In
1962, Zora Arkus-Duntov rebelled against the Automobile Manufacturers Associations
ban on competitive racing by developing a Regular Production Option for competition-minded
Corvette buyers. In 1963, this rebellious streak manifested itself as the Z06
option, a package that allowed a buyer to order a race-ready model with just
one check of an option box. For a little over $1,800, the Z06 added race-type
content like fuel injection,