|
All original time capsule with 52, 486 original miles. Gene Bothello,
legendary Corvette race car driver, purchased this car in 1963 from the original owner. The car was registered and
the California black plates carry his name. He removed the car from the road in 1970 because of its originality
and put it in long term dry storage. During his ownership of this car, gene won two national championships and
became a household name to everyone in the corvette world. Gene obviously loved Corvettes and kept this car for
the remainder of his life. Sadly, Gene passed in February of 2013 and his presence will be missed by many. He was
an extraordinary man who lived an amazing life. With 50 years of ownership pedigree this is truly a museum piece.
A full racing bio and obituary are scanned in the last six pictures of the auction. Last registered and removed
from road in 1970 and preserved in climate controlled garage. Numbers matching drivetrain. Runs and drives as it
should. Interior all original. Exterior all original. Presents as a true survivor with tires pre dating its
storage. Convertible top original as pictured with small tears. Trunk complete with correct spare, original trunk
mat, undisturbed jacking instructions decal, original side windows, and hanging bag for storage thereof. Interior
all original. Bottom cushion of driver side showing wear in the original upholstery. Exterior body completely
unmolested with the exception of two "back in the day" hood pins installed by Gene in the mid 1960's.
|
