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I don't have to tell anyone to smile when they take delivery of a new Corvette...it comes with the moment. That is one of the fun parts of the job... among the many. I was a General Manager of a Chevrolet dealer in the Country side of Maryland for many many yrs. The new Administration got rid of the smaller Chevrolet dealers in 2008 and I ended up at Criswell (only 6 miles from my home) and the rest is history as they say. I started selling Corvettes in the Summer of 1978 and have never looked back. I get re-connected with past Corvette customers all the time especially with the internet being what it is and Corvette events that I attend. The Spring Mountain Race Track guys couldn't believe how many people I knew as they walked by their tent at this past Corvettes at Carlisle event 4 weeks ago. Frankly it shocks me that I remember the specific Corvette each of them have purchased ...sometimes before I recall their name.
~Richard and his wife Factory ordered this Stingray Z51 cpe from me over the phone as they reside in Great Falls, VA. They sold their 1999 Vette and waited for their 2015 to arrive. To say he was thrilled would be an understatement. Black/Black with the new 8spd Auto.



View from his Vette at delivery....

~Saturday's Service lane view. I would guess that Criswell Service works on approx. 300+ Corvettes per mos. Hence the reason we have 4 Corvette certified mechanics...and one specific Corvette Lane rep. Dina has been at Criswell 16+ yrs and does a great job!
~~C5, C3, C7 and a C6.

~Ray H from Landover, MD walked in the dealership 8 weeks ago and plopped down $500 cash and states..."I want to order a new Stingray, I bought my 1991 Vette here!" So we spec'd out a Crystal Red Convt with Black top and I really like the Z51 spoiler he chose to be Carbon Flash Black...it matches the top and interior perfect! 8spd Auto was just the ticket for him.





~I often get Corvette customers buying other vehicles from me besides Corvettes. Just a few months ago Tim, my Golfing partner, brought his Father down from Temple, PA to trade two C5's in on a Limerock Green Convt...well his twin sister ordered a new 2015 Malibu LTZ in Butte Red and I got it built and delivered within 4 weeks. They came down from PA Saturday and took delivery.

~Here are pics from Chuck, the Father of the two above when he took his Stingray a few mos back.



~Father and son took home their new pride and joy to Berlin, MD

~Stingray customer Court T. from Annapolis, MD fixed his Garage issue by adding a lift.

~I see this 1975 at the Golf club all the time...still haven't met Wild Al!

~Florida Customer Mike H, sent me his new Stingray sitting next to his other cruiser...Wow!

~Tom reaches out every once in a while, he bought this '89 brand new from me and I remember the day he got it. Here are his pics from back in the day. He took off the original steering wheel on day 2 of ownership and is planning on sending it to me for my office.


I could do this all day...but it's Sunday and I am going to take a ride in my Stingray...hope to see other Corvettes on the road, Wave on!
Mike Furman
301 212 4420 desk direct
Chevy Corvette Dealer MD | Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, DC, PA | Criswell
Criswell Chevrolet
Gaithersburg, MD
"I sell Corvettes Nationwide and have done so for 36+ yrs"

~Richard and his wife Factory ordered this Stingray Z51 cpe from me over the phone as they reside in Great Falls, VA. They sold their 1999 Vette and waited for their 2015 to arrive. To say he was thrilled would be an understatement. Black/Black with the new 8spd Auto.



View from his Vette at delivery....

~Saturday's Service lane view. I would guess that Criswell Service works on approx. 300+ Corvettes per mos. Hence the reason we have 4 Corvette certified mechanics...and one specific Corvette Lane rep. Dina has been at Criswell 16+ yrs and does a great job!
~~C5, C3, C7 and a C6.

~Ray H from Landover, MD walked in the dealership 8 weeks ago and plopped down $500 cash and states..."I want to order a new Stingray, I bought my 1991 Vette here!" So we spec'd out a Crystal Red Convt with Black top and I really like the Z51 spoiler he chose to be Carbon Flash Black...it matches the top and interior perfect! 8spd Auto was just the ticket for him.





~I often get Corvette customers buying other vehicles from me besides Corvettes. Just a few months ago Tim, my Golfing partner, brought his Father down from Temple, PA to trade two C5's in on a Limerock Green Convt...well his twin sister ordered a new 2015 Malibu LTZ in Butte Red and I got it built and delivered within 4 weeks. They came down from PA Saturday and took delivery.

~Here are pics from Chuck, the Father of the two above when he took his Stingray a few mos back.



~Father and son took home their new pride and joy to Berlin, MD

~Stingray customer Court T. from Annapolis, MD fixed his Garage issue by adding a lift.

~I see this 1975 at the Golf club all the time...still haven't met Wild Al!

~Florida Customer Mike H, sent me his new Stingray sitting next to his other cruiser...Wow!

~Tom reaches out every once in a while, he bought this '89 brand new from me and I remember the day he got it. Here are his pics from back in the day. He took off the original steering wheel on day 2 of ownership and is planning on sending it to me for my office.


I could do this all day...but it's Sunday and I am going to take a ride in my Stingray...hope to see other Corvettes on the road, Wave on!
Mike Furman
301 212 4420 desk direct
Chevy Corvette Dealer MD | Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey, DC, PA | Criswell
Criswell Chevrolet
Gaithersburg, MD
"I sell Corvettes Nationwide and have done so for 36+ yrs"
