Priceless Kentucky BARN FIND Uncovers International Racing History

This 1957 Corvette Barn Find is one of 1 of only 43 "Airbox Corvettes" and it's certainly the most well documented example of the remaining 15 or so cars in existence. This car was a hardcore racer, competing in California, Nevada and Pikes Peak under the ownership of Jack Coyle. Then, it was shipped to Okinawa, Japan for ever more racing action, including the Okinawa Hill Climb and the Macao Grand Prix in Hong Kong under the ownership of Roger Daisley. From there, it had a short run as a drag racer and wild street machine, after the car was shipped back to the United States by Troy Mason.

The car was stored in a barn for 46 years in Estill County, Kentucky. Dale Flynn bought the car a few years ago and he and his sons restored it beautifully. This old race car was beat up and badly damaged, but the Flynn family repaired it and did an excellent job restoring it. More impressive than the restoration efforts are their research efforts, as this car's incredible history and legacy was unknown. Now, this world-traveling Airbox Corvette has quite the story to tell, as it survived many years of bashing and crashing on road racing circuits and a couple trips across the ocean.

This Corvette barn find is one of the most special cars I've ever had the opportunity to photography or document. Most of its history was already nailed down by the Flynn family but I was able to find a few additional photos to add to the story. This car's story is one for the ages. Sit back and enjoy this outstanding history of a priceless Airbox big brake Corvette race car.

00:00 Intro
00:45 Current Owner
02:23 Japan Title
03:55 Brief History of Corvette
04:30 What is an Airbox Corvette?
05:22 RPO 684 Big Brakes
08:00 Bought New at Harry Mann Chevrolet
09:25 Jack Coyle Begins Racing
11:05 Racing Pikes Peak
13:37 Roger Daisley Buys Corvette
15:30 Corvette Wrecks (again)
18:03 Troy Mason Buys Corvette
19:15 Back to the USA
22:15 Out of the Barn
22:35 Full Restoration

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