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I recently ran across a letter that made me reconsider what to call this car. Everyone I ever spoke to that actually drove the Grand Sport called it the "Lightweight". I then assumed that was the correct name. I assumed that Grand Sport was a creation of the marketing people. Wrong. Here is the text of a letter that Zora Duntov sent to the FIA.  January 25, 1963 To: Mr. George Rand 515 Madison Avenue New York City, New York Due to change in our plans we are canceling our applications for homologation of Corvette Grand Sport. Reference number of applications in question are 837 C-63 and 837 A-63. Z. Arkus Duntov Chevrolet Engineering Warren, Michigan If you want to read about the restoration of 004 you can find information here . The Webers More Engine Images The Flashlights Wheels Differential Mirrors The mirror on 003 is very different. I know the one on 004 is original. I'm not as sure about the 003 car. Misc. Misc. Period Photos This is the oil cooler cover on GS #004...