$6,500
Galena, Ohio
Category
Coupe
Mileage
-
Posted Over 1 Month
You are bidding on an extremely rare, original late 50's/early 60's-era Chevrolet Corvette amusement park ride. This was a kids ride, used on a enclosed track at an amusement park, and is the only one known left to exist today. It it 99% complete, and it retains the original Continental engine, wearing its original paint, and it spins freely. It steers, it has an accelerator, and the "shifter" is actually a "brake" that pulls back on a belt that slows the ride down. This is a very well constructed piece, and not some cheaply made item. Both rear wheels are chain driven. The wheel hubs have zerk fittings to allow them to be greased/serviced. The tires are mismatched, so it's clear that this little car got some serious use at the amusement park over the years it was in service! Other than the tag on the engine, there is no other markings on it to indicate who was the original manufacturer of it. The serial number on the engine starts with "54" so there's a possibility that this could have been constructed in '53/'54. Exact age is not known, but my guess is that it was well before 1960. The condition is suprisingly good given the age, and the fact that it likely saw thousands and thousands of laps around the track it was confined to. The fiberglass body is not broken, the frame is not damaged, and other than a part of the hood trim and the windshield, it's exceeding complete! This has been in my private collection for the past 20+ years. My intention was to restore it one day, but I have not got around to it, so I am putting it up for sale. Cars & Parts magazine did some research and a story on this car many years ago, and they were unable to find or document another one, thus giving us the belief that it's the only one known to exist. Properly restored, most Corvette collectors believe the value of this car could exceed $20,000, possibly even more. Pick up is preferred, but a crate can be constructed, and this item can be shipped via truck freight any where in the world. The crate will be $200-$300 and all applicable truck freight will be at the cost of the buyer. If you are picking this item up, cash ONLY is due at pick up. If the item is being shipped, a cashier check, or money order ONLY will be accepted for payment. Email with any questions. Thanks!
