Vehicle Description
We've featured some amazing Corvette pro-tourers over the years.
And this stroker-powered split-window is sure to be the latest in a
long line of classics that seem to come in, spend one week being
universally admired, and disappear to a new home. By definition,
pro-touring cars are virtually irresistible because they combine
everything great about modern performance with everything loved in
vintage style. And who doesn't enjoy cruising a classic that mixes
the best attributes of old school Detroit muscle with the killer
performance of modern American icons? A professionally built head
turner that delivers on every level, this sweet Sting Ray is the
kind of car you simply CAN'T ignore. It wraps a sturdy Street Shop
chassis, a massaged Tremec transmission and 427 cubic inches of
BluePrint LS V8 in a tasteful restoration that oozes the style and
class which makes second-generation Corvettes the stuff of legend.
Looking for an impressive collector car that'll fare well on the
road AND at the show? Check out this choice Chevy!
357 MAGNUM
The beneficiary of a detailed, ground-up build that combines the
best aesthetic traits of 1963, 1965 and 1967, this awesome Corvette
is a brilliant custom that's been christened 357 Magnum. The car's
professional build, completed by Bad Ass Replicas of Sandusky,
Ohio, is founded on a solid, well-aligned body. That sculpted
fuselage reflects rich Black two-stage that's highlighted by a
bright Stinger Stripe. And today, this top notch classic rolls as a
spectacular piece of iconic American muscle that's been detailed to
better-than-new standards!
With its aggressive design and timeless good looks, Bill Mitchell's
legendary Sting Ray has always been coveted and highly desirable.
Not surprisingly, gearheads, customizers and almost 60 years of
dedicated fans have elevated these cars to some of America's
greatest cultural icons. At the front of this 1965 Vette, polished
bumpers frame a stainless-trimmed grille and amber parking lamps. A
1967 cross-flag header draws the eye to a stylish 1967 Stinger
Hood, which plants bold "427" scripts in front of polished wipers
and stainless-trimmed glass. At the sides of those smoked windows,
1967 fender louvers lead familiar bowtie mirrors, polished door
handles and stainless rocker guards that parallel rowdy side-pipes.
Widened quarters frame a custom, 1963-style backlite, which is
centered on a 1963 fuel filler and a requisite Corvette deck
script. And at the back of the car, two more polished bumpers
complement a polished tag frame and a full array of 1967
taillights.
427 CUBIC INCH BLUEPRINT ENGINES LS3
Given this pro-touring Vette's aspirations of world-class
performance, throwing a chrome dress-up kit on a vintage 427 simply
wasn't an option. While old school big blocks are awesomely raw
beasts, they tend to be more machete than scalpel. That's why the
builders of 357 Magnum decided to dial up the pros at BluePrint
Engines and order a brand new LS3 stroker engine. Twisting stout 11
to 1 compression into 625 dyno-proven horsepower and 565 lb./ft. of
dyno-proven torque, the all-aluminum 427 rumbling between this
classic's fenders is a 21st century testament to the bowtie
division's enduring small block. Professionally machined and
assembled, the brutal mill wraps a 6-bolt OEM LS3 block around a
forged crank, forged rods, forged pistons and a spry hydraulic
roller cam. At the front of the engine, a short air tube funnels a
perfect amount of oxygen between a remote filter element and a 90mm
Drive By Wire throttle body. That wind mixes with fuel in a factory
LS3 intake, on its way to aluminum BluePrint cylinder heads that
work well with 42lb fuel injectors. Stainless headers crawl around
familiar BluePrint plug wires. Charge comes courtesy of a coated
alternator that, along with a coated AC compressor, spins a Vintage
Air Front Runner serpentine drive. A tilted DeWitts radiator fronts
a big electric puller fan. And the Chevy Orange stroker looks great
accessorized with details like a trick dipstick, custom valve
covers and a trusty Holley oil pan.
GO LIKE NEW!
Park this Sting Ray on a lift and you'll find a first class Street
Shop chassis that, like the car's drivetrain, spices traditional
flavor with modern sizzle. Those boxed bones ride a fully
independent seventh-generation Corvette suspension that's finished
with adjustable QA-1 coil-overs. The massaged small block twists
power through a billet flywheel, which spins a tough Tremec TKO600
5-speed that's been finished with an American Powertrain Sure Shift
upgrade. Turns come courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering.
Smooth and solid stops are provided by a muted Wilwood master
cylinder, which clamps red, C7-spec calipers around a quartet of C7
rotors. Electronic fuel injection drains a stainless Rock Valley
tank. And chromed C7 Z06-style wheels, paired with quality Michelin
Pilot Super Sports, are a nice finishing touch to the car's
aggressive stance.
TRADITIONAL AND TAILORED
Swing this Chevy's doors and you'll find a vivid leather cockpit
that was professionally installed by Hide Originals of New London,
Ohio. Customized, power-operated buckets, cribbed from a late-model
Corvette, wear tasteful "357 MAGNUM" lettering. A dual-cowl dash
hangs clean Dakota Digital VHX telemetry next to Vintage Air
climate control, a discreet Tire Pressure Monitoring System and
retro-look Custom Autosound audio that's piped through color-keyed
speakers. At the base of that dash, a shallow console anchors small
switches for swift power windows behind a leather-wrapped shifter.
And a tilting Ididit column spins a classy wood rim around a
billet, Corvette-branded steering wheel.
Who doesn't want a second-generation Corvette that's better than
new in virtually every way? Thanks to its professional, high-dollar
build, this choice coupe retains authentic Motor City feel while
adding modern athleticism to an already awesome ownership
experience. If you're in the market for a storied classic that's
fully detailed and ready to hit the road, welcome to the Chevrolet
family!
HIGHLIGHTS
World class Sting Ray pro-tourer that's the product of a
professional, ground-up build
427 cubic inch BluePrint Engines LS3 with 625 dyno-proven
horsepower
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission with an American
Powertrain Sure Shift upgrade
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Seventh-generation Corvette 4-wheel disc brakes
Full Street Shop chassis
Seventh-generation Corvette suspension
Customized leather interior with modern, power-operated seats
Custom Autosound audio
Tastefully modified body that incorporates the best elements of
1963, 1965 and 1967
19 and 20-inch seventh-generation Corvette Z06-style wheels
Side-pipe exhaust
Digital build photos
Build receipts
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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