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170 - 1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3 SCCA B-PRODUCTION
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Estimate €20,000 - €25,000
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Description
1971 CHEVROLET CORVETTE C3 SCCA B-PRODUCTION Chassis 194371S118189 Racing car (unregistered) • Authentic period SCCA B-Production racing Corvette, built from a strictly road-going base as required by the regulations • Competed on the most legendary circuits in the United States • Accompanied by period photographs of the car in action and a file of period invoices from the United States An undisputed icon of American motorsport, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 quickly took the circuits by storm through the formidable SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) championship. In the premier B-Production class, the regulations of the time strictly required the use of a genuine road car as the starting point for preparation, transforming production coupés into ultra-aggressive racing machines. Renowned for their diabolical efficiency and raw power, these finely tuned Corvettes held their own against the best European GTs thanks to a thoroughly optimised chassis and a massive 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 featuring memorable appearances at Road Atlanta in 1978 and Indianapolis in 1980. It is sold with its original racing photographs, as well as a file of historical invoices detailing its preparation and racing history in the United States. Imported into France a good ten years ago, this feisty car joined a private collection where it underwent repainting and a refurbishment. As it is a pure competition car, it is not registered and will require a general service and the usual checks before it can take to the track again or compete in historic events. Boasting rare documentation and an indisputable sporting 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 its period racing photographs and an extensive history file containing 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 coupés 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 optimised chassis and a high-horsepower V8. The example presented here boasts genuine American racing provenance. Having competed during that era, its racing record includes memorable appearances at Road Atlanta in 1978 and Indianapolis in 1980. It comes complete with period racing photographs and a file of historic invoices tracing its preparation and racing history in the US. Imported to France over a decade ago, this racer joined a private collection where it was given a fresh coat of paint and a general mechanical overhaul. As a pure competition vehicle, it is unregistered and will require a general recommissioning and routine checks before returning to the track for 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.
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About the sale Epoqu'auto: Classic cars, the official sale
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Auction time 11/08/2026 at 2:00 PM
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