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Highlights
- Official factory upgrade to a larger 327ci, 5.4 litre and 4spd
- Classic white and red colour combination with matching hard top
- New hood, radiator, stainless steel exhaust and front disc brake upgrade
- Previous winner of Best Classic Corvette at Tatton Park
- Good history file recording regular work
The Appeal
The Corvette is as American as apple pie. It all started with the sleek C1, which after a shaky start got the engines to match the looks. Of the many variations, a 327CI 5.4litre V8 with 4spd manual is the one aficionados look for.
Here is such a car. It went back to the factory in 1966 to be upgraded to the 5.4litre motor and 4spd manual. Finished in a classic red and white colour scheme following a restoration in 1993, it is in very good condition. It is usefully supplied with with a matching hard top.
The thick history file supports the sense of a cared for and sparingly used C1. An award for best Classic Corvette at Tatto Park underlines this impression. Lightly used since the current keeper bought it in 2016, this tidy, well-specified V8 is one of the best and most distinctive C1 we’ve seen in a while.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in early 1960 which is confirmed by chassis number
- Returned to factory in 1966 for upgraded to 327CI 5.4litre engine and 4spd gearbox
- First UK registered on 7th June 1991
- V5 notes the car has a 2,830cc engine but vendor reports it has the 327CI V8
- Two registered keepers since arriving in the UK
- Reported to have been restored in 1993 to a high standard
- Previous keeper kept it for 25 years and maintained and lightly upgraded it
- Current keeper since October 2016 and has used it sparingly
- Car has only covered 500 miles in the last 6 years
- Extensive service history
- Last major service conducted in 2016 with 1,200 miles covered since
- Full history file with receipts available
- Always garaged by current keeper
- Awarded Best Classic Covette at Tatton Park
- Last MOT expired 28th August 2018 with 16,544 miles on test and one advisory
- Now showing 17,736 miles
The Condition
- Stand-out and desirable white and red colour scheme restored in 1993
- Quality of the older restoration evident from the retained condition
- Supplied with a matching period hard top and new hood
- Bodywork in smart condition for its age, with few imperfections and light wear
- Paintwork presents well due to sparing use since restoration
- Chrome hub caps with white wall tyres
- Interior retrimmed in 1993 and finished in red with white piping
- Unmodified and factory-correct cabin including red dashboard and steering wheel
- Well detailed cabin including aluminium door cards and period radio
- Fitted with seatbelts
The Mechanics
- Uprated to 5.4litre 327CI V8 by factory in 1966
- 4spd manual factory-upgraded manual transmission
- Good history file with various upgrades prior to 2016
- Mechanical condition appears free from notable defects
- Front disc brake upgrade, stainless steel exhaust and new radiator
- Proved completely reliable under previous ownership
- Major service in 2016 1,200 miles ago
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