1958 Chevrolet Corvette
BARRETT-JACKSON - Barrett-Jackson, The World’s Greatest Collector
Car Auctions, announced that American businessman and philanthropist
George Shinn will auction a select offering from his expansive collection with
No Reserve during the 2022 Palm Beach Auction, April 7-9, at the South Florida
Fairgrounds. A diverse curation, the offering from the George Shinn Collection in Palm Beach will include more
than 30 vehicles comprising originals and Resto-Mods spanning from the 1950s to
the early ’70s, as well as hot rods and modern sports cars.
“Coming
on the heels of Barrett-Jackson’s most successful auction in its 50-year
history, we’re excited to roll into our highly anticipated return to Palm Beach
with several remarkable collections,” said Craig Jackson, chairman and CEO of
Barrett-Jackson. “We’re thrilled to feature the George Shinn Collection as part
of that. Like myself, George has been passionate about cars since he was a
child, and he has amassed an impressive collection over the years. His select
offering in Palm Beach is reflective of the incredible quality and diversity
featured throughout.”
Highlighting
the vehicles from the George Shinn Collection is a 1958 Chevrolet Corvette 283/250
convertible.
Finished in Charcoal Pearl with silver coves, this Corvette is a recent
recipient of a body-off restoration. Powered by a fuel-injected V8 engine mated
to a 4-speed manual transmission, it is equipped with finned aluminum valve
covers and a pair of ceramic-coated tubular exhaust headers coupled to the dual
exhaust system. The interior features bright red vinyl and nestled in the dash
is a push-button radio as well as the factory clock.
Another
restored classic from the 1950s is a 1957 Ford Fairlane Sunliner
convertible
finished in two-tone pink and brown with a brown cloth soft top and matching
brown-and-white interior featuring a bench seat and push-button radio. It is
powered by the 321ci Thunderbird Special, a version of Ford’s Y-block V8
engine, equipped with a 4-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust mated to a 2-speed
Ford-O-Matic automatic transmission.
The
ever-growing market of Resto-Mods will also be represented strongly in Palm
Beach by the George Shinn Collection. With both first- and second-generation
Corvettes fueling the hobby as a great foundation for modern craftsmanship,
this select offering will include a 1960 Chevrolet Corvette custom
convertible and a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette custom
coupe. The 1960
Corvette is powered by a GM LS7 454ci V8 crate engine mated to a modern TKO
5-speed manual overdrive transmission equipped with an Edelbrock Victor
aluminum intake manifold topped with a Holley 4-barrel carburetors and custom
aluminum intake. The original Corvette body is mated to a custom-built Art
Morrison modernized frame utilizing late-model suspension geometry and features
power rack & pinion steering as well as lowered suspension and polished
aluminum Billet Specialties wheels with Toyo Proxes performance tires.
Finished
in Elkhart Blue, the custom 1967 Corvette features a new Chevrolet LS3 aluminum
V8 producing 430 horsepower mated to a TREMEC 5-speed transmission. The chassis
was updated with front and rear coilover QA1 shocks as well as Hyperco springs
and includes a set of Van Steel tubular A-arms, offset trailing arms and a
power Wilwood disc brake system. The interior features a set of custom
upholstered bucket seats, Vintage Air climate-control system and modern radio
that appears factory original but features USB, MP3 and Bluetooth capabilities.
“The
quality of the work and craftsmanship that went into restoring and building
many of the cars in George’s collection is second to none,” said Steve Davis, president of Barrett-Jackson. “It
is truly a remarkable collection, and I look forward to seeing many lucky
Barrett-Jackson bidders take home these pieces of automotive history as they
cross the auction block with No Reserve in Palm Beach.”
The
select offering from the George Shinn Collection will also include desirable
modern vehicles such as a 2018 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S with only 152 actual miles.
Finished in Designo Selenite Grey Magno featuring the AMG exterior carbon-fiber
package, this 2018 AMG GT S model is powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged
V8 engine mated to an AMG 7-speed Speedshift dual-clutch transmission. With the
exhaust manifolds and turbochargers nested inside the cylinder banks to
minimize turbo lag, this engine generates 515hp and 494 ft/lbs of torque.
Mr.
Shinn is the founder and original owner of the NBA Charlotte Hornets. Since
selling his beloved NBA team, Mr. Shinn has devoted much of his time to
charitable work in the United States and around the world. In keeping with his
lifetime of charitable devotions, work and contributions, Mr. Shinn has
generously designated the proceeds of his 2009 Ford Shelby Mustang Super Snake
signed by Carroll Shelby to Samaritan’s Purse, a humanitarian aid organization
providing disaster relief and emergency medical care in Ukraine.
Those
interested in registering to bid on the select offering from the George Shinn
Collection and the entire docket at the 2022 Palm Beach Auction can do so here. Those interested in being a part
of the auction can also consign their own collector vehicle here.
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