Vehicle Description
There are quite a few reasons why we sell so many top-notch
Corvettes. For starters, the Corvette is, in many enthusiasts'
minds, the quintessential American classic. Given the marque's big
production numbers, they're pretty easy to find. And, thanks to
broad aftermarket support, they're fairly easy to build and
maintain. That said; every classic takes patience. And building a
project to the level of this 725 horsepower Stingray can quickly
fall into a lifelong saga. That's why, increasingly, enthusiasts
are walking directly in to our showroom and kicking the words
"finding" and "building" right out of the conversation. Wrapping
silky aesthetics around an upgraded chassis, an upgraded cockpit
and 540 cubic inches of Merlin tri-power muscle, this coupe is all
about the phrase "quintessential American classic"!
YES, 725 HORSEPOWER
Every car has a story, and this Corvette's story goes a little
something like this: A nicely restored coupe that attained NCRS
honors, the car was eventually rebuilt into a Merlin-powered street
beast that was specifically tailored to the tastes of ARCA driver
Jeff Buice. Naturally, race car drivers like power... Lots of
power. At the top of this Vette's magic mill, a polished air
cleaner flashes a custom decal above a reusable filter element,
which funnels breeze into a trio of Holley carburetors that are
finished with quality XRP fittings and flashy Willy's spacers.
Beneath those pots, an aluminum intake fronts stainless-trimmed
ignition, which fires spark through thick Moroso Blue Max plug
wires. At the sides of that plane, muted valve covers balance a
billet oil cap on aluminum Pro Topline heads. At the front of those
heads, pliable V-belts spin a trusty Stewart water pump between
modern power steering and a proven Delco Air AC compressor. In
front of those ancillaries, a thick Be Cool radiator makes
excellent use of a large puller fan. Exhaust duties are handled by
long Hooker Super Competition headers. And aesthetically, Satin
Black paint frames niceties like braided hoses and a custom oil
pan.
GOOD MADE BETTER
Bottom-side, a tough Tremec 5-speed floats an SFI scattershield in
front of a posi-traction rear-end that's built around 3.55 gears.
That driveline pushes an independent factory suspension that's been
beefed up with Penske shocks, tubular control arms, Vette Brakes &
Products torsion bars and a composite Vette Brakes & Products
mono-leaf. Traditional power steering leads power-assisted Delco
Moraine calipers, which clinch a quartet of vented rotors. Exhaust
floats from the aforementioned headers in to custom, large-diameter
side-pipes that are cleverly wrapped in factory heat shields. And
power meets the pavement through upsized alloy Rallys, which twist
255/45ZR17 Michelin Pilot Sports around polished trim rings and
low-profile center caps.
CORRECT MADE BETTER
That impressive scroll of components rolls in a detailed, body-off
restoration that was completed in late 2015. Correct Marlboro
Maroon 2-stage seems smooth as silk over solid body panels that are
straight and well-aligned. And that alignment serves as an
excellent canvas for a painted Stinger Stripe. That stripe begins
at a cross-flag-branded header, which shades polished bumpers, a
stainless-trimmed grille and a custom chin spoiler. At the sides of
that spoiler, amber marker lamps lead a sculpted profile, which
seats polished door handles and ornate fender louvers between
polished bowtie mirrors and painted rocker guards. At the top of
that fuselage, a correct Stinger Hood fronts fresh glass that's
caged in polished stainless and satin wipers. And at the back of
the car, a Stingray-branded deck centers a color-keyed fuel cap
between polished bumpers, a polished tag frame, a modern antenna
and dual-mode taillights.
SADDLE UP
Between the doors you'll find a stylish Saddle interior that weaves
subtle upgrades into timeless style. At the center of the car,
modern, 3-point belts cross plush leather seats that are finished
with A82-style headrests. In front of those mitts, a 2-tone dash
hangs restored factory telemetry next to cool air conditioning and
modern, direct-fit audio. A factory shifter fronts chrome switches
for the car's power windows. And that fully interactive handle
works well with a reduced diameter steering wheel, which spins a
matching leather rim around a tilting column.
With its killer big block, athletic chassis and rich furnishings,
this awesome Corvette combines explosive horsepower with excellent
performance and classic American appeal. Nothing's simply
'adequate' about this car; it's an exceptionally well-done
resto-mod that'll provide years of invigorating driving and turn
heads anywhere it goes. If you're looking for a stunning Detroit
super star that has the muscle to back up its handsome looks, this
clean Chevy is your next cruiser!
HIGHLIGHTS
Awesome Corvette resto-mod that's benefitted from a detailed,
body-off restoration
540 cubic inch Merlin V8 / 725 horsepower
Tremec 5-speed manual transmission
Posi-traction rear end / 3.55 gears
Factory air conditioning
Power steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Heavily upgraded suspension
17-inch alloy Rally Wheels
Saddle leather interior / Modern audio
Correct Marlboro Maroon paint
Large-diameter exhaust
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world