Tesla Roadster drifts around corner with Mercedes Mclaren SLR, Ferrari F430, 1963 Corvette Stingray and Yamaha Motorcycle on the streets of LA

Only five Grand Sport Corvettes were ever assembled to take on Shelbys Cobra before GM management put a stop to Zora Arkus-Duntovs lightweight project. Chassis number 002 is one of just two roadster-bodied examples, and its offering at auction marks a landmark event in Corvette history. With impeccable provenance and history, its availability is a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire one of the most significant American racing cars of all time. RM Auctions is pleased to present this example, along with 125 others at its Automobiles of Arizona event to be held on January 16th at the Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa in Phoenix, AZ. For more information, please visit www.rmauctions.com

327c.i. Fuel Injected V8/ 360 HP (Casting# 3782870), #’s Matching Engine Block (# F0I22RF/ 3119470), 4 Speed Manual Transmission (Muncie M-21), #’s Matching Transmission (# 3119470 P07 09), Corvette IRS w/ 4.11 Posi-Trac (Stamp# CE 78 63), Correct Injection, Alternator & Distributor Numbers, P. Steering, P. Brakes, Full Stainless Dual Exhaust, White Vinyl Convertible Top- w/ Color Keyed Removable Hardtop, Factory AM/FM Radio, Seat Belts, Correct Riverside Red Exterior (Paint Code– 923), Correct Red Vinyl Interior (Trim Code 490M), Factory Steel Wheels & Hubcaps w/ Spinners, Spare, Jack, & Tool, Title History & Documentation, Original Owners Manual, Complete Restoration Done Approx. 2005 w/ Receipts, Beautiful From Top to Bottom! Stunning Example of a Classic 63 Fuelie Convertible Vette! Thanks for watching!!

This is certainly a beautiful example of the first year of the Sting Ray! The owner told me about the factory prep for air conditioning…and that it was deleted at the last moment. That is one of the many stories of the assembly line that could be told! The side pipes are a perfect accent for this car..although not available from the factory that year. It was interesting too that a soft top was never part of the equipment for this car…it came with the fiberglass hardtop

At Mecum’s Spring Classic in Indianapolis, a capacity crowd witnessed the Harley Early 1963 Corvette convertible sell for 5000. Bidding was strong throughout the auction but slowed at 0000. In the end it was Terry Michaelis of Proteam Corvette who registered the final bid to win the unique Corvette that was given to Earl following his retirement from General Motors.