19.02.2025, 19:18
Das "National Corvette Museum" restauriert Zora's 74er Stingray
Zora Arkus-Duntov—the man who made Corvette the performance icon it is today—only ever owned one Corvette: this fully loaded 1974 Stingray. And now, the National Corvette Museum’s team is restoring it to its original condition.
Zora’s C3 came with a 454 big block, prototype wheels (which wouldn’t become a production option until 1976), and custom two-tone blue paint. He drove it for years before selling it in 1989. After his passing, it was donated to the Museum in his honor.
The restoration process has been extensive: the frame was stripped to bare metal and coated with anti-rust sealant, the suspension has been restored, and the engine has been rebuilt and is ready for installation. A true piece of Corvette history is coming back to life.
Follow along for updates as we continue the restoration!
Zora Arkus-Duntov—the man who made Corvette the performance icon it is today—only ever owned one Corvette: this fully loaded 1974 Stingray. And now, the National Corvette Museum’s team is restoring it to its original condition.
Zora’s C3 came with a 454 big block, prototype wheels (which wouldn’t become a production option until 1976), and custom two-tone blue paint. He drove it for years before selling it in 1989. After his passing, it was donated to the Museum in his honor.
The restoration process has been extensive: the frame was stripped to bare metal and coated with anti-rust sealant, the suspension has been restored, and the engine has been rebuilt and is ready for installation. A true piece of Corvette history is coming back to life.
Follow along for updates as we continue the restoration!

MfG Christian