1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3 SCCA B-PRODUCTION
Chassis 194371S118189
Racing car (unregistered)
• Authentic vintage SCCA B-Production class race Corvette, built from a strictly street-legal base as required by the regulations
• Competed on the most legendary tracks in the United States
• Accompanied by vintage photos of the car in action and a file of vintage invoices from the United States
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An undisputed icon of American motorsports, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 quickly took the circuits by storm in the formidable SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). In the premier B-Production class, the regulations of the time strictly required the use of a genuine production car as the starting point for preparation, transforming stock coupes into ultra-aggressive race machines. Renowned for their diabolical efficiency and raw power, these finely tuned Corvettes held their own against the best European GTs thanks to a heavily optimized chassis and a big engine packed with horsepower.
The example we are presenting here boasts an American pedigree. Having competed in its original configuration, it boasts a track record that includes memorable appearances at Road Atlanta in 1978 and Indianapolis in 1980. It comes with period photos from the races as well as a file of historical invoices documenting its preparation and racing history in the United States.
Imported to France a good ten years ago, this feisty car joined a private collection where it underwent a repaint and a refresh. As it is a pure competition vehicle, it is not registered and will require a general overhaul and standard inspections before it can take to the track again or compete in historic races.
With rare documentation and an indisputable racing history, this C3 SCCA Corvette represents a unique opportunity for any enthusiast of historic American racing.
1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3 SCCA B-PRODUCTION
Chassis No. 194371S118189
Race vehicle (unregistered)
• Authentic period SCCA B-Production race Corvette, built strictly from a road car base as required by the regulations.
• Competed on America’s most legendary tracks.
• Accompanied by period racing photos and an extensive history file of period invoices from the United States.
An undisputed icon of American motorsport, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 quickly dominated the tracks in the formidable SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) championship. In the top-tier B-Production class, period regulations strictly mandated the use of a genuine road-going car as the starting point for race preparation, transforming production coupes into hyper-aggressive racing machines. Renowned for their formidable handling and sheer raw power, these tuned Corvettes held their own against the finest European GTs thanks to a heavily optimized chassis and a high-horsepower V8.
The example presented here boasts genuine American racing provenance. Competed in during its era, its competition record includes memorable appearances at Road Atlanta in 1978 and Indianapolis in 1980. It comes complete with period racing photos and a file of historic invoices documenting its preparation and racing history in the U.S.
Imported to France over a decade ago, this racer joined a private collection where it received a fresh coat of paint and a general mechanical refresh. As a pure competition vehicle, it is unregistered and will require a general recommissioning and routine checks before taking to the track once again in historic motorsport events.
Complete with rare period documentation and an undeniable racing heritage, this Corvette C3 SCCA represents a unique opportunity for any enthusiast of historic American racing.