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1981 Chevrolet Corvette Buehrig Prototype

350 Chevy V8 | 3-Speed Automatic | 1 of 3 Buehrig Coupe Prototypes | Museum-Kept

Lot # 5142
Location Homer Glen, IL 60491
Seller Dealer
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350 CID 5.7 Liter V8
3-Speed Automatic
Maroon
Tan
1G1AY8769BS413508
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History & Rarity

  • Extremely rare Buehrig Coupe prototype
  • One of only three prototypes built
  • Designed by legendary automotive stylist Gordon Buehrig
  • Buehrig is known for design contributions to Packard, GM, Duesenberg, Auburn, Cord, and Ford
  • Styling draws inspiration from the great American classics of the 1920s and 1930s
  • Built around a 1981 Chevrolet Corvette
  • This example was built for Richard Kughn
  • Richard Kughn and Gordon Buehrig developed a friendship through Classic Auto Restoration
  • Gifted and dedicated as a prototype in 1981
  • Because the other two prototypes were different model years, this example is described as effectively one of one in its configuration

Engine & Performance

  • 350 cubic inch Chevrolet V8
  • Starts easily and runs strong
  • 3-speed automatic transmission
  • Upgraded rack-and-pinion steering for more modern drivability
  • Luxury suspension tuned for a smooth, cushioned ride

Body & Exterior

  • Frame lengthened approximately 14 inches
  • Original body panels replaced with hand-laid fiberglass
  • Distinctive custom coupe design inspired by Cord, Auburn, and Duesenberg styling
  • T-tops can be removed and stored in the rear
  • New Vogue whitewall tires recently installed

Interior

  • Reupholstered interior
  • Grand touring feel with open-air T-top versatility

Condition & Maintenance

  • Spent decades in a museum
  • Presented in fantastic condition inside, outside, and underneath
  • Just under 3,600 miles
  • Extensive maintenance recently completed
  • Receipts reportedly total nearly $20,000

Highlights

  • A true custom classic with exceptional provenance
  • Combines coachbuilt-style design with Corvette-based V8 reliability
  • Likely the only Buehrig Coupe most enthusiasts will ever see in person
  • Outstanding conversation piece for shows, collections, or special-event use
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