376B..1958 Corvette "Retractable Hardtop", Concept/Dream car..Fully Documented!! US patent #3,180,677; 283-245 hp, 4 speed. This very rare functional retractable hardtop was designed/created by Francis H. Scott, a GM stylist from plaster/plastic department. Very rare and the only one known to exist! Wonderbar radio. Unique rear exhaust exit. Tuxedo Black paint with Red interior. The one and only "Hide Away Hardtop" Flip-Top Corvette. Research and Complete Documented Restoration is now complete. Invited and did participate at Chicago Vette Fest Nationals Showcase #SC9411-610; Corvettes at Carlisle; McDorman's; NCRS National Convention, Corvette Fever Magazine January 1995 Centerfold Feature; 1996 Barnes & Noble Corvette Calendar; and also 4 page spread in Michael Mueller's Motorbooks International New 1953 - 1962 Sportscar Color History Book. - - NOW ON DISPLAY AT PROTEAM . This car has been invited to participate on display at the Bloomington Gold 1996 Special Collection XIII "The Classics 1953 - 1962". Also, ProTeam won first prize in the DuPont paint "Top Gun Award" competition out of several hundred entries for the best use of DuPont color on a motorized vehicle. Displayed at 1996 Bloomington Gold Special collection in honor and recognition of the many unsung heroes and employees of General Motors involved in the Corvette platform over the many years.... especially Francis H. Scott, whose determination and 3,200 hour creation of this concept went unnoticed until recently... Thank you Scotty!! Also, one cannot overlook the commitment of ProTeam's crew who worked around the clock and treated this car to a 1,400 hour rapid fire restoration that was completed August 6th, 1994. Thank You: Fred Michaelis, ProTeam Co-owner and Project Supervisor; Dan Young, ProTeam Body Shop Manager; Bob Hugo, Trim Shop Manager; Billy Rodenhauser, Ace Assembly Mechanic. Great Work Guys!!! Will be offered at no reserve at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Az. on Saturday, January 29, 2005, Lot #993. Go to proteamcorvette.com/retractable.html and see Scotty in motion and read more about this one of a kind Corvette. SOLD Click here to see Scotty in motion and read more about this one of a kind Corvette.
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