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VIN 30837S106844
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Car Year: |
1963 |
Car's approximate birthday: |
January 15, 1963 |
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Owner: |
Mecum Auctions Mickey Thompson's Personal Corvette ZO6 |
City: |
Monterey |
State: |
California |
Country: |
United States |
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Purchase date: |
Undefined |
Status: |
Current Owner |
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Nickname: |
30837S106844 |
State: |
Restored |
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Exterior: |
936 Ermine White |
Interior: |
Blk Black (Vinyl) |
Softtop: |
Other Color |
Wheels: |
Other Color |
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Body: |
Unknown
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Delivery Dealer Zone: |
Unknown |
Delivery Dealer Code: |
Unknown |
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837 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe (FI 360hp) |
49.24% |
4,252.00 |
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L84 |
327ci, 360hp Engine (fuel injection) |
12.13% |
430.40 |
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M20 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
83.54% |
188.30 |
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N03 |
36 Gallon Fuel Tank (for coupe) |
0.29% |
202.30 |
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Z06 |
Special Performance Equipment |
0.93% |
1,818.45 |
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Total |
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0.000000045156704% (1 Cars) |
6,891.45 |
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Factory job nr.: |
Unknown |
Export Car: |
Non Export Car |
Other details: |
Added to Registry 08/15/2012 |
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Car history: |
Mecum Auctions, Monterey CA Auction 08/18/2012
HIGHLIGHTS - Mickey Thompson's personal ZO6 - Previously known to be "The Sears/Allstate Tire Test Car" - Recently discovered by David Burroughs' Prove It to be Thompson's personal driver - Thompson likely spent more time driving #6844 than all four of his other ZO6 race Corvettes - #6844 was also used as the advertising model for Mickey Thompson mag wheels - L84 327/360 HP Fuel Injection - M20 close-ratio 4-speed transmission - N03 36 gallon fuel tank
DESCRIPTION In 1963, what did the fastest man on earth drive to work? Mickey Thompson drove this ZO6 Corvette #6844 Prove It findings reveal new identity for Mickey Thompson Corvette. For nearly two decades, this Z06 Corvette was thought to have been used by Mickey Thompson to test Sears Allstate Tires on the Bonneville Salt Flats. However, over the past several years, a cloud of doubt surrounded this claim. Dana Mecum wanted to know the facts. So, he hired Prove It a research team headed by Bloomington Gold founder, David Burroughs. Prove It collected historic photography, testimony from expert witnesses, testimony from the restorer, and relevant materials associated with the vehicle.
The Findings: Prove It concluded this Corvette VIN #6844 was NOT the Allstate car. However, it concluded that it was indeed Thompsons personal Corvette.
As a famous drag racer of the period and holder of a 406 mph speed record, Thompson chose this 1963 Z06 Corvette (#6844) to fit his brand image of speed. Although not the Bonneville test car, Thompson would have likely spent more time driving #6844 than all four of his other Z06 race Corvettes.
Besides being his personal Corvette, #6844 was also used as the advertising model for one of his speed accessoriesMickey Thompson mag wheels.
About Prove It Designed by David Burroughs, Prove It helps owners or buyers determine if certain claims are true, false, or inconclusive. Prove It represents the vehicle rather than one side or the other.
Once all the facts, materials, historic photography, and testimony from both sides are collected, it is forwarded to a specially selected team of experts for their inspection, comments, and conclusions. These comments and conclusions are forwarded to a team of analysts for their final inspection and conclusions. A report is then written with findings and conclusions and presented to the client.
For more information about Prove It Contact: David Burroughs (309) 261-0992.
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For Sale: |
No |
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