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Generation: C2 Year: 1963 VIN: GS-001 Race Numbers: 10 Ownership: Chevrolet, Roger Penske, John Mecom, Jerry Hanna. Jim Purvis bought it in 1978 and restored to present colors. Sold again to Gene Schiavone in early 90's. Now owned by Harry Yeaggy. Sponsors: Chevrolet, Penske Chevrolet Drivers: Dick Thompson, Maston Gregory, Roger Penske Status: Original Color: White Tires/Wheels: Goodyear Stock Car Special 11x15 Halibrand Engine: 327/360hp 377/485hp with Webbers 427/580hp with L-88 Driveline: 4 SPEED M-21 Top: Interior: Condition: Restored today in its 66 Sebring livery. URL: DAVE FRIEDMAN, "CORVETTE GRAND SPORT" Unique Characteristics: One of five known Grand Sports. Modifications: Tested at Sebring Dec 62 with Thompson and Gregory as a coupe. Vented disc brakes were added after that event. Converted to a Roadster in Spring 1964. Notes/Race History: Tested at Sebring Dec 62 with Thompson and Gregory as a coupe. Vented disc brakes were added. Never raced as a coupe, and was converted to a Roadster by Chevrolet in April 64. Sold to Roger Penske after the conversion. In 66, a 427 "Mystery" L-88 engine was installed and the car was raced at Sebring 66 ITS FIRST TIME by Dick Guldstrand and Dick Thompson. Only 3 hr 44 minutes into the race Thompson was forced off course and broke the oil pan and the car was out. In 1993, under Gene Schiavone's ownership, the car was vintage raced in the 66 L-88 engine livery, and driven by old Corvette racer from the 60's Doug Hooper. Willow Springs, Laguna Seca, Kent Washington, Road America and Watkins Glen were the tracks visited that summer. What a neat show for all to see and enjoy. Registry ID Number: 410 View Original Size  Carlisle Productions: Lance Miller 2006 |