Merriam-Webster defines “raucous” as something that is either “disagreeably harsh or strident” or “boisterously disorderly.”
Need a real-world example? Look no further than this wild IMSA-spec Corvette.
Fittingly known as a “Supervette,” this 1977 Corvette is noted to be one of only two of its kind ever built.
Originally designed by Bob Riley under the direction of John Greenwood, the race car features a tube-frame chassis constructed entirely out of 2-inch chrome-moly tubing and powered by an aluminum big-block V8 good for over 750 horsepower.
John Paul Sr. bought the Corvette between the 1977 and 1978 racing season, with JLP Racing tasked with prepping the car.
The Supervette would then make its competition debut in 1978, with John Paul Sr. securing two podiums and three top-five finishes in the IMSA GTX class.
Under a new owner–T&D Racing–the Corvette would compete in the 1981 and 1982 IMSA seasons before retiring from racing.
Upon acquisition by the seller, the Supervette underwent a concours-quality restoration that brought it back to its 1978 IMSA specifications, including the original JLP Racing livery.
Today, the race car is likely eligible for several vintage racing events, including Historic IMSA GTX.
Find this 1977 Chevrolet Corvette IMSA “Supervette” listed for sale from Canepa, price available upon application.
