Just about to go under the hammer at the Barrett-Jackson Auction is this mid-engined 1963 Chevrolet Corvette…
![1963 1,000bhp Corvette 1963 1,000bhp Corvette](http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/11-mid-engine-vette-bj-2011-300x200.jpg)
The car has had the original engine removed and replaced with a twin turbo LS V8 pushing out 1,000bhp and 915lbft of torque – this means an extremely quick 0-60 time of under three seconds!
![1963 1,000bhp Corvette 1963 1,000bhp Corvette](http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/09-mid-engine-vette-bj-2011-300x200.jpg)
Bids at the latest Barrett-Jackson auction have been high so expect this to go for a huge figure…
![1963 Corvette Scissor Doors 1963 Corvette Scissor Doors](http://www.shipmycar.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/18-mid-engine-vette-bj-2011-300x200.jpg)