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L88 Corvette

Debut Year: 1967

To some, this car is the pinnacle of the Corvette. Different models may come and go, but the L88 remains just as bonkers, tough, and exciting as it was in the 1960s. The car was produced as a street-legal racer, and was hard to find, hidden deep within the Corvette’s options. GM had agreed to not produce race cars like this, but it still got out there. Only 20 were made, thanks to GM actively attempting to put consumers off the car. They advised potential buyers that the car had to be run on 103 Octane gas, which was hard to come by in many places across the country. They also underrated the engine’s horsepower significantly, stating it produced 435, when in fact it produced around 580.

It was expensive too, priced at $4,240. The result was that the few L88s that were sold ended up being owned by racing teams. They were put to good use though, have no fear. The L88 nearly won the Tour de France Automobile, and also put in excellent showings at Le Mans. One L88 chassis was used for six successive races, which is a record left standing today.

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