16th Mar, 2022 13:00

Imperial War Museum, Duxford

 
Lot 58
 

1980 Chevrolet Corvette Turbo

Estimated at £20,000 - £24,000

Lot details

Registration No: LDV 584V
Chassis No: 1Z878AS402073
MOT: Exempt

  • Rumoured to have been turbocharged by American Custom Industries who collaborated with Zora Arkus-Duntov on a series of force-fed C3 'Vettes
  • 20,800 credible miles recorded and imported into the UK in 2014
  • 350ci (5.7 litre) V8 engine with Martin turbocharger
  • Subject to a previous front brake overhaul

And now for something rather different and very potent - a 350ci (5.7-litre) V8 Chevy Corvette complete with Martin turbocharger! Rumoured to have been inspired by a limited-edition model involving the father of the Vette, Zora Arkus Duntov, who, following his retirement from GM, embarked on a consulting deal with American Custom Industries of Sylvania, Ohio to produce a series of force-fed C3 'Vettes. Their idea was to create the ultimate C3 Corvette with Duntov's help, and the result was a wider, altogether meaner, better handling machine powered by an L48 350ci V8 engine, force fed by a Martin turbocharger to give 70bhp more than standard. It is believed around 86 examples were produced, from which 'LDV 584V' appears to have drawn its inspiration. Finished in White and trimmed in a suitably colourful shade of Red, it came to the UK in 2014 and has since been treated to new front coil springs, rear silencers, fresh tyres and subject to a front brake overhaul. Currently displaying a credible 20,800 miles, it comes complete with original Martin turbo brochure and a collection of invoices plus old MOT certificates.

For more information, please contact:
James McWilliam
james.mcwilliam@handh.co.uk
07943 584760

 

Auction: Imperial War Museum, Duxford, 16th Mar, 2022

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