| 1 of 6 factory SR-optioned Corvettes produced in June 1956, 1 of 2 survivors. The Sebring Corvette racers, 6 production SR-1 Corvettes and Zora Arkus-Duntov are often credited with saving the Corvette brand. The SR options on these 6 cars were the basis for the racing RPOs 684 and 687 available in 1957-1962. The SR-1 Corvette was awarded NCRS Top Flight awarded at NCRS Heart of America Regional Meet in, 2011, with a score of 97.9. Comprehensive restoration. |  |
 | 265/240 HP V-8 engine, rebuilt to correct RPO 449 specs. High-lift “Duntov” high-performance camshaft. Dual inline 4-barrel carburetors. Heavy-duty racing air cleaner. Heavy-duty radiator. Dual fan belt drive. Special ignition wiring. Close-ratio 3-speed manual transmission. Heavy-duty clutch. Hy-Torque limited-slip differential. Available at Mecum, the car won't be given away. 'The Real McCoy' SR-1 brought $2.3m in 2011. |
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