1995 Guldstrand Nassau Roadster

Dick Guldstrand introduced the GS90 Nassau Roadster in 1994. This coachbuilt vehicle is based on the Corvette ZR-1 chassis and engine designed by Steve Winter. Powering the car is a 475 horsepower engine from D.K. Motorsports and a suspension system modified by Guldstrand. Changes included coil-over shocks and thicker anti-roll bars.

When completed, only a few exterior components remained of the Corvette, such as the side windows, rearview mirrors, and the windshield. The exterior of the body was formed from lightweight composite carbon fiber. The overall length of the car was shortened by six inches and the rear was widened by four inches. The air inlets are functional. In the back, there are 12 distinct taillights reminiscent of the original Grand Sports, which also had 12 holes cut into the rear panel.

Guldstrand had plans to produce a Speedster, Roadster, and a lightweight version of the GS90 which would be sold through Chevrolet dealers. GM, however, did not help in continuing the project. Part of the problem was the suggested price tag - the ZR-1 sold for $72,200 with the conversion to the GS90 costing an additional $134,500.

By Daniel Vaughan | Jan 2011

This convertible is altogether a different animal from the Coupe GS-90. This modified LT-1 Corvette engine features a Vortech Supercharger, boosting the horsepower from 300 hp up to approximately 420 hp, ahead of a four-speed automatic and 4:10 Dana 44 rear axle. The Brembo brakes are upgraded as are the heim-jointed suspension links with coil-over shocks replacing the Chevrolet unit. OZ three-piece wheels and Flowmaster dual exhaust complete the package. The performance placed this car in the front ranks of international supercars!

The exterior is bright metallic blue with white racing stripes, and the interior was originally blue but is now black, featuring dual-power, and leather sports seats. The featured grille badge is from the famous road-racing venue Riverside International Raceway, CA. The completely redesigned body was by Steve Winter, retaining on the windshield, firewall, door glass, and inner cabin. The 350 cubic-inch pushrod engine was modified by TRACO Engineering, with a new roller camshaft, special valve job, VORTEC Supercharger, and FLOWmaster exhaust system.

The current owner of NASSAU3 acquired the car in January 2016 as a garage find in Santa Monica, California from the original owner who commissioned the build. The car was completely serviced to make it street safe and reliable.