Vehicle Description
Think you've already seen the best restomods around? Think again.
This 2013 Chevrolet Corvette built by the pros at Karl's Kustoms
keeps the iconic C2 silhouette, but it's now powered by a powerful
LS3 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission that sit atop a
modern Corvette chassis. Once you realize how amazing this build
is, make room in your trophy case.
Even from just a quick glance everyone will know this Sting Ray is
special. The Blade Silver paint takes advantage of the most modern
clearcoat practices so you get a deep sparkle that's also so
slippery you'll swear it was applied with baby oil. The '67 was the
perfect body to pay homage to for this project, as it's one of the
most popular of the iconic 2nd generation Corvettes. And because
these were hand-assembled by Karl's Kustoms, they really took the
time to get it right. So, the panels have a terrific fit that give
you the crisp crease around the whole body that the C2 was famous
for. And as you look closer, you'll love the details. Two-piece
mirror-like chrome bumpers, fuel Injection badging, electric
flip-up headlights that house low profile projector beam
headlights, and of course, the big beautiful rear window. An
auspicious restomod build like this always needs to take a few
liberties, but they just flow perfectly and pay close homage to the
original C2 design. Modern door handles, an aggressive stinger
hood, and four-pronged exhaust trumpets out back look awesome, and
the stance is aggressive enough to preview the monster that lives
under the hood. This Corvette also retains practical features like
the front fender gills and large chrome wheels to make sure that
this retro machine is still a modern performance juggernaut.
While it's retro on the outside, the inside is all about modern
performance and comfort. The C2 had some nice options at the time
like power windows and an AM/FM stereo, but this one shows what
nearly a half-century of progress feels like. This coupe's special
black leather bucket seats provide the perfect balance of sports
car bolstering and all-day comfort padding. And you can power
adjust yours to the perfect driving position. A proper limited
edition car like this also needs to come with all your favorite
features, and it includes dual zone climate control,
leather-wrapped steering wheel, dual airbags, AM/FM/CD changer
stereo, power windows, power locks, anti-theft system, keyless
entry, and keyless ignition, just to name a few. There's even the
convenient windshield head up display (HUD), so you can keep your
eyes on the road when testing the limits of the instruments. And
while the original Sting Ray didn't have a trunk opening, this one
opens wide enough for easy baggage loading, so feel free to take
this cool retro machine on a weekend getaway for two.
Everywhere you park, you won't be able to resist lifting the hood
and showing off this exceptional engine bay. With the fully
detailed presentation 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 motor that makes 430
hp right out of the box, and on this lightweight body it's more
than you'll ever need. A custom X-pipe dual exhaust provides a
wonderful note at idle and get ready for complaints from the
neighbors from all the neutral revs you'll be doing in the
driveway. Handling all this extra power is GM's 6L80 six-speed
automatic transmission w/overdrive, and not only is that the same
unit you would get if you ordered a 2013 Corvette 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 C2 that you know, since the
chassis from a C6 was completely swapped in by the pros at Karl's
Kustoms as well. Plus, the modern power steering and power
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 cleaned and ready
for prime time. The look is finished beautifully with a staggered
set of chrome five-spoke Corvette wheels, wrapped in Goodyear
performance radials.
This is a different caliber of custom car, built by serious people
FOR serious people. Hands down, it's the one that will turn all the
heads at the next car show. Dialed-in and barely broken-in with
just 15,674 miles on the clock since it was completed, this custom
Corvette is ready for years of car-show dominance. Call now!
