Chronology of Chevrolet Corvettes
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2007
- January 15
- In Phoenix, Arizona, RM Auctions conducts the Vintage Motor Cars auction. Some highlights:
- 1954 Black (one of four made): US$78,000;
- 1957 Onyx Black, 283-ci 283-hp engine, 4-speed manual: US$92,500;
- 1959 Snowcrest White with Silver coves, 283-ci 245-hp engine, 4-speed manual: US$88,000;
- 1967 black convertible, first RPO-L88 engine known to exist, ordered by Tony DeLorenzo Jr, raced in SCCA A-Production, bid to US$1,550,000, no sale.
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- January 16
- In Scottsdale, Arizona, the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction is held, over six days. Over 150 Corvettes are included. Some highlights:
- 1954 Pennant Blue: US$97,000;
- 1957 red with white coves, fuel-injected 283-ci 283-hp engine, 4-speed transmission,38,000 miles, both tops: US$135,000;
- 1957 red with white coves, beige interior and top, 283-ci 283-hp fuel-injected engine, 4-speed transmission: US$235,000;
- 1958 Panama Yellow convertible with white coves, black interior, 283-ci 245-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, electric top: US$150,000;
- 1958 white exterior, red interior, 283-ci fuel-injected engine, hard top, Thrill Show Chitwood: US$140,000;
- 1959 black with silver coves, black interior, fuel-injected 283-ci 290-hp engine, 4-speed transmission: US$140,000;
- 1961 Fawn Beige with white coves, 283-ci 245-hp, automatic transmission, both tops, dual quad carburetors: US$120,000;
- 1961 Ermine White with silver coves, red interior, fuel-injected 283-ci 315-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, both tops: US$105,000;
- 1962 Fawn Beige exterior, beige interior, 327-ci 360-hp fuel injected engine, 4-speed transmission, hard top: US$120,000;
- 1963 white convertible, red interior, 327-ci 360-hp fuel-injected engine, 4-speed transmission: US$110,000;
- 1963 dark blue coupe, black interior, 327-ci 250-hp engine, automatic transmission, 62,000 miles: US$95,000;
- 1963 Z06 red convertible, 327-ci 250-hp engine, automatic transmission, big tank, and 1963 red coupe: US$510,000;
- 1965 Nassau Blue coupe, blue interior, 327-ci 300-hp engine, 9226 miles, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, radio delete: US$97,500;
- 1965 blue roadster, blue interior, 454-ci 600-hp fuel-injected engine, 6-speed transmission, "space-tube design" chassis, side exhausts: US$90,000;
- 1966 red convertible with black stripe, black interior, 427-ci 450-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$110,000;
- 1967 Marina Blue convertible with white stinger, white and blue interior, 427-ci engine, side exhausts: US$105,000;
- 1967 Marlboro Maroon with black stinger, black interios, 427-ci 390-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$95,000;
- 1967 blue convertible with black stinger, black interior, 427-ci 435-hp engine, side exhausts: US$140,000;
- 1967 black convertible with white stinger, saddle interior, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission: US$185,000;
- 1967 white convertible, bright blue interior, 327-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$210,000;
- 1967 Lynndale Blue convertible with black stinger, blue interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, side exhausts: US$200,000;
- 1967 silver coupe with black stinger, black interior, side exhausts, last Sting Ray built: US$600,000;
- 1967 blue convertible with black stinger, 427-ci 435-hp engine, side exhausts: US$145,000;
- 1967 black coupe with red stinger, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, 100 miles, side exhausts: US$170,000;
- 1967 blue convertible with black stinger, blue interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission: US$160,000;
- 1967 silver convertible with black stinger, black interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts, hard top: US$125,000;
- 1967 Rally Red coupe with black stinger, black interior, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$90,000;
- 1967 black convertible with red stinger, black interior, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, side exhausts: US$110,000;
- 1969 dark green coupe, 427-ci 400-hp engine, 4-speed transmission, 13760 miles: US$95,000;
- 1969 olive green coupe, black interior, 427-ci 430-hp L88 engine, 4-speed: US$240,000;
- 1972 yellow convertible, 350-ci 370-hp LT1 engine, 4-speed transmission, 21,813 miles: US$100,000.
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- January 17
- (to January 21) In Scottsdale, Arizona, the Russo and Steele auction is held. Some highlights:
- 1957L US$93,500;
- 1967 Rally Red, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 31,500 miles, formerly owned by US astronaut Lt. Col Gus Grissom: US$275,000;
- 1967 Red convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, side exhaust: US$181,500;
- 1969 Cortez Silver convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, both tops, 35,778 miles: US$141,900.
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- January 26
- In Kissimmee, Florida, the Mecum Corvettes & Muscle auction is held, over two days. Some highlights:
- 1954 Sportsman Red roadster: US$85,000;
- 1966 427-ci engine, raced in A Production 1966-68: US$345,000;
- 1966 Tuxedo Black coupe, 427-ci 425-hp engine, side exhausts, knockoff wheels: US$125,000;
- 1967 Marina Blue convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, 44000 miles: US$195,000;
- 1967 Ermine White convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine, both tops, 40,000 miles: US$175,000;
- 1967 Sunfire Yellow convertible, 427-ci 435-hp engine: US$175,000;
- 1969 t-top, 427-ci 435-hp engine: US$101,000.
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- January 27
- (to January 28) At the Daytona International Raceway in Daytona Beach, Florida, the 45th Rolex 24 at Daytona race is held, round one of the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series.
- Finishing 21st in GT class and 42nd overall is the #43 Corvette driven by Joe Sahlen, Joe Nonnamaker, Wayne Nonnamaker, and Will Nonnamaker.
- Finishing 25th in GT class and 49th overall is the Stevenson Automotive #57 Corvette driven by Dominic Cicero, Marc Bunting, James Gue, John Stevenson, and Lou Gigliotti.
- Finishing 27th in GT class and 51st overall is the Stevenson Automotive #97 Corvette driven by Vic Rice, Tommy Riggins, John Stevenson, Spencer Trenery, Lou Gigliotti.
- Finishing 36th in GT class and 64th overall is the Michael Baughman Racing #46 Corvette driven by Michael Baughman, Bryan Collyer, John Connolly, Mike Yeakle, and Frank Del Vecchio.
- Finishing 39th in GT class and 67th overall is the WTF Engineering #48 Corvette driven by Hans Hauser, Robert Dubler, Ed Magner, and Michael DeFontes.
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- February 2
- Chevrolet announces the Ron Fellows ALMS GT1 Champion Corvette Z06. This is the first ever official signed special edition Corvette. The car is Arctic White exterior, accented with fender-stripe and Ron Fellows autograph. 399 are planned to be built, for likely retail price of US$77,500. [809.14] [816.16]
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