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About NCRS
What is the NCRS?
Formed in 1974, the National Corvette Restorers Society is a non-profit hobby group of 14,000 + families dedicated to the restoration, preservation, history, and enjoyment of Corvettes made from the model years 1953 through 1982.
If you are looking for a 1953-82 Corvette:
Ignorance is not bliss-it can be really expensive!
The seller is telling you "the numbers match"- do you know what
they mean? Are they truthful? Join the NCRS and learn from all of the
information we have gathered in the last 20 years to make a wise decision
when you purchase your Corvette.
If you already own a
1953-82 Corvette:
Don't re-invent the wheel!
No matter what you are up to, NCRS members have been there
before. Benefit from all of the information we have gathered in the last
20 years to make better and smarter decisions as you restore and maintain
your valuable Corvette.
The Corvette Restorer
Our quarterly magazine was recently
described by Richard Prince in Vette Magazine as:
"Absolutely the finest automobile 'club' publication in existence...
Even if you don't like stock 'original-type' cars, and will never
attend an NCRS function, the magazine by itself is worth the price of
dues."
Old Cars Weekly has honored The Corvette Restorer with ten Golden Quill
awards. Members use the magazine's 60-plus pages to learn and share historical,
restoration, and technical material. No ads ever. Best of all, you can
benefit from over twenty years of amassed knowledge because members can
get copies of any article that we've ever printed.
The Driveline Newsletter
Our bimonthly Driveline newsletter is the perfect companion publication
to the magazine. Members receive a free 50-word ad in each issue- and
hundreds use this space to buy, sell, or trade Corvettes and parts. You
will find more 1953-82 items here than anywhere else. The Driveline is
also used to keep members updated on NCRS Chapter events, Regional meets,
the National Convention, and other hobby news. As a special members-only
service, the NCRS sells Corvette books and literature at far below retail
prices through the Driveline.
NCRS Judging
The NCRS has compiled and is constantly updating highly detailed judging
standards and rules for each basic model division from 1953 through 1982.
The guidelines in these NCRS Judging Manuals are recognized throughout
the hobby as THE STANDARD in determining originality. The judging system
is designed to educate each owner about their car as well as providing
recognition for excellence in the areas of restoration, performance, or
preservation. It is not a "cleanliness contest" like other events,
nor do you compete against your friends' Corvettes. Judging is not done
by some secret group of "experts". You can learn to judge, or
you can have your Corvette evaluated by other NCRS members. Over 2,000
members are currently recognized for their judging expertise. Last year,
these members judged 856 Corvettes at NCRS events nationwide.
Nationwide Events
The NCRS sponsors one National Convention, eight Regional Meets, and dozens
of chapter meets every year. These family oriented events occur year-round
across the country. They feature NCRS Concourse Judging, displays of rare
Corvettes, social gatherings, Corvette road tours, parts and literature
swaps, technical sessions, plant tours, seminars, special guest speakers,
and much more. Our meets have featured such Corvette notables as Zora
Arkus-Duntov and his wife Elfie, Larry Shinoda, Dave McLellan, Noland
Adams, Dr. Dick Thompson, Dick Guldstrand, Bob Clift, Reeves Callaway,
and many others.
Technical Help
NCRS members benefit from mountains of technical information that they
can rely on. When you join the NCRS, you access the combined knowledge
of previous members. Everything imaginable is covered from the most technical
"how-to" restoration article to general information about insurance
and storage. As an example: there are more than 300 separate Corvette
Restorer articles available that cover only Mid-year (1963-67) Corvettes!
A group of 14 Technical Advisors, who are recognized as the authorities
in their fields, are also just a letter away. Whatever problem you might
run into has been solved in past years by other NCRS members Why re-invent
the wheel?
Join Today!
In the words of Richard Prince writing in Vette Magazine,
The National Corvette Restorers Society has undeniably done more to shape
the nature of the Corvette hobby today than anyone or anything else.
You should be a part of this organization. Call and join today! Both you
and your car will find it a worthy and enjoyable experience.
Copyright Š 2001 [NCRS-Wisconsin Chapter]. All rights reserved.