Callaway's on the auction block - Whoa!!!

[*89x2*]

Here's a list of upcoming auctions...

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1987 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CALLAWAY CONVERTIBLE
LOT #664 - NO RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA
THIS ORIGINAL OWNER BEAUTY IS POWERED BY A FULLY UPDATED CALLAWAY TWIN TURBO PACKAGE PRODUCING 420 HORSEPOWER WITH LESS THAN 100 MILES SINCE THE LATEST FULL CALLAWAY UPDATE, NEW PAINT, WHEELS AND TIRES. THIS CAR IS HOT!

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1988 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CALLAWAY "SLEDGEHAMMER" COUPE
LOT #685 - NO RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA
The SledgeHammer Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette was the first automobile to demonstrate that top speed and full road car function are not mutually exclusive quanities. Fully equipped with leather interior, multi-speaker stereo and working air conditioning, it was clocked at 254.76 mph at Ohio's Transportation Reasearch Center on October 26, 1988, then driven back to Callaway's Old Lyme, Connecticut shops on state highways. The 350cid V8 makes 880 brake horsepower at 6,250 rpm and 772 lb-ft torque at 5,250 rpm yet is tractable, smooth and quiet. Featured in virtually every major enthusiast magazine worldwide, SledgeHammer is a unique engineering and packaging accomplishment, beautifully built by the dedicated engineers and craftsmen at Callaway, breathtakingly fast and sumptuously luxurious. Valued at over $250,000.

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1989 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CALLAWAY CONVERTIBLE
LOT #176 - NO RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA
No photos
available.
OPTIONS
COLOR - BLUE
TRANS - AUTO
CYLINDERS - 8
ENGINE SIZE - 350
HORSEPOWER - 405

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1991 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CALLAWAY ZR1 SPEEDSTER
LOT #684 - NO RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA
The ultimate Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette, the SuperSpeedster LM is powered by a twin turbocharged 32-valve ZR1-based engine making 766 brake horsepower. It's body, designed by Paul Deutschman, is a unique combination of his brilliant Callaway Speedster and the Le Mans GT2 pole-winning Callaway LM. In the tradition of its predecessor SledgeHammer, Callaway's SuperSpeedster LM is a unique combination of dramatic and aerodynamically effective bodywork, luxurious appointments, ingenious packaging and consummate craftsmanship. Opulently trimmed by Johann Merkhofer in suede and leather with embroidered seats, it is fully-equipped with comfort and convenience features including air conditioning and multi-speaker stereo and, also uniquely among the Callaway Speedsters, has a removable double-bubble hardtop. One of only two ZR1-based SuperSpeedsters and the only one with LM coachwork.

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1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CALLAWAY C12 COUPE
LOT #686 - NO RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA
Owned by the late Ely Callaway, Jr., founder of Callaway Golf and Reeves Callaway's father, this Callaway C12 captured the class pole at the 2001 Le Mans 24 Hours and Ely Callaway's C12 employs the same design, including its unequal wishbone coil spring suspension and Paul Deutschman-designed low drag, high downforce GRP/Kevlar composite body. Powered by 440 brake horsepower naturally-aspirated and emission-compliant V8, the C12 has 10.5" wide 19" diameter light alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero Assimetrico tires and an ultra-wide track of 1,650mm, 62% of the 2,660mm wheelbase, which gives the C12 race-car stability and responsiveness. Finished in Santorini Blue metallic with Hermes Saddle Orange leather interior, it is fully equipped with comfort and convenience options and accessories which combines rarity, exceptional performance great design and unique history

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1997 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CALLAWAY C7R COUPE
LOT #687 - NO RESERVE
2004 BJCCA CCA
The first complete Callaway automobile, the Callaway C7R is a full monocoque carbon fiber front mid-engined, rear transaxle design. It is powered by a 383cid all-aluminum V8 with electronically-controlled port fuel injection making some 640hp breathing through the FIA-regulated air restrictors, this Callaway C7R led its class in the 1997 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona; subsequent rules changes precluded it from further FIA GT and Le Mans competition. Freshened at the Callaway Competition factory following Daytona, it is "on the button" and comes with spare nose and tail bodywork. Created by Paul Deutschman, the Callaway C7R's flat bottom design generates downforce at speed greater than the weight of the car. Its handling and aerodynamic performance delighted its drivers at Daytona: Ron Fellows, Johnny Unser, Boris Said and Enrico Bertaggia. Only two Callaway C7R's were built; the other is in the private collection of Callaway founder Reeves Calaway.


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Happy bidding!!!!!!!

 

[TAC]

The Sledgehammer is up for sale! :eek No Reserve! :eek

 

[EricVonHa]

All I gotta say is HOLY WOW BATMAN! Barret-Jackson will probably have one of the highest grossing auctions with that parade of Callaways! My money is on the Sledge!

 

[SurfnSun]

Gee....has Callaway fallen on hard financial times??? I can't believe they are selling off the Sledgehammer. The other cars I can understand. What gives?

 

[Peer81]

Gee....has Callaway fallen on hard financial times??? I can't believe they are selling off the Sledgehammer. The other cars I can understand. What gives?

Yep, that's the first thing that come's to my mind aswel!
My opinion, you don't sell a car that put your company on the (world)map!!

 

[67HEAVEN]

All I gotta say is HOLY WOW BATMAN! Barret-Jackson will probably have one of the highest grossing auctions with that parade of Callaways! My money is on the Sledge!

Will any of them top this one for price?
http://www.vettefinders.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Vette101Story&ID=64

 

[*89x2*]

Will any of them top this one for price?
http://www.vettefinders.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Vette101Story&ID=64

I am a bit skeptical on that car - seriously :confused

...Then in 1975, it was sold to Lincoln Auto Salvage still with only 12 miles on the odometer. They immediately sold it to a collector in Minnesota who in turn sold it for an estimated $12,000. In the process, it seemed like a good idea to someone to trade the engine block for a new short block in 1975.

This seems strange to me - I would not have paid that much for a car w/ questionable history...

Still a VERY NICE & historic car but for the money, nope

 

[67HEAVEN]

I am a bit skeptical on that car - seriously :confused



This seems strange to me - I would not have paid that much for a car w/ questionable history...

Still a VERY NICE & historic car but for the money, nope

I've known about this car since the mid-1970s. If it's good enough for Roger...........it's good enough for me. The only difference is he had the money - I didn't.

For verification of its authenticity, simply ask Duke Williams who helped work on the car when it was new and knows the original owner.

http://www.rogerscorvette.com/L88/

 

[67HEAVEN]

615,000 U.S. greenbacks. Top that my friends. And this car is for real. :eek

Click here for Page 2

Reprinted from the General Motors publication CORVETTE NEWS in the mid-70s.

 

[JT ZR-Won]

Awesome story behind that '67. That's crazy.

Jay

 

[*89x2*]

67 Heaven, o.k. so the history sounds better - Still a lot of bucks - I'll take the Sledge first -

Thanks for the article

 

[67HEAVEN]

67 Heaven, o.k. so the history sounds better - Still a lot of bucks - I'll take the Sledge first -

Thanks for the article

Only 20 L-88 Corvettes sold in 1967 and Roger has two.

Now I ask you, is that fair?

We now return you to the Callaway conversation. :t

 

[*89x2*]

Only 20 L-88 Corvettes sold in 1967 and Roger has two.
Now I ask you, is that fair?

We now return you to the Callaway conversation. :t

Before we return to the Callaway Conversation, So Roger has two of the 20, I understand (through a suburban legend of a now deceased friend) that one of the L88's from 1967 was wrecked (destroyed) back when it was new :confused The "owner" was a dealer in VA and although I am not certain it was an L88, I was told the air cleaner the Hood type as seen on L88's - The time period was right for this... would you know if there were any wrecked beyond repair??

Thanks

 

[Ultra Slow]

When is this auction

Possibly I just have not read enough, but when is the auction on the sledghammer? If I remember right, the car was sold to someone in europe a few years back, so I dont think callaway owns it. It would be a good investment, much better than those bloated 67's as those are definatly at the top of the market now and I think may be in for a downfall when there are better investments to be made.

 

[67HEAVEN]

Re: When is this auction

....... much better than those bloated 67's.........

:L

Everyone's entitled to their opinion.

 

[*89x2*]

Ultra, I have seen the car in the past few yaers at a few different places and each time, the owners card said Reeves Callaway.

Reeves is sending that car as well as, his late Fathers C12 to the auction. the other Callaways (of big buck nature) belong to a gentleman in KY and are currently advertised on the callawaycars.com website.

This may help, re: Auction times...

Tim, Looks like Sledge is going to be the 85th car auctioned on Sat 1/24/04 - (Vehicle # 685) Hope this helps


Here is the fee schedule for cars too... Looks like the Sledge is right in "prime time" should be on TV - Speed


ENTRY FEES
A Lot number is immediately assigned to your vehicle entry, and its position is based on the following:

VALUE • QUALITY • RESERVE / NO RESERVE • STATUS CONDITION • VEHICLE TYPE • DOCUMENTATION

NOTE: Early consignment affords optimum positioning in the auction line-up.
Auction Day Reserve No Reserve

THURSDAY
(LOTS 1-200) $400 $250
FRIDAY
(LOTS 300-500) $700 $400
(LOTS 360-465) $1,200 $1,000
SATURDAY
(LOTS 600-800) $800 $500
(LOTS 638-743) $1,200 $1,000 <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
SUNDAY
(LOTS 900-1075) $600 $350
(LOTS 940-990) $800 $600

 

[67HEAVEN]

I understand (through a suburban legend of a now deceased friend) that one of the L88's from 1967 was wrecked (destroyed) back when it was new :confused The "owner" was a dealer in VA and although I am not certain it was an L88, I was told the air cleaner the Hood type as seen on L88's - The time period was right for this... would you know if there were any wrecked beyond repair??

Thanks

I believe that one was indeed rebuilt from basically a frame, birdcage and VIN plate. I'm checking through my notes.


EDIT: I believe that one was bought at Bloomington about 16 years ago that was basically melted from the firewall back. I think it went to Virginia and has since been rebuilt. Still checking.

 

[Ultra Slow]

Thanks

Looks like a bunch of money to spend right after the holidays and before tax deadlines for a sledgehammer! Glad to know its still Reeves' car... Funny that his is selling it. I think he may regret it one day as this car really is his "Callaway" masterpiece so far and people know it. Wonder whats up with that.

I would not mind owning it if it was in the fair 100's as it is definatly a documneted icon that is sure to appreciate if the price does not go too balistic. It may actualy go for a resonable price for what it is... Who knows.... God knows its better than the banks are paying. It would also be real cool to say you own the sledghammer, a car that everyone on earth that is into cars knows! Great for putiing on a trailer and taking to shows...

This thing really needs to be in the National Corvette Museum as a near permanent fixture... We should take up a donation from every corvette owner to buy it and put it there. .50c from every active corvette driver should get it!

 

[*89x2*]

Re: Thanks

...Great for putiing on a trailer and taking to shows...

Hey - I can do that

This thing really needs to be in the National Corvette Museum as a near permanent fixture... We should take up a donation from every corvette owner to buy it and put it there. .50c from every active corvette driver should get it!

I'll second that motion

 

[reubenmc]

Re: Thanks

Great for putiing on a trailer and taking to shows...

I think I could handle that also!! Only one problem, I don't own a trailer or even anything that could pull a trailer. Darn, guess I would just have to drive it to shows.