Description
Regretfully selling a guaranteed thrill-seeker, built around a 1965 Corvette C2 coupé. A car for historic endurance racing.
Watch the video for the thrills:
- details above
Racing history:
- 1970s and 1980s: Raced in the USA. SCCA Vehicle Log Book available, with entries at Laguna, Sears Point, …
- 1990s: Imported into Europe and prepared for historic racing with PTH FIA. Races at the Nürburgring, Monza, Dijon, Paul Ricard, Salzburg Ring, …
- 1994: PTH FIA renewal in GTS class F
- 2000s: Mainly Nürburgring Oldtimer Grand-Prix
- 2007: Gearbox failure at the 35th Oldtimer Grand-Prix, then stored in a garage until 2021
- 2022-26: Full overhaul after 15 years off, plus participation in a few Track-Days
The FIA Historic Technical Passport (PTH) has expired.
Main specs:
Chassis/ bodywork:
- Chassis replaced; very solid and rust-free
- Lightweight polyester race bodywork, not comparable to the original
- Front headlights and all windows except windscreen in polycarbonate
- Full roll cage
Engine:
- 5. 7L SB with 417 bhp (dyno sheet provided)
- 4-bolt block
- Built with high-performance parts (JE pistons, HOLLEY high-flow race carburettors, ARP bolts, …) in 2007. Probably fewer than 10 hours of running.
- Refreshed less than 3 hours ago (bearings, water pump, carburettor gasket, valve cover, spark plugs, filters, …)
- MSD ignition with rev limiter
- Ceramic-coated headers and side exhausts (with Spiral Baffles)
- Bespoke race wiring and electrics
- Catch tank, 2 fuel pumps
Gearbox/ differential:
- New reinforced aluminium close-ratio manual Richmond Super T-10
- Centerforce clutch and new flywheel
- New throwout bearing, LONG shifter, U-joint, yoke, …
- Rear axle with external cooling
Brakes/ suspension:
- Front and rear disc brakes. PAGID and HAWK race pads
- New callipers with titanium pistons DUNTOV!
- Reinforced wishbones
- Front and rear anti-roll bars
- Central-lock wheels
Safety equipment, misc.:
- Racing bucket seats, FIA harnesses
- FIA automatic fire-extinguishing system
- Tank with foam
- STACK/ Racetech race instruments
- DASH hoses and fittings
Included in the sale price:
- 2nd lightweight body shell
- Set of wheels
- Job-lot of spares (fenders, headlights, discs, pads, gaskets, filters, …)
- 2 expired FIA PTHs
- 2 SCCA Vehicle Log Books from the 1970s/ 80s
- Period photos
- Folder with invoices, dyno sheet, …
Delivery possible within about 400 km from Metz.
Private sale without warranty, and no right of return.
