Hello everyone,
I am writing here to know if anyone has some information on the 61 Corvette VIN 01834. I am currently documenting the cars of the Fondation Renaud collection (Chevrolet Corvette C1 1961), and this car has some major gaps in its history, especially from when it was in the UK. I am hoping someone here can help.
What we know about the car:
The 1961 Corvette convertible, VIN 10867S101834 (St. Louis, early 1961 production) was originally delivered in the USA and reached the UK some times later.
In August 2002, the Louis Chevrolet Rallye took place in Switzerland, and Charles Renaud, the founder of the foundation, wanted a Corvette to celebrate this event. He asked his British friend David Holland (which we assume was a member of the Brooklands Society), and in less than a month, the C1 arrived in the collection. And that is basically it.
We do not know who the previous UK owners were, how it arrived in the country, if it participated in local events. Maybe our car went to some CCCUK events who knows.
If you remember a white ‘61 with silver coves that left for Switzerland, or have any old club records from that period, this would be of great help. Every small detail or contacts can help us preserve this car’s story. Also, if by any chance you have any info on the US era as well, it would be great for us.
Many thanks!
I am writing here to know if anyone has some information on the 61 Corvette VIN 01834. I am currently documenting the cars of the Fondation Renaud collection (Chevrolet Corvette C1 1961), and this car has some major gaps in its history, especially from when it was in the UK. I am hoping someone here can help.
What we know about the car:
The 1961 Corvette convertible, VIN 10867S101834 (St. Louis, early 1961 production) was originally delivered in the USA and reached the UK some times later.
In August 2002, the Louis Chevrolet Rallye took place in Switzerland, and Charles Renaud, the founder of the foundation, wanted a Corvette to celebrate this event. He asked his British friend David Holland (which we assume was a member of the Brooklands Society), and in less than a month, the C1 arrived in the collection. And that is basically it.
We do not know who the previous UK owners were, how it arrived in the country, if it participated in local events. Maybe our car went to some CCCUK events who knows.
If you remember a white ‘61 with silver coves that left for Switzerland, or have any old club records from that period, this would be of great help. Every small detail or contacts can help us preserve this car’s story. Also, if by any chance you have any info on the US era as well, it would be great for us.
Many thanks!
