Vehicle Description
A concours-restored first-generation Corvette is certainly
something to admire. But, with whitewalls and all that chrome, it's
easy to forget that these classics were once feared track warriors.
By ushering in Chevrolet's legendary small block, it was the C1
that established the concept of America's Sports Car and created
the foundation for the brand's 68-year legacy of world-class
performance. To purists, nothing quite matches the feeling of
stopping folks in their tracks while rumbling down Main Street in
what many consider the best car we have to offer. And naturally,
this sweet Vette pays tribute to that legacy with all the
attributes you'd expect in a storied show-stopper: good looks, good
power and good athletics. However, it's what you don't expect that
makes this Chevy truly outstanding. You know, like it's
show-finished Newman chassis, subtle body mods, custom-dyed leather
upholstery and, of course, its supercharged Lingenfelter LS2. Ready
to see the USA in an exceptional, one-of-a-kind Chevrolet? Check
out this sweet pro-tourer!
ORANGE > RED
The product of a meticulously planned pro-touring build, this slick
Corvette's smooth and sinuous body looks absolutely boss in a
glossy coat of PPG Organic Orange two-stage. That brilliant pigment
is accentuated by crisp PPG Wimbledon White coves that, like the
aforementioned orange, was sprayed by the pros at Simi Valley,
California's GTS Customs. Speaking of GTS Customs, this Chevy's
no-hit fiberglass, hailing from sunny California, wears subtly
widened quarters that gained a slight 1.5 inches during
restoration. The car's fit and finish has been adjusted to
better-than-factory tolerances, with surfaces that are as clean as
the day they pulled into their SoCal showroom. And presently, this
reborn roadster rolls as a timeless classic that instantly draws
the eye!
Thanks to a little over 3,000 hours of restoration and tuning, this
Chevy is 'right and ready to roll' all the way down to its smallest
details. At the front of the car, a toothy grille reflects bright
headlights, small parking lamps and a traditional header roundel.
Intricate bumpers bend around stainless-trimmed fenders that follow
traditional Corvette cross-flags with classy "Fuel Injection"
scripts. A sculpted hood leads the eye past sporty scoops to a
tinted greenhouse that's bent around the driver's choice of either
tight canvas or professionally restored fiberglass. A stylish
mirror reflects traditional door handles, 3M-coated quarters and
3M-coated rockers. And at the back of the car, artfully designed
bumpers frame retro taillights, polished exhaust tips and a second
translucent roundel.
LINGENFELTER + MAGNUSON
That cool combination of energetic pigment and classy resin is
certainly pretty, but now it's time to get serious. Widely
considered one of the world's greatest powerplants, GM's 6.0 liter
LS2 utilizes aluminum construction, high performance internals and
upgraded fuel injection to mix hours of thrills with miles of
efficiency. But, sometimes, 400 horsepower just isn't enough.
Luckily, the folks at Magnuson sell products like this Corvette's
MP122 blower, and the folks at Lingenfelter Performance Engineering
have plenty of experience crafting choice components into
substantial horsepower. That's right, the LS2 vibrating this
Chevy's seats is roughly $30K worth of supercharged small block
marvel that was completely assembled by the pros at LPE. Just under
the car's stock hood, a polished air box, a very intentional
tribute to the Corvette's rare 1957 'Airbox' cold air induction
option, feeds a polished Magnuson MP122 Magna Charger. That blower
twists breeze through ported and polished heads, which hide
stainless valves, PAC Racing springs and PAC Racing retainers under
one-off billet valve covers. A modulated VaporWorx fuel system
funnels fossils from a Rick's Vapor Series tank to polished rails.
That fuel gets sparked by loomed Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires.
Custom stainless headers, clad in weather-free chrome by
Statesville, North Carolina's Kook's Headers, make quick work of
quick combustion. A spry LPE GT11 cam spins in unison with a fancy
serpentine drive that's stretched between a polished alternator,
fluid power steering and a polished AC compressor. A polished Be
Cool radiator works flawlessly with two cooling fans and a
fabricated expansion tank. First-rate detailing includes polished
hardware, braided hoses, a trick dipstick and a mirrored Baer
master cylinder. And when the key twists, five pounds of boost
seamlessly transitions to 565 dyno-proven horsepower at the
flywheel, and 448 pavement-melting horsepower at the rear
tires.
NEWMAN + X-FRAME
Bottom-side, a sturdy factory X-frame, purchased new during the
build, proves the perfect foundation for this roadster's inspired
resurrection. Behind the LS2, a twin-disc Centerforce DYAD DS
clutch joins a steel Centerforce flywheel to kick a
restoration-fresh Tremec 6-speed that's been strengthened by
Lebanon, Pennsylvania's G-Force Transmissions. That T56, which
mixes a quick MTI shifter with a polished housing and a QuickTime
shield, spins 515 lb./ft. of torque to a fourth-generation Corvette
Dana 44 that's finished with 3.54 gears and an Eaton Truetrac
differential. That polished third-member is an integral part of a
full Newman Car Creations suspension, which combines the inherent
strength of the previously mentioned factory frame with the proven
geometry of Chevrolet's fourth-generation Corvette. That much
improved chassis, assembled, painted and polished to the tune of
$50K, makes easy turns thanks to fourth-generation Corvette power
rack-and-pinion steering. Proportioned stops are provided by
fourth-generation Corvette calipers, which clamp four of
Eradispeed's finest drilled and slotted rotors. Custom exhaust
pipes, clad in weather-free chrome by Statesville, North Carolina's
Kook's Headers, fill polished Magnaflow mufflers and polished
turndowns that, unlike the aforementioned 'through-bumper' tips,
allow the big motor to breathe unrestricted. And torque meets the
pavement via forged Budnik Muroc IIIs, which spin 245/45ZR17
Michelin Pilot Sport run flats in front of 275/40ZR18 Michelin
Pilot Sport run flats.
ORANGE > RED
Swivel this roadster's doors and you'll find a custom cockpit that
combines timeless first-generation Corvette style with premium
touchpoints and modern technology. Everything kicks off with
quality Wise Guys buckets that are dressed in plush Al Knoch
leather that was custom dyed by Newark, New Jersey's Custom Leather
Finishers. In addition to reclining, those mitts feature correct
waffle patterns under retractable, three-point belts. A two-tone
dash stretches more custom dyed leather around original, LED-lit
telemetry that, with the exception of the car's oil gauge, has been
converted to electric. Those readouts border a quartz clock,
Vintage Air climate control and a stock-appearing, MP3-compatible
head unit that, completely rebuilt by Antique Automobile Radio,
bumps an Alpine four-channel amp and Elemental Designs speakers.
Custom Orange and Ivory side panels, stamped by Al Knoch, front
modern power windows above custom Orange carpet that's nested on
thick sound insulation. A
parking-brake-light-turned-shift-indicator lets the driver know
when to toggle a factory shift lever that's been engraved with a
correct Tremec pattern. And the driver spins a reduced diameter
steering wheel around a shortened column.
The goal of this Corvette's build was to create a classic that,
while maintaining a relatively stock appearance, blended the best
aspects of modern comfort, modern drivability and modern
performance. The...for more information please contact the seller.
