BP Corvette

[Lizard Racing]

When I was a tech inspector with the SCCA in the mid-'70s, I noticed there were still a lot of C2 Corvettes still running in the Production classes.  Class A for the big blocks and Class B for the small blocks.

This model is a tribute to those intrepid souls who raced these cars.  This particular one is in Class B with the small block.  Except for a local sponsor who might donate spark plugs or a set of tires, the cars were largely self-funded.  They carried on despite a factory who didn't know nor care about racing successes.  Even lowly British Leyland would give you $100-$200 if you won a national points race driving a Triumph or MG.  

This came from a Revell "67 kit.  It fits well with good detail.  And it had the 427 Stinger hood.

Although the Stinger hood did not come on small-blocks, owners were permitted to install the cowl-induction hoods.

The engine is from the AMT '63 kit with slots for the metal axle filled.

Since the interior is exposed, it got more attention than it might have.  I scratch-built a '70s legal roll bar.  Note the mandated cutoff switch in the extreme upper left, the Big Donkey seat, fuel and fire extinguisher lines and blanked off dash.

Thanks for looking and enduring my tirade.

[afx]

Nice build George.  Love old race cars.

[Gramps46]

I like it, well done and accurate too!

[Pontiacfieroguy]

I love the story and the car.

[droogie]

Excellent model!  I'm not crazy about Corvettes, but this one is particularly nice.

[vintagercr]

Great looking build!

[GerN]

Great build and write-up.