CARLISLE, PA – Some 400+ automotive gems are anticipated for the Spring Carlisle Collector Car Auction. They are anchored by a pair of amazing Corvettes, one from 1960 and the other from 1963.
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Let’s start with the 1960 Corvette. 10,261 C1’s were built for the ’60 model year and this car carries VIN sequence #0002. That’s right, it’s the second 1960 to roll off the assembly line. Beyond that, it’s considered a pilot car and includes GM’s experimental aluminum heads with Rochester Fuel Injection as well as a 283 V8 with lightweight heads, which were never commercially produced for Corvette. This Corvette was born in St. Louis in September of 1959 and after component testing, GM sold it to Rochester Products Engineer Bill Anderson. Fast forward to 1970 and a 16-year-old kid named Dana Kuhl picked up for $900 as a birthday present. From there, it changed ownership a few times, but along the way, has retained many of its original elements, including the original frame with chassis number present.
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If that gem isn’t enough, how about an original numbers matching 1963 Split Window Corvette Stingray? One of only 10,594 C2’s built for delivery in 1963, it’s powered by a 327 cubic inch RF Code Fuel Injected C8, plus it’s been verified that all major engine accessories are also original. This car has been with its current owner for 37 years and includes a copy of the original window sticker, plus a resume of prestigious awards, including a pair of first-place honors at Corvettes at Carlisle (1987 and 1990), NCRS Top-Flight award (1990 and 1991), and was Silver Certified in 2024 by the National Corvette Certification Board.
Beyond those Corvettes, there are a few more stars of the show. Carlisle Auctions has confirmed an eye catching, fully restored 1969 Camaro RS/SS and a 2023 Dodge Challenge Hellcat Convertible. The Camaro has a variety of new elements, including its sheet metal, tinted glass, and more. This helps give this Hugger Orange muscle car a sophisticated look on any Showfield, or while driving around town. As the Hellcat Convertible goes, this is a widebody jailbreak, with a Plum Crazy Purple exterior. As one of only 530 convertibles sanctioned through Dodge by Droptop Customs in Florida, its new owner can feel right at home in the Laguna Leather seats, while muscling around town showing off the sounds of a 6.5 liter/717 horsepower V8 engine.
In addition to these showcase vehicles, Carlisle Auctions has expanded its popular all-Truck Hour. What was one hour on one day of the auction is now two days and one hour each. That means double the truck-themed fun with an anticipated launch time of 3 PM each day. Speaking of time, Carlisle Auctions is so excited to kick-off its season, that the auction now starts at 10 AM each day. This is two hours earlier than previous years, giving Carlisle guests who jump between Spring Carlisle and the auction more time to enjoy both events, while helping keep die-hard bidders in place throughout the duration of the auction.
and every registered bidder is eligible to not only bring a guest to the auction but to attend Spring Carlisle as well. Preview hours for the auction start at 8 AM April 23 and continue through the conclusion of the auction. Complete details are available at CarlisleAuctions.com. Consignments are being added daily to the Carlisle Auctions web page. Spectator admission is $13 at the door, cheaper if purchased online, and offers admission to both Spring Carlisle and the Spring auction. For auction details, call 717-960-6400.
Carlisle Events is a partner or producer of over a dozen annual collector car/truck events. Events are held at the Carlisle PA Fairgrounds (Carlisle, PA), Allentown Fairgrounds (Allentown, PA), and the SUN ‘n FUN Expo Campus (Lakeland, FL). The season schedule includes automotive flea markets of varying sizes, multiple auctions, as well as individual specialty shows featuring Corvettes, Fords, GMs, Chryslers, trucks, imports, tuners, and performance sport compacts. Founded in 1974 by friends Bill Miller and Chip Miller, events hosted at Carlisle attract enthusiasts annually from all corners of the globe. More information is available at www.CarlisleEvents.com or www.CarlisleAuctions.com.
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