1954 Corvette Roadster

This completely original Corvette, with only 3,087 miles, is one of approximately three hundred painted Pennant Blue. Like all 1954 Corvettes, this has a six cylinder engine and automatic transmission. Judges recently indicated that this is the most near perfect example of an unrestored 1954 Corvette in existence. It received an NCRS Three-Star Bowtie award and appeared in the 1996 Bloomington Gold Special Collection.

Production: 3,640
Valued at: $500,000

CERV I – Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle I

Dubbed CERV I, this Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle was the first of four such vehicles produced by Chevrolet over a 35-year period. Zora Arkus-Duntov himself was responsible for the mechanical engineering of this “state-of-the-art” 50’s racer, while famed designer Larry Shinoda created the stunning body contours. Duntov had aspirations of running this 200 mph-plus rocket at the Indianapolis 500, but a ban on racing by Chevrolet dashed those hopes. The CERV I originally sported a 283 cubic inch engine, an exotic version of Rochester fuel injection and narrow tires. Before the car was retired and to gain more speed, Duntov added a 377 cubic inch aluminum small block, a low profile Rochester injection system, and more current lower, wider tires. Shinoda also redesigned the body for better aerodynamics. Today, the car appears in this second-generation form.

Production: 3,640
Valued at: $500,000

1962 Corvette #69 SCCA National Champion B Production, 1964

Dubbed CERV I, this Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle was the first of four such vehicles produced by Chevrolet over a 35-year period. Zora Arkus-Duntov himself was responsible for the mechanical engineering of this “state-of-the-art” 50’s racer, while famed designer Larry Shinoda created the stunning body contours. Duntov had aspirations of running this 200 mph-plus rocket at the Indianapolis 500, but a ban on racing by Chevrolet dashed those hopes. The CERV I originally sported a 283 cubic inch engine, an exotic version of Rochester fuel injection and narrow tires. Before the car was retired and to gain more speed, Duntov added a 377 cubic inch aluminum small block, a low profile Rochester injection system, and more current lower, wider tires. Shinoda also redesigned the body for better aerodynamics. Today, the car appears in this second-generation form.

Production: 3,640
Valued at: $500,000

1964 Corvette Styling Car

This 1964 Corvette Coupe was specially built for the Chevrolet’s General Manager, Semon E. “Bunkie” Knudson as his personal car in September 1963. The second owner, Mr. Gailey from Chevrolet Engineering Center, purchased the car in the summer of 1964 at a special GM party where names were drawn from a hat for the right to purchase surplus engineering cars.

The car still retains the original drive train 327/365 hp engine and all of the custom parts that were added in the Styling and Engineering departments. It sports custom Cadillac Fire Frost Blue paint over a specially prepared body surface prepared by GM Styling. The hood is a special design, custom large special cast grill, unique front bumper treatment, custom high back bucket seats with an all white leather trim, with custom Cadillac carpeting, special toe board stainless polished grates, one-off door panels with power windows and power vent wings. Mitchell’s influence again appears with the stunning custom side pipes that share design characteristics of both 1965 and 1969. The telescopic steering column is an engineering piece, all hand made and pre-1965 production sporting many hand made parts unique to this car. The car retains its original Engineering Department tag located next to the VIN tag under the glove box.

Then Chief Engineer, Zora Duntov knew what a highly successful international sports car needed in order to be competitive, while GM Vice President of Styling William Mitchell, who had replaced Harley Earl in 1958, had an incredible eye for design. (It was Earl, with his flashy post war designs, who had changed corporate thinking, that styling played a more important role than did Engineering.) Although, this would normally be the makings of success, they kept tripping over there own egos. They were both right, yet they put the blinders on when it came to seeing and understanding each other’s position. Duntov usually came out on the short end of the stick, as Mitchell being a VP, held all of the clout. “Engineering never sold a goddamn thing” Mitchell was overheard to say one day while yelling to Duntov, making his feelings clear that the tail would be wagging the dog if engineering determined how the cars look.

Valued at: $1,000,000

1964 New York World’s Fair Mitchell Styling Corvette

In the early 1960’s Chevrolet was famous for producing radical dream cars, like the Mitchell Stingray and the XP-819. In 1964, however, Chevrolet decided to build a less radical creation for upcoming auto shows, including the World’s Fair of New York. This fuel-injected coupe was transferred from the assembly line and modified by the Tech Center as Shop Order #10361. Special custom features included enlarged front grille, large side exhaust, dual sport side view mirrors, hood cut-out to accommodate the raised fuel injection and 15 coats of candy apple red lacquer paint with matching interior!

Valued at: $1,250,000

1964 Bill Mitchell Styling Corvette

This 1964 Pearlescent Blue Styling Corvette was prepared as a styling exercise for General Motors head of design, Bill Mitchell. The 300 horsepower example with an automatic transmission features a unique pearlescent lacquer, side exhaust, custom vanity mirrors, 6 rear taillights and modified lower front fenders. Bill passed the Corvette on to Indianapolis race team owner Ozzie Olson. In 1979 the Coupe found its way to another GM executive, Werner Meier. Werner nearly walked away from the car thinking it was a repaint until he saw the “SPEC” trim tag for the color. Knowing this was something special, he purchased the Corvette for his own collection. Acquired at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance this Corvette became part of the MY Garage Museum at Mid America Motorworks in 2010.

1968 Le Mans Corvette #4

This 1968 Corvette took 7th in class and 15th overall at the 1972 24-Hours of Le Mans race. Although the Dave Heinz-Bob Johnson team was a private effort, Chevrolet unofficially supported them and provided the team with an L-88 427 ci engine and M-22 Rock Crusher transmission. During practice the day before the race, the car ran over a banner and hit a wall. Working overnight, a crew repaired the damage and the car raced at Le Mans with “racer’s tape” and rivets holding the front end on. The success at Le Mans wasn’t a fluke. The car also finished 3rd overall at the 1973 24-hours of Daytona, 6th overall at both the 1972 and 1973 Daytona races, and started on the pole at the 1973 12-hours of Sebring.

Valued at: $800,000

1969 Elliot Forbes-Robinson #8

One of six special factory built L-88 lightweight Corvettes, the #8 won an incredible 46 of 49 starts in its heyday! In 1969 it was a record setting car at Daytona clocking in at 200+mph, then went on to a Northern Pacific Division Champion SCCA A Production in 1969-1970 and in 1978 became an SCCA A Production National Champion. Today, the car is preserved as it last raced to victory at Road Atlanta in 1978.

Valued at: $800,000

Death Race 2000 Movie Car

This one-of-a-kind Corvette was the star automobile from the 1975 sci-fi movie Deathrace 2000, starring David Carradine and Sylvester Stallone. The car, designed by James Powers and constructed by Dean Jefferies, features the unusual combination of a Volkswagen® chassis, Corvair air-cooled power plant and Corvette style body. This famous car was purchased in 2002 by Mike and Laurie Yager and will be on display in the Mid America Motorworks’ MY Garage Collection to enjoy!

Valued at: $30,000

FOR SALE

1978 Corvette L-82 Pace Car

Original L-82 350 with 4,091 original miles. Loaded with all options including factory air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, mirrored glass roof panels, tilt/telescopic column, original AM/FM CB, cruise, polished aluminum ralley wheels with white letter radials and automatic transmission. Tuxedo Black & Silver with silver leather interior.

Price: $31,500

1987 Corvette Escort Series

Super Stock Class Series Champion #5 Team Car - 1 of 2 Produced by Kim Baker - Bakeracing

Mid America Motorworks’ involvement with professional Corvette racing began in 1987 with this car and its sister car, #4. This Corvette was raced in what was considered “showroom stock” form with some modifications for safety. Kim Baker, a master strategist, as well as driver and car builder, installed a variety of 350 TPI engines, each purpose-built with the length of each endurance event in mind–5, 12 or 24 hours. After helping the Mid America-Bakeracing Team capture the National Title in 1987, the car was sold and disappeared for nine years. Then in 1996, while attending a Mid America Motorworks Corvette Touring Challenge race, Mike Yager rediscovered and purchased the #5 from a series driver. He then sent it to Kim Baker for a total restoration to 1987 racing specifications. You now see it as it drove to victory in the 24 Hour Race at Mosport Track in Canada in 1987.

Valued at: $65,000

1988 Corvette Challenge #42

Chevrolet built fifty-six street legal cars for the 1988 SCCA Corvette Challenge race series. Fifty cars had racing equipment installed including roll cages, numbers, wheels, etc., and six were used as test vehicles for the series. Mid America Motorworks was a major sponsor of the series along with Goodyear, Exxon and Chevrolet, and purchased the car at the end of the series. This factory racer was driven by Randy Ruhlman in the series. It is exactly the way it left the track in 1988 and has not been restored. Challenge cars are possibly the most collectible Corvettes of their generation.

Production:1 of 56
Valued at: $75,000

1988 Corvette 35th Anniversary Coupe

1988 marked the 35th Anniversary of Corvette. A 35th Anniversary edition package was available for Coupes only. It featured a two-tone exterior of white with black roof bow, white leather seats, white steering wheel, white wheels, special interior and exterior accents, a console mounted anniversary plaque and special emblems. With only 212 original miles on its odometer, this twin turbo Callaway Corvette is extremely rare. It is the only 35th Anniversary twin turbo manual transmission Corvette that still exists today. In 1988 the window sticker price was $61,495.00!

Production:2,050
Valued at: $95,000

1989 ZR-1 Prototype

Of the six 1989 ZR-1 Prototypes that exist today, only this car has been restored to like-new condition. Mike Yager discovered this ZR-1 Prototype in a field in England where Team Lotus dumped it after completing their testing. Mike shipped the car to Mid America Motorworks for a full restoration that took 8 years. This car is number 80 in production. It is the only ZR-1 Prototype with the Montana Blue exterior and a bright blue interior color package. Distinguishing features of the ZR-1 Prototypes included the DIC display, a console housing the power key and FX-3 switch, and extra deep, extra wide wheels. Surprisingly, this car has a basic HVAC system, instead of the standard electronic unit.

Valued at: $250,000

1989 Corvette Challenge #42

All 1989 Challenge Cars had the new ZF six-speed manual transmission, and a new adjustable suspension system, Option RPO FX3. This permitted three variations of suspension control, regulated by a console switch. The Corvette Challenge Series ended at the close of the 1989 season, but Corvettes continued to race in the SCCA World Challenge Series.

Production: 1 of 30
Valued at: $75,000

1990 Corvette R9G Coupe

During 1990, Chevrolet dealers could order Corvettes destined for the new World Challenge race series. Merchandising code R9G offered such items as heavy-duty springs with FX3 adjustable suspension as part of the package. Engines were base 5.7 liter models with no special preparations like the 1988 and 1989 Challenge engines. Owners were also responsible for all race modifications.

Production: 23 Coupes
Valued at: $75,000

1992 Dieline Corvette

In 1992, Corvette returned to professional racing in the SCCA World Challenge Series with a new sponsor, the Dieline Corporation. Managing a two car team, they netted four wins, with R.K. Smith taking the championship.

The seventh round of the SCCA World Challenge Series was held at Road America. Finishing first place was Bill Cooper for Dieline Motorsports. Jim Minneker took second place for Mercruiser/Bakeracing. R.K. Smith finished third for Dieline Motorsport/Doug Rippie Motorsports.

The eighth and last race of the SCCA World Challenge Series was held at Sears Point Raceway. Finishing first was R.K. Smith in a Dieline Motorsports/Doug Rippie Motorsports Corvette. Kim Baker finished second for Bakeracing. Bill Cooper finished fifth in another Dieline/Rippie Corvette. The Champion of the series was R.K. Smith with Kim Baker second and Bill Cooper third.

Valued at: $55,000

1993/7 CERV-IVb

CERV IV was the official name of the test vehicle that the General Motors Corvette group secretly contracted in 1993 to build as a test car for the 1997 Corvette. The Corvette group directed the project, with Chevrolet paying for it. General Motors’ management was not told about it, for fear that they would cancel it.

The Corvette team developed the CERV IV in 90 days in early 1993, got approval to build the car around April of that year and eventually turned the model into the C5, which arrived in 1997. CERV IV was the only CERV designed with a front-mounted engine.

Valued at: $100,000

1993 40th Anniversary Corvette

This 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette is 1 of 6,749 40th Anniversary Package C (RPO225). It has Ruby Red Metallic exterior and is dressed in Ruby Red leather. It is outfitted with power sport seats and special edition embroidery. Wheel centers and trim emblems are also unique to this Corvette.

Valued at: $20,000

1994 Corvette Convertible Inaugural Brickyard 400 Parade Car

For the first NASCAR race at the famous Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Chevrolet created 13 red and 12 black commemorative Corvettes with special graphic packages. The 25 Corvettes were used for pre-race festivities, such as parading racing greats Ernie Irvan and Geoff Brabham around the track. These cars were used only at the first Brickyard 400 and are extremely rare.

Production: 1 of 25
Valued at: $50,000

1996 “Last C4” Coupe

1996 was a milestone year marking the end of the 4th generation Corvette. Mid America Motorworks worked closely with Chevrolet to produce a truly unique, one-of-a-kind Corvette to commemorate the historical significance of this generation. From the tradition of earlier models, it received Grand Sport flares and hash marks, ZR-1 wheels, specially embroidered emblems for the seats, windshield graphics and a unique “Last C4” emblem on each side. The car was also signed by nearly every plant employee and assembly line worker, in addition to GM dignitaries. The “Last C4” will always signify one of the greatest generations of Corvette.

Valued at: $150,000

1997 C5 Corvette Alpha Build

In 1988, GM began development of the C5 Corvette. As designs were transformed into test vehicles, just 14 Alpha Build cars were assembled for testing. This is one of them. Retaining its original black matte finish and brandishing several battle scars from rigorous testing, this Alpha Build has been preserved in its as-tested condition. Though crude compared to the final product, these cars helped refine the design of the C5 Corvette. This is the only Alpha Corvette in existence from any Corvette generation. C5 Alpha and Beta Corvettes are on permanent display at the MY Garage Museum as part of the Yager family collection.

1997 C5 Corvette Beta Build

An improvement on the first incarnation of C5 research, the Beta Build Corvette perfected the use of Hydro-formed frame rails and the all new Gen III Power Plant. The white Beta car was heavily camouflaged during testing to help GM Engineers keep their research under wraps. With its hydroformed backbone frame, transaxle and almighty Gen III small block power plant, the C5 was a quantum leap beyond the highly-regarded C4. Alpha and Beta Corvettes are on permanent display at the MY Garage Museum as part of the Yager family collection.

The Last Z06

This Commemorative Edition is the last C5 Z06 produced. The 5.7L engine is rated at 405 hp and 400 ft. lbs. torque. It is completely stock and has only 4,600 miles. The Yager family recently purchased this Z06 for display. The unique exterior color scheme, Le Mans Blue, is accented with red and silver.

Valued at: $100,000

2005 C6 EXZ06

This Z06 is the first ever built at the Bowling Green assembly plant on February 4, 2005. In March 2005, it was instrumented and retrofitted with safety equipment at the Milford Proving Grounds in Michigan and three months later underwent Nurburgring testing and development, during which many photos of the car appeared in automotive magazines, suggesting that it was the Blue Devil. Noteworthy dates include: June 2005: driver Tony Rifici goes over 200 MPH on the autobahn; Driver Patrick Herman averages 198.6 in both directions at Papenberg, Germany; test laps at Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium; driven by Jim Mero as the pre-screen for the Z06 press show; June 23, 2005: Nurburgring fast lap of 7:42.99 from a standing start with driver Jan Magnussen; July 2005; Magnussen gives rides to the press writers during the long lead press show on the Formula 1 track at Virginia International Raceway.