Vehicle Description
One of the earliest 327 corvettes known to exist production number
#238, built on August 23rd, 1961. Nicely Restored Roman Red
Exterior Very Nice Black interior The steel of the convertible
carriage folds nicely. The white vinyl top is possibly from 1962
but shows quite nicely for its age. Adding to the unique rarity is
the optional power window (3% had power windows) feature (order
code 426) making this quite a find. The 3269 AFB carb sporting the
super early 1466 code and the correct August 1961 dating pairs it
to the very early VIN build date. This car's 1466 logo on the carb
will be featured in the NCRS judging manual as no pic had existed
until one on the car was sent in. The pad on the engine appears to
have been decked and shows now only very light markings, making it
a challenge to prove engine correctness, however the car is
believed to be a RD coded 300HP car from the distributor. The
vintage, the history and the condition make this an exceptional
example of the car that caused the Corvette to gain its race worthy
heritage, now firmly established but handed down from the 327
engine that changed the brand in the summer of 1961. Don't pass
this one up if this is your dream car. It is a very Nice Texas Car
with the bottom side is as nice as the top. Prior owner was a
collector who spent a great deal of money and effort putting this
through a very expensive and extensive restoration. Not a car with
photographic edits to heavily try to sell the car.