This Firemist Green 65 Corvette roadster is VIN 003. It left the plant on 08/06/64 painted Ermine White with a Tan leather interior and a fuel injected 327. It was then sent to GM Engineering were a 427, prototype F41 suspension, 4 wheel disc brakes, hand-made big block hood and side exhaust were installed. The GM Styling Department applied the Firemist Green paint and dyed the interior Light Green. Chrome valve covers and overflow tank were also installed for the New York Auto Show. This car was eventually sold at Don Fry Chevrolet in Warren MI to Bud Volmer. This car was restored by the Naber Bros. It was bid to $575K.
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