The thing I really noticed about the 2014 was that a base 2013 C6 started at $60,600. Where the new C7 started at $52,000 and change. Quite an awesome drop in price.
BUT, I was just watching Motor Week Retro. In 1982, the host was testing the 1982 Corvette as a send off before the 1983 Vette came out
p). Anyway, he bought his 1978 Corvette new with a base price of $9,450 and with the most popular options it cost $11,500. 4 years later, the base 1982 Corvette cost $18,300 with the collectors edition juicing that up to $24,000!!!
So! my point is, I thought the price was going up pretty fast now but it seems the prices in the past have been insane!
As for Owais, I wish I could shed some light. All I know is that he does not work at Leggat anymore and I do not have contact information to get a hold of him. He was a very good asset to the forum.