Vehicle Description
This 1962 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod was built to be sleek, more
comfortable, and all-out powerful. So check out every detail,
including the fuel-injected LS3 motor, streamlined exterior, modern
A/C interior, stunning chassis, and all the other elements that
tell you this is the perfect mix of award-winner and back-road
burner.
With a total restoration/transformation finished in 2016, and less
than 575 miles on it since then, this car doesn't try for a moment
to hide its uniqueness. The bright, bold silver has the kind of
premium shine that looks like it was borrowed from the modern
Mercedes palette. The slick finish goes nicely with the custom
appearance that streamlines the design with expertly removed trim
on the front, sides, and even door handles. This final-year
first-generation Corvette was the right one to receive this speedy
makeover. After all, the body retains the iconic design lines that
made the Corvette America's sports car. But the '62 car evolved
with a less fussy front end, sporty duck tail rear, and a wide
grille that looks like it wants to inhale lesser sports cars. Like
any good 1960s machine there was plenty of brightwork. Everything
from the intricate form-fitting split bumpers, to the delicate trim
that runs the full-length of the front fender - it all has the
mirror-like quality of serious investment. While those all tell you
this is a great classic, the modern Schott wheels with an
aggressive 17/18-inch front/rear stance are a great clue to all the
upgrades beneath the skin.
While the black folding soft top looks nice against the sleek
exterior paint there's just something special about the combination
of silver and red. So we know this one will get your heart racing
every time you approach it with the top down. When you pop the
remote door openers, it reveals the full passion-colored interior.
This has all the right look for the classic C1, but you'll notice
the richer leather of the seats, the high gloss paint across the
lower dash, and the thick pile of the carpeting. So it's exactly
what you want in a restomod: a vintage feeling with a finer
execution. And more than just look fantastic, there are plenty of
great modern upgrades like the retro-style AM/FM/iPod stereo, full
Dakota Digital VLC gauge package, and Billet Specialties wheel
(yes, those are paddle shifters!) Best of all, there's ice-cold
modern R134a air conditioning, so you can stay cool while looking
cool with the top down all summer long.
Everywhere you park, you won't be able to resist lifting the hood
and showing off this exceptional engine bay. It's the perfect mix
of style and substance with the smooth painted firewall funneling
your attention to the tidy but ferocious LS3 power. So besides just
looking great, you're going to love driving this one. The 6.2-liter
fuel-injected powerplant is a GM performance crate motor that makes
430 hp right out of the box. It even includes a performance air
grabber and ceramic-coated long tube headers. Handling all this
extra power is GM's 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission
w/overdrive. Not only is that the same unit you would get if you
ordered a 2013 LS3 Grand Sport 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 C1 that you know. The Art Morrison GT sport chassis adds a level
of stiffness these Corvette never had. Plus, the JRI double
adjustable coilovers, power steering, and Wilwood 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 painted and ready for primetime.
There is a different caliber of custom car, and it's the kind you
can put a mirror under it at any show. This is obviously that kind
of upper-echelon machine. The sale even comes with a restoration
photo file, receipts, and title paperwork to document how something
this detail-oriented was built so right. It usually takes a
lifetime to get a car looking like this, but if you're lucky
enough, the ultimate Corvette could be yours today. Call
today!!!
