Corvette Grand Sport CGS0031 is one of the most exclusive sports cars on
the road, and the story behind the limited series of Chevrolet road racers is
simply incredible.
In late 1962, Chevrolet chief engineer Zora Arkus Duntov planned to build a
production run of 125 purpose-built Corvette racecars to compete in the GT
class at Le Mans. The Chevrolet marketing department christened the sports
car the "Grand Sport."
After a test run of just five cars, GM cancelled the project and ordered them
destroyed. Duntov hid the first two while Texans Alan Sevadjian, Delmo
Johnson and Jim Hall purchased the other three. Johnson piloted a Grand
Sport in the 1965 Sebring race.
You can own an authentic continuation version authorized and approved by
GM of the spectacular Grand Sport racecar. Superformance CGS0031 is
painted in a brilliant blue with period correct white pinstripes and #2
roundels, giving the sports car a high level of authenticity. Powered by a
Chevy LS9 small block churning out 635HP, the V8 engine is mated to a
Tremec T56 6-speed transmission. The LS9 features a track ready drysump
setup along with a custom evap breather system. The car features a
gorgeous black leather touring interior with air conditioning, power door
locks, tilt steering wheel and power windows. Other options include 18 and
17 inch wheels Nitto tires and stainless steel side pipes with custom ceramic
coated headers. CGS0031 is titled as a 1963 Chevrolet.
