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The Legendary 1963 ZO6 Race Cars

A Survey

Before the debut of the revolutionary new 1963 Sting Ray (C2), solid axle Corvettes (C1) were blowing away the fields. They were piloted by accomplished privateer drivers racing on their own budgets. There was no factory support. GM figured that the novel aerodynamic split window Sting Ray coupe with the ZO6 option would keep the Corvette a winner. There was space to fit a bigger fuel tank suitable for FIA longer distance races. One hundred and ninety-nine ZO6 optioned Corvette…

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Added by Stephen Page on October 31, 2012 at 12:07pm — No Comments

Pair of one-of-none Cadillac V-16s to grace RM’s Milhous auction



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Added by Stephen Page on February 24, 2012 at 10:47am — No Comments

Diesel land-speed record on Daytona Beach grabbed headlines in 1935.

Diesels at Daytona

 

Diesel power grew in popularity at an exponential rate in the early to mid-1930s, buoyed by reports of astounding mileage and of the cheap price of diesel fuel versus gasoline – important factors when there’s a Depression going on. Heavy haulers – trucks, locomotives, and tractors – accounted…

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Added by Stephen Page on November 15, 2011 at 10:34am — No Comments

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