1966 Corvette Stingray
by Jerry Bokowski
Title
1966 Corvette Stingray
Artist
Jerry Bokowski
Medium
Painting - Photo / Photograph
Description
This is a 1966, Chevrolet Corvette Stingray with a 327/4 speed, that I completely restored inside and out. With the rolling grasslands of the Sonoita Wine & Cattle country in the background, Santa Rita Mountains in the distance.
I used to refinish Vans, Pickups, and Cars from 1976 to 1990. This was a base coat/clear coat paint job, that was wet sanded and buffed to a show-car finish.
I restored seven of these blasts from the past for myself as well as Corvettes for customers. It was part of my Custom Painting and Van Conversion business. It was a lot of work but VERY rewarding when all was said and done! The glass over this image is reflecting my canvas art in my studio in the mountains. Doing art like this now is realizing a passion that I have had for art all my life!
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January 12th, 2015
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Comments (22)
Mona Edulesco
What a beauty Jerry, you did a fantastic job! You are very talented in so many fields!!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
These cars were so fun to drive, Mona. Especially out in wide open country. Thank you so much for your visit and kind comments!
John M Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Wayne Moran
I totally and completely love this car.
Jerry Bokowski replied:
They are very loveable and I miss them at times! Thank you very much, Wayne!
Deborah A Andreas
Taking another look at your car photos. You live in the perfect place to take great still shots of cars. Awesome background for this beauty! You are so talented, Jerry. Nice restoration of this Stingray. How fast does it go? C'mon, do tell! ; ) L/F
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Funny lady! It was pretty fast for it’s day but I’ll tell you in an email. Thank you so much, Debby!
Chance Kafka
Very cool car, perfect backdrop and a great story to boot!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Sorry I missed your comment and thus my late response, Chance. Thank you very much!
Jerry Bokowski
Thank you Missy T for visiting my gallery and choosing this as one of your favorites. I really appreciate it. 💕
Missy T
What a BEAUTY!!!!;)
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Thank you so much for your visit and comment on this Missy T. Always nice to hear from you!
Danielle R T Haney
You certainly did one beautiful job restoring this Jerry!! Back when cars were just oozing with style~ those little sparkles of reflected sunlight on the front end are the cherry on top! Gorgeous car!!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Awww Danielle, Thank you so much for taking time to go through my galleries to find this. These Vettes were a blast to drive!
Malanda Warner
I've always loved the contours and sleek lines, especially the long front ends of these! Never had the privilege of owning one but satisfied my craving of a need for speed (and long nose) with an '82 Trans Am. Every year, I think about selling it but can't bring myself to do it! :). LF
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Awww, hope you hang on to the Trans Am, Malanda. I miss my 'Vettes but have fond memories of how FUN these were to drive...just to look at. Thank you for finding this and taking you time to comment on it!
Mick Frazine
Hi Jerry....Is this the same coupe you had us drive through Sabino Canyon back in the 80's while you were videotaping it? Only time I ever got to drive a Corvette. Wish I had a copy of the video Mick
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Hey Mick, No this was a 1966 and the one you drove was a 1967. Both were blue! We actually drove through Saguaro National Park East. My daughter might have the video somewhere. Great to hear from you!
Georgia Brushhandle
Ok, I could really dig driving this around!! great photo of a classic car! l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Georgia, Thank you! I wish I would have never sold any of them. It was a very fun ride.....any way, as they say, " hind sight is 20-20 !"
Chris Flees
awesome and rare Capture Jerry...l/f/t/fb
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Chris, I used to fully restore these....mechanically, body & paint and the interiors...young man's work...now it is just canvas & acrylics in a comfortable studio! Thank you so much for commenting on this and promoting my work! Jerry
Sorin Apostolescu
BEAUTIFUL !
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Sorin, Thank you so much for commenting on this. I really appreciate it! Jerry
Lucinda Walter
YES!!! 1966 a very beautiful shot of this classic!!! A wonderful "blast from the past". You must have had lots of fun restoring these gems. l/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Lucinda, Thank you very much....please know that if you ever come to Tucson ( ha ha ) please consider visiting my studio. Would love to meet you and share some art speak! Jerry
Deb Halloran
Jerry, What a nice looking ride!!! Fantastic paint job and great description....thanks for sharing. Nicely done. v/f
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Deb, Thank you so much. It was such a cool ride and sometimes I dream I still have it...then I wake up!!!! Jerry
Vishwanath Bhat
Nice capture Jerry!
Jerry Bokowski replied:
Vishwanath, thank you very much...just a little history regarding my past! Jerry
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