You need this: A Chevy Corvette living as a race car since the ‘70s

Looking to get your start in vintage racing? For less than the price of a brand-new Miata, you could have this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette race car.

According to the seller, the Corvette has documented history as a race car since the ‘70s.

Plus, the Chevy currently comes fitted with a new, SVRA-legal 327 V8 engine and is accompanied by “bins full of new parts.” (The GRM sticker on the rear fender is bound to add a few horsepower, too.)

Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, this 1969 Chevrolet Corvette has an asking price of $19,900.

Comments

wspohn SuperDork
10/13/23 12:10 p.m.

Nice cage!

Tom1200 PowerDork
10/13/23 12:37 p.m.

That's actually a really good price for a fully functioning big bore car.

Wally (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/13/23 12:38 p.m.

I do need this.

DavyZ New Reader
10/13/23 3:23 p.m.

In NC we don't do safety inspections for vehicles over 20 years, which means this car could be made road "legal" by merely paying a small registration fee. You could even run a classic 1969 vintage license plate and not even the actual current tag. What fun this would be on the street! :D

moto914 GRM+ Memberand New Reader
10/14/23 1:02 a.m.

In reply to DavyZ :

Also had similar thoughts here in SC. Going to events and legally being able to check out a tune on a side road would be a plus. However; driving around minimally helmeted, open topped & caged is just to out there to pursue at this time.

NickD MegaDork
10/14/23 7:33 a.m.

There's a guy fairly local to me that autocrosses this '66 'Vette that was converted to a race car in 1967, and he personally has been racing it since 1971. It's an awesome car, with a hot small block, a 'Glide, side pipes and big fender flares

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/14/23 12:21 p.m.

So, this popped up on my FB feed, and I immediately noticed the GRM sticker. Colin, I said, we gotta share this one with the rest of the class.

Hope it goes to a good home.

rustomatic HalfDork
10/15/23 10:43 a.m.

This is perhaps the best way to buy the style you currently do not have.

David S. Wallens Editorial Director
10/16/23 9:47 a.m.

NickD said:
There's a guy fairly local to me that autocrosses this '66 'Vette that was converted to a race car in 1967, and he personally has been racing it since 1971. It's an awesome car, with a hot small block, a 'Glide, side pipes and big fender flares

That’s a cool story.

vettelocke New Reader
10/19/23 1:55 p.m.

In reply to David S. Wallens :

Saw Patrick run at Convention! I'd love to trade up to a NCCC Group II car and have something more comfortable than my NCCC R/P (which is street legal here in FL).

Locke in Jax