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Duntov started off with a ‘54 Corvette as his test mule. He knew that accomplishing his goal would require two things: more power and improved aerodynamics. First, he removed the stock windshield and built a small windscreen. A tonneau cover was then added to the passenger side, and a fairing with a long fin was added to the rear deck behind the driver’s head.
The XP-755 was designed and the prototype was built in the beginning of 1961. Bill Mitchell was very excited about the double-bubble roof, the side exhausts and rear. It is equipped with a single four-barrel carburetor that produces upwards of 425 horsepower. The Corvette XP-755 Concept had a streamlined design, pointed snout and outlandishly future looking elements everywhere. The 1961 Mako Shark I (XP-755) was an early concept.
1962 Corvette Sales Brochures
Download this 1962 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. The '62 Corvette is many cars. To some, it is a luxurious personal form of transportation. To others, it is a machine for fun-driving endeavors-rallies, trials and gymkhanas...
1961 Corvette Sales Brochures
Download this 1961 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. America's Sports Gets A New Look. Take a classic sports car design. Give it tasteful new styling. That's Corvette in 1961. Starting with the sleek rear deck , it's clean, uncluttered...