Vehicle Description
-Dark Blue with White Racing stripe over Black interior, Black
carpeting, 19,000 miles from new, 283ci Corvette V8, 4-Speed Manual
Transmission, Completely restored, Extremely rare, Based on 1954
Austin Healey Chassis, One of the most original and best Devin's in
the world.
Bill Devin founded the brand which operated from 1955 to 1964.
Their claim to fame was producing high quality fiberglass bodied
cars, automotive accessories, and complete automobiles. Devin
bodies we're able to set themselves above from the competition by
providing a higher quality finish by using fiberglass cloth rather
than the coarser glass mat alternative used by other manufacturers
of the era. This resulted in very smooth finishes with cleaner
lines around edges of the vehicles. Devin's raced successfully in
SCCA C-modified class competing against Ferrari's, Lister's, and
Maserati's or the era.
This Devin Special is 1 of 27 body styles produced by Devin
Enterprises. Rare period Devin add-ons include the Devin gauges,
Monza gas fill up cap, Devin wood-rimmed steering wheel, Devin
valve covers, and an extremely rare Devin 3x2 intake manifold for
its Chevrolet V8 powerplant.
Power is derived from a 283ci Corvette V8 that has been modified
with an Iskenderian "Isky" racing cam providing an ample power
boost while maintaining drivability. Electric fans and a modern
ignition system have been added to make ensure reliability.
Extremely lightweight and powerful, these Devin's were a force to
be reckoned with both on the street as well as race circuits, 0-60
times were achieved in under 5 seconds and this was in the
1950's!
One of the finest Devin Specials in the world, our Devin won the
Super Rod Magazine Trophy for most technically developed fiberglass
special vehicle at the 2010 Amelia Island Concours. This truly
unique example is exceptional throughout and will shortly be ready
for immediate enjoyment on the road, track or concours lawn.
Benefitting from recent complete repaint with custom painted racing
stripe as well as the addition of swing opening doors, new gauges
and Jet-Hot coated side pipes. In final stages of this recent work
coming to market shortly.
