VIN 194679S711206

Car Year:	1969
Car's approximate birthday:	December 24, 1968
Owner:	Tom Rynone
Country:	United States
Purchase date:	07/01/1973
Status:	Current Owner
State:	Race Car
Exterior:	988 Burgundy
Interior:	Other Color
Softtop:	Other Color
Wheels:	Other Color
Delivery Dealer Zone:	Unknown
Delivery Dealer Code:	Unknown
Options:	RPO	Option	Percentage Sold [%]	Sales Price [$]
	19467	Base Corvette Convertible (BB 430hp)	42.91%	4,438.00
	A82	Headrests	100.00%	17.95
	F41	Special Front and Rear Suspension	4.29%	36.90
	G81	Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios	95.36%	46.35
	J56	Special Heavy Duty Brakes	0.30%	384.45
	K66	Transistor Ignition System	14.71%	81.10
	L88	427ci, 430hp Engine	0.30%	1,032.15
	M22	4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty	0.26%	290.40
	Total		0.000000000000213% (1 Cars)	6,327.30
Factory job nr.:	Unknown
Export Car:	Non Export Car
Car history:
Race Numbers: # 3, #69, #30, #18, #41 Ownership: Bob Esseks (1968 to 1969 John Paul (Sr) (1969 to 1971 Rodney (Bob) Harris (1971 to 1973 Tom Rynone (1973 to 1989 Kevin Mackay (1989 to present). Sponsors: Drivers: Ed Lowther / Bob Esseks (# 3) 1969); Frank Dominiani / Bob Esseks (# 69)(1968 to 1969); John Paul (Sr.)/ Bob Esseks(#18, # 30)(1970 to 19__); Bob Harris/Paul Choini貥 (#41)(19__ to 19__). Original Color: Burgundy Tires/Wheels: 15" Firestone Engine: RPO L88. For 1968 new open chamber heads had been developed, primarily to help meet new emission requirements. To gain real-world experience with the new heads, GM's engineers secretly released four of these new engines to selected racers. These lightweight cars included the new L88, ZL-2 cold air induction hood, heavy duty clutch, smaller flywheel and a heavy duty cross-flow aluminum radiator. Driveline: RPO J56 included the heavy duty brakes with semi-metallic linings and special proportioning valve. The F41 suspension option included special front and rear springs and shock absorbers. The K66 transistor iginition with pulse amplifier and a special coil improved ignition control. The M22 rock crusher transmission was also included. PRO C48 deleted the heater-defroster and was mandatory with the L88. This option also included the deletion of all sound insulation, the radio, and rear cargo area carpet. A good choice for the gears was the G80 positraction with standard 3:08 gears. The "Distance Group" package included FIA approved fixed dual headlights in lightweight brackers and pre-formed plexiglass covers. Large fender flares (not approved by SCCA) were fitted in boxes and stored in the cargo area a.k.a. "the Trunk Package". Interior: Stock Corvette interior Condition: Under restoration by Kevin Mackay Unique Characteristics: The first four cars fitted with the prototype open-chamber L88 heads preceded the James Garner cars by about one month, although the AIR cars also reached the track before general public availability. Three of the cars debuted at Sebring in 1969. These were the Or Costanzo car (# 4), the Owens-Corning car (#1) and the burgundy Bob Esseks/Frank Dominianni car (#69), with Ed Lowther added to the team for the Sebring race. The fourth car, the blue # 8 Herb Caplan car was shipped to the west coast. Notes/Race History: 2-69 Daytona 24 hr, 3-69 Sebring 12 hr, N.E. Division Champion 1970 at Bridgehampton, Watkins Glen, Thompson , and Lime Rock. February 27, 2009.
For Sale:	No
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