Vehicle Description
You're looking at a car that has no equal. This 1962 Chevrolet
Corvette is the kind of restomod that takes the ionic style and
adds everything you could want. So while you're enjoying the
performance of a modern LS3 V8, fully upgraded suspension, and the
comfort of leather-clad A/C interior, you'll also be winning awards
in a unique build that has been customized over every inch.
With a restoration finished in 2016, and less than 340 miles on it
since then, this car doesn't try for a moment to hide its
uniqueness. The bright, bold silver has the kind of premium shine
that looks like it was borrowed from the modern Mercedes palette.
The slick finish goes nicely with the custom appearance that
streamlines the design with expertly removed trim on the front,
sides, and even door handles. This final-year first-generation
Corvette was the right place for this speedy makeover. After all,
the body retains the iconic design lines that made the Corvette
America's sports car, but the car evolved with a less fussy front
end, sporty duck tail rear, and a wide grille that looks like it
wants to inhale lesser sports cars. Like any good '60s machine
there was plenty of bright work. Everything from the intricate
form-fitting split bumpers, to the delicate trim that runs the
full-length of the front fender - it all has the mirror-like
quality of serious investment. While those all tell you this is a
great classic, the modern Schott wheels (with an aggressive
17/18-inch front/rear stagger) are a great clue to all the upgrades
beneath the skin.
While the black folding soft top looks nice against the silver,
there's just something special about the combination of silver and
red. So we know this one will get your heart racing every time you
approach it with the top down. When you pop the remote door
openers, it reveals the full passion-colored interior. This has all
the right look for the classic C1, but you'll notice the richer
leather of the seats, the gloss paint across the lower dash, and
the thicket pile of the carpeting. So it's exactly what you want in
a restomod - a vintage feeling with a finer execution. And more
than just look fantastic, there are plenty of great modern upgrades
like the retrosound AM/FM/iPod stereo, full Dakota Digital VLC
gauge package, and Billet Specialties wheel (yes, those are paddle
shifters!) Best of all, there's ice-cold modern R134a air
conditioning, so you can stay cool while looking cool with the top
down all summer long.
Everywhere you park, you won't be able to resist lifting the hood
and showing off this exceptional engine bay. With the smooth
painted firewall and every inch stuffed modern LS3 power, it's the
perfect mix of style and substance. So besides just looking great,
you're going to love driving this one. The 6.2-liter fuel-injected
power plant is a GM performance crate motor that makes 430 hp right
out of the box. It even includes a performance air grabber and
ceramic-coated long tube headers. Handling all this extra power is
GM's 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive. Not only
is that the same unit you would get if you ordered a 2013 LS3 Grand
Sport with an automatic, but also you can still take full control
over this powerful V8 thanks to the paddle shifters on the steering
wheel. Out on the road, this handles like no C1 that you know. The
Art Morrison GT sport chassis adds a level of stiffness these
Corvette never had. Plus, the JRI double adjustable coilovers and
Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes give this first-generation car some
very modern moves. And you might want to take some real time to
look over all of this in the undercarriage photos, because there
was a TON of $$$$$ getting this performance suspension polished and
ready for prime time.
There is a different caliber of custom car, and it's the kind you
can put a mirror under at any show. This is obviously that kind of
upper-echelon machine. In fact, it already has received "Coolest
Corvette" from Goodguys. You even get a photo file, receipts, and
title paperwork to document how something this detail-oriented was
built so right. It usually takes a lifetime to get a car looking
like this, but if you're lucky enough, the ultimate Corvette could
be yours today. Call now!