Corvettes at the Beach

Palm Coast Observer
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Corvette collectors have at least two things in common: fine taste and a need for speed. But they have different approaches to how frequently they take their collectibles on the road. Some seldom drive them at all.

“I know someone who put 4,000 miles on a car in 22 years,” said Paul Kachura, president of the Flagler County Corvette Club.

And that’s why last weekend’s show was a unique opportunity for car lovers to see some of these sports cars on display. The 13th-annual Corvettes at the Beach event was held Oct. 12. The city of Flagler Beach co-sponsored the event, which was made possible by a grant from the Tourist Development Council. According to Kachura, about 120 hotel rooms were booked because of the show, and 1,000 spectators crowded around the lines of Corvettes at Veterans Park and surrounding streets, in Flagler Beach.

But just because the show is now over doesn’t mean Kachura’s car will be hidden. He’s not one of the collectible owners who keeps his 1964 Corvette in a garage.

“I have my ’64 out once a month,” he said. “In eight years, I’ve put nearly 20,000 miles on it. I want people to see my car.”

The club has about 110 members. For more, visit flaglercountycorvetteclub.com.

BOX: 'VETTE APPRECIATION
(See the picture of the check presentation)
Flagler County Corvette Club President Paul Kachura presents a $1,475 check to Nancy Gibbs, in support of the Pink Army. To his left are Elaine Gonsalves, John Subers, Bob Gibbs, Nancy Gibbs and Fred Mills. The funds were raised by a raffling off a kids’ Fischer-Price mini Corvette, which was purchased and donated by a club member. Tom Gibbs Chevrolet is the club’s platinum sponsor.