1981 Greenwood Corvette GTO
Built by Race car builder and driver John and Burt Greenwood in 1982, this is one of only 2 GTO’s that were built out of a total of 43 cars from 1975 to 82. The example seen here will be offered at the upcoming Barrett-Jackson car auction.
In Detail
| type | Professionally Tuned Car |
| engine | V8 |
| aspiration | Turbocharged |
| displacement | 5735 cc / 350 in³ |
| power | 298.3 kw / 400 bhp |
| specific output | 69.75 bhp per litre |
| transmission | 4-Speed |
Auction Sales History
1981 Greenwood Corvette GTO 1G1AY8763BS427355 – did not sell for $20,000 350 CI 5.7L engine with Turbocharger. 1 of 2 Greenwood GTO Corvettes produced in 1981. Just over 4,000 miles. Black paint with Red interior. Modified engine and suspension with the addition of Turbo and racing suspension as modified by Greenwood. New BF Goodrich T/A radial tires. Same owner since 2007 in a family trust. Featured in Vette magazine in 2006. Power steering and brakes. Power windows, locks and seats. Restored in 2004 by Ayers Paint and Body and Naber Motors of Houston. Greenwood Corvette Registry GTO#002.
Auction Source: Kissimmee 2014, #WhereTheCarsAre by Mecum
