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The Autos 4 Animals Car Show was held on Saturday, March 30th in Granda Prairie, Texas. This was Mike McCown’s first attempt at putting on a car show, and HE NAILED IT! While the weather was the only negative with 30 mph and light rains, everything else about the show was nothing less than perfection.

The car show had trophies for the Top 30 cars (all makes & models).

A total of 69 vehicles showed participates which was a strong showing despite the adverse weather conditions.

From BBV, Doug Kerns and Mark Benton were in the Top 30. Mike’s C7s also placed in the Top 30.

Doug Kerns also won the 50/50 raffle which totaled $700. He promptly donated his $350 winnings back to the animal shelter which was awesome and exemplified the spirit of the show.

BBV Customs sponsored the Best of Show Award. It was presented to Neil Hodgson with his Red 1959 C1.

The only thing that comes close to Mike McCown’s love of Corvettes (and the Buckeyes) are animals. He has huge heart for our 4-legged friends which is what this show is all about. A grand total of $2,475 was raised for the local animal shelter and had 14 dogs adopted which was the most adoptions in a single day for this shelter.

Lastly, the BBV Customs team was impressed by McCown’s HOA for letting him use the club house and park. A big thanks to Mike McCown for hosting, and the BBV Customs family cannot wait until next year!

When it comes to your Corvette, be sure to choose top-quality products. BBV Customs in New Braunfels, Texas, provides custom Corvette parts and designs. Our team is made up of Corvette enthusiasts who are ready to design the Corvette you’ve been dreaming of. With our guidance and supplies, your Vette will be unlike any other.

First-Rate Design Team

Your dream Corvette requires a dream design team. After discussing your vision, we hand-sketch designs to bring your ride to life. We’ll start with your engine and layout. From there, we’ll outline a custom interior that fits your Vette’s personality. We’ll finish with some exterior bits that commands applause. Just be warned you may make your neighbors jealous with such a beauty sitting in your driveway.

High-Quality Products

BBV Customs uses authentic GM products as often as possible. We aren’t looking to cut costs with low-grade equipment. Corvettes are some of the finest and most commendable sports cars on the road, so they require first-rate upgrades. Our products come equipped with a limited lifetime warranty to protect against defects. We also create custom-made parts that uphold to your Corvette’s standards. Our materials are works of art that are beautifully painted or hydro-dipped.

Produced by Corvette Enthusiasts

First and foremost, our team is made up of Corvette enthusiasts. BBV Customs is an extension of a 14,000 member international Corvette group. We’re dedicated to Corvettes and are knowledgeable about their build, engine, interior, and exterior. Creating the Corvette of your dreams takes a team with experience, Corvette knowledge, and an eye for design. If you’re considering a custom sports car, look no further than the Corvette experts at BBV Customs.

Dedicated to Your Corvette

Our team is dedicated to creating jaw-dropping Corvettes that drivers thought were only possible in their dreams. A Corvette is more than a car. Each one has a unique personality that makes it a one-of-a-kind. Your custom-made Corvette is something your family can cherish for years as it gets passed down through the generations. It’s a special vehicle that deserves high-quality parts and attention, which BBV Customs provides.

We love animals almost as much as we love our Vettes! The Bad Boy Vettes team is heading to Grand Prairie, Texas, for the Autos 4 Animals Car Show on March 30th. This two-day animal-filled event is a blast and all proceeds benefit local Texas animal shelters. Our team will be there with some of our favorite Vettes and merchandise, so stop by and see us!

About Autos 4 Animals

Autos 4 Animals stretches over two days, starting on March 20th and ending on March 30th. You must register to participate. Registrations can be done through the official Autos 4 Animals website. March 29th registration is $25 and March 30th registration is $35. Remember, all proceeds benefit animals in need!

We’ll be at the car show on March 30th from 10 am to 3 pm. Awards will be distributed for the top 25, top 10, and top five vehicles. There will also be six sponsor awards presented as well as a best of show recognition. Food trucks will be available all day. Each registered vehicle receives a token for a free lunch.

About the Animals

Throughout the day, dogs available for adoption through Grand Prairie Animal Services and Mansfield Animal Shelter will be hanging out and looking for some love. If you don’t go home with an award, go home with a better prize: your new best friend!

Mansfield Animal Care & Control rescues lost or abandoned dogs throughout Texas. They educate citizens on the importance of tagging and vaccinating pets as well as find them forever homes. You can check out some of the dogs they’ll be bringing to the show on their website.

Grand Prairie Animal Services helps pets in need throughout Texas. They orchestrate pet adoptions and find foster families. They have awesome programs like the Home 4 Hounds initiative, which provides already-trained dogs to families looking for a well-trained new addition. They are currently in need of new foster families due to construction on their property. You can check out all of their programs and their adoptable pets online.

Hang Out with BBV in Texas Grand Prairie

Stop by the car show on Saturday, March 30th, and say hi to the BBV team! Show off your Vette, enjoy delicious food, and see if you can win one of the top awards. Who knows, you might just meet a new furry friend, too!

It’s time to celebrate Corvettes! BBV Customs is heading to the 8th Annual Corvette Celebration in Bossier City, Louisiana! The event takes place on Friday, April 5th, through Saturday, April 6th. It’s an awesome two-day show filled with prizes, trophies, shopping, food, and, of course, some of the most beautiful Corvettes in the country! We’ll be there both days and we hope you and your Vette will be, too!

About the Corvette Celebration

This the eighth annual Corvette Celebration in Bossier City and each year gets better and better. The show has limited space and can only hold up to 100 cars, so be sure to register early!

The celebration begins Friday, April 5th, at 4:00 pm at the Host Hotel in the Courtyard Marriott Boardwalk. Get ready to enjoy Louisiana’s finest fried catfish with plenty of fixings at this catered event! Registration for the show on Saturday, April 6th, begins at 7:00 am and the Vette show kicks off at 10:00 am. The event is located on the Louisiana Boardwalk and you’re guaranteed to see plenty of jaw-dropping Corvettes.

All proceeds support local charitable organizations including the Combat Warriors and Community Cat Assistance Project. In addition to stunning Corvettes and Vette enthusiasts, there will be door prizes, restaurant specials, trophies, and lots of local vendors to check out. It’s a great day to stroll around, support local Louisiana businesses, and celebrate America’s finest sports car.

Sponsored By The Southern Knights Corvette Club

The Louisiana Corvette Celebration is organized by the Southern Knights Corvette Club in Shreveport, Louisiana. It was established to support Vettes across the country. The group spreads awareness in the preservation, ownership, and maintenance of Corvettes. They strive to bring Vette enthusiasts of all makes and models together to celebrate the best sports car in America.

Celebrate Vettes in Louisiana with BBV

We’re excited to head over to Louisiana and celebrate our love of Corvettes with other enthusiasts! We’ll be riding down in our Vette and can’t wait to check out the other Corvettes in the show. If you haven’t registered for the 8th Annual Corvette Celebration in Bossier City, do it online now! See you there!

Chevy has been teasing the idea of a mid-engined Corvette for over a decade. Finally, the time has come. For us at BBV Customs, the year 2020 will forever be known as the year of C8.

A Revolutionary Ride

The newest Vette is a true supercar. The C8 will be a mid-engined vehicle that adds more power to its front-engine design. By adjusting the engine’s mass to be closer to the drive tires, the C8’s acceleration and braking will be more effective than ever before.

Rumors suggest the C8’s engine will reach 800 hp. This is due to a 5.5-liter DOHC flat-plane crank V8 engine that reaches 600 hp combined with twin turbos that send the car to max out at 800 hp.

A Tribute to Its Father

In December 2018, General Motors filed to trademark the name “Zora” with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. It’s speculated that this name will be involved with the brand-new 2020 C8 Corvette.

The name pays tribute to Zora Arkus-Duntov, known as the Corvette’s father and head engineer in the 1950s. After retiring from GM, Zora was heavily involved in Corvette communities and was very vocal about a mid-engine setup for the sports car. Now that Chevy is finally delivering on his request, it makes sense to name it after the man responsible for the C8’s new layout.

C8 Corvette’s Debut

Originally scheduled for 2019, Chevrolet postponed the C8’s introduction. This is due to electrical issues and structural problems in its twin-turbo V8. We believe the C8 Corvette will premiere during an event at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, in August 2019. We expect it to reach production by December 2019.

Expected C8 Pricing

Currently, the Corvette Stingray can be purchased around $55,000 while the ZR1 comes in around $119,000. We estimate the C8 Corvette’s price to be between $60,000 and $70,000, although there have been reports of as much as $150,000. With a variety of add-ons and engine options, the final price of the brand-new C8 Corvette may have a broad range.

While we may have to wait longer to experience the C8, the supercar is definitely worth it. We’ll be keeping our eyes out as 2020 gets closer to learn as much about the newest Vette addition as we can.

A Corvette makes for memorable drives. From its paint job to its wheels to under its hood, everything about a Corvette grabs your attention. Each Chevy Corvette has a unique look, feel, and personality. This is what makes it so much more than your typical sports car.

Warmer weather on the way means one thing: car show season. If winter took a toll on your Vette, now is the time to polish her up. A proper wash and wax make the exterior shine, but don’t overlook your Corvette’s engine bay.

The engine bay houses your Corvette’s valuables, including the engine, alternator, air cleaner, etc. It’s an essential area that should look just as sharp as your trim. A custom engine bay from BBVCustoms allows you to spruce up what’s under your Corvette’s hood so it looks as stunning as its exterior.

Professional Custom Engine Bays

James Williams of BBV Customs wasn’t impressed with the products Corvette owners had to choose from, so he started creating his own. Our team has personally sketched and designed one-of-a-kind engine bay builds for Corvette owners across the country. We offer a variety of engine bay kits including C7 Strut Covers for your trunk and hood and C7 Engine Stage one, two, and three. These high-quality products are made using authentic GM parts whenever possible. Most of our products include a limited lifetime warranty against severe defects.

BBV Knows Corvettes

Our team is made up of Corvette enthusiasts who understand the importance of unique accessories on a Corvette. James has personally designed some of the most jaw-dropping engine bays in the country. Your Corvette is a one-of-a-kind vehicle with a unique personality that requires personalized parts. Our design team and artists have the skills, experience, and Corvette knowledge to produce an engine bay that fits your ride.

BBV Custom Designs

If you’re ready to enhance what’s under your Corvette’s hood, check out our gallery of builds and give us a call. We can turn that dream into a reality!