Corvette Club of Northern Delaware

The Corvette Club of Northern Delaware was established in 1973 by a group of Corvette enthusiasts. Today, we boast a membership of almost 100 members. 
This year, 2009, is CCND's 36th year as the premier Corvette Club in Delaware.

We sponsor 4 major shows per year. Proceeds from our events benefit local charities.

In addition, we enjoy brunch & dinner cruises, an annual yacht cruise, annual club picnic, assorted other club activities, and attending other clubs' shows and cruise nights.

Membership for 2009 is only $35/year for your entire family!  Click the Application link on the sidebar for an application. 

Our club meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. Our new meeting location is the Newark Country Club at 300 W. Main Street in Newark, De. (directions HERE).  Meetings start at 7PM, but come early and enjoy the fun, food, and company of fellow members!

As of 2/21/09 the new CCND online store has been opened. Check out the new store at the Club Store link. Get your CCND items and support the club.

Starting with the March 10th club monthly meeting, the meeting times and location has been changed. The new location will be the Newark Country Club located at 300 W. Main St, Newark, De 19711. The meeting dates have also now been changed to the SECOND TUESDAY of the month rather than the first Tuesday.

For more information on the Newark country Club or for direction please see their website: www.newarkcc.com

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Starting with the January 2009 Club Meeting, CCND is starting a monthly Food Drive program that lasts all year long. Every club meeting we will have a big storage box available to drop off any food items that you can donate. Please bring canned and other NON-PERISHABLE food items if you wish to contribute.

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Member of the Month for Febuary
Michael Crank
and his 2004 Z-06 CE

Click on the calendar icon to open the CCND Activities and Events calendar

We try to keep the calendar as updated as possible for all current and upcoming activities and events. Come out and join other CCND members during our activities and share in the fun!

If you are not a CCND member you are still welcome to join us if you are interested in joining the club and would like to meet and get to know us first. Sister Corvette club members are also always welcome to join us.

You can see many of our past Activities and Events on our Pictures page

See more details on the Activities and Shows pages

Basics Steps to Buying a Pre-Owned Corvette

When shopping for a pre-owned Corvette, the best protection is to simply know the model in which you are interested. The more research you have conducted, the more likely you will be to spot potential issues. For instance, there were numerous recalls on models from 2004 to 2006 for problems with the power steering components including the hoses. On a used Vette falling in those years, a careful shopper will want to have a clean bill of health for the power steering before writing a check. Other things to consider include:

• Stay as original as possible. The greater the degree of original material on your Corvette, the more it will retain its value for future sales and the fewer issues you'll have with components and systems lining up appropriately in the engine compartment. (Getting a trusted mechanic to assess the vehicle is a must.)

• Get a sense of the overall appearance. Consider how the car sits on a flat surface. Does it lean or sag? Do the doors and body panels fit as they should? On cars with rubber bumpers, are there waves or ripples in the paint? Is there any serious evidence of previous body damage? Anything that just doesn't seem "right?" If so, make sure your trusted mechanic goes over the car with a fine tooth comb. (Don't forget to mention anything you hear or feel during the test drive.)

• Remember that rust is the hidden enemy even on a fiberglass car, after all, the chassis is steel. A Corvette may look fantastic on the outside and be a complete disaster underneath. Always inspect the underside of used Corvettes. In particular, take a close look at the cross members, the area in front of the rear wheels, and the underside of the front radiator support. The best way to do this is to get the car up on a lift in the garage. If the prospective seller is reluctant to allow that, move on.

• Expect good documentation and photographs. You are always on safer ground with an owner who can present original sales receipts, maintenance and repair receipts, and dated photos of the car throughout its life, especially before and after major repairs, augmentations, or other changes. (The really serious collectors get into the business of number matching components, which is, in itself, a science. If you feel that's necessary, seek help from experts in your local Vette club.)

Finally, don't succumb to the myth of saving money by purchasing a pre-owned Corvette that doesn't run. Some people think they can save money and get the vehicle purring like a kitten for very little expense. Not so. The cost of components and repair work adds up alarmingly and can easily exceed the value of the automobile in the long run. Some car insurance rates are pricey enough without high repair bills to top them off. Bottom line, a well-cared for, pre-owned Corvettes in good working order is always the best investment.