Equipment
Knock-off wheels, Goodyear Invicta GL tires, pop-up headlights, luggage rack, wood shifter, wood-rimmed steering wheel, removable roof, Channel Master radio.
Condition
John Fitch's prototype for a Coby Whitmore-designed Corvair-based small GT, bodied by Intermeccanica in steel, but stillborn when new government regs stymied prompt type recognition and Ralph Nader (Fitch's neighbor in nearby Winsted) crucified the Corvair on which it is based. In Fitch's hands all these years, often seen with him behind the wheel and now offered from his estate. Tidy engine bay. Strong paint. Worn, dinged up wheels. Worn seats with a couple of tears. Strong chrome and solid undercarriage.
Market commentary
John Fitch. It's a name that resonates with anyone even remotely familiar with sports car racing in the Fifties and one of the most creative and innovative minds around. Creator not only of this car but also the Fitch-Whitmore Special and the sand and water filled crash barrier barrels that now punctuate America's highways. The price it brought is a recognition of John Fitch's contribution to racing and original thought and stands by itself.