A very unique, historic 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe with a
special pedigree is now available from the MaxMotive Pittsburgh
Showroom. The car was formerly owned by Donna Mae Mims, an SCCA
racing champion and an executive secretary at the fabled Yenko
Chevrolet in Cannonsburg, PA. Donna became known as the "Pink
Lady," as that color was a trademark of her race cars. She was such
a renowned and beloved figure in the racing and automotive scene
that, according to Wikipedia, she was portrayed by Adrienne Barbeau
in the 1981 movie, Cannonball Run. More than just a "pretty face,"
Donna Mae Mims won her first race in 1960 driving a Corvette, she
actually drove in the Cannonball Run in 1972, and in an interview
with LA Times' Jack Smith, she talked about her racing mindset. "I
remove all my makeup," she said. "You're only out there for one
thing. To win. Nobody remembers second place." Her association with
Yenko Chevrolet is part of her legacy. The car is a 1979 Corvette
Coupe in Donna's trademark pink, with an airbrushed image of
another famous blonde, Marilyn Monroe, on the hood. It runs and
drives as you would expect from a car associated with Yenko. Its
350 small block is fortified with an Edelbrock 4-barrel and an
Edelbrock aluminum intake. It's also generously equipped with air
conditioning, power steering and 4-wheel disc brakes, power
windows, power door locks, and the original Delco AM/FM stereo
radio. Rear window louvers and chrome exhaust tips were added. A
copy of the title verifying Donna Mae's ownership is included with
this historic 1979 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe. Please be sure to see
the detailed photos at www.maxmotive.com. ********** DISCLAIMER
MAXmotive specializes in collectible classic and custom vehicles.
We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection and have sold
dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend that all buyers
who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a pre-purchase
inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be performed by
an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the age and
uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to cover all
aspects and characteristics of each vehicle?s condition within the
limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections are helpful
to all parties involved. The information provided for this vehicle
is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is deemed reliable.
But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this information as a
basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of the buyer to make a
thorough inspection to determine the suitability of the vehicle
prior to purchase. **********
Vehicle Details
1979 Chevrolet Corvette
Listing ID:CC-1857676
Price:$33,000
Location:Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Year:1979
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Corvette
Exterior Color:Pink
Interior Color:Red
Odometer:54524
Stock Number:V1527
VIN:1ZB7B9S416918
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