The Zora Duntov designed Chevrolet Corvette SS that raced at Sebring in 1957. The car had a magnesium body and a 4.8-liter engine and was driven by John Fitch and Piero Taruffi. It had great potential but failed to finish due to a broken suspension.

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Comment by Louis Galanos on October 6, 2014 at 3:23pm

Stephen:

It survived the '57 race and GM immediately retired it and put it in their museum.  This happened because the big-three auto makers made a pact to not support factory racing efforts.  However, GM brought it out for the grand opening of the Daytona Speedway in 1959 doing record laps on the tri-oval.  On special occasions they put this historic car on display for the public.

Comment by Stephen Page on October 6, 2014 at 11:14am

Stunning looking car Louis.

Do you know if it survived and/or is in a collection ?

All the best - Stephen

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