Serie: Des personnalitées et des Corvette

La Corvette 1967 de l’astronaute Neil Armstrong

C’est en 1956 qu’elle rencontre Zora Arkus-Duntov. Elle vient d’être embauchée par l’agence de publicité Campbell-Ewald, qui s’occupe des campagnes de Chevrolet. On la dépêche à Daytona pour voir les trois Corvette d’usine tenter de battre le record du mile lancé. Surprise : Zora lui propose d’emblée de piloter une des voitures. Le coureur John Fitch en conduit une seconde. Duntov lui-même, aux commandes de la plus préparée (255 cv), atteint la moyenne de 237,01 kmh sur les deux passagers (aller et retour). Fitch signe un 234,18 kmh de moyenne. Betty est chronométrée à 221,68 kmh de moyenne, avec un passage à 233,31 kmh, ce qui en fait la détentrice du record féminin de vitesse.
Lorsque l’année suivante, elle s’achète une Corvette neuve,

This 53 Corvette was order by famous actor John Wayne. It was the 51st Corvette to come off of the assemble line. After receiving the car, Mr. Wayne discover that his 6-ft 4-inch frame could not quite fit into the new small sports car, so he later gave the car as a gift to a friend

The Copper Maroon 1967 Corvette convertible (Lot #659.3) features the iconic 427 c.i.d., 435 horsepower Tri-Power engine with a 4-speed manual transmission. Willis purchased the car in El Paso, Tex., while filming "Last Man Standing," and eventually had it shipped to Sun Valley, Idaho.

This little red Corvette has quite a pedigree. Although it was originally Lynndale blue, the Rally Red paint was applied 25 years ago. It has just 31,499 documented original miles, a 427/435hp tri-power engine and a 4-speed M-21. It also features the HD suspension, off road exhaust, transistor ignition, leather seats, Strato-Ease headrests, tinted windshield, AM/FM radio, speed warning indicator, telescopic steering wheel, and redline tires. It's had a professional body-off restoration that is documented with the included photos. Another multiple award-winner including NCRS & Corvette Bowling Green. Pretty impressive 'Vette, but obviously it's the fact that NASA astronaut Virgil "Gus" Grissom was the original owner that helped net this car a $232,500 price at auction. Read the whole fascinating back story from the Russo and Steele catalog after the jump.

The car formerly known as Jon Bon Jovi's 1958 Corvette
Andrea read in the german corvetteforum about a '58 corvette for sale. The special thing about this vette is: The last owner in the U.S. was Jon Bon Jovi....
Since Andrea is a great fan of Bon Jovi (and I am forced to go to at least one concert when they perform in Germany) she brought that car home.

Conway Twitty (Harold Lloyd Jenkins), était un chanteur de rock et country américain, né à Friars Point, Mississippi, le 1er septembre 1933, et mort le 5 juin 1993 à Springfield, Missouri.

What a fabulous car!! This beauty is in excellent condition. It was originally purchased by Conway Twitty, who eventually sold it to Al Copeland (of Popeye's restaurants). It purrs like a kitten, and the speedometer goes all the way to 160. There are no noticeable scratches or dings, this beautiful specimen has been greatly cared for. Be aware the clock is inoperative. This is the original 'corvette red' paint job and the interior is original, also. It has matching numbers!! A great deal of love has been given to this spectacular automobile. It has about 1,500 miles. When I bought the car, I had an inspection done and was assured that the speedometer had not been turned back. This could be a terrific addition to your collection, or a wonderful way to relive your memories. You may buy with confidence as our parent company has been in business over 100 years. Call us for a test drive......varoom.

Johnny and Dorothy Unitas in Chevrolet Corvette
Original caption:As much at home behind the wheel as he is tossing touchdown passes, Baltimore Colt quarterback Johnny Unitas, accompanied by his wife, Dorothy, waves after receiving a new auto here, Dec. 30th. Earning the nod as the most valuable player in the National Football League's title game for the second straight year, Unitas was presented the shiny Chevrolet Corvette by Sport Magazine. Johnny fired two touchdown passes and scored once himself in the Colts' 31-16 win over the New York Giants.

The '68 Corvette owned by Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell

One of the all-time movie Corvette trivia questions concerns the real color of astronaut Jim Lovell’s Corvette. In the movie “Apollo 13”, the famed Apollo 13 astronaut is portrayed by Tom Hanks, who drives a Red coupe. In reality, we know that Lovell’s 1968 ride was finished in Silverstone Silver with a Blue interior, because that same car is now being offered from the Bob McDorman Collection.




An original matching numbers 327/300 hp smallblock automatic, the engine in Mr. Lovell’s Corvette carries the correct build codes and casting numbers, and the car is optioned with air conditioning, power steering and power brakes, deluxe wheel covers and rear luggage rack.

The Lovell Corvette is a wonderful artifact from a fascinating and heroic chapter in American history.

Highlights:

- Previously owned by famed Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell
- Silverstone Silver
- Blue interior
- Matching number 327/300 HP
- Engine build V0308HO, block 3914678, cast C 2 8
- Automatic transmission
- PO2 hubcaps
- Luggage rack
- Air conditioning
- Power steering
- Power brakes

HIGHLIGHTS

- Previously owned by John Mellencamp
- Rare Aztec Copper exterior with Shoreline Biege insert
- Biege interior
- 265 CI engine
- 4-barrel carburetor
- Powerglide automatic transmission
DESCRIPTION

Formerly owned by rock legend John “Cougar” Mellencamp, this rare Aztec Copper 1956 Corvette features a fresh convertible top. The optional 265/210 HP V-8 is topped by a four barrel carburetor and delivers power through a Powerglide automatic transmission for sporting performance.

Documentation includes the original Indiana title, copies of Mellencamp’s