1972 Daytona Heinz & Johnson Rebel Corvette GT Class Win
In 1972, the Rebel Corvette L88 driven by Dave Heinz and Bob Johnson delivered one of Corvette racing’s finest endurance victories, winning the GT class at the Daytona 6 Hours.
In 1972, the Rebel Corvette L88 driven by Dave Heinz and Bob Johnson delivered one of Corvette racing’s finest endurance victories, winning the GT class at the Daytona 6 Hours.
The 1971 24 Hours of Daytona marked Corvette’s finest endurance-racing hour. Behind the win was the legendary Owens-Corning Fiberglas L88 program—and the end of Chevrolet’s quiet factory support.
Hidden for decades and driven only at night, this 1972 Steel Cities Gray Corvette Convertible survived almost untouched—an extreme survivor with just 3,255 miles.
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November 7, 1969: The 250,000th Corvette rolls off the production line, a Riverside Gold convertible, purchased by George Dyer of California “First and last” Corvettes...