There’s no denying that buyers of the 2020 Corvette are a fortunate bunch. These lucky General Motors customers are or are soon to be the owners of the quickest and most advanced iteration of the iconic Chevrolet Corvette ever produced, but as impressive as the new 2020 Corvette is, GM still felt the need to pamper these customers just a little bit more.
Buyers of the 2020 Corvette are receiving a special gift from GM in the way of a scale model of their vehicle painted in the same production color that they ordered. These scale models also feature a decorative plaque on the base reading ‘2020 Corvette’ and featuring the Vehicle Identificaiton Number (VIN) that corresponds with their vehicle. The base of these scale models measures in at 10-inches by 5.5-inches, so they are roughly the same size as a 1:18 scale diecast model.
The color-keyed scale models aren’t the only special gift GM sent along to 2020 Corvette owners, either. Included in the package with the model is the discount coupon for the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at Spring Mountain. With this coupon, 2020 Corvette owners can attend the two-day high-performance driver education seminar at Spring Mountain for just $1,000 – a savings of over $2,000.
The Ron Fellows Performance Driving School provides both classroom and on-track instruction and will teach students both basic and more advanced driving techniques. It’s worth noting that attendees still have to pay their own way to get out to Spring Mountain, which is located in Pahrump, Nevada near Las Vegas.
It’s not clear if GM plans to send a color-keyed model like this to owners for all C8 Corvette production years, or if this is a gift for buyers of the initial model year vehicle only. Either way, it’s good to see GM taking that extra step to make the buyers of one of its more expensive models feel appreciated. Selling performance and luxury cars is all about the small details and making customers feel important, and it seems GM is now going the distance to make these buyers feel valued and respected.
GM has also sent a similar gift to buyers of the Cadillac CT6-V and CT6 Platinum with the Blackwing engine in the way of a 3D printed scale model of the twin-turbocharged 4.2L V8. The Blackwing engine was discontinued earlier this year and will not appear in any other GM products going forward.
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So nice, I would like to have the opportunity to have a scale car when you buy your new car. Even with extra cost.
Are they sending these to all the people who ordered 2020 C8s but are getting 2021 Vettes instead (eventually)?
if you turn them over … “made in china”. just kidding … i hope.
Just a matter of time before people begin seeing these items on Ebay.
Ugly!
Nice move. This experience is what many of the super cars provide as a spiff when you buy their cars. Neat they are doing it on a car at a lower price point.
I can see people collecting these in the future and having one with the original car will be key in extra value for these cars.
I bought a new Ferrari and they sent me a scale model showing the options, including the interior color and stitching. It also is enclosed in a clear case. I never expected GM to do anything at all like that so I will be happy to have it.
GM has turned the once beautiful “man about town” daily driver sportscar into an over designed racecar. A poor man’s Ferrari.. Mid-engine. Who cares. I’ll take the the C6 or C7 anyday over this monstrosity.
It was always the goal to have the corvette go mid engined. Crack a book open about the history of the corvette
I have been a GM owner all of my life. I just sold my 2014 Corvette for my 2020 on order. I own a GMC truck. I even have a 1972 Camaro that I bought new from Colonial Chev., Wilm, DE. But I have to say, I am very upset that my Corvette will be a 2020, and not a 2021. I don’t think it is fair to give me a car that is a year old, I gave Kerbeck my deposit back in Aug. of 2019.
Please call the Corvette a 2021, not a 2020, so it will be worth $ 7,000 less before I even get the car.
Contact your dealer….bet they are more than happy to take your 2020 and sign you up for the 2021. Or, sell your 2020 for market price, make a few grand and order a 2021. Problem solved.
Sorry John,
I initially ordered my new Zeus Bronze Corvette last August, too, and it was accepted as an official order in September. I was hoping to get 2020 so I would have a first year C8 to go with my first year C3, a Corvette Bronze 1968 convertible. Unfortunately, it never made it past the 1100 stage and I was just informed that I won’t get a 2020; I’m now in line for a 2021. I don’t blame GM or my dealer, it’s been a tough year for everyone.
What value you lose by getting a late 2020 car you will probably make up by having a first year Corvette made in a year with a limited production run. I would have traded positions with you if I could. Enjoy your new Corvette in good health.
I do hope I get one of the models, though, when I finally my car.
I got stiffed by my dealership . Have had deposit since August 2019 and they told me I was one of the 2020 allocations. Its July and I still cannot place an order with them, and they told me I now have to get a 2021. Two things, I should be able to get the die cast model and two, stick to a large dealership. Kerbeck is an hour away but I chose to give the local guy the business, small family owned but obviously they have no pull with GM
It’s frustrating. I didn’t get the Z51 package so I couldn’t get mag ride. Now it’s available on 2021 models but I can’t get my car and I still can’t add that option. I have a convertible on order which I may not get until November which means it’s a year old model without the options available to people getting their cars the month after mine is made. Wish they would call these 2021’s and let us have the options available on those cars.
The Ron Fellow thing has been going on for years, I first attended in 2014 and it wasn’t a new thing then — well for the time and bucks, but certainly nothing new.
Pretty cool, I would Hope they check current vehicle registrations, so the buyers that had to resort to buying a “flipped” car doesn’t miss out!
I signed off on the order sheet on 9/25/19 for my 3LT, Z51 in Elkhart Lake Blue Metallic. Just got a call from the dealer that my car will be built beginning next week. This is the third slip in delivery date. Maybe third time will be the charm.
They can keep the toy. Just deliver the car.
Currently driving a 2019 ZR-1 which I plan to keep as my weekend drive. Life’s too short to give up this fun ride.
Called the dealer last week to see where we are . They said got two coming in and mine is one . put the order in in August, when I sold my 2016 to them , Before the 2016 had a 2014 which I traded in my 2010 Camaro SS/RS . Been a G.M. fan since my first Camaro after my first tour in Vietnam in 1966 . Had a 1967 Camaro SS/RS which I enjoyed for 28 days before going back to Nam for another eight months .
Got a call from my dealer on my C8 conv ordered in early Feb. He said mine is at 3000 status and I will get the car probably in early Sept. Production starts on the conv in early August. Smiley Face
Is GM still sending these models to 2020 C8 owners?
I just got this reply from Corvette Concierge on the model.
Thank you for reaching out to the Corvette Concierge! All new purchases on 2020 and 2021 Corvettes will receive a welcome gift. We are experiencing delays with Speedshape production and select colors are currently out of stock. We are showing that your vehicle is Long Beach Red and this is one of the colors currently out of stock. We are working hard to rebuild inventory and will send your welcome kit as soon as we are able. Thank you for your patience.
Took delivery 10/30. When should I expect my model?
we i get a gift from GM on my new 2021 C8 Corvette and if so long after well you recive it can any tell me ?
is the model sort of shrink wrapped? And does one attempt to unwrap the model? Thank you.
Surpised at the gift. The school still costs money, but it was well worth it
How much would these be worth to a corvette enthusiast
Just received my white reproduction 2022 Corvette c8 car and plaque last night. Was extremely surprised when I opened it and saw what it was with my VIN number on it and a certificate for the driving school in Utah. Now I’ll wait for my silver one for my 2023 Corvette that should be here in about 7 months. Time to buy a nice showcase display in glass to display with my other trophies. Thank you GM, great gift and look forward to my next one.
I got my “welcome gift” 6-7 months after receiving my 2022 C8 May 31st. So they are still doing this. Inside the box is the notification about the driving school, but I had already signed up and paid for it by that time. Now just waiting for March since earlier dates were all booked up….