As you can see in the photos, the Cutaway Corvette has jackscrews to raise and lower the body over the chassis. The various components are painted different colors to highlight related assemblies, with signage pointing out “new” technology like the “low friction ball race steering” and “versatile 4-speed synchro-mesh transmission.” Rollers rotate the tires, which are mounted on the optional knock-off wheels, when the electric motor is turned on.

Cutaway Corvette has jackscrews to raise and lower the body...

    Al Wiseman is the consummate collector, with Corvettes as a specialty, so it’s not surprising that he ended up with the Cutaway Corvette exhibit. But that’s a good thing. Wiseman is not one to bury