This is an exciting issue at Vette Vues Magazine, as we are celebrating our 39th anniversary, making this our 481st issue. We are proud of our record of continuous monthly publication. We have seen the economy go up and down more than once, but the one thing remains the same, our love, admiration and dedication to our fiberglass friends.

June 1972, marked the debut of Vette Vues Magazine. Mr. James Prather, founder, produced it on a hand-cranked mimeograph machine in his basement. The inaugural issue focused on the need for Corvette classified ads to serve the new Corvette community. Based in Georgia, it started out as a newsletter. It was extremely successful, and by December, it became a magazine. In December 1975, Vette Vues had its first color cover.

In May of 1981, Mr. Prather came out with a collector book entitled the Best of Vette Vues Magazine.

In May 1997, Mr. Prather retired and sold the magazine to its current owners, William and Bonnie Wolf. The headquarters was moved to Florida, where it is today. Later their son, William Wolf IV became a co-owner.

Vette Vues Magazine has evolved from those early years, but it continues to remain dedicated to the Corvette Enthusiasts.

As the hobby changed, so did advertising. Commercial vendors came along, producing reproduction products for the aging Corvettes. Catalog companies formed to fill the needs of the new hobbyist and Corvette restoration shops sprung up. We are especially thankful to our advertisers and proud to say that many of them have been with us since the very beginning.

As the hobby grew, new shows started up. Vette Vues Magazine was there to cover them. It was not long and articles were added. William Landis was Vette Vues first columnist, starting in 1974 with his column, “Model Scene”, and he still contributes today. Alan Kaplan has been with Vette Vues for years with his column “Factory Facts”. Kenneth Kayser goes back a long way with his “Fuel Injections” series, as well as other articles

and now with his “Fifty Seven Years Ago” column. Wayne Scraba is another regular contributor who readers look forward to reading, as he helps to fix their problems. Everyone enjoys Wayne Ellwood’s Corvette features as well his incredible knowledge of historic racing. David Estes, Tom Fielitz, Steve Robertson brings us outstanding coverage of the current races as well as cover many events. We also get valuable tech articles from John Gunnell. I certainly want to mention Ladd B. Chase for his diligent contribution to our “Rear Vues” column. Moreover, we want to honor and credit Jim Prather, founder of Vette Vues and continuing contributor for “Toy Vues” as well as many other articles throughout the year. Vette Vues also presents articles show casing the most up-to-date developments in Corvette with the latest press releases from Chevrolet.

This month I am thrilled to welcome a new contributor to our group of talented writers, Chris Petris. When you read his first article in this issue, you will see that he comes to use with great experience!

In June of 2007, Vette Vues Magazine came out with the Best of Vette Vues Magazine, Thirty-Fifth Anniversary, and a sequel to the first edition Mr. Prather had presented in 1981.

In October 2009, Vette Vues Magazine acquired the Corvette/Chevy Expo in Houston, Texas from founders Don & Diane Cooper. Their first production of this great event was in March 2010. That was the 32nd annual event and held at the George Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston. 

Vette Vues success is contributed to our writers, advertisers and readers.  What a perfect team!

We feel honored to have the opportunity to continue to bring you Vette Vues Magazine on a monthly basis.

Thank you, for this opportunity to celebrate this milestone of 39 years with you.

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