Corvette History

The Story of the Ferrari-Dressed C3 Corvette

Eduardo Zepeda··
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1969 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Race Car

As a Corvette enthusiast, I really enjoy coming across unknown (to me, at least) Corvette improbable stories and historical facts. Whether it’s about learning more about the materials evolution of the Vette or how a boat company built the LT5 engine for the C4 Corvette ZR-1, that’s the type of obscure stuff I love finding.

Not long ago, I stumbled upon an unexpected partnership in the early 1970s between two prominent figures in the racing world. I’m referring to the Chevy Corvette and no other than the prancing horse Marque: Ferrari.

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