N°02 — The Story
A vehicle with provenance.
Equipment and features: This C1-era Corvette is finished in a bold shade of red with contrasting white ‘scallops’ and a black vinyl soft-top roof, over a black vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring brushed metal and chrome trim. · It rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels finished in red with chrome hubcaps, shod in Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tyres. · Equipment includes a three-spoke steering wheel, a push-button ‘Wonder Bar’ radio, an analogue clock, and heater and ventilation controls. · This example has been enhanced with a five-speed manual gearbox and aftermarket electric power steering. · The car comes with two keys, the V5C, the DVLA registration documents, an inspection report from the American Automobile Club of Great Britain, and the original US registration document.
Condition: Specific notes from the seller include: the side ‘scallops’ were originally red and have been repainted white, there is a slight patina on the chromework, and minor wear on the interior carpets. · The seller notes that there are small cracks on the soft-top roof and a small knock when steering on the lock.
Service history: This Corvette’s most recent routine maintenance was carried out in January 2025 at an indicated 43,201 miles by Racing-T, which consisted of an engine oil change. · An extensive restoration is understood to have been previously carried out.
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N°03 — Highlights
What sets this car apart.
- 01This C1-generation Chevrolet Corvette is a stylish and iconic classic American sports car, presented with a vibrant colour scheme and benefitting from an extensive previous restoration.
- 02Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 283-cubic inch (4.6-litre) V8, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
- 03This left-hand drive example was previously located in the Netherlands before it was imported and first registered in the UK in July 2023.
- 04The odometer indicates 43,203 miles, though this is not warranted.
- 05This C1-era Corvette is finished in a bold shade of red with contrasting white ‘scallops’ and a black vinyl soft-top roof, over a black vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring brushed metal and chrome trim.
- 06It rides on a set of 15-inch steel wheels finished in red with chrome hubcaps, shod in Firestone Deluxe Champion whitewall tyres.
- 07Equipment includes a three-spoke steering wheel, a push-button ‘Wonder Bar’ radio, an analogue clock, and heater and ventilation controls.
- 08This example has been enhanced with a five-speed manual gearbox and aftermarket electric power steering.
- 09The car comes with two keys, the V5C, the DVLA registration documents, an inspection report from the American Automobile Club of Great Britain, and the original US registration document.
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N°06 — Also of interest
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