VIN: 194670S415074 SCCA # 18-335. Race Numbers: 07, 12, 25. Ownership: 1970-75 - John Biza (# 12); 1976-94 - Darwin Bosell (# 25); 1994-1999 - Jack Beckman (# 07; 1999-present - owners unknown - car for sale Sponsors: John Corvette Shop; Jay Kline Chevrolet (Minneapolis, MN) Kramer Tire (Minneapolis, MN) Cat Oil Racing (Minneapolis, MN) Drivers: 1970-75 - John Biza; 1976-89 - Darwin Bosell; 1994-1999 - Jack Beckman 1999-presetn - owners unspecified Status: Original Color: uncertain. Tires/Wheels: Wheels: 15x10 American Racing Torque Thrust, Tires: Hoosier 245 x 45 x 15 Front, 26.5 x 9.5 x 15 Rear Engine: Engine: ?Engine Builder: American Speed ?Displacement: 377 cid. Approx 13:1 ?Horsepower: 700HP @ 6,900rpm ?Torque: 600ft/#'s torque @ 4,900 rpm ?Induction: 750 Holley ?Heads: AFR ?Block: Dart ?Main Caps: 4-bolt ?Connecting Rods: H-Beam Connecting Rods,ARP bolts ?Camshaft: Comp ?Valve Train: Zero Tolerance Valve Springs, Ti Retainers, Jesel Shaft rock ?Clutch: Quarter master 7.25 ?Flywheel: Fluidampr- Harmonic Damper 7 1/4 ?Exhaust: Stahl sidepipe headers new 2008 ?Total Time: Approx 15 hours ?Dry sump Fuel System ?ATL 32 gallon fuel cell ?Fuel Pump: Holley blue fuel pump, regulator ?Fuel Type: JAZZ Billet Aluminum fuel filter Oil/Water System ?Radiator: Griffin Aluminum Racing Radiator 19x24in ?Water Rad Location: Front , 12 volt Cooling Fan. 15 in Dia ?Water Pump: G.M. Aluminum Water Pump ?Oil Cooler: Hayden Remote Oil Cooler, Melling Race Oil Pump ?Oil Cooler Location: System 1. Oil Filter System Electrical System ?Ignition: MSD 6AL Ignition Box w/limiter, Pro Billet Distributor, Coil ?Alternator: NASCAR Mini Alternator,Powermaster Aluminum Mini Starter ?Battery: Napa Orbital Dry Cell Battery ?Data Logger: AMB - Identification & Timing ? Type: G.M. Frame/Complete Roll Cage Suspension: ?Front Suspension: G.M. soild bushings ?Rear Suspension: G.M. 400# 5-leaf spring, Custom HD tailing arms,HD heimed camber rods ?Shocks: Monroe Formula XP Shocks ?Brakes: (see above) Hawk Blue Pads, Speedway bias, ?Steering: Sweet steering joint G.M. box Driveline: Transmission ?Manfacturer: AGC ?Gears: 4 ?Shifter: Hurst Super-Shifter with custom aluminum linkage and heims ?Trans Cooler: no ?Races: 15 hours ?Rollerized 1st gear, Billet Mid-plate,nTorque lock sliders, Billet Aluminum shifter Differential ?Ratio: 3.70 gears ?Differential: G.M. ?Axles: G.M. ?G.M. H.D. drive shaft. Top: roadster - open top Interior: Interior ?Material: Aluminum Brake, Clutch, and Gas Pedals ?Fire System: Fire extinguisher mounted in car ?Restraints: (2)Kirkey racing seat, restraints new 2007 ?Guages: Accutech Oil Temp Pres, Water Temp, Fuel Pres, Amps, Tach ?Steering Wheel: Removable 3 spoke steering wheel ?5-Panel wink mirror and drivers side mirror Exterior / Body ?Construction: G.M. Rear bodywork (removable in 60 secs) with original ZL-1 flares ?Color: Dark Blue ?Paint: Base/clear - PPG Paint products ?Condition: New Paint ?Removable Front bodywork with ZL-1 flares, L-88 Lightweight Hood Chassis Condition: needs work Modifications: Recently added items include Stahl headers, wheels, tires, passenger seat, front air dam. Car received a new paint job in January 2006 and is now dark blue with the 07 number and has a passenger seat. The car has updated (modern) Wilwood 6 piston calipers with Wilwood hats and rotors in the front. Stock J-56 GM front brakes moved to the rear axle. The front calipers moved to the rear of the disc to accommodate the cooling ducts. Wilwood 1" bore non-power duel master cylinder Custom fabricated front caliper brackets with cooling plates 4-3" diameter front brake cooling ducts Front/rear Bias adjusters also installed in the car. Notes/Race History: In 1970, this Corvette Roadster was built by Henry Gomez, Roy Boone, Darwin Bosell, and John Biza, owner of John's Corvette Shop in St Paul Park (MN).In 1971, owner/driver John Biza began racing his newly completed Corvette Roadster. John held competition licenses in FIA, IMSA, and SCCA. (SCCA car Log Book #18-335; Car #12). John competed in many regional and national Trans-Am races such as, the Un-Cola Nationals, Pepsi Trans-Arn Nationals, and 7-UP S.C.C.A. Trans-American Championship. During his time behind the wheel in the 70's. In 1976, the Corvette was purchased by Darwin Bosell, of Cedar (MN). Darwin, a former crew member of John's Corvette Shop Racing Team, also competed in SCCA Trans-Am and IMSA Camel GT Series, running as car #25. During this period, the Corvette underwent its first update. In 1978, the car was rebodied into a hardtop/couple configuration with the 1978 Corvette Pace Car paint scheme, and was no longer a roadster. The car raced with Darwin at the controls from 1976 to 1989 with many top finishes to his acclaim. In 1989, Darwin retired the car, and it was placed in storage. In 1994, Jack Beckman, also from Minnesota, purchased the old IMSA car. With the help of Darwin Bosell, old photographs, and the original body parts, Jack was able to return the racecar to a roadster. Jack raced the car in many vintage events sanctioned by VSCDA, VSCR, and RMVR. After five years of vintage racing, Jack sold the 1970 Corvette Roadster to the current owners in December of 1999. The car was then completely disassembled, the frame was checked for straightness and painted, and the original G.M. J-56 brake system was located and installed. Recent Competition History: Donnybrook Raceway regional track record holder (May 14, 1972) Received SVRA Medallion # 6-410 in 2001 Vintage Motorsport Magazines--Pick of the Liter-- Brian Redman International Challenge 2002 Recipient of Road and Track Magazines KRIEGER award, BRIC 2003 Corvette Fever Magazines featured car at BRIC 2003. April 5, 2009. |