Classic & Future Chevy Photo Op Event

BAY CITY, Mich. – Whether you're a fan of the originals, classics or future cars, we have an event coming up that you do not want to miss! We're bringing a 1914 Model T, 1954 Corvette, and 2015 Camaro to Bay City the week of July 2-8 for a Classic and Future Chevy Photo Op Event that you're invited to!

Beginning July 2nd the 1914 Model T will be on display at Graff Bay City alongside the Just for Kids 2015 Chevrolet Camaro in the new Graff 'toy box' trailer. So, we want to invite you to stop by for a Classic and Future Vehicle Photo Op anytime before July 7th! The Model T will still be here on July 8th, but the 2015 Camaro will be moving over to celebrate our Graff Xpress Service Center ribbon cutting that day.

Hank Graff's 1954 Corvette is also making the trip up to Bay City, but will be located across town at the Delta Planetarium July 3rd-8th, so don't forget to stop by and get your photo with this classic as well! On July 5th, the Delta Planetarium will be closed to the general public their See the USA in your Chevrolet event. If you're interested in attending, make sure to get your ticket soon for just $80 per person. And let us just say, it is definitely worth it! You'll enjoy private parking, a planetarium tour, a 3-course meal, and a super special photo op with the 1954 Corvette complete with fans and green screens! Plus, at the end of the night, you can view the special Bay City fireworks spectacular from the planetarium's rooftop downtown Bay City!

These impressive cars are only in town July 2-8, so don't miss your chance to get your photo taken with all three! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Hank Graff's Life-Sized 1954 Corvette In A Box

 

BAY CITY, Mich. – Have you heard the buzz about the son who gave his dad a restored 1954 Corvette for his retirement? It's making headlines everywhere and guess what, it was actually Hank Graff who received the 'Vette from his son Chris Graff! See what CorvetteBlogger.com had to say about it below –

We’ve all heard of trailer queens, but this might be the ultimate!

Chris Graff decided to give his father Hank a very unique retirement gift: a boxed Corvette. But this wasn’t a 1/25 scale model in a box; this was a real 1954 Corvette on a trailer with a custom-made 8.5-foot-tall by 24-foot-long box built around it that makes it appear as if the Jolly Green Giant has a new toy to play with. 

The public got their first glimpse of the the boxed-car in person at the Graffs’ Chevydealership during their Festival of Corvettes in Davison, Michigan. It’ll also be on display at the June 20-24 Back to the Bricks Michiana promo tour, July 11-12 gathering in Mt. Pleasant and Aug. 12-16 signature events in Genesee County. 

“We fell in love with a car box and we thought we’d build a car box at one point and time. That transformed from a trailer to a box to move a car around in,” said Tom Kelly, the dealership’s special projects manager. “We hated the feeling of going to a car show and having to cancel because of the weather.” 

When a 1954 Corvette was traded in at the dealership, they began a seven-month restoration that Hank didn’t realize was actually going to wind up being a retirement gift for him from his son. 

“We built the car that Chevrolet would have loved to build had they had the technology back then that we have today,” Kelly said. 

The box features a life-size photo of the car’s rear end on the back with operating tail lights and Hank’s photo. A neat feature is a graphic that points out the “toy” is for ages 16+ since you have to have a license to drive it! It also promises “real rubber tires” and “functional steering,” among other features. 

The box takes on a really cool look at night when LED lights from above and below put the Corvette in the spotlight. 

“As handsome as it is in the daylight and unique as it is, it is amazing when it sets out on display for the evening hours,” Kelly said. 

The life-sized toy box is already drawing a lot of attention, having made its public debut last weekend at Back to the Bricks in Cadillac, where it was the subject of many double takes and subsequent photos.

Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Special Edition Corvette 'Zora'?

BAY CITY, Mich. – Zora Arkus-Duntov. He was the father of the Corvette and by adding a V-8 engine to the first generation Corvette, he was able to take the vehicle into sports car territory. He also introduced the Grand Sport program which helped make the second generation Corvette a world class racing success. So why the Corvette history lesson?

According to the United States Patent and Trademark Office, General Motors has just trademarked the name Zora making us think a special edition Corvette 'Zora' may be on the horizon! Trademarking a name is nothing new. Automakers do it all the time for future models or to protect their history. However, this particular filing is significant because of the wording which states GM will reserve Zora for "motor land vehicles, namely, automobiles."

Although a special edition Corvette 'Zora' has not been confirmed by General Motors, we will keep you updated on all the latest Chevy news right here! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Bay City Child Safety Seat Check at Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – Before you hit the road, you always make sure that your little ones are buckled in tight and safe. But what if they weren't as safe as you thought because of an improperly installed car seat? Motor vehicle crashes are the #1 killer of kids due to misuse of safety seats. Make sure that you children are protected in the event of an accident by coming to the Bay City Child Safety Seat Check at Graff Bay City on Friday, June 13th from 2-5pm!

This Friday, SAFE KIDS Greater Thumb & Saginaw Area, Sanilac County Health Department, Graff Bay City, and the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning are sponsoring the Bay City Child Safety Seat Check at Graff Bay City to help you make sure your kids are traveling safely when they are buckled into their car seats. In the last ten years, it has been found that 98% of car seats that were checked were not installed properly! Don't let that be you!

We want to make sure that you and your family are safe when you hit the road which is why it is important to always buckle up. Make sure that your kids are safely buckled into their car seat by visiting the Child Safety Seat Check in Bay City on Friday, June 13th! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Wildfire Credit Union at the Graff Tent Sale

BAY CITY, Mich. – The Tent Event at Graff Bay City is underway and this week we are excited to welcome a special guest that is going to help you save even more on your new summer ride! This week only, Wildfire Credit Union will be at the Graff Tent Sale to assist with all of your financing needs and help you take advantage of a special tent sale offer!

While Wildfire Credit Union is at the Graff Tent Sale this week, June 8th-14th, you can get up to $200 cash back on your tent sale loan (subject to credit approval)! Cruise into summer with simple financing on the perfect vehicle for your needs thanks to Wildfire Credit Union. But they are only here this week, so don't miss the chance to get $200 back on your tent sale loan!

No matter what type of vehicle you're looking for, odds are we have it at the Graff Bay City Tent Event because we have over 400 new and used vehicles right here on our lot all month long! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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Tent Event at Graff Bay City

BAY CITY, Mich. – It's officially June, which means the Graff Bay City Tent Event is back and this year we're bringing it home! The Tent Event at Graff Bay City is taking place right on our lot all June long! Not only do we have sizzling specials on all of our vehicles, but we also have a variety of events taking place throughout the month for your entertainment!

During the Tent Event at Graff Bay City this June, you have the whole month to take advantage of incredible offers on over 400 new and used vehicles! Our entire inventory will be on display on our lot throughout the month, so stop by and take a stroll through the tents to see how much you can save. If you have a used vehicle to trade-in, push, pull, or drag it here and we'll give you a minimum of $2,000 for it! If it's in driving condition that's even better, so we'll give you $3,000 minimum for it!

Don't miss all of our events taking place this month too! We've got something going on for everyone in your family, so mark your calendars!

Safe Kids Safety Day – June 13th

We're partnering with Safe Kids to provide child seat safety checks for everyone in our community! Stop by our dealership from 2pm-5pm to make sure your little ones are safe when you hit the road!

MOM2MOM Sale – June 14th

We're expecting this to be our biggest Mom to Mom sale yet, so make sure to stop by if you want to score some great childrens items at fantastic prices. Or, register for a table if you have stuff to get rid of! During the sale, we will also have a bounce house, pop, popcorn and balloons for the kids!

Father’s Day Giveaway – June 15th

Family Fun Day – June 28th

Bring the family out before the Graff Tent Sale ends to check out last minute deals and have a little fun too with a bounce house, pop, popcorn, and balloons!

We also have a more fun events in store for July and August, so stay tuned to our blog and Facebook Page for all the latest updates! If you have any questions about our Tent Event or any of the June events, please give us a call or leave us a message on social media! Hank Graff Chevy is located at 3636 Wilder Road, Bay City, MI 48706 and we can help you find the perfect vehicle for your weekend getaway! For more information on Hank Graff Chevrolet, or for any questions call us at (989) 684-4411 or visit our website: www.GraffBayCity.com.

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