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Broad Arrow is hosting their annual Amelia Auction alongside the 30th anniversary of Hagerty’s Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance in Florida March 7th and 8th. Last year’s successful event boasted an amazing 92% sell through rate and a healthy $63 million in sales.
This year’s Amelia Island docket includes a total of 169 lots. As we create this prose, the list consists of 166 cars, two tractors, and one go-kart. The docket contains rare and desirable supercars from the collector car hobby’s top marques.
Naturally, Corvettes are well represented in Broad Arrow’s offering with six prime examples inviting your bids. Four of the six cars are offered without reserve. The sextet of Zora’s offspring is led by the famous 1960 Camoradi racer that lapped Lemans alongside the three Cunningham racers that year. A stunning 1957 Fuelie is the other C1 up for grabs. A quartet of midyears complete the Corvette docket and include a pair of big blocks from 1966 and 1967, a classy black 1967 roadster, and speedy 1963 racer.
Here’s a closer look at the Corvettes available at The Amelia sale.
1960 Camoradi Corvette Racer
Lot 268 – 1960 Camoradi Corvette Racer: We talk a lot about the three Cunningham Corvettes that competed and won at Le Mans in 1960. Did you know there was a 4th Corvette competing that year? The #4 Camoradi racer competed right alongside its white and blue brothers. Sponsored by Casner Motor Racing Division for the 1960 season, this C1 fuelie finished 2nd in class and 10th overall at the 1960 24 Hours of Le Mans. It also ran 2nd in GT 5.0 at the 12 hours of Sebring. It spent significant time in Sweden before it was discovered there in 1995. A comprehensive restoration was conducted in 2022. Since then, it’s been following the show circuit where it’s claimed a NCRS American Heritage award, The Grand Sport Trophy at Amelia, featured in Bloomington Gold’s Gold Collection, and more. Power comes from the 290hp fuel injected engine and other track-ready features include a 37-gallon fuel tank plus heavy-duty brakes and suspension. This important piece of Corvette history is offered with extensive documentation dating back to 1960. The preauction estimate is $1,000,000 – $1,300,000.
1966 Laguna Blue 427/425 Convertible
Lot 220 – 1966 Laguna Blue 427/425 Convertible: 1966 was the first year for a 427 engine in the Corvette. This L72 equipped C2 is finished in handsome Laguna Blue over a blue vinyl interior. It’s been owned by several noted collectors including Otis Chandler and others. The car was comprehensively restored in 1990 and has gone on to win NCRS Top Flight, Performance Verification, and Duntov honors. Notable features include a 4-speed manual transmission, teak steering wheel, side exhaust, tinted windshield, and a positraction rearend. Documentation includes the restoration photo book, NCRS awards, 1967 sales contract, original Protect-O-Plate, and CCAS verification from Al Grenning. Preauction estimate is $180,000 – $220,000.
1967 Lynndale Blue 427/435 Convertible
Lot 259 – 1967 Lynndale Blue 427/435 Convertible: This award winning 1967 convertible is powered by the mighty 435hp L71 engine that’s mounted to a M21 4-speed transmission. The final year Sting Ray will sell at No Reserve and wears Lynndale Blue paint over a black interior, a white soft top, and a black hood stinger. The F41 special suspension and underbody off-road exhaust are some of the other installed options. Judging awards include Bloomington Gold Certification, NCRS Top Flight and Performance Verification, and the Triple Crown award. The car is documented with the original tank sticker and sports a preauction estimate of $175,000-$225,000.
1963 Split Window Coupe Racer
Lot 211 – 1963 Split Window Coupe Racer: The 2nd Corvette racer at Amelia Island is in the form of this custom light blue 1963 split window coupe selling at No Reserve. It began life as a drag racer before being converted for road racing. The car was fitted with a fuel-injected 327 engine backed by a M22 4-speed transmission. A Hurst shifter helps choose the gears. It was featured on the cover of Corvette Magazine October 2018 and comes with period SCCA and North Atlantic Road Racing Championship race history. The frame-off restoration was performed by Vette Dreams and it was completed in 2015. Subsequent work includes an engine rebuild and mechanical refurbishment. Today it’s a great blend of original and restored ready for the track or your collection. The preauction estimate is $110,000 – $140,000.
1967 Tuxedo Black 327/300 Convertible
Lot 124 – 1967 Tuxedo Black 327/300 Convertible: Tuxedo Black is arguably the most desirable color on a midyear Corvette. Couple that with a black interior, red line tires, side exhaust, and you’ve got a highly desirable C2 on your hands. Lot 124 will sell at No Reserve after its 2013 frame off restoration by Dixie Corvette. It is one of just 815 Tuxedo Back Corvettes made in 1967. Other sought-after options include rare air conditioning, telescopic steering wheel, power steering, brakes, and windows, and a black hardtop. The car has completed roughly 1,000 miles since restoration and is offered with an NCRS Shipping Data Report and its Owner Protection Plan booklet with Protect-O-Plate. Broad Arrow’s estimate it will sell for $100,000 – $140,000.
1957 Onyx Black 283/283 Fuelie
Lot 215 – 1957 Onyx Black 283/283 Fuelie: This 1957 fuelies sports Onyx Black paint, black coves, and a striking red interior. A white soft top, white wall tires, and spinner hubcaps complete the exterior package. Power comes from the top dog 283hp fuelie engine. Other features include “radio delete”, 4-speed manual transmission, positraction, and body colored hardtop. The multiple NCRS Top Flight winner was once part of Leonard Nagel’s noted collection. This desirable straight axle Corvette is offered here at No Reserve with a preauction estimate of $85,000 – $110,000.
The Amelia Auction 2025
Broad Arrow’s Amelia Auction will be held Friday, March 7th and Saturday, March 8th as part of the 30th Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. Auction previews take place Thursday, March 6th and Friday, March 7th from 9am-4pm ET. The Saturday preview runs in the morning prior to the auction until 11am. All auction previews are free to attend.
Vehicle sales begin at 4pm on the 7th and 11am on the 8th. Auction admission is complimentary and is standing room only.
The $200 bidder registration fee covers in-person bidding, admission for 2, a bidder paddle, seats, and an auction catalog. Phone, absentee, and internet bidding are complimentary.
For more information on the Amelia auction, head over to the Broad Arrow website.
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