Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Paris event, 28 January 2026.
Offered Without Reserve | €60, 000 - €90, 000 EUR
An exceptionally attractive, first-year Corvette Sting Ray
Finished in its stellar factory livery of Tuxedo Black over red vinyl trim
Equipped with a correct-type 327-**-in V-8 engine and Muncie four-speed gearbox
Comprehensive rebuild of its engine and gearbox completed in 2020 by Heavy Duty’s of Rüsselsheim, Germany
Accompanied by service invoices and 2025 German TÜV certification; also presented with a colour-matching hardtop
This early production Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is an especially attractive example of the first-year C2 Sting Ray, finished in its factory-correct livery of Tuxedo Black over red vinyl trim and desirably equipped with a dash-integrated clock and ** radio. Power derives from a correct-type 327-**-in V-8 replacement engine, which was treated to an extensive upgrade and rebuild in 2020 by Heavy Duty’s of Rüsselsheim, Germany.
Invoices on file document a complete engine disassembly with machining and precision balancing, followed by reassembly using Brodix IK180 cylinder heads, forged pistons with moly rings, a high-performance camshaft with upgraded lifters, plus a rebuilt water pump and improved ignition system. The correct-type Muncie four-speed transmission was similarly rebuilt with new bearings, synchro rings, gears, shafts, and seals, along with the fitment of a new clutch and flywheel. Further work included suspension tuning, refinishing of the engine bay and select frame sections, and the installation of a new exhaust system.
This fine early Sting Ray, tastefully presented and well prepared with a colour-matching hardtop, offers an excellent opportunity to acquire a standout example of the C2 Corvette.
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