Maco shark
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Maco shark
My father owner of this Corvette of 40+ years just recently gave me his 71 Maco shark. Back in the day this car was really cool, I still think it's a wild looking Corvette.
My question.. is there away to tell if this is one of John Silva made cars?
Notice how the t-roof follows the contour of the back window.
My question.. is there away to tell if this is one of John Silva made cars?
Notice how the t-roof follows the contour of the back window.
Last edited by wilbur; Jun 3, 2023 at 06:46 PM.
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I know nothing of the John Silva made cars, great looking custom, keep it 
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Holy hell that Vette is cool! Idk how to confirm the JS made cars, but am curious to find out.
That car is awesome, and I hope you get years and years of enjoyment out of it. It'll be a hit at any show, cruise in, cars and coffee, or just going down the road.
That car is awesome, and I hope you get years and years of enjoyment out of it. It'll be a hit at any show, cruise in, cars and coffee, or just going down the road.
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One thing I know about the John Silva "Maco"
He didn't use "Mako" on purpose because he knew GM would of been all over him...
He didn't use "Mako" on purpose because he knew GM would of been all over him...
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Congratulations, She's a Beauty !
Alot of Fiberglass kits were offered back then but Silva & Motion were the biggies in the 70's and Bohannon in '74 on. Here is some more data to help identify the car. I would check under the hood scoop and look at the seam. This will tell you if it has been reglassed here for the current scoop covering a closed squar Silva type twin bump out. Since many of these kits were sold to an owner, many made changes to further make the kits their own.
" It didn’t take long for those who had the resources and the passion to realize that there was a market for providing these Mako Shark enthusiasts with the Corvette of their dreams. Many people got into the business of molding bodies for purchase, but some of the most successful customizers from the start include Joel Rosen of Motion Performance, John Silva, and Bohannon Concepts. . . "
Continued here :
https://www.hobbycarcorvettes.net/ma...fication-kits/
Here is a few to check out First is factory Motion / Silva, next one custom by Marc who runs the Maco2 site above. Check the owners listings for similar cars also.
edit : Vintage Inspiration :
Next up is a vintage designers viewpoint, Concourse Show and Lastly (wait for it. . .) Step by Step Maco Paint walk through by the legendary Gary Kupfer in Long Island !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6-dNMICSw
http://localbrush.com/motionperformance.html
(scroll down midway for thumbnails and the Shark at the Nationals!) Enjoy ;-)
Alot of Fiberglass kits were offered back then but Silva & Motion were the biggies in the 70's and Bohannon in '74 on. Here is some more data to help identify the car. I would check under the hood scoop and look at the seam. This will tell you if it has been reglassed here for the current scoop covering a closed squar Silva type twin bump out. Since many of these kits were sold to an owner, many made changes to further make the kits their own.
" It didn’t take long for those who had the resources and the passion to realize that there was a market for providing these Mako Shark enthusiasts with the Corvette of their dreams. Many people got into the business of molding bodies for purchase, but some of the most successful customizers from the start include Joel Rosen of Motion Performance, John Silva, and Bohannon Concepts. . . "
Continued here :
https://www.hobbycarcorvettes.net/ma...fication-kits/
Here is a few to check out First is factory Motion / Silva, next one custom by Marc who runs the Maco2 site above. Check the owners listings for similar cars also.
edit : Vintage Inspiration :
Next up is a vintage designers viewpoint, Concourse Show and Lastly (wait for it. . .) Step by Step Maco Paint walk through by the legendary Gary Kupfer in Long Island !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6-dNMICSw
http://localbrush.com/motionperformance.html
(scroll down midway for thumbnails and the Shark at the Nationals!) Enjoy ;-)
Last edited by FastCarsNMeanGuitars; Jun 9, 2023 at 08:01 PM. Reason: add video
