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Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a piece of automotive history! This exclusive auction features a treasure trove of memorabilia culled from the private collection of racing legend Rick Mancuso, owner of Lake Forest Ferrari. Prepare to bid on a vast array of incredible items. This auction boasts a wide selection of collectibles directly from the showroom of Lake Forest Ferrari, including illuminated signs, framed art, posters, showroom furniture, canopies, luggage sets, engines, racing slicks, racing wheels, transmissions, car parts, and more from Ferrari, Maserati, Aston Martin, McLaren, Lotus, Lamborghini and other automotive powerhouses. This unforgettable auction also includes a selection of classic American muscle cars, featuring Corvettes and a Chevrolet Camaro. Among these is a true gem - a 1957 Chevrolet Fuel Injected Corvette Stingray. But these are just the beginning. The centerpiece of this auction is a duo of championship-caliber NASCAR stock cars. One, a fire-breathing machine once piloted by the legendary Mario Andretti, the other a car that carried the iconic Richard Petty to victory lane. Due to space limitations, this is a LIVE, IN-PERSON, INVITATION ONLY auction in Lake Forest, IL. Please call us at 815-923-7000 or email us at Info@DonleyAuctions.com to get on the invitation list. Viewing will be by appointment only.
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LOT 69:
1957 Chevrolet Fuel Injected Corvette
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Start price:
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100,000
Estimated price :
$200,000 - $300,000
Buyer's Premium: 23%
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sales tax: 7%
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1957 Chevrolet Fuel Injected Corvette
**No Shipping - Pick Up or Third Party Transport Only** 1957 fuel injected Corvette Vin # E57S106007. This car was ordered as a lightweight, Race Special with Rochester Fuel Injection, Radio Delete, Heater Delete, 4 Speed transmission and equipped with the 8000-rpm tachometer. These were a highly limited run. The motor is a 283 cu in providing 310 horsepower and 302 lbs. of torque. First photographed pulling a wheelie at Lions Drag Strip, Long Beach, CA in 1958 and was raced until the 1970s. She was then converted into a road racer and given a Sebring nose and removing the headlights for aerodynamics. Art Redmond of Seattle raced her from 2001 through 2008. A banner year in 2007 winning not only the prestigious Rolex Trophy at Laguna Seca, but also the Portland Historic and and the Vineyard at Infineon Raceway. George Scott bought her in 2009, sold her in 2012 and rebought her in 2015. Tom Ellis of Thomas Vintage Motors in Boulder restored her. She was toured in the Colorado Grand in 2016 and raced in Europe in 2017. Perfect addition to your collection.
