Vehicle Description
Just another 1970 Corvette you say? Guess again! Under the clean
white fiberglass shell lurks the all-aluminum heart of a C5
Corvette. The seamless transformation makes this a car that has the
look and feel of a vintage 'Vette but with all the modern
conveniences and impressive performance of 21st century tech.
1970 was a great year for the Corvette. Not only was production up
but the Stingray body style was an unqualified home run for GM. In
code 972 Classic White (this car's original color), it has a
chiseled, clean look that's ideal for the split personality this
car embodies. Nobody will imagine the performance on tap when they
see the unassuming 2-seater, and that's just how we like it. Finish
quality is exceptionally good thanks to many hours of tedious hand
labor and a deep two-stage urethane finish. You can forget things
like "imperfectly perfect" details, this one was intended to be a
stunner from the start and even in white, the quality shows through
loud and clear. Excellent gaps, doors that fit without a big slam,
and even the hood sits flush, all indications of quality work. In
1970 you also got chrome bumpers fore and aft, and the market has
shown time and again that this is the preferred look: classic and
simple without being over-wrought. That would sum up this Corvette
in every way.
The code 411 Blue interior is also this car's original choice and
the combination looks wonderful against the white bodywork. Of
course, virtually everything is new inside, from the seat covers to
the door panels to the carpets, and it's all exactly the way GM
made it back in 1970. In fact, a glance inside reveals exactly
nothing about the changes that took place under the skin, as
everything works perfectly with the modern engine. The factory
gauges were restored and monitor the LS1 like it was born there.
The 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission is managed by the
original shift lever. And even the factory A/C controls still
decide where to put the chill. Details like that are what separate
the best resto-mods from the home-built jobs that always need help.
The only real deviation from stock is the AM/FM/CD stereo in the
dash, but that's a common enough upgrade that it won't raise any
eyebrows. All the weather seals are new, too, so the T-tops seal up
well and long-distance cruising is a real pleasure.
The LS1 V8 under the hood is a neat fit and keeps this Corvette
100% Corvette. The newer engine puts out just about twice as much
power as the original small block might have and pulls down better
fuel economy while doing it. It isn't heavily modified aside from
the intake tubing and accessory drive, so it is easy to service at
any GM dealership and all the aftermarket performance parts will
bolt right one. There's a custom radiator up front and specially
designed long-tube headers that give it a familiar Corvette exhaust
note. The suspension is mostly stock, so it has an old-school feel
from behind the wheel, and with things like big disc brakes, you
never have to worry about getting in over your head. Even the
original Rally wheels were retained and they now wear 235/60/15
front and 255/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials.
Incredibly well engineered, this is more than just a simple engine
swap. It's the best kind of resto-mod, one that leaves the
character and personality of the original car intact while
injecting a big helping of modern reliability and performance. Call
today!