Elvis & Sting Ray Concept car
08-31-2010, 11:24 PM
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Elvis & Sting Ray Concept car
I am curious about the old Elvis movie that included original Corvette Sting Ray Concept. The Sting Ray was red and I believe driven by Elvis. It would be nice to see that old movie, laugh, and see the Sting Ray moving and not in photos. Does anybody remember the name of that movie? Thanks
08-31-2010, 11:42 PM
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08-31-2010, 11:55 PM
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Clam bake
It came out around 66 or 67(?) and also starred Shelley Fabares. That was Bill Mitchell's 59 prototype Sting Ray, he'd retired it from racing by then and had converted it for street use.
09-01-2010, 12:08 AM
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09-01-2010, 12:37 AM
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How cool!!
09-01-2010, 08:18 AM
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09-01-2010, 11:12 AM
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Thanks guys. Time to add to my NETFLIX list.
09-01-2010, 12:42 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10-'12-'13
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One of the drivers looks like Carrol Shelby from behind. Cowboy hat and all.
09-01-2010, 01:37 PM
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What were those side latches front and rear of the doors?
09-01-2010, 02:07 PM
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What were those side latches front and rear of the doors?
For a Tilt front and rear.
Or to remove.
09-01-2010, 02:41 PM
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The car is prominent in the first five minutes or so of "Clambake". You don't have to sit or fast-forward through the whole movie to see the best part.
09-01-2010, 03:59 PM
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09-01-2010, 07:30 PM
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That is fantastic! It sure sounds good. Wow.
09-01-2010, 09:32 PM
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I forgot about the clear hood opening. Do you suppose this influenced the Zr1 hood?
09-01-2010, 11:53 PM
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St. Jude Donor '10
Yes, it did sound good~
and I know that when I saw the movie I didn't even notice the car, I only had eyes for Elvis when he sang
09-02-2010, 09:58 AM
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Yes, it did sound good~
and I know that when I saw the movie I didn't even notice the car, I only had eyes for Elvis when he sang
LOL...women!
09-02-2010, 10:52 AM
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If you guys have netflix you can stream it instantly....I just watched the first 10 minutes...that is such a sweet car!
09-02-2010, 01:51 PM
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And very light. The 283 moves it along just fine.
09-02-2010, 07:44 PM
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09-02-2010, 09:03 PM
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According to my Corvette book, that is the Corvette SS chassis with a Sting Ray prototype body designed by Bill Mitchell.
The latches are because it "had" to have a functioning top "available" to race in SCCA events. One of these was raced by Dick Thompson in 1960.
08-31-2010, 11:24 PM
Elvis & Sting Ray Concept car
It came out around 66 or 67(?) and also starred Shelley Fabares. That was Bill Mitchell's 59 prototype Sting Ray, he'd retired it from racing by then and had converted it for street use.
