1972 Jerry Pennington “Scorpion”: The Wild Corvette That Won It All

The 1972 Jerry Pennington “Scorpion” is a revolutionary custom Corvette that redefined car design. Built in Troy, Michigan, by master builder Jerry Pennington, this radical rear-engine creation featured four turbochargers, a reversed 350 Chevy, and hand-shaped fiberglass bodywork. It won the 1971–72 International Championship and the 1972 Ridler Award. Explore how Pennington’s creativity turned a 1969 Corvette into one of the most iconic custom cars in American history, inspiring generations of builders and enthusiasts worldwide. 00:00 - Intro Retro Car 00:06 - 1972 Jerry Pennington “Scorpion” History 02:33 - Outro Retro Car ========================================== Become a channel sponsor:    / @retrocarchannel   ========================================== Donation for the channel: ✔️ USDT (BEP20) Address: 0x5751211ee751022beba87d1f3826fdf56df3e11a ========================================== 🚗 CUSTOM RETRO CAR Playlist:    • CUSTOM RETRO CAR   🚗 CHEVROLET RETRO CAR Playlist:    • CHEVROLET RETRO CAR   🚗 DODGE RETRO CAR Playlist:    • DODGE RETRO CAR   🚗 PONTIAC RETRO CAR Playlist:    • PONTIAC RETRO CAR   #retrocar #JerryPennington #Scorpion #Corvette #CustomCars #ClassicCars #AutoRama #RidlerAward #HotRod #MuscleCars #AmericanCars #CarCulture #ScorpionCorvette #ShowCar #ICAS