This 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Collector Edition Convertible is more than that brief description suggests; in fact, it is a singularly premium offering for the dedicated collector of significant Corvette memorabilia. This is 2013 Corvette Serial No. 003, the car the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky, raffled to the public in tribute to 2012 Corvette Hall of Fame inductee Andy Pilgrim. Born in Nottingham, England, in 1956, Pilgrim moved to the United States in 1981 to work in computer programming while pursuing his dream of getting into racing. After his first professional race in the Renault Cup series, Pilgrim rapidly progressed through the ranks and joined the Corvette Racing team in its inaugural year, 1999. Pilgrim raced the Corvette C5R with Kelly Collins, Oliver Gavin and Ron Fellows, with whom he scored Corvette Racing’s first win in the 2000 Grand Prix of Texas. His remarkable career with Corvette Racing included co-driving with Dale Earnhardt and Earnhardt Jr. in the Rolex Daytona 24 Hours and earning four consecutive podiums in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Serial No. 003 is distinguished by its Velocity Yellow exterior featuring a one-of-a-kind graphics package honoring Pilgrim’s 2012 induction into the Corvette Hall of Fame, which coincided with Corvette’s 60th anniversary. Powered by the potent 7.0L/505 HP LS7 V-8 engine backed by a 6-speed manual transmission, the car incorporates the 427 convertible-specific 1SC equipment package with a power top, power-telescoping steering column and heated seats, a carbon fiber hood, fenders and floor panels, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, 427 hood badges, a ZR1 rear spoiler, black headlamp color override, Michelin Pilot Sport tires on black 10-spoke Cup wheels, and yellow disc-brake calipers. In addition to a full complement of power accessories including power windows, locks and seats, the ebony leather interior features yellow accent stitching, full instrumentation, cruise control, the memory package, dual-zone air conditioning and a Delco-Bose sound system with Sirius XM, navigation, OnStar and MP3 connectivity. Andy Pilgrim’s personal Corvette Racing driver’s suit and helmet complete this unique and historically significant 2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 Collector Edition Convertible.
