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Corvette DNA: Sports Cars You Never Knew Were Based On The Vette

Scaglietti Corvette

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Only a few people know that Scaglietti, a famous design house that worked with Ferrari, built Corvettes. Indeed, Scaglietti produced three Corvettes in 1959 for Texas millionaire and car enthusiast Gary Laughlin. Jim Hall and Carroll Shelby, both notable racing drivers and constructors from Texas, saw the potential in the 1959 Corvette’s engine and power. Although the Corvette had a light fiberglass body. Two of the constructors wanted better aerodynamics, a longer nose, and more luxurious appointments (via Supercars).

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So they contacted Scaglietti to design and produce a bespoke body on the 1959 Vette chassis. Scaglietti delivered three cars in different colors with exquisite designs. They looked more like a Ferrari than a Corvette. There were plans to start regular production. But after careful consideration and cost projection, they abandoned their plans and the cars remained prototypes.

Written by
Vukasin Herbez
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