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 LS1 V8 with a fully independent 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.
This car doesn't try for a moment to hide its uniqueness. The
bright, bold Millennium Yellow is not only out of a more modern
color pallet, but also Corvette people will respect it instantly
for how rare it is even when they offered it on the C5. This
final-year first-generation Corvette was the right place for this
speedy color. It retains the iconic design lines that made the
Corvette America's sports car, but the car evolved with a less
fussy front end and the duck tail rear that really made these look
like they were ready to take on all the other cars out there. And
like any good '60s machine there was plenty of brightwork.
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. But there
are also terrific modern details, too, that make this a true
standout. It includes the Z06-style chrome wheels, HID headlights,
custom taillights, cowl hood with LS1 proudly displayed, and the
black folding roof that looks great against the black cowl insert
to ensure that this custom 'Vette looks great even with the top
up.
A car this cool on the outside is going to wow you on the interior,
too. Those Cadillac cream leather seats fit so perfectly between
the C1's iconic waterfall tonneau, but we guarantee the modern
buckets will hold you better than anything out of the '60s ever
could. And we know you love how nicely the colors are coordinated
inside. Not only is the same cream used for the doors, dash, shift
boot, and even carpet piping, but also the burnt orange insert on
the seat is repeated on the doors and steering wheel. It creates a
striking and uniform package that lets you know this custom 'Vette
could win awards on the interior alone. And more than just look
fantastic, there are plenty of great comfort features like the full
Auto Meter gauge package, an AM/FM/CD stereo, and provisions for
power windows. Best of all, there's ice-cold modern R134a air
conditioning, so you can stay cool while looking cool driving with
the top down any time of year.
Everywhere you park, you won't be able to resist lifting the hood
and showing off this exceptional engine bay. Just like the rest of
this custom build, you're looking at a heavy investment in creating
a fully-coordinated package. Everything under the hood is yellow,
black, or chrome - and it stays true to this uniform presence right
down to the performance air filter. And more than just the color
presentation, the way the firewall is so smooth and the entire
appearance is clutter-free, tells you this was a meticulous labor
of love. Besides just looking great, you're going to love driving
this one. That's because the LS1 callouts were not lying. And you
have complete control over this 5.7-liter fuel-injected power plant
because GM's six-speed manual transmission was added, too. Out on
the road, this handles like no C1 that you know. The SR111
Motorsports tubular chassis adds a level of stiffness these
Corvette never had. Plus the fully independent suspension and
four-wheel disc brakes take this first generation car and bring it
in line with some of the most modern Corvettes out there. 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 primetime.
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 gotten attention
from national magazines, TV shows, and major awards. You even get a
photo file documenting 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 tomorrow. Call today!!!