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1971 Chevrolet Corvette 454/425HP ZR2 'T-Top' Coupe
Sold for US$221,200 inc. premium
From the catalog:
Chassis no. 194371S113473
Engine no. S113473 ZR2
454ci LS6 OHV V8 Engine
Single Four-Barrel Carburetor
425bhp at 5,600rpm
4-Speed Muncie M22 Close-Ratio "Rock Crusher" Manual Transmission
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Heavy Duty Power Disc Brakes
*One of only 12 ZR2-optioned Corvettes ever built
*Ordered new by racer 'Toly' Arutunoff for use in the 1971 Targa Florio
*Extensively documented from new
*Two owners since 1975
THE MOTORCAR OFFERED
The Corvette has always been offered with a myriad of engine options and performance packages, and in the years leading up to the fuel crisis, engines continued to get bigger and more powerful. As always, you could order a Corvette to suit your needs. And if you really knew what you wanted, you could order something so special that many of the dealers didn't even know about it. What was the case with this Corvette.
Purchased new by Anatoly "Toly" Arutunoff, he was someone you definitely knew what he wanted. The Tulsa, Oklahoma based road racer bought and imported numerous fabulous Ferraris, Lancias, Abarths, and Alfa Romeos to race in many of the most famous events worldwide. This car was purchased through the Broken Arrow, Oklahoma dealer for use in the 1971 Targa Florio. Given the need for racing pedigree, Toly ticked the box for the 'ZR2' package. The $1,747 package—equivalent to 30+% of the base price of the Corvette—was specifically created for those wishing to race. The extensive package added a number of features including the most powerful engine available—the conservatively rated 425bhp big block LS6, a Muncie M22 "Rock Crusher" manual transmission, heavy duty power disc brakes and battery, and special suspension with upgraded springs, shocked and stabilizer bars. What it specifically didn't come with was just as important, getting rid of the power windows and steering, rear defroster, radio, alarm system, wheel covers, and air conditioning—all in the name of weight savings. While 188 '71 Corvettes were optioned with the LS6 motor, only 12 buyers ponied up for the ZR2 package—10 on roadsters and two on coupes. According to the original Corvette Order Copy (tank sticker) on file, this car was ordered on March 2, 1971 in Classic White over black vinyl with the ZR2 package at the top and the noted inclusion as part of that package running down the rest of the sheet.
With his new car on order and plans for the Targa Florio set, lined up Englishman Charles Lucas (who built Titan Formula race cars) to co-drive. Knowing his exploits in the best racing machines Italy had to offer, Charles was surprised when he turned up to find a rip-snorting Yank Tank as his ride for the event. Alas, the opportunity to compete was fleeting—recent updates to the rules meant a roll bar was required and the lack of one in the 'Vette caused it to fail pre-race scrutineering. No longer eligible for the event, Toly cut his losses and sold the car to Mr. Lucas right there. As it turns out, the Vette wouldn't have made it far—it blew a head gasket in southern Italy on the way to the UK. Limping home, the car received UK registration number BFL 702K on August 6, 1971. Lucas sold the car to John Perry in 1973. Perry would sell the car to City Motors in Newark-on-Trent from which Malcolm "Mal" Bishop in Sheffield would purchase it for £2400 on December 17, 1975.
A classic car dealer by trade, Mal kept the car until 1977 when he received an offer he couldn't refuse from Donald Sims, a deep-sea diver from Leicestershire. Sims would own the car for a decade until his growing family would require him to let it go. Regretting having sold the car to begin with, Malcolm Bishop had been trying to buy the car back and his opportunity finally came in April of 1987.
A diligent and caring custodian, Mal wrote to all of the previous owners to get first hand reports of their time with the car—each of which included numerous memories of its raw power and speed. A file of invoices speaks to the regular service the car received. After Mal's passing, the car was shown at the Corvette Club UK's 'Corvettes at the Lakes' show last year where it won Judge's Choice for 1968-72 C3s.
A rare opportunity to acquire one of the few built and fewer surviving ZR2s, this one is unique in its fabulously documented European and British history, original tank sticker, and original Targa Florio sticker on the windscreen. With only two owners since 1975, this rip snorting machine is ready to burn rubber with its next, lucky owner.
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It's Bonhams day!
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This year I was able to escape the snow and join Fred in Scottsdale for sunshine, cars, and music! I also drove down to Tucson to meet Doug for lunch and spend a nice evening visting with Richard and Lola.
Will and Shanna Blanton's LS6-powered 1969 Camaro convertible on 18-inch Forgeline ZX3P wheels finished with Race Gold centers and Chrome outers. See more at: www.forgeline.com/customer_gallery_view.php?cvk=839
#Forgeline #ZX3P #notjustanotherprettywheel #madeinUSA #Chevy #Camaro #convertible
Fast intake sold in our store.
This intake manifold from FAST is the only three-piece Gen III composite manifold that will provide increased performance without affecting bottom-end drivability or high RPM. Includes a simple bolt-on application for GM Gen III; LS1, 2, 6 engines.
These images taken in different years, may be the same craft or a different model, both have two large windows, vertical center, lower section with similar indents.
Taken with Meade LS6, MaxView40 lens and adapter, and Sony CX550V HD HandyCam.
On Boxing Day, 26th December 1971, regular bus service across Essex was suspended by the principal company, Eastern National. Southend Corporation Transport stepped in to fill this gap by providing a limited service over an area spread from Grays to Colchester.
Photography was not easy as it was a very cold and dull day with poor lighting. The atmosphere of the day has been recreated with this series of SCT buses operating well away from Southend.
Covering route 20 is Worldmaster 210, one of five buses new to Glasgow Corporation Transport, in this example former LS6. It is seen on layover at Runwell Hospital.
Streaker (flasher) close up:
Taken with Meade LS6, MaxView40 lens and adapter, and Sony CX550V HD HandyCam. Camera 8X optical, low lux on, manual focus .9m. Single HD video frame, max mag, tone 10, sharp 70, bright 500, contrast 10.
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Back to the Corn Exchange in Cambridge and the first gigg of 2013. These photos of the Kaiser Chiefs are a mixture of both mobile phone and my small Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 so quality could be better if I had my bigger camera.
However, I got to the front row and just to the side of the Mosh pit. My hearing returned very quickly and all the classics were played. The big question is do I buy tickets for when they come to Newmarket Nights later on in the year?
There is also a video of mine on YouTube of "Every Day I Love You Less And Less"
The barbecues have been thoughtfully moved to show the damage to the grass.
One of the Living in LS 6hit set.
Photoshoot of our most recent car which does not have an owner. It will be one of the last MT900's with the LS6 motor. Interested? :-)
More photos at my site.
Shearer Fab "SURGE" LS Intake. Dual Plenum Design for improved air distribution and low hood clearance.
Back to the Corn Exchange in Cambridge and the first gigg of 2013. These photos of the Kaiser Chiefs are a mixture of both mobile phone and my small Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 so quality could be better if I had my bigger camera.
However, I got to the front row and just to the side of the Mosh pit. My hearing returned very quickly and all the classics were played. The big question is do I buy tickets for when they come to Newmarket Nights later on in the year?
There is also a video of mine on YouTube of "Every Day I Love You Less And Less"
Shearer Fab "SURGE" LS Intake. Dual Plenum Design for improved air distribution and low hood clearance.
Back to the Corn Exchange in Cambridge and the first gigg of 2013. These photos of the Kaiser Chiefs are a mixture of both mobile phone and my small Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 so quality could be better if I had my bigger camera.
However, I got to the front row and just to the side of the Mosh pit. My hearing returned very quickly and all the classics were played. The big question is do I buy tickets for when they come to Newmarket Nights later on in the year?
There is also a video of mine on YouTube of "Every Day I Love You Less And Less"
Back to the Corn Exchange in Cambridge and the first gigg of 2013. These photos of the Kaiser Chiefs are a mixture of both mobile phone and my small Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS6 so quality could be better if I had my bigger camera.
However, I got to the front row and just to the side of the Mosh pit. My hearing returned very quickly and all the classics were played. The big question is do I buy tickets for when they come to Newmarket Nights later on in the year?
There is also a video of mine on YouTube of "Every Day I Love You Less And Less"