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Generation: C3 Year: 1971 VIN: NA Race Numbers: # 4 Ownership: Toye English (1971 to 1973); Subsequent names unknown (1973 to 1985); Jack Boxstrom (1985 to 19??); Mike Yager (19?? to present). Sponsors: English Chevrolet Goodyear Drivers: Dave Heinz; Bob Johnson (Marietta, OH); Dana English Status: Currently in the Mike Yager collection Original Color: red Tires/Wheels: Correct period "American Mag" torque thrust wheels (aluminum reproduction) Front: # 10S-5861 = 15 X 8" Rear: # 10S-5161 = 15 X 10" Goodyear "Blue Streak" tires Front: 700-15 Rear: 800-15 Engine: The engine was (and is) a standard steel block 427 L-88, prepared by BoLaws in Orlando (FL). Driveline: All specifications are to the 1968-72 FIA Group 4 Standard, according to FIA Homologation # 583. Homologation #583 did not allow modifications of a non-factory origin. This car is "road legal", having driving lights, glass wind-up windows, and mufflers. CHASSIS: Standard Corvette with the original bolt-in 8-point roll cage SUSPENSION: HD L-88 specification with solid bushings front and rear Koni double adjustable shocks (F: 8210 # 1036; R:8210 # 1037) HD anti-sway bars TRANSMISSION: M-22 rock crusher (Muncie) Tilton HD single plate clutch (street/strip) DIFFERENTIAL: Standard Corvette with HD Positraction unit New 3:36 gear set Fitted with original electric pump and new oil cooler BRAKES: Factory RPO J-56 option; twin pin calipers "Porterfield" carbon metallic pads Front cooling ducts and hoses Castrol 500 degree brake fluid GM rotors Steel braided brake lines Top: Interior: Restored to full "LeMans" appearance: Standard dash Custom switch and gauge consoles for six gauges Period bucket seat Vega "GT" steering wheel Full carpeting, sill plates, door panels, handles Working standard side wind-up windows Condition: Restored for historic racing: Standard body work with front and rear L-88 flares from Greenwood molds Factory hardtop L-88 style lexan head lamp covers from original molds L-88 NOS hood panel incorporating cow ari induction (not repro) Front air dam LeMans side and rear marker lights NART race livery URL: Unique Characteristics: The restoration was started by James Cowan of St. Petersburg (FL) to the LeMans standard. The engine was (and is) a standard steel block 427 L-88, prepared by BoLaws in Orlando. KLJ in Baltimore did the "LeMans" paint and detailing. Corvette Connection of Fort Myers (FL) and Peformance Tuning & Restoration (PTR) Inc. of Pompano Beach (FL), did the final race preparation. Modifications: Greenwood rear body panels (not quite correct but accessible) were used. One advantage of this, of course, was that the L-88 rear flares were already molded onto the rear clip. Also, the use of the Greenwood parts wasn't seen as a major problem with this car because it was more of a standard car anyway. It was built to satisfy the FIA LeMans specifications which required a lot of the stock structure and equipment to be left on the car. FIA standards required an almost stock, street legal specification, including such unlikely race car items as a passenger seat, roll-up glass windows and a stock interior. Notes/Race History: June 1972 - 24 Hours of Le Mans (DNA); July 1972 - IMSA 6 Hour at Mid-Ohio; Aug. 1972 - Daytona SCCA; Nov. 1972 - IMSA finalé at Daytona; Feb. 1973 - Daytona 24 hour (FIA); Mar 1973 - Sebring 12 Hour (FIA); Apr 1973 - IMSA Camel 3 Hour at Daytona. Registry ID Number: 141 View Original Size  Wayne Ellwood |