over the years and sold my last one when I got married. Videos like this keep the love and hype alive for me till I can get behind the wheel of one again.
I've never been a big American car fanatic. Probably because we don't see/get all too many of them here in the UK. But something about how the C5 looks just sets off all the right signals in my brain.
Every time you release another video I get exited. Your mini documentaries are insanely engaging and you always manage to make each car you focus on feel incredibly special. Keep up the great work!
The thing to remember about the choice for the "Blue Flame" inline 6 in 53 was because Chevy did not have a V8 at the time. The legendary small block V8 would not be available for 2 more years. As soon as it was released in 1955 it was immediately stuck in the Corvette. Chevy was about the last of the GM brands to get a V8 as at the time Chevy was the bottom of the food chain within GM. Also the initial 53's were basically just a fancy body stuck on the current 53 Chevy passenger car frame and were pretty much that same frame through 1962.
I saw almost all of the video yesterday, I had to interrupt because apparently I can't watch The Squid videos during work 😂. Anyway came back today and searched everywhere but couldn't find it. Now I can watch it again in peace. Sooner or later I'll make my boss watch your videos so we watch them together during work 😂. Joking aside great stuff keep up the good work 👍👏
@@Jay-jb2vr I'm an automotive technician, gathering automotive knowledge is part of my job so technically I was working. Anyway it's not as dramatic as I made it out to be a bit of humour never killed anyone. My boss is very lenient and passionate about cars as well. This guy is 78 years old and still works with cars refusing to retire. Often we go to car meets, car shops, vintage car parts sales or even visits to his old friends during working hours. Plus I was waiting for the A/C machine to finish recharging the A/C system so yeah not as big of a deal in the end.
You did the corvette justice with this mini documentary. These were all the corvettes I grew up with and was happy to see the respect for the achievements the car had.
This one was a banger! I was thinking, I would reccomend the story of the Porsche 917 next. I personally believe it is one of the best car stories in history! In case you aren't familiar, the entire car (which is one of the most dominant Le Mans cars ever) was designed in two months, and when the time for inspection rolled around, they only had one of the required 25 units built. So they stood 25 bodies of a 917 in a line and prayed the inspectors would only ask them to start unit #1, which was the only one with an engine in it. Then, when it got to a track the first time, the fan blew out of the engine, and the windshield wiper flew off too, but somehow this car became reality. Even the body of the car was utilized efficiently, the tubing of the frame was also the pipes for oil and fuel, to save weight. Then, the car went on to win... literally everything. Anyway, sorry for making you read that wall of text! I would love to see a video on the 917, I mean really love it, and I think it would do quite well. Hope your hand gets better, and thanks for the amazing videos!
The 917 was a death trap. The frame was a spider web of small aluminum tubes, covered in a thin fiberglass body. Drivers feared it, even if it was a quantum leap in prototypes. The 917-30 was the same madness, but with 1000+ horsepower
@@arthuralford yes it was a death trap, yes it was aluminum and fiber glass, but it worked. And I sorta included its various models in my suggestion, thanks for specifying your favorite as well though!
Thank You for this one. I ❤ Corvette since I saw her for the first time...she was torch red C4. And still love them, even more. Best car in the entire world , Corvette ❤🔥
I like to think of the c8 as a super muscle car. All the grace and ability of a super car and all the power, spirit and heart of good ol, American muscle
As a person who had a childhood playing the PS2 gran Turismo and the PSP gran Turismo, the corvette was my favourite car of ALL TIME. I didn't even know the story of the vette (especially the c5 and c6 which were my favourites and still are). I didnt know so much about how to handle a 639 horsepower v8 rear wheel drive c6 in gt psp...and thats when i realised that the corvette is and in my opinion, ONE OF THE GREASTEST AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE EVER with the shelby cobra and mustang.Sir, you don't know how much this means to the little me inside of my heart getting to know the story of these unexplainably amazing cars....thank you for doing what you are doing and please don't stop it. Love from india ❤ 🇮🇳
Fantastic video! After growing up watching the c5r dominate. The c5 z06 was my dream car. Purchased 6 years ago. I dont think ill ever be able to let it go. It does it all. Quick, sounds great, cheap insurance, great on fuel. Its a true poor mans racecar and i love it!
Just got my first torch red C5 after a year of research, flights, test drives, etc. It was originally set to be a weekend/date night car but quickly turned into my daily🙌🏽
Just incredible. The whole story. And just as all the wins from the C5, C6 and C7. Now the Corvette has won another championship and Lemans win. Continuing the story of a car that never should have worked. And good to know you are listening and eager to learn. I look forward to the next one.
Reupload or not, it's still a work of art every time. I will always love just how passionate people in the car community are about these machines. I know we're all crazy for being so emphatic about simple pieces of metal and rubber, but I don't think any of us would change that for the world. Keep up the amazing work my friend!
I think the empathy comes from our respect of what it took to make the machines. Like a painting is a reflection of the artist, the car is a reflection of the hard working people that designed and built it. that's what we try to connect here, the humans behind the machines.
Truly amazing videos you produce sir. My wife and kid watch them with me now with how engaging they are. The love of cars is just something more that is so hard to explain yet you capture the emotion in each of your videos and bring that to the world. Keep up the good work you are one of the GOATs in the making.
that warms my heart that you share your passion with your kid. me and my dad never got along. i think he hated that i was a nerd and didnt play sports. when i was old enough to get a car i finally got to see his passion for automobiles as we shopped around for old crappy E30 BMWs, and it was infectious. from that day forward me and my dad spent tons of time together in the garage, messing with my cars, replacing engines in my 240SX and helping me build drift cars. for the rest of my life, everything was centered around cars. its how i made friends, its how i got a job, and its how i make a living. just ya know, its really cool that may be your child's story some day too.
Not really a car enthusiast and new to this channel, but I wish this video was 30+ minutes. Really cool learning about the history of some of the car icons (watched the Evo and NSX videos before this) but I wish there was more. Storytelling is great.
I just love corvettes. There is nothing like the sound of a classic american v8. My favourite is the C3. Here in germany they are pretty rare, and i hope i can afford one at one point in life.
This is insane content, Im nearing year two daily driving a C4, it's just so much fun. It's an early z51 car and it's way better than I ever thought a corvette would be. Such a blast
Was never really a Vette guy but this video was amazing!!! My favorites are the C1 and C5… also ALL corvettes were made of fiberglass/plastic. Every single one. Not just starting with the C4
I 💯 % doubt I’ll ever come across a car narrationby the squid that isn’t epic. I truly love your content. Therapy to my soul and information to my brain.
Another masterpiece. I watched the 1st version, had it interrupted 5 minutes in. Rewatched this from the very beginning. Great vid. Would be nice to see you make one about Koenigsegg
The amount of American pride and freedom coursing through my veins watching this video is immeasurable. I really wanted a C5 or a C6 before, now I absolutely need one
i remember an Topgear episode of Corvette C5/C6 comparison with Dodge Viper GTS and RT/10, Corvette was the winner in almost all tests, most important performance efficiency, racing lap time and the best part the Price difference
You know when ever someone talks about Chevy, they usually think about the Camaro. But when I think about Chevy I think about the Corvette and how beautiful its designs were.
Event after event the "stone age" suspension in my nearly 20 year old C5 puts newer, more advanced cars to shame through the corners. Props to the GM team that kept the Corvette alive!
I always thought KITT was a Corvette in the 90's when I was a lil older , as a kid I didn't know it was a Trans am but loved the car , to be honest I didn't even know Trans Am but I do recall Facemans white Corvette with red stripes from the A team in the 80's and loved it.❤
Someone has red "All Corvettes are Red". Good stuff. For those that dont know, All Corvettes are Red was written by a journalist who had full access to the Corvette program during the 90's and documented the entire creation of the C5, from conceptualization to production. It's really fascinating and I highly recommend giving it a read if you're a fan of Corvettes or just cars in general. Ive owned 2 C5 Corvettes so far and am looking for a 3rd. They are incredible machines.
The c5 is the last vette with pop-up headlights , the aftermarket support of this literation of corvette is crazy from from engine and chassis tuning to headlights mechanism conversion i guess a c5 vette would be great platform for time attack racing.
only true fans knows that it's reuploaded. only truer fans knows that it's reuploaded because there was a big audio desync problem. thanks for fixing the audio desync! and keep up the amazing work as always
Bro, when the auto desync happened, I was like hold up, tf just happened? Like, I actually asked the squid about it, you can go on one of the community posts before he took the video down, and I commented that something had happened to the video. (Or if something happened to my device, cuz I didn't know what was happening)
The Corvette, all generations are awesome in their stock form. Also what makes the Corvette’s awesome is what you can do with it thanks to your imagination and the aftermarket industry
0:12 Throughout history, there have been many American legacies - Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, The Doors, the Gratful Dead, Van Halen. And of course, no one can forget Homer Simpson’s quote, “America’s Beatles are better than England’s Rolling Stones!!”
I might be an average guy from Poland, a place literly on the other side of the globe, i might never be in US, never basicly taste this world, i might be a bit patriotic for my country, i might like and apricitiate thing that are actually better here; BUT in 22:54 ... i smiled and said out loud "god bless America"
Then we did our job! We try to give each story the kind of love that makes everyone feel for the characters, no matter where they are from or what they are into.
THE SQUIDD has the particular talent of making me want to not just like the video but show appreciation for the people in the video. What truly awesome stories and storytelling my friend!
Because cars are nothing without the people that make them, desire them, own them, and use them. We're humans, we empathize with humans, not machines. We definitely want to bring the humanity back into the car culture here, glad it's working!
As a child, I fell in love with the split rear window '63 when a guy up the block bought a blue one. Dad said that GM probably told the engineers to 'keep it pretty, keep it fun to drive, and keep it affordable'. Nothing has changed; the Corvette remains the most affordable supercar 70 years after it came to be, and we still love that America has it's own wonderful sports car. Long live the Corvette!
The reupload we needed 💯 Just like my last comment, quality is top notch! Love the history of these cars! Thank you for your time and efforts Squidd! Looking forward to your next video!
So fittingly American, the C6.R was the loudest car at the track. Fast forward to the 2023 Le Mans, swap out the letters and numbers (from C6.R to ZL1), keep the manufacturer the same, and the sentiment still growls true! God Bless America! (No one on God's green earth can tell us otherwise. Even if they did, we couldn't hear, since they're not on the moon yet! Greetings from both Canada, and a guy who wanted nothing more than a Corvette when he was 10!)
I've not been this excited watching a video since i was a kid watching movies like Transformers, or something like that. These guys know how to write and edit this so damn well! Thank you!
I grew up in Flint. The first Corvette was built here. I've always had a special place in my heart for American sports cars, even as I come to appreciate the offerings from the rest of the world. I think this video sums up why perfectly. We took a car that made no sense and dominated. Why? Because this is America
Watching C5 and C6.R at VIR made me a fan. And seeing the CTS-V dominate at VIR and Mid-OH renewed my interest in GM. But, the debut of the C7.R at Daytona was historic. The C7.R in that yellow & black stood out above the field of Ferraris, Porsches, Aston’s and Audis. And if my memory serves me correctly, there was also a duo of Camaros on the track. The only other car more impressive and interesting than the C7.R that day was the Delta Wing…. Long live Corvette Racing 🏁!!!
OMG How can you make me emotional, chills on every single Vídeo, dood!!! Im not even American, holy shit, yet...like a Chev Corvette, this was another piece of art!!! Great video man!!! BTW, Chev Corvette an Dodge Viper is my Fav car designs of all
Fell in love of the Corvette thanks to the C5R and the GTR game. One dream come true to see an argentinean drive one of the official yellow Bad Boys Vettes and win at Le Mans last year with Nico Varrone and the crew of the C8R. Man, what a beast. What a Legend.
Another banger my friend!
Ya know, we here at this little channel stand in your shadow. It’s jaw dropping to have you shine a little light on us. So so appreciated friend, you’re who we automotive storytellers all aspire to be.
The goats speaking to eachother
Two goats coming to an agreement
@@onepunchman6165 🐐 BAHHHHH
Corvette & The Squid both true 🐐 🐐 🐐 🐐 in thier game.
The story of the vette really is tear jerking. I’m Australian and most wouldn’t know this. But our division of gm, holden, would have died without the c5. It was too expensive to design our own engines. The arrival of the ls1 and the c5 platform paved the way for 20 years worth of our performance cars.
Perhaps a story worthy of telling itself
Arrh,.. sez wot mate? The LS engines didn't come along to save the Commodore, they came along because GM HQ forced Holden to cancel the Aussie 5-litre, which was already a fully developed and significantly better engine then the SBC it replaced. And it wasn't a matter of cancelling the Aussie made V8 because the LS was better engineered, it was done so the Holden engine numbers could be added to the Chev production to bolster US production under the claims of 'keeping jobs in America', and so that the US unions could be placated.
They were only able to get away with it, as the first step to closing Holden's local production, thanks to the efforts of PM's Hawke, Keating and Howard to erode the Australian Content Laws.
For any arguement of the LS being better, I'd point to Larry Perkins refusing to run the LS in his racecars, and beating the factory Holdens with the Aussie 5.0. Supercars banned the 5.0 to force him to run the LS.
@@PiDsPagePrototypes Perkins is an odd fellow, considering that HSV, Skaife and Lowndes were able to consistently beat him at that time with the LS, it's a nice story but at the end of the day, Lowndes won multiple titles, Perkins Engineering didn't win any.
@PiDsPagePrototypes yes I see GMs reason, to justify this great motor we need to sell 100,000 extra to Australia. Better globally dont you think? We can modify LSs for cheap because Americans do? Mates building a 308. It's crimally expensive.
@@Heyitsallgoodman the Aussie production numbers are a pittance compared to the whole, but ask the United Auto Workers union to understand that, they're one on the groups that pushed to get the LS sent Down Under, and then campaigned against the US getting the Commidore/Monaro as it was GM but not their members production lines.
Watching Clarkson go from mockery and disdain to driving bliss with the C6 ZR1 is one of the best Top Gear moments.
WELL DONE, FAT MEN IN KENTUCKY, WELL DONE
Strange how it flopped almost everywhere except America, the rest of the world bought others even with the choice.
@@itisjustacomment Gasoline is REALLY expensive pretty much everywhere except USA, Canada and Mexico. I wouldn't buy a Corvette or Viper if I lived in Europe or Asia either, they're just too thirsty.
@@andyb1653Yet we bought the large engine cars still here in the same sector
@@itisjustacomment Fair point, but very few Europeans would consider a Lambo with a 5.7L engine a "daily driver", unlike cars with similar-sized engines (such as the Corvette) in the USA and Canada. I live in Canada and know 3 people who own a 'vette as their only car, and even drive them in the winter (snow tires are a must, increasing the expense).
The C6.R is the main reason why i am a fan of endurance racing. hearing that car roar down the mulsanne at Le Mans as a kid still gives me goosebumps everytime.
I had the blessing of getting to hear a c6.r rip around Road Atlanta, truly a full body experience
I've seen the C6R race on a street track in the FIA GT Championship. All GT1s were loud, but the C6R and the Murcielagos you could feel in your chest when they flew by. Amazing machines.
WARNING: DO NOT WATCH THIS VIDEO IF YOU HAVE SOLD YOUR CORVETTE.
Do not worry I Sell them! Brunswick Ga. I got you, anyone.
God damn those last 3 minutes were absolutely beautiful. I don't comment often, but Squid is one of the best creators on the platform man. This is art.
P.S. I think this sealed the deal, a manual C6 is going to be my 30th birthday present to myself.
That is a great gift to get. I think a base model C6 is the most fun car you can get for the money, period.
@@the.squiddI agree man, speed per dollar nothing competes. I used to have an 02 Camaro SS with the LS1, I loved that car. I need another LS in my life. Thanks for making some of the most beautiful car documentaries on TH-cam!
I have a C6 and I would suggest, if you like the looks of the C7, try and get that instead. They drive so much better! But C6 is still not a wrong choice.
@@eyemastervideo the C7 is at such a premium to the C6 cost wise. The goal is to get a C6 (preferably LS3) with a stick and under 60k miles for around 30 grand. That isn’t happening with a C7
@@lukesevi I understand! Yes the LS3 is better, so good choice. I have the LS2, but no real regret. The GS is real nice too. Steering feel of C7 is so good tho, that's what is missing on the C6
From a 50s cruiser to a 60s powerhouse to a 90s icon and now a 21st-century legend. The corvette was not only a sports car, it was the American sports car, and we had these men to thank for this legendary car. Thanks, squidd great video.
Well said!
@the.squidd Sorry, I had to redirect something. Can you reheart it ok and thanks
Only true fans know that it’s reuploaded
Noti gang
Leo pointing while sitting: Hey, that's me!!!!!!!
@@the.squiddI watched this yesterday lol
I thought I was going mental for a second
I knew!
Damn dude I almost got emotional at the end there. What a way to tribute these amazing cars. Growing up I thought Vettes were cool but it wasn’t until I test drove a C5 Z06 that I really understood why people adore these things. Bought that Z06 the same day. 4 years & 20k miles later, I can honestly say it’s one of the best purchases I’ve ever made. Great video 🔥
I was never a fan of the corvette until I drove one. They’re just so simple in the delight they bring. No gimmicks. Just a fast car and a loud noise.
This is pretty similar to my experience too. Rode in a c3 as a kid once and thought it was an OK car but then bought my 07 corvette and realize now just how incredible these cars are.
@@the.squidd completely agree & surprisingly good at just being a car. Something that almost shocked me as much as the performance you get for the money.
@@rynelson85 it’s something about driving one of these things for the first time that puts it all into perspective. Been a car guy my whole life but after driving one & especially living with one, I can honestly say I’ve officially become a Corvette guy, never thought I would be. Nowadays I feel like a Vette-vangelist or something lol
"Dedicated gearheads"
Damn that's what we need today...
To save us from another boring car era like during the oil crisis
Already saw the 1st version but it was so good I had to re-watch it. Excellent job The Squidd
You’re the best.
What was been in 1st ver?
@@DriverAnonim TH-cam made the audio go way out of sync
Same I often watch each video a few times anyway.
@@the.squidd Was wondering what happened. Saw the new video and was so excited to watch it later that day. Made my dinner and sat down, clicked the tab and it said "video no longer available". I was devastated lol.
The one thing that's assured in life is that the Corvette will never die. It's just too damn stubborn to do so.
I hope so
@@the.squidd amen to that
That and the Mustang. The Camaro and Challenger are dead and EVs now, but the Vette and Stang will always stick around. Always.
Yep 1983 was just a short nap, then it was back to business!
@@cranberryman9664 I've heard that too, but the sports car will remain.
I'm from Jamaica and this is my dream car since childhood. Nothing I would want more. Keep it up Squid. Continue reminding people that we have hearts of a LS
I hope you get one my friend
The C7 is my favorite. It's also my 2nd best car on nfs heat. I call it "The plastic rocket".
Fellow jamaican!
@@SirBrucie Heat Corvette high five! I finished the main story with a 390 rating C6 Z06 and shortly after that, I got a 400+ C7 ZR1, my most powerful car alongside a Huracan based on a HotWheels I own.
It's funny how history repeats itself. Chevy was again in a tough situation as the C6 was ending its run, and despite both public and private desires for a mid-engined Corvette, everyone involved in the C7's development was told they'd be shown the door if any engineering money was spent on anything other than a front-engine C7. C7 came, did awesome, and the C8 project began, but lo and behold, much of the engineering considerations done for the C7 somehow heavily paved the way for a mid-engine C8 to happen. Gotta love how devoted and devious the folks who bring the Corvette to life are!
Your videos are straight-up OUTSTANDING.
I'm one of those guys who watches a LOT of TH-cam. Like, a lot... And your content is of the absolute highest quality. Footage is really well chosen, the scripts are practically flawless.
Amusing, informative, entertaining, and a bit different.
Keep it up and I'm sure this channel will take off even more. You deserve WAY more than ~250K subs.
Wow, thanks! I never thought I'd have even this many people watching, it's incredible. Appreciate the love, hope I can continue to be worth your time !
As I've said on my previous comment, even though I might have catched on into being a car guy through the JDMs, and everyone and their dad has always thought about owning a Ferrari, I will never deny how cool Corvettes are. Love your videos!
to me, all cars are important and magic in their own way. glad you see the value in diversity too
No Ferrari I wanna own. There are other companies that make actually good cars😂
@@jackryan4313
I am well aware, I only mention Ferrari because it is the one most people know
Even if it's the 1st version, I'll still rewatch it like nothing happened.
🤜🤛
Great job Squidd. I have owned 3 different Corvette's over the years and sold my last one when I got married. Videos like this keep the love and hype alive for me till I can get behind the wheel of one again.
I hope you do! One day I want a C6 Z06 of my own
@@the.squidd you'll love it! My last one was a C7 Grand Sport. Those Z06 models are something else
@@Wguteman I drove a Z06 and ZR1 years ago and I fell in love with the Z06. It’s a fat Miata. The ZR1 was just a big hammer
thanks for the inspiration to never get married.
Thanks!
you mad lad. I appreciate you my friend. Today's coffee is in your honor.
I've never been a big American car fanatic. Probably because we don't see/get all too many of them here in the UK. But something about how the C5 looks just sets off all the right signals in my brain.
Every time you release another video I get exited. Your mini documentaries are insanely engaging and you always manage to make each car you focus on feel incredibly special. Keep up the great work!
Wow, thank you!
The thing to remember about the choice for the "Blue Flame" inline 6 in 53 was because Chevy did not have a V8 at the time. The legendary small block V8 would not be available for 2 more years. As soon as it was released in 1955 it was immediately stuck in the Corvette. Chevy was about the last of the GM brands to get a V8 as at the time Chevy was the bottom of the food chain within GM. Also the initial 53's were basically just a fancy body stuck on the current 53 Chevy passenger car frame and were pretty much that same frame through 1962.
I saw almost all of the video yesterday, I had to interrupt because apparently I can't watch The Squid videos during work 😂. Anyway came back today and searched everywhere but couldn't find it. Now I can watch it again in peace. Sooner or later I'll make my boss watch your videos so we watch them together during work 😂. Joking aside great stuff keep up the good work 👍👏
Ha ha that’d be awesome.
Funny how nobody takes their job seriously anymore
you shouldn't, its a job. jobs aren't real life. family, living, life experiences are what you should take seriously.
@@Jay-jb2vr I'm an automotive technician, gathering automotive knowledge is part of my job so technically I was working. Anyway it's not as dramatic as I made it out to be a bit of humour never killed anyone. My boss is very lenient and passionate about cars as well. This guy is 78 years old and still works with cars refusing to retire. Often we go to car meets, car shops, vintage car parts sales or even visits to his old friends during working hours. Plus I was waiting for the A/C machine to finish recharging the A/C system so yeah not as big of a deal in the end.
You did the corvette justice with this mini documentary. These were all the corvettes I grew up with and was happy to see the respect for the achievements the car had.
This one was a banger!
I was thinking, I would reccomend the story of the Porsche 917 next. I personally believe it is one of the best car stories in history! In case you aren't familiar, the entire car (which is one of the most dominant Le Mans cars ever) was designed in two months, and when the time for inspection rolled around, they only had one of the required 25 units built. So they stood 25 bodies of a 917 in a line and prayed the inspectors would only ask them to start unit #1, which was the only one with an engine in it. Then, when it got to a track the first time, the fan blew out of the engine, and the windshield wiper flew off too, but somehow this car became reality. Even the body of the car was utilized efficiently, the tubing of the frame was also the pipes for oil and fuel, to save weight. Then, the car went on to win... literally everything.
Anyway, sorry for making you read that wall of text! I would love to see a video on the 917, I mean really love it, and I think it would do quite well. Hope your hand gets better, and thanks for the amazing videos!
The 917 was a death trap. The frame was a spider web of small aluminum tubes, covered in a thin fiberglass body. Drivers feared it, even if it was a quantum leap in prototypes. The 917-30 was the same madness, but with 1000+ horsepower
@@arthuralford yes it was a death trap, yes it was aluminum and fiber glass, but it worked. And I sorta included its various models in my suggestion, thanks for specifying your favorite as well though!
Watched it yesterday, and once again today. To good to let go. Keep it up Squidd, you are putting up excellent content!
Much appreciated!
The Corvette is never gonna die. Corvette forever!
Great job making a video on the best American sports car ever made!
Another awesome video man. The music and paired with your words just gets me in the feels everytime
Thank you Lance! You’re a legend
Thank You for this one. I ❤ Corvette since I saw her for the first time...she was torch red C4. And still love them, even more. Best car in the entire world , Corvette ❤🔥
I like to think of the c8 as a super muscle car. All the grace and ability of a super car and all the power, spirit and heart of good ol, American muscle
Its a good day when The Squidd uploads
Or reuploads
As a person who had a childhood playing the PS2 gran Turismo and the PSP gran Turismo, the corvette was my favourite car of ALL TIME. I didn't even know the story of the vette (especially the c5 and c6 which were my favourites and still are). I didnt know so much about how to handle a 639 horsepower v8 rear wheel drive c6 in gt psp...and thats when i realised that the corvette is and in my opinion, ONE OF THE GREASTEST AMERICAN AUTOMOBILE EVER with the shelby cobra and mustang.Sir, you don't know how much this means to the little me inside of my heart getting to know the story of these unexplainably amazing cars....thank you for doing what you are doing and please don't stop it. Love from india ❤ 🇮🇳
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Although it is sad that youtube shadowed this video, I still glad you managed to make the video available again, Cheers! keep up ya momentum
Wow.. This game me chills!! Another story story perfectly narratated.. thanks again!
Fantastic video! After growing up watching the c5r dominate. The c5 z06 was my dream car. Purchased 6 years ago. I dont think ill ever be able to let it go.
It does it all. Quick, sounds great, cheap insurance, great on fuel. Its a true poor mans racecar and i love it!
Absolutely one of the best cars per dollar of all time.
When I was a child in the late 90s early 2000s my grandpa had a c5 vette and a ws6 Pontiac. I’ll Never forget those cars
Just got my first torch red C5 after a year of research, flights, test drives, etc. It was originally set to be a weekend/date night car but quickly turned into my daily🙌🏽
Very cool!
Just incredible. The whole story.
And just as all the wins from the C5, C6 and C7. Now the Corvette has won another championship and Lemans win. Continuing the story of a car that never should have worked.
And good to know you are listening and eager to learn. I look forward to the next one.
Still love my supercharged C5! Been in the family since new - 2001
Reupload or not, it's still a work of art every time. I will always love just how passionate people in the car community are about these machines. I know we're all crazy for being so emphatic about simple pieces of metal and rubber, but I don't think any of us would change that for the world. Keep up the amazing work my friend!
I think the empathy comes from our respect of what it took to make the machines. Like a painting is a reflection of the artist, the car is a reflection of the hard working people that designed and built it.
that's what we try to connect here, the humans behind the machines.
Truly amazing videos you produce sir. My wife and kid watch them with me now with how engaging they are. The love of cars is just something more that is so hard to explain yet you capture the emotion in each of your videos and bring that to the world. Keep up the good work you are one of the GOATs in the making.
that warms my heart that you share your passion with your kid.
me and my dad never got along. i think he hated that i was a nerd and didnt play sports. when i was old enough to get a car i finally got to see his passion for automobiles as we shopped around for old crappy E30 BMWs, and it was infectious. from that day forward me and my dad spent tons of time together in the garage, messing with my cars, replacing engines in my 240SX and helping me build drift cars.
for the rest of my life, everything was centered around cars. its how i made friends, its how i got a job, and its how i make a living.
just ya know, its really cool that may be your child's story some day too.
Not really a car enthusiast and new to this channel, but I wish this video was 30+ minutes. Really cool learning about the history of some of the car icons (watched the Evo and NSX videos before this) but I wish there was more. Storytelling is great.
Thank you so much! We will eventually make really long pieces, they're just very expensive to make right now.
@@the.squidd Fair enough, I just got so into the video that i wished it hadn't ended. Keep up the good work
I just love corvettes. There is nothing like the sound of a classic american v8. My favourite is the C3.
Here in germany they are pretty rare, and i hope i can afford one at one point in life.
This is insane content, Im nearing year two daily driving a C4, it's just so much fun. It's an early z51 car and it's way better than I ever thought a corvette would be. Such a blast
This is an incredible, awe inspiring, well articulated documentary. The Corvette is not a Supercar. Sports car? Absolutely.
As a c5 owner. I approve this message! Great job! This is a phenomenal video🎉💪🏾💪🏾
Much appreciated!
Was never really a Vette guy but this video was amazing!!! My favorites are the C1 and C5… also ALL corvettes were made of fiberglass/plastic. Every single one. Not just starting with the C4
That black low Vette is bad ass
20:13 these last few minutes are on par with FM5’s intro. Absolutely beautiful.
I am really really proud of what we made in the end here. Maybe one of my favorite moments on this channel so far.
I 💯 % doubt I’ll ever come across a car narrationby the squid that isn’t epic. I truly love your content. Therapy to my soul and information to my brain.
2 words for the Corvette Team: Goddamn Innovators.
WELL DONE. I bought one C5 n C6 way earlier. I love it, even bested Tesla.
from risking everything, now a target
i thought for a sec this is a 2-part release. lol
still a great vid, squidd! 🔥
Thank you!
Another masterpiece. I watched the 1st version, had it interrupted 5 minutes in. Rewatched this from the very beginning. Great vid. Would be nice to see you make one about Koenigsegg
Glad you enjoyed it!
I cried. Incredible. Please don’t ever stop.
you actually made me tear up with that ending keep doing this kind of videos dude, thanks.
Clarkson lives rent free in my head for ever, everytime I see a good looking vette, “well done Fatman in Kentucky”.
Time to repeat myself once again. Thank you Squidd for another masterpiece of a video.
Please do not stop making content!
The C5R will always be the top dog racer favorite for me
The amount of American pride and freedom coursing through my veins watching this video is immeasurable. I really wanted a C5 or a C6 before, now I absolutely need one
i remember an Topgear episode of Corvette C5/C6 comparison with Dodge Viper GTS and RT/10, Corvette was the winner in almost all tests, most important performance efficiency, racing lap time and the best part the Price difference
Watching Squidd is like watching a proper documentary. You can watch it over and over again, not many channels can do that...
You know when ever someone talks about Chevy, they usually think about the Camaro.
But when I think about Chevy I think about the Corvette and how beautiful its designs were.
Event after event the "stone age" suspension in my nearly 20 year old C5 puts newer, more advanced cars to shame through the corners.
Props to the GM team that kept the Corvette alive!
You make each car tale - and the people behind it, so much fun. Top quality storytelkung.
Glad you like them!
I always thought KITT was a Corvette in the 90's when I was a lil older , as a kid I didn't know it was a Trans am but loved the car , to be honest I didn't even know Trans Am but I do recall Facemans white Corvette with red stripes from the A team in the 80's and loved it.❤
For the briefest moment I thought we'd gotten two Squidd videos in two days. One can only dream
I’m sorry. May be one day!
Someone has red "All Corvettes are Red". Good stuff. For those that dont know, All Corvettes are Red was written by a journalist who had full access to the Corvette program during the 90's and documented the entire creation of the C5, from conceptualization to production. It's really fascinating and I highly recommend giving it a read if you're a fan of Corvettes or just cars in general. Ive owned 2 C5 Corvettes so far and am looking for a 3rd. They are incredible machines.
The c5 is the last vette with pop-up headlights , the aftermarket support of this literation of corvette is crazy from from engine and chassis tuning to headlights mechanism conversion i guess a c5 vette would be great platform for time attack racing.
I drove a C6 Z06 for the first time when this was uploaded. That is a sign.
"Boring ass, old grandmother" 🤣
Cold beer and a SQUIID video - Day just turned awesome 😎
I mean my gramma was pretty cool
Really like my 96 LT4. But I love my 13 GS. Not enamored with C7 or C8. The C6 is the pinnacle for me.
only true fans knows that it's reuploaded.
only truer fans knows that it's reuploaded because there was a big audio desync problem.
thanks for fixing the audio desync! and keep up the amazing work as always
You get a seat at the table
Bro, when the auto desync happened, I was like hold up, tf just happened? Like, I actually asked the squid about it, you can go on one of the community posts before he took the video down, and I commented that something had happened to the video. (Or if something happened to my device, cuz I didn't know what was happening)
The Corvette, all generations are awesome in their stock form. Also what makes the Corvette’s awesome is what you can do with it thanks to your imagination and the aftermarket industry
Bro, your videos are phenomenal. I don't know how I just discovered you last night, but I can't stop watching.
Glad you like them! We put so much work into them its nice to know people go and watch the other episodes too
Bros videos always go so hard... like some sort of call to battle
0:12 Throughout history, there have been many American legacies - Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, The Doors, the Gratful Dead, Van Halen. And of course, no one can forget Homer Simpson’s quote, “America’s Beatles are better than England’s Rolling Stones!!”
0:12 Throughout history, there have been many American legacies - and Jimi Hendrix
I might be an average guy from Poland, a place literly on the other side of the globe, i might never be in US, never basicly taste this world, i might be a bit patriotic for my country, i might like and apricitiate thing that are actually better here; BUT in 22:54 ... i smiled and said out loud "god bless America"
Then we did our job! We try to give each story the kind of love that makes everyone feel for the characters, no matter where they are from or what they are into.
We’re ready for the C8 episode as soon as you are. These videos are done so damn well.
THE SQUIDD has the particular talent of making me want to not just like the video but show appreciation for the people in the video.
What truly awesome stories and storytelling my friend!
Because cars are nothing without the people that make them, desire them, own them, and use them. We're humans, we empathize with humans, not machines. We definitely want to bring the humanity back into the car culture here, glad it's working!
As a child, I fell in love with the split rear window '63 when a guy up the block bought a blue one. Dad said that GM probably told the engineers to 'keep it pretty, keep it fun to drive, and keep it affordable'. Nothing has changed; the Corvette remains the most affordable supercar 70 years after it came to be, and we still love that America has it's own wonderful sports car. Long live the Corvette!
chevy corvette logo 🏆
you don't need a ferrari to win a race
Clicked faster than GTR's acceleration
The reupload we needed 💯
Just like my last comment, quality is top notch!
Love the history of these cars!
Thank you for your time and efforts Squidd! Looking forward to your next video!
Thanks again!
Great as Ever. You should get nominated for President with these awesome Speeches
So fittingly American, the C6.R was the loudest car at the track.
Fast forward to the 2023 Le Mans, swap out the letters and numbers (from C6.R to ZL1), keep the manufacturer the same, and the sentiment still growls true! God Bless America!
(No one on God's green earth can tell us otherwise. Even if they did, we couldn't hear, since they're not on the moon yet!
Greetings from both Canada, and a guy who wanted nothing more than a Corvette when he was 10!)
You know the C8.R was there right? Lol. Won its class
@@boredguy2935 Really? I just follow NASCAR, but the fact that the Corvette is still alive and kicking at Le Mans is amazing!
It is completely insane to me that a vehicle like the c5 was developed in secret with "leftover" cash.
ya know, this channel was started in secret too
@@the.squidd hahahaha, touche amigo
day 29 season 2 of asking for a Bugatti Veyron video. It's coming
Ah Shit, Here We Go Again.
I've not been this excited watching a video since i was a kid watching movies like Transformers, or something like that.
These guys know how to write and edit this so damn well! Thank you!
I grew up in Flint. The first Corvette was built here. I've always had a special place in my heart for American sports cars, even as I come to appreciate the offerings from the rest of the world. I think this video sums up why perfectly. We took a car that made no sense and dominated. Why? Because this is America
day 27 season 2 of asking for a Veyron video.
Damn good video Squidd. You have me choking and tearing up. And I now realize that, yeah... the Corvette is the best.
Watching C5 and C6.R at VIR made me a fan. And seeing the CTS-V dominate at VIR and Mid-OH renewed my interest in GM. But, the debut of the C7.R at Daytona was historic. The C7.R in that yellow & black stood out above the field of Ferraris, Porsches, Aston’s and Audis. And if my memory serves me correctly, there was also a duo of Camaros on the track. The only other car more impressive and interesting than the C7.R that day was the Delta Wing…. Long live Corvette Racing 🏁!!!
Thx for the re-upload. I love it ❤
I had no idea the history on this legendary vehicle. This video is incredible. Thank you for this upload. ❤
Glad you liked it!
This was a beautiful thing. Outstanding work good sir. Outstanding!
Glad you liked it!
OMG How can you make me emotional, chills on every single Vídeo, dood!!! Im not even American, holy shit, yet...like a Chev Corvette, this was another piece of art!!! Great video man!!!
BTW, Chev Corvette an Dodge Viper is my Fav car designs of all
Fell in love of the Corvette thanks to the C5R and the GTR game.
One dream come true to see an argentinean drive one of the official yellow Bad Boys Vettes and win at Le Mans last year with Nico Varrone and the crew of the C8R.
Man, what a beast. What a Legend.
I I already own a Corvette and this documentary makes me want to own a Corvette.
Luckyyyy
I love my C5. It's one of the most beautiful car models ever produced, and it's one of the best bang-for-buck buys out there.