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1963 Split Window Corvette Coupe
“Dick Lang’s Z06 Tanker Race Car”

• VIN # 30837S106553
• Chassis #3106553
• L84 Fuel Injected 327-360 HP
• M20 4 Speed Transmission
• G81 Positraction Rear Axle
• J50 Power Brakes
• N03 36 Gallon Fuel Tank
• Z06 Special Performance Equipment
• Radio Delete
• Early “batched built” Z06/Tanker
• One of 199 Z06’s built by Chevrolet
• One of 63 36-Gallon Gas Tank Coupes built by Chevrolet
• Began racing at Daytona in Feb 1963 (twelve races)
• Ended racing at Riverside in Nov 1964 (eleven races)
• Nabers Brothers of Houston Body-Off Restoration at a cost of $224,000

Narrative:
This is one of the early "batched built" 1963 Z06 Corvettes that went to battle against Shelby's Cobras back in 1963 and 1964. Dick Lang was one of the best Corvette drivers in the late 50's and early 60's. He owned a Chevrolet dealership in Xenia, Ohio and raced Throughout the Midwest, Central, Northeast, Southeast regions of SCCA to Regional and National status as one of the best drivers in A and B Production. On Feb 16-17, 1963 he raced the Daytona International weekend in two events. That weekend kicked off a series of wins or high place podium races. Dick was 4th in 1963 and 3rd in 1964 in National SCCA A Production standings; that added to his 1962 rank of 4th, made him one of the best drivers in the country. In 64, he was the only Corvette driver among four Cobras in the top 5. When Dick Lang and this Corvette hooked up, they were unstoppable! Dick Lang was a man’s man!!!

Found in March 2011 by Terry Michaelis and extensively researched prior to restoration. Authenticated by Franz Estereicher, Terry Michaelis, and the NCRS/GM Documentation Service.

Show Results  ~  Awards  ~  Invitationals
Dayton Concours d’ Elegance - Best in Class - September 2013
Chip’s Choice Display - August 2013
25th Annual Concours d/ Elegance of America - July 2013
NCRS American Heritage Award - July 2013
36th Annual Ault Park Concours d’ Elegance - Best in Class, First Place & Special Display Award - June 2013
NCRS Regional Nomination for American Heritage Award - April 2013
18th Annual Amelia Island Concours d’ Elegance - March 2013
Corvette Nationals “Competition Corvette” Display - November 2012

Important Internet Information - Links
http://dicklang.blogspot.com/
http://www.racingsportscars.com/CarResults.aspx?driver=dick-lang-usa
http://registryofcorvetteracecars.com/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=I2Ewp599vbM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N3XojOR5Qk&list=FLwncA3nIsGNKF6agyOCF8hw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6vya5WGFv4

Documentation:
NCRS/GM Shipping Data Report
Z06 and Tanker Registry
Owner History
Race History and Photos
Show History and Awards
Restoration Photos
Pre-Restoration Photos
Barn Found Photos
Restoration Receipts
Show Boards
Multiple 3 Ring Binders
Framed Painting by Bill Seitz

Spares:
4 Brake Drums
Master Cylinder
Steering Wheel
Plexi or Lexan Rear Window used in 1964