FOR SALE: Chevrolet Corvette C1 327 V8 Racing Car 1962

EQUIPMENT
RPO 687: Heavy duty brakes and steering. RPO 488: 24-gallon 'big tank' with modified hard top. Roll cage. Four-speed manual gearbox. Driver's four-point harness. Ridgard bucket seats. Hardtop. Headlamp guards. MSD ignition. Fire extinguisher.

EXTERIOR
This example is one of the few and highly desirable all-out endurance racing cars equipped with the 327 cu in engine. 4-speed gearbox. ‘RPO 687' Heavy Duty Brakes and Steering. and ‘RPO 488' 24-gallon tank with modified hardtop and fuel filler access through the rear window. Equipped with the Sebring package of additional front sway bar and tuned exhaust system. it is "state of the art" in high performance road-racing Corvettes from 1962.

Finished in Honduras Maroon metallic. the paintwork on this Corvette retains a wonderful patina having lead a competitive race lifestyle since the 1960s. most recently at the Goodwood Motor Circuit (pictured). The bold ivory and black stripes present well and. coupled with the number eight decals. complete the racing aesthetic.

The paintwork. although far from concours. displays only minor ‘battle scar' imperfections. and is adorned with numerous nostalgic race and rally decals. further emphasising the car's competitive past. Aside from a few small blemishes the chrome is bright. with all glass and lenses in good order. Having originated from a dry climate. the Corvette is completely solid and corrosion-free.

INTERIOR
The stripped out interior of this Corvette is that of a genuine racing car. Equipped with only the bare essentials including a full steel roll cage. bucket seats. and a four-point driver's harness. this example is clearly no stranger to the track.

Both seats present well with only minor wear to the driver's side. and the lack of carpet provides an even more purposeful cockpit. The interior retains a period 3-spoke steering wheel. instrument cluster. dash. and door cards.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Removing the bonnet from the Corvette reveals the 327 cu in 5. 4-litre V8. Built to FIA regulations. the race-prepared engine features a Holley Double Pumper carburetor as well as a COMP Cams flat tappet camshaft. The block and heads are period correct. and the rocker gear is also stock.

This example produces a monstrous 403hp. The block itself is finished in bright orange and features Edelbrock rocker covers and a handsome. polished air filter cover. As with the rest of the vehicle there is no corrosion at all to the engine bay. Having been worked on and prepared by the current owner's personal team of technicians. everything is in fine fettle and is entirely race-ready. The original engine is included with the purchase and is currently undergoing a full rebuild.

WHEELS. TYRES & BRAKES
The Corvette sits on a set of 15-inch American Racing alloy wheels. perfectly suited to a race-prepared classic muscle car. The wheels themselves are in good order. with only adhesive residue from previous weights to note. The current weights are taped-over to ensure they do not detach when racing.

The alloys are in shod in a matching set of period Dunlop Racing tyres. each with plenty of tread remaining.

HISTORY FILE
The owner of this example is a keen collector and competitive driver of historic racing cars. and has owned the Corvette for the last twelve years. Little is known of this particular car's early competition history. although it did race in the States throughout the 1960s. Most recently the vehicle has competed at the Goodwood Motor Circuit. vying for track space with the likes of E-types and Cobras.

This is an outstanding. rare and important Corvette previously of Mike Yager's MY Garage collection. Resplendent in Honduras Maroon. it is ready to show or to be campaigned as a highly competitive entrant in historic races.

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