Vehicle Description
In an era of brutal Hellcats, sensational Shelbys and mid-engine
Stingrays, it's safe to say professionally built performance is
alive and well. And that level of accessibility and reliability is
certainly a great thing for enthusiasts and admirers alike. But
what about the buyer who doesn't want the best-tailored version of
a suit thousands of others can buy? You know, the person who
strives to be truly one-of-a-kind. Well, they could always call up
the octane junkies here at RK Motors and check out something like
this amazing pro-touring Corvette. Mixing an artfully disguised LS3
with six forward gears, a trick Art Morrison chassis and looks that
could charm da Vinci, this Chevy literally defines the phrase
"timeless classic"!
MAKE CLASSIC BETTER, AND BETTER CLASSIC
A jaw-dropping roadster that mixes a modern stance with
1958-exclusive detailing, this stunning Vette is the product of a
4-year, ground-up restoration that was extremely thorough and
exceptionally detailed. That rebuild is capped by a solid, original
body that, after being completely stripped with glass beads, aligns
excellent panel gaps under glossy PPG 2-stage. That pigment is led
by a traditionally toothy grille, which rides between
stainless-trimmed headlights, a translucent header roundel and
stainless-trimmed parking lamps. At the sides of that grille,
intricate bumpers bend around stainless-trimmed fenders that are
detailed with small cross-flags and finned cove inserts. Between
those fenders, a '58-exclusive hood leads the eye to a wiperless
windshield, which supports a color-keyed hardtop. At the sides of
that stainless-trimmed glass, a traditional driver's mirror
complements traditional door handles. And at the back of the car, a
flowing decklid hangs a second Corvette roundel and '58-exclusive
trunk spears between stylish chrome bumpers and flush,
stainless-trimmed taillights.
THE LS FUELIE
Sourced directly from Chevrolet Performance, this classic's proven
LS3 utilizes 6.2 liters of displacement to create an impressive 440
horsepower! At the top of the aluminum mill, a remote filter
element funnels wind into a modern throttle body with the help of
custom, polished tubing. That bowl fronts trick electronic fuel
injection that's been designed to mimic original Fuelie hardware.
That air/fuel mixture progresses to rectangular-port L92-style
heads, which tuck effortlessly under attractive valve covers that
are a nice play on vintage, perimeter-bolt pieces. The fires get
lit by color-keyed plug wires, which have been carefully sequenced
to thoughtfully relocated coil packs. A nodular crank, powdered
connecting rods and hypereutectic pistons provide compression,
while a hydraulic roller cam maximizes intake efficiency. Speaking
of breathing, the Chevy Orange block funnels spent gases through
coated, long-tube headers. A muted aluminum radiator fronts a
quick-spinning SPAL puller fan. And a Billet Specialties Tru Trac
serpentine drive spins modern power steering beneath a polished AC
compressor and a polished Powermaster alternator.
THE C6 C1
Park this pro-tourer on a lift and you'll find a spotless
undercarriage that's prepped, primed and ready to roll. A tough
Tremec 6-speed turns a 9-inch Ford axle that's finished with a
posi-traction differential and stout, 4.30 gears. That world-class
driveline is an integral part of a choice Art Morrison chassis
which, in addition to employing sixth-generation Corvette
suspension components, features a fully adjustable ride height
thanks to Penske coil-over-shocks. At the corners of those
powder-coated bones, bright Baer calipers siphon a familiar Wilwood
master cylinder to squeeze large drilled and slotted rotors. The
aforementioned power steering fuels a Detroit Speed rack-and-pinion
set-up. Spent gases roar through stainless pipes and rowdy Kooks
mufflers. And custom Forgeline wheels spin shaved Michelin Pilot
Super Sports around polished lips, powder-coated spokes and
polished spinners.
MAKE SIMPLE CLASSIC, AND CLASSIC SIMPLE
Pop the lightweight doors and you'll find a tastefully tweaked
interior that continues this Corvette's striking visuals. Front and
center, carefully reimagined buckets sport plush leather hides. In
front of those seats, a leather-capped dash hangs clean Classic
Instruments telemetry above direct-fit, Bluetooth audio and
controls for modern air conditioning. At the bottom of that
trifecta, requisite Daytona carpet floats color-keyed mats between
customized side panels and a leather-booted shifter. And the driver
spins a leather-wrapped and speed-drilled steering wheel.
Built for folks who like to show and go, this Corvette is the
perfect opportunity to own a tasteful, lights-out classic that's
virtually unmatched in appeal and drivability. The car looks
absolutely timeless. And with a roster of top notch equipment
that's already carefully spec-d and seamlessly assembled, it's a
one-way ticket to instant gratification!
HIGHLIGHTS
Captivating Corvette pro-tourer that's the product of a 4-year,
ground-up build
6.2 liter Chevrolet Performance LS3 / 440 horsepower
Tremec 6-speed manual transmission / Hydraulic clutch
Ford 9-inch rear axle / Posi-traction differential / 4.30 gears
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel disc brakes
Art Morrison Sport GT chassis / 6th-generation Corvette
suspension
Customized leather interior / Modern audio
Custom LS intake manifold built to resemble a '58 Fuelie setup
Custom 19-inch Forgeline wheels
PPG paint
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
