Wingate's 68-70 FSO?

[Patrick N.]

Bob Wingate's 67 FSO had made a lot of press a few years back once it was found and restored to delivery condition. Out of curiosity, does anyone know if his other FSO cars have been found / restored, i.e. the 68 or 70? How many FSO vettes are there and does GM still have any programs like that for todays sales top dogs?

Thanks,
Pat

[Michael D.]

Re: Wingate's 68-70 FSO?

Okay...what's an FSO?

[Patrick N.]

Re: Wingate's 68-70 FSO?

Okay...what's an FSO?

Sorry, from what I understand FSO = Factory Shop Order. Basically custom designed cars for their top selling sales person in performance cars, Bob Wingate. As the story goes, Lee Iacocca was trying to poach Bob to help generate high sales and sports car clubs for the Mustang. GM catches wind of this and offers the "FSO" product to Bob as a way to stay on board. 3, maybe 4 Corvettes were FSO's for Bob from 67-70??
It seems like these cars are a big part of Corvette and GM history. The 67 is easy to search, but what about the other cars? I was curious as to their whereabouts.

Thanks,