December 28, 2022
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MADE IN AMERICA: Five Corvettes from the Bill Munday Auto Collection

MADE IN AMERICA: Five Corvettes from the Bill Munday Auto Collection

December 28, 2022
Posted by Barrett-Jackson

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LOT #1403 – 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE

For many collectors, Corvettes that retain their purity of form and power are a sight to behold and a vehicle to treasure. Introduced for the 1953 model year, America’s sports car remains the centerpiece of many collections and its evolution over the last seven decades, across eight generations, continues to capture the soul of enthusiasts around the globe.

These five Corvettes from the Munday Collection, each selling with No Reserve at the 2023 Scottsdale Auction, showcase the beauty of the first three generations of the iconic two-seat sports car. Register to bid today.

**LOT #1403 – 1953 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE **Pictured above, this 1953 Chevrolet Corvette, No. 103 of the 300 built, was found in a Pennsylvania estate in 2003, where it had been stored, unrestored and untouched, since the previous owner bought it in 1961. This “barn find” has emerged from a 2,000-hour body-off-frame restoration by the specialists at Jeff’s Resurrections in Taylor, TX.

The restorer’s instructions were to bring every aspect of the car to NCRS Top Flight standards, except the bodywork and paint, which are done to concours standards. In keeping with the historical accuracy, the paint is lacquer. The chromework is accurate and every piece of stainless-steel trim has been polished. The gauges, Wonder Bar radio, speaker power pack and clock have been rebuilt to factory-new appearance and function.

This vehicle features many items unique to the first year of Corvette production, including the valve cover, cigarette lighter, wheel covers, windshield washer foot pump, overflow tank, jack and jack accessories, keys, trunk mat and side curtain bag.

All date codes and part numbers on the block, head, water pump, exhaust and intake manifolds, as well as the springs, transmission, rear axle, gauges, clock, carburetors and distributor are correct for the car and to NCRS standards.

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**LOT #1316.1 – 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 427/435 CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE **This 1967 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is powered by a big-block 427/435hp engine. This vehicle is a very correct matching-numbers, documented car.

It was well-optioned, as noted on the Tank Sticker, and is finished in Rally Red with a black leather interior, headrests and top.

It features a transistor ignition, 3.55 posi-traction rear end with Z41 suspension, power brakes and dual side pipes. The restoration conforms to NCRS specifications, including the appropriate inspection markings and part tags. This car also sports a set of alloy wheels and red stripe tires.

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LOT # 1303 – 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 327/360 SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE – NO RESERVE
This matching-numbers 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-Window Coupe is powered by an L84 327/360hp fuel-injected engine hooked to an M20 4-speed transmission with a 4.11 rear end.

This model features independent rear suspension, power windows, electric T3 lighting with aerodynamic function and an AM/FM Wonder Bar radio.

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LOT #1041 – 1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 283/270 CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE
This 1961 Chevrolet Corvette was treated to a no-expense-spared body-off restoration performed by the early Corvette specialists at Sierra Auto Restoration in Sonoma, CA, at the end of 2006.

The exterior was stripped to the gel-coat then prepped and painted in Fawn Beige Metallic with Ermine White coves; a matching Fawn Beige interior and a new white top were installed to match.

All factory stainless steel has been hand-polished and all the chrome was replated. The 270 horsepower 283ci V8 engine, along with its original AFB dual four-barrel carburetors and the four-speed manual transmission were completely rebuilt to GM specification.

The brakes, suspension, ball joints and all other steering components were replaced with new. Likewise, all wiring and the harnesses are brand new, while the original gauges and the Wonder Bar radio were completely rebuilt. Only 50 test miles since the restoration.

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LOT #1044.1 – 1954 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 235/150 CONVERTIBLE – NO RESERVE This 1954 Chevrolet Corvette is the product of a no-expense-spared frame-off restoration. It is presented in correct Sportsman Red, with only 100 believed to be delivered in Sportsman Red with Red interiors.

It retains its original 235.5/150hp in-line 6-cylinder matched to a Powerglide automatic transmission with floor shifter.

The restoration was performed to exacting specifications. The interior features red upholstery and carpeting, and the convertible top is all-new in a beige color. The car has been stored and pampered in a climate-controlled facility for the past fifteen years in the Bill Munday Auto Collection.

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