1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3. Eligible for the Le Mans Classic (took part in 2010 and 2012), the Tour Auto (took part in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2012) and Classic Endurance Racing (took part in 2014)
A well-known car
The Chevrolet Corvette being offered for sale is a well-known car, since it can boast a total of four appearances in the Tour Auto and two appearances in the Le Mans Classic.
It has been driven by renowned drivers such as Paul Belmondo, Cyril Despres and Yvan Muller.
It was first maintained and prepared by Equipe Europe, managed by Yvan Mahé.
In 2013 it was acquired by its current owner and maintenance work has now been entrusted to Eric Helary (Still Racing).
In 2014 it was entered for Classic Endurance Racing, to compete in the GT1 class.
Overhauled before being offered for sale
Since being acquired by its present owner, extensive work has been carried out on it.
The chassis has been completely overhauled and many welds have been redone by Nicolas Maurel (Blue Fox). The engine has been overhauled, the axle units have been completely rebuilt, and the axle, the bevel gears and gearbox are all new. All work is documented by invoices.
Mechanically speaking, this Chevrolet Corvette thus offers a high potential of running hours, since a large number of its mechanical parts are new.
It is ready to race. Ascott Collection sold this particular to the current owner.
€ 125,000