A '58 in '69 running in the 12's

[Yoda]

The thread is actually in the C3 Forums, but I thought we could share Michel's post

This will bring back some good ol memories. This is a friend of mine Dad in a SWEET 58. This photo was shot in 69. The Vette would turn low 12's just as it sits :cool

Enjoy

Click on smilie

Bud

 

[Tom Bryant]

Thanks Bud.

 

[SebringBill]

The original owner of my 57 did some drag racing with the car from 57 thru about 63. A few years ago I ran into the guy who drove the car and asked him "how fast didja go"? He told me in 62 or 63 the car had a 327 with about 450 hp, a 4-speed, 4:56 rear and 7 inch slicks the car hit high 10s! :eek

Here it is in the early days - best guess is 1958-9:

BTW, Sunshine Drag Strip in Clearwater, FL is still in operation!

 

[Muttley]

Love the old photos!

I didn't know there was a dragstrip in Clearwater, but I'm still new in town. I'll have to go check it out.

 

[Tom Bryant]

Cool picture Bill. I like the exhaust system. Looks to be fenderwell headers.

Tom

 

[Ken]

The old "Modified Production" class was tough! Thanks for the memories.

 

[SebringBill]

I got some more pics:

Muttley, Sunshine is between I-275 and US 19 on Roosevelt (if my memory serves). They also have a roundy-round track there.

 

[Ken]

Man, that first one is an excellent shot! Looking at all the spectator vehicles sure brings back some fond memories. It was a prime period of my life!

_ken (I love CARS!) :J

 

[JohnZ]

October, 1957, Akron Drag Strip - the T-Bird is WAY back outa sight!

 

[SebringBill]

Got two more "baby pictures" of my 57 in action.

I was told this one was taken at Kissimmee airport (near Orlando) on May 4, 1958. What I find very interesting is that the original owner bought a black 57 FI new and had so many problems with hard starting he returned it and ordered this white one. Notice the other Corvette - notice the color? I wonder just how many of those were around in May of 58...

This one was taken at the same strip but about a year later - notice the 59 bubbletop in the other lane.

 

[CHEV66JB]

Re:

Anybody got any pics like these of any '59's?


CHEV66JB

 

[Tom Bryant]

What great pictures.

I like the old pictures of our cars whether action shots or just sitting in the drive. I'll have to dig out some of mine from way back.

Tom

 

[CHEV66JB]

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Here's a pic of my '59 trunk that never ceases to crack me up- One of America's greatest sportscars, built by someone with 3rd grade spelling skills [see anything wrong with the color info etched in the trunk?]...


CHEV66JB

 

[SebringBill]

Not inn the leest!:J