Purpose-built for off-street use/racing 1 of only 216 Corvette L88s produced from 1967-1969 Raced for several seasons in IMSA, SCCA and SVRA including Daytona and Sebring with well-known drivers Charles Koninsky, Lamarr Mann, Rick Thompkins, Buddy Sherk, Sam Fillingham, R.V. Shulnburg and Dave Heinz The Tank sticker documents the L88 J56 brake delete and special COPO M22 4-speed transmission with two revisions and has been affirmed legitimate by Al Grenning of Classic Car Affirmation Service, LLC on April 13, 2009 Records show that 115 of 116 L88s were built with J56 heavy duty brakes in 1969 making this the only 1969 Corvette L88 to leave the factory without J56 heavy duty brakes A written statement from the original owner confirms that this car did not come with J56 brakes Has been invited for display at the 2009 Bloomington Gold Special Collection Invited and displayed at the 2009 Corvette Race Car Reunion at Carlisle Displayed at the 2007 Chevy Vettefest Showcase, the 2008 Louisville Concours dElegance and the 2004 vintage race at Watkins Glen Previously displayed at the National Corvette Museum, certificate of appreciation included Vette Vues Magazine cover car SCCA event entries from 1972-1976 Copies of log entries from 1972-1976 Entered in the IMSA Camel GT and 12-hour Sebring races Listed on the 24th annual 12-hour Sebring roster dated March 20, 1976 Several pages documenting race history Notarized letter from Rick Thompkins as original owner SVRA historic car medallion Documented with early photos of the car, ownership history, race history, engine rebuild receipts, three large 3-ring binders and racing awards and trophies Production date of June 12, 1969 and delivered new by Lyndon Johnson Chevrolet-Oldsmobile in Corning California (dealer code 339 in zone 6) per the official NCRS Shipping Data Report Currently equipped with a rebuilt ZL1 aluminum block with aluminum heads Engine was rebuilt from 2022-2023 at the expense of $20,158.95 Full transistorized ignition M22 COPO special heavy duty 4-speed manual transmission Positraction axle with 4.56 gears Black vinyl auxiliary hardtop F41 special purpose suspension For more information, please visit mecum.com.
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