Southwest Corvettes

Steve Gammer Bio

I saw my first Corvette when I was in my first year of High School in the Bronx. People were not car-oriented, so when a red and white Corvette popped upon our street, it caught everyone’s eye, including me.

Through High School I drew pictures of Corvettes, but that is as close that I came to having one. Forty years go by…college in New York, medical school at St. Louis University, Dermatology training in Philadelphia, 2 years as an army Dermatologist in Korea, 30 years in practice then I met Victoria, my wife. Incredible to find out Victoria secretly wanted a Corvette since she was eight—(my secret too!)

While servicing our Suburban at Harbor Chevrolet, we noted that they had a spectacular C6 Crystal Red 2008; and of course, since Victoria Ok’d the purchase, bingo, we were unexpectedly driving away in our new “Vette.”

I saw Victoria was so blown away with this Vette that I said, “It’s your car,” “Wow!” she said.  (I get to drive it a little),

Victoria Gammer

A red Corvette was always my fantasy.

Because most women don’t talk about car fantasies, I didn’t share this with very many people. The love affair started when I was walking home from elementary school and saw the most gorgeous red and white 1956 convertible Corvette parked in the neighbor’s driveway. That was it! I altered my route home from school so I could that car.

My husband, Steve, and I really didn’t talk about cars too much and we spent far more time attending boat shows than we did in car dealerships.

BUT…one day when we went to pick up our car keys, after having our Suburban serviced, we passed through the showroom and there was the new gorgeous red Corvette. At the salesman’s coaxing, he and I sat in it and that’s when I mentioned that I had always wanted one. 

I quit my job last year and, because I no longer needed a larger work car, my husband bought me my fantasy car-- the Crystal Red, 2008 coupe C6. 

I believe that once you are a Corvette owner, you are a convert for life!

As for my background: I have bachelor’s degrees in Biology, Journalism, and English Literature. I have worked in print and broadcast journalism, public relations, outside sales, real estate and underwater modeling. I enjoy sewing, fishing, boating, photography, and cats (we have two—a Maine Coon and a Siamese). I have two daughters—a teacher in Long Beach and a chef in New York City.