1962 Chevrolet Corvette Vintage SHOW CAR CHERRY SMASH 331 c i Chevy 4 Speed

Rare opportunity to own a piece of Corvette and Hot Rod history which is as head-turning and eye-popping as the day it won the International Show Car Association (ISCA) Grand Championship for the 1976-77 season at the height of the show car popularity almost 50 years ago.

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Extreme Corvettes by Rod Saboury and Kurzmann’s Auto Brokerage present “Cherry Smash”. This is a show stopping custom 1962 Chevrolet Corvette originally owned and shown by Bob Raines. It’s 70’s vintage candy red LACQUER paint that was applied by legendary painter Chip Wittington of ‘Chip’s East Coast Kustoms’ in Springfield VA still shows well for its age. Yes, there is some “age patina” (see photos) but remember…..its 48 years old!!

THIS CAR HAS NOT BEEN REFURBISHED OR TOUCHED UP AND IT CAN BE DRIVEN ON THE STREET!!!

The basic theme for Cherry Smash combined the 60’s style ’Gasser’ drag cars with the flash and ‘bling’ of the 1970’s.

Speaking of ‘bling’, let’s talk chrome. According to various periodicals which featured Cherry Smash more than $25,000 was spent on chrome plating throughout the car. That’s in 1970’s dollars. Move up to 2023 dollars and it comes closer to $200,000!!

Even after all these years in storage, Cherry Smash has still proven to be a winner when attending the 2022 “Dead Man’s Curve” Car show and Cruise-in, the car was selected as the top show car out of more than 4,000 entries. Not too shabby for a 50-year-old build.

Since the Corvette’s completion in 1974 it has been primarily a “Trailer Queen”, with limited mileage on the street (324 miles). To make it street ready a complete exhaust system would need to be added, turn signals, brake lights, etc. Please note the car is being sold “AS IS”.

PLEASE DIRECT ALL INQUIRIES, THROUGH TEXT OR PHONE CALL TO J.D. KURZMANN @ 410-937-0719

Here are the highlights:

BODY & PAINT:

Custom hand-made one-piece tilt-forward front end which was built by molding the hood and fenders together. The inner fender panels were retained and painted a candy tangerine to accentuate the chrome in the engine compartment. Custom hood opening for the supercharger and carburetor. Hand formed and radius rear wheel wells with flares.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION:

331 cu. in. small block Chevrolet highly detailed with paint and chrome, using a GMC 4-71 supercharger underdriven 30%. Forged True pistons with billet rods and an HTC prepared crankshaft. Roller cam is by Crower with a Mallory ignition system. Headers are custom made and plated.

Transmission is a Muncie 4-speed unit which has chrome accents and uses a Schiefer clutch pack with a Hurst shifter.

CHASSIS & DIFFERENTIAL:

1962 Corvette frame is not stock. First, the center ‘X’ section was replaced with a custom square tubing unit. Then all the welds were ground smooth before more of the candy tangerine lacquer paint with overlays was applied.

Replacing the stock front end is a chromed straight axle with matching chrome springs. Four-wheel disc brakes handle the stopping with again, chrome rotors. While out back a 1957 Pontiac differential with 4.11:1 gears and Strange axles handles the power.

Original Crager wheels with Stahl 15” racing tires (front) and 30/12.50/15 M/T Street Drag Radials (rear)

INTERIOR:

Professionally upholstered seats, door panels, trunk area, and roll bar by Master Upholstery of Denville, NJ using orange and cherry velour (or crushed velvet per the ‘70’s). You will notice the steering wheel has a “hiccup” in each spoke. It is believed to be a one-of-a-kind Superior item which was modified for Bob Raines.

Aftermarket gauges include Sun Super Tach (not working) and water temperature and oil pressure gauge.

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UNFORTUNATELY, DUE TO “FAKE BIDDERS” AND “GHOSTING” I REQUEST THE FOLLOWING…….

IF YOU HAVE AN EBAY ‘FEEDBACK’ RATING OF 5 OR LESS YOU MUST CONTACT ME BEFOREBIDDING OR BIDS WILL BE CANCELED AND ANY OFFERS WILL BE DECLINED.

PLEASE NOTE….ALL BIDS AND OFFERS MADE ON ANY VEHICLE(S) WILL FOLLOW EBAY’S PROTOCOL OF PURCHASING. THIS MEANS THAT ONCE THE BID OR OFFER IS MADE OR ACCEPTED THE BUYER AGREES TO PURCHASE THE CAR IN “AS IS” CONDITION.

PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTIONS OF VEHICLES ARE WELCOME AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY…..BUT ALL INSPECTIONS MUST BE DONE BEFORE A BID OR OFFER IS PLACED OR IT WILL BE ASSUMED YOU ARE BUYING THE VEHICLE.

I am listing this vehicle as a representative (facilitator) for the owner, not a broker. All photographs and videos were taken by me. All the information presented was given to me by the owner. All questions will be directed to J.D. @ 410-937-0719 and answered in a timely manner.

ATTENTION DEALERS!!! ALL PAYMENTS ARE MADE TO MY BUSINESS ACCOUNT AND NOT THE OWNER’S OF THE VEHICLES. NO EXCEPTIONS!!

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CASH ONLY

ANY AND ALL DEPOSITS EITHER THROUGH PAYPAL, WIRED FUNDS OR CASH ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

PAYMENT IS TO BE MADE BY WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH.

IF A CASHIER’S CHECK IS ACCEPTED IT WILL BE FROM A MAJOR NATIONAL BANK, AND MUST CLEAR BEFORE THE VEHICLE, TITLE, AND BILL OF SALE ARE RELEASED.

FEEL FREE TO CALL OR TEXT ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS @ 410-937-0719…..J.D.

Vehicle is no longer covered under manufacturer warranty, it will besold “AS IS”, where is no warranty, expressed written or implied. The seller shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness, or defects herein, and makes no warranty in connection therewith. No allowance or set aside will be made on account of any incorrectness, imperfection, defect, or damage. Any descriptions or representations are for identification purposes only and are not to be construed as a warranty of any type. It is the responsibility of the buyer to have thoroughly inspected the vehicle, and to have satisfied himself or herself as to the condition and value and to bid based upon that judgement solely. The seller shall and will make every reasonable effort to disclose any known defects associated with this vehicle at the buyer's request prior to the close of sale. Seller assumes no responsibility for any repairs regardless of any oral statements about the vehicle.

PLEASE BUY WITH CONFIDENCE

I have been an active eBay seller of cars and other items for more than 20 years and maintained a 100% rating during most of that period. Approximately 12 years ago I started an online service assisting owners of Classic, Vintage, and Muscle cars to sell their vehicles on the internet without them leaving the garage. These are private individual owners who do not want to deal with the public and all the endless phone calls, “Tire kickers”, and other nonsense that goes on when trying to sell a car. They just want someone to sell it!!

References can be provided upon request. Feel free to call me at 410-937-0719

Thank you

J.D. Kurzmann