Tuesday, 30 September 2008 16:00
1998 Indianapolis Pace Car Convertibles
The 1997 model year remains the single most radically changed Corvette in history. Even with the transition from the C1 to the C2 in 1963 and the C3 to the C4 in 1984, the same engines were carried over from previous years. But with the introduction of the C5, everything...
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 16:00
James Garner’s 1968 L88 AIR Race Car
Three factory-built Corvette L88s left the St. Louis plant for delivery to James Garner’s Los Angeles-based American International Racing (AIR) team in November 1967. These Le Mans Blue convertibles were the first production models featuring the new L88 engine with first-generation closed-chamber aluminum heads. The cars were actually picked up...
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 16:00
1965 396/425 Convertible
When the new-for-1963 Sting Ray was introduced, it is unlikely that its creators understood the impact it would make on the automotive world. Long considered a modern classic, the Sting Ray was an unqualified success, outselling the 1962 models by 48%. Meanwhile, a second shift was added at the St....
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 16:00
1962 Gulf Oil 327/360 FI Race Car
Grady Davis’s Gulf Oil Racing Team purchased this Corvette in 1962 from Yenko Chevrolet, and the car was campaigned by the “Flying Dentist,” Dr. Dick Thompson, in the 1962 SCCA A-Production Class.
The Corvette was sold at the end of the 1962 season to Tony Denman, who successfully raced the car...
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Monday, 30 June 2008 16:00
C6 Mini Profiles
2005 Chevrolet Corvette coupe
EBay #300238341900. S/N 1G1YY22U655127183. White/black leather. Odo: 33,876 miles. 45 Photos. Huntsville, AL. AL salvage title. “Minor damage to the front right... appears to need the following: Front bumper, headlight, right fender; Repair door; Airbags.” Suspension repaired by seller. “Runs and Drives. Engine and Trans are perfect.”...
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Monday, 30 June 2008 16:00
2001 Z06 Hardtop
The Z06 designator began with the 1963 Corvette, where the option consisted of “Special Performance Equipment.” This included the L84 327-ci, 360-hp, fuel-injected engine, a bigger front anti-roll bar, vacuum brake booster, dual master cylinder, bigger brakes, and, initially, a 36.5-gallon fuel tank. The package added $1,818.45 to the $4,252...
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Monday, 30 June 2008 16:00
1987 Callaway Twin Turbo Coupe
This 1987 Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette coupe was an original RPO B2K dealer-ordered car, number 100 of 188 built in the first of five years of RPO B2K production. It was delivered new in New York to its original owner.
While on assignment for CM at the Arizona auctions in January...
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Monday, 30 June 2008 16:00
1969 L88 Coupe & Convertible
The L88 Corvette entered its third year of production in 1969, having established itself as all-conquering in both SCCA and FIA competition.
Rated at a measly 430 horsepower, the L88 pumped out an all-too-real 560 hp at its redline, and, with special heavy-duty brakes, F41 suspension, and a bullet-proof Positraction rear...
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Monday, 30 June 2008 16:00
1963 327/340 Convertible
After a decade of production of the classic “solid-axle” Corvette, Chevrolet pulled out all the stops to present a brand new Corvette for 1963. Although the various engine and transmission choices were carried over, every aspect was otherwise redesigned, and a beautiful new fiberglass body was offered for the first...
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Monday, 30 June 2008 16:00
1959 283/290 FI Race Car
Corvettes dominated SCCA racing in 1959, and Jim Jeffords took the SCCA B Production points championship with his 1959 Corvette, dubbed the Purple People Eater Mk III. Plans were laid to contest the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA championship the following year.
Against this frenetic backdrop, the 1959...
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