MOTV8 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 The World’s Most Successful Racing Corvette is for Sale – 2012 Monterey Auctions July 17, 2012 by Nick Kurczewski, Road & Track With an unbroken history of ownership, and a raft of victories on its resume, this 1968 Chevrolet L-88 Corvette is both an awesome machine, and a unique piece of American racing history. A recent “re-restoration” has probably brought the car to an even higher standard of finish than when it was new. Fitted with an original L-88 engine putting out an estimated 685-bhp at 6,600 rpm, power is then fed to the rear wheels via a Muncie M-22 “Rockcrusher” transmission. This is not a car for the faint of heart. RM Auctions will put this very car on the auction block next month in Monterey, where it’s expected to command a price in excess of $1-million. For that significant outlay, someone will be getting a car that RM Auctions hails as the most successful racing Corvette of all time. That kind of statement will definitely get the auction paddles waving when this red-and-white Vette rolls onstage. Finished in its 1971 24 Hours of Daytona Owens Corning Fiberglass livery, you can’t help but love the “Coke bottle” shape, large hood bulge, and pair of vicious-looking side exhaust pipes. This Corvette is pure adrenaline on wheels. It was also wildly successful when raced by Tony DeLorenzo and Jerry Thompson, who competed on the SCCA Divisional and National circuit, along with U.S.-based FIA distance races, such as Sebring and Daytona. This car’s racing resume includes 1969 and 1972 SCCA National “A” Production Championships, second in the GT category at the 1969 12 Hours of Sebring, and 1969 and 1970 GT class wins in the 24 Hours of Daytona. Racing in an era that included legendary cars like the Porsche 917, Ford GT40 and Ferrari 512; this L-88 waved the Corvette flag high and proud. From 1969-71 this car, along with its fellow team Corvette, managed to win 22 of 22 SCCA/FIA National Events. We hope to see (and hear!) this vintage Vette tearing down a racetrack sometime soon. Here's your free wallpaper shot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Wow! Frickin' sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bromley's Corvettes Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChadC Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 what are theses metal things (three of them) on the drives door? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blk n Blu Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 what are theses metal things (three of them) on the drives door? Those were for /// ask Dean it was 1968. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCMSH Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 From the front view is appears they are on the passenger side as well. 60's era camera mounts??? I haz no clue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 what are theses metal things (three of them) on the drives door? Those were for /// ask Dean it was 1968. My theory would be that they are lights to shine on the number 12 so the car would be easily identifiable on track at night during the endurance races at Sebring and Daytona. They remind me of the lights you used to see over motorcycle plates back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P51tj Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Makes me want to re insulate the house...sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbobs95 Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Ya, stickers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamMeh Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Amazing car - anyone know the details of the sale? Did it happen? What did it end up selling for? Very cool photos! Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 Amazing car - anyone know the details of the sale? Did it happen? What did it end up selling for? Very cool photos! Adam I read it did NOT sell at a bid of $730,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayeagle Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 eye candy ..nomnoms! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 After much inebriation, I located my secret stash of up-close-and-personal pictures of iconic Corvette race cars. Car pron, whatevah. Anywho, these are obviously from before the "re-restoration" run at the auction block, but it would appear the light binacle theory was...spot on? Enjoy the eye-candy, it's free. http://images26.fotki.com/v937/photos/5/53649/5206807/MyPictures0331-vi.jpg http://images51.fotki.com/v303/photos/5/53649/5206807/MyPictures0332-vi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted December 9, 2012 Author Share Posted December 9, 2012 After much inebriation, I located my secret stash of up-close-and-personal pictures of iconic Corvette race cars. Car pron, whatevah. Anywho, these are obviously from before the "re-restoration" run at the auction block, but it would appear the light binacle theory was...spot on? Enjoy the eye-candy, it's free. http://images26.fotki.com/v937/photos/5/53649/5206807/MyPictures0331-vi.jpg http://images51.fotki.com/v303/photos/5/53649/5206807/MyPictures0332-vi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted Y Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Nice car, but needs a Crazy Shine... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamMeh Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I read it did NOT sell at a bid of $730,000. Dang it! I knew I should have bid - could have gotten it on the cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 I read it did NOT sell at a bid of $730,000. Dang it! I knew I should have bid - could have gotten it on the cheap. You'll get another chance...the car has been consigned to auction at Barrett-Jackson. As lot #5041, it will be sold primetime Saturday, Jan. 19th. If you do buy it, I heard Ted has offered to crazy shine it for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azmotorhead Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 After you purchase and Ted crazy shines It , I'll show you how to drive it at the the next Indie track day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOTV8 Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Sold that mofo! I did not know that AdamMeh looks just like Rick Hendricks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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