Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$95,000 - $120,000
Highly desirable 390-hp, 427-cu. in. V-8 example2012 NCRS Top
Flight Award winnerFormerly of the Rick Hendrick collection
The car offered here is a stunning example of what many enthusiasts
consider to be the most "American" car of all time, the Chevrolet
Corvette. Under the shapely Stingray hood with its unique "Stinger"
hood scoop lies the highly desirable 390-hp specification of the
classic 427-cu. in. Chevrolet V-8 engine. The brute force of the
car is further advertised by its iconic side exhaust pipes. In
looks, sound, and pure performance this car is unmistakable for
anything else. No mere powerhouse, this example has been
beautifully restored to nearly new condition. In testament to the
quality of the work, this car was granted the Top Flight Award by
the National Corvette Restorers Society in 2012. The Top Flight
Award is an honor bestowed on less than 1% of all Corvettes and
confirms its status as one of the finest and most desirable
Corvettes in the world.
Formerly of the collection of premier Corvette collector and racing
titan Rick Hendrick, the car is now offered from the private
collection of legendary NASCAR crew chief Ray Evernham. Since
achieving the Top Flight Award in 2012, the car has been on display
and not driven. It is interesting to note that, in addition to fame
achieved by its award-winning performance at the NCRS, this car is
also a country music star. It was driven by Erin Evernham in the
official music video for Brad Paisley's song "Old Alabama" in 2011.
In the video, the viewer is taken on a brief tour of Rick
Hendrick's Corvette museum, and this car is featured prominently
throughout the shoot alongside other cars in the Hendrick
collection.
This highly desirable and beautifully restored car remains in
award-winning condition and will make an ideal addition to any
Corvette, sports car, or Americana collection.To view this car and
others currently consigned to this auction, please visit the RM
website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
