Description:

This racing Corvette has a very significant and well documented history and is truly one of the classic production race cars of its time.


History

This car was raced in endurance and Trans-Am events from 1971-1976. It was driven mainly by Al Mason, and featured other drivers such as Bill Adam, Craig Fisher,
John Powell and Jaques Duval. After the car was retired it was in storage until its 1984-1985 restoration. In 1989 it was purchased by the current owner
who has raced it since purchase in Canadian and American Vintage events. the car was a factory big block converted for road racing in 1971,
and raced until 1974 for B.F. goodrich Canada (this car was the Canadian counterpart to John Greenwood's B.F. Goodrich Lifesaver Radial Corvette).
In 1975 the car received a small block transplant and was raced for Sunoco Canada in various Trans-Am and regional events in Canada. In 1976,
Adam set the B production track record at Mosport with a lap time of 1:32. The currnet owner converted the car back to its original big block configuration
in 1992. This racing Corvette has a very significant and well documented history and is truly one of the classic production race cars of its time.


Engine

• race prepared 427 c.i. L-88 500 HP
  
• L-88 aluminum heads
  
• 9.5:1 comp. Weisco pistons
  
• Oliver rods
  
• Crane roller cam, lifters, and aluminum roller rockers w/girdle
  

Fuel System

• 18 Imp. Gallon fuel cell
  
• mechanical fuel pump, 1/2" stainless braided lines
  

Oil/Water System

• GM high pressure pump
  
• Aviad pan, Earl's cooler
  

Electrical System

• MSD 6AL
  
• GM ball bearing dist.
  

Body

• body is original, bumpers & reinforcing have been removed to save weight
  
• fender flares are special GM racing units
  

Chassis

• fully race prepared w/10 point cage, all seams re-welded, aircraft & grade 8 fasteners are used throughout
  
• Koni adj.
  
• solid bushed & heim jointed
  
• solid bushed & heim jointed
  
• rack & pinion
  
• GM Delco J56 heavy duty racing units
  
• original magnesium 10" Mini Lites w/27.5x11x15 Hoosier rears, 26.5x9.5x15 Hoosier fronts
  
• tbd
  

Interior

• Kirkey aluminum seat
  
• 3" 6 point belts (new in 2001)
  
• 10 Lb. on board Halon fire system
  
• passenger seat can be installed
  

Spares

• original Harrison radiator
  
• 2 front sway bars
  
• 4 steel wheels
  
• 1 set BBC headers
  
• L71 hood
  
• rocker trim panels
  
• factory LeMans headlight set up
  
• 1 steel rear spring
  
• 2 original interior door panels
  
• 2 sets of front springs; 1- 750 Lb., 1 1000 Lb.
  
• new push rods
  
• new roller rockers
  
• asst. brake pads
  
• air cleaner parts