1963 Chevrolet Corvette

This car sold at the RM Sotheby’s auction during Monterey Car Week 2026 for $18,705,000. Photo credit: RM Sotheby’s.

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After entering its current long-term ownership in 2003, chassis 003 underwent a massive sympathetic restoration by Terry Scarborough Racing. Exact dates are unknown. Photo Credit: RM Sotheby’s.

Chassis 003 was inducted into the Bloomington Gold Hall of Fame, becoming one of the early Corvettes to receive the honor. Exact date is unknown.

Chassis 003 received a Bloomington Gold Special Collection Certificate, recognizing its exceptional authenticity and significance. Exact date is unknown.

After 14 years with Robert Paterson, chassis 003 was sold to Tom Armstrong, beginning another important period of preservation and recognition. Exact dates and location are unknown.

Robert Paterson acquired chassis 003 and commissioned a restoration of its body. The car was returned to its famous Mecom Racing blue Nassau livery. Exact dates unknown.

Chassis 003 passed to Alan Foster of Palo Alto. Foster made mechanical improvements, particularly to the braking system, and displayed the Grand Sport at the 1969 Western States Corvette Convention before placing it into long-term storage. Exact dates are unknown.

Chassis 003 returned to Sebring as Ridgeway Racing #1, driven by Delmo Johnson, Ed Sevadjian, and Dave Morgan. The Grand Sport finished 3rd in class. Photo Credit: RM Sotheby’s.

Chassis 003 left John Mecom's ownership and was acquired by 19-year-old Texas enthusiast Alan Sevadjian. His father, Ed Sevadjian, handled driving duties while Delmo Johnson prepared the car for its next racing campaign. Exact dates and location are unknown.

Chassis 003 returned to Nassau with the Mecom Racing Team for another Bahamas Speed Week campaign. Jack Saunders drove the car during the 1964 events, including the Tourist Trophy, where 003 recorded another podium class result. Exact dates are unknown.

Jack Saunders drove chassis 003 for the Mecom Racing Team and recorded a 2nd-place class finish at the Houston SCCA Regionals. Exact dates are unknown.

A.J. Foyt and John Cannon drove 003 for the Mecom Racing Team in the 12 Hours of Sebring. Foyt charged through roughly 50 cars on the opening lap, and the Grand Sport eventually finished 23rd overall and 2nd in class. Photo Credit: RM Sotheby’s.

John Cannon drove 003 in the prestigious Nassau Trophy. The Grand Sport finished 8th overall and 2nd in class, helping the three Grand Sports defeat the Shelby Cobras, one of which being driven by Ken Miles. Photo Credit: RM Sotheby’s.

Augie Pabst drove chassis 003 in the Governor's Trophy. The Grand Sport finished 4th overall, immediately behind sister car 004. Photo Credit: RM Sotheby's.

003 finished 3rd in the preliminary Nassau Tourist Trophy with Jim Hall driving for Mecom Racing Team. Photo Credit: palmeter.com.

003 finished 4th overall with Dick Doane driving.

003 retired from the race.

Dick Doane continued 003's SCCA campaign at the Mid-Ohio Divisional event. The surviving record confirms that the car raced, but does not give a final result.

Dick Doane again drove 003 to 2nd overall and 1st in class during the SCCA Divisional event.

003 returned to Greenwood with Dick Doane but failed to finish because of a fan-belt and overheating problem.

Dick Doane drove chassis 003 to 2nd overall and 1st in class at the preliminary Greenwood event, giving the Grand Sport its first recorded class victory.

Chassis 003 made its first recorded competition appearance in Wilmot. It started the event with Dick Doane driving but the final result is unknown.