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Gulf One Corvette Z06 Conquers Mecum Auction, Sells for $1.05 million No comments yet

Gulf One Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe

A Gulf One Corvette Z06, one of the racing icons of the 1960’s, ruled the block of the recently held Mecum Auction. The Gulf One Corvette Z06 was sold for $1.05 million during the Kissimmee, Florida event.

The top rated vehicle was based on the DNA of the Corvette Sting Ray. The Gulf One was one of the 14 units released I in 1963 specifically designed for tourneys and was among those Don Yenko outfitted vehicles.

Gulf One Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe
Gulf One Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Coupe

It was driven by the Dick Thompson, popularly known as Flying Dentist, to some campaign wins like the Puerto Rico Grand Prix and the GT3 Class Daytona of 1963.

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