Vehicle Description
The pro-touring movement, keenly summarized as mixing wicked
performance with classic good looks, began gaining popularity about
30 years ago. And today, with technology that continuously blurs
the lines between street beast and track king, transforming a
storied classic into a technological tour de force has become one
of America's favorite pastimes. A super slick showstopper that was
built by Corvette artist Jeff Hayes, this awesome Sting Ray
combines picture-perfect aesthetics with serious mechanical
prowess. And whether you're looking for invigorating performance, a
lust worthy parade queen or just a cool car to own and enjoy, it's
a great candidate for your next classic!
PUTTING THE PRO IN PRO-TOURER
When it comes to appeal, modern society operates on a myriad of
unspoken rules that ultimately determine the winners and the
losers. On the surface, judgements might seem shallow or fickle.
But a deeper look reveals a pattern or, 'algorithm' if you will,
that highlights the value of basic attributes. Take the iPhone, for
example: it's relatable, it's charmingly attractive and it's
incredibly engaging. Or Facebook, a service that's easy to use,
visually appealing and highly addictive. That 'just right' mindset
feels like the perfect way to describe this Corvette's killer
appearance. Simply put: the car is a winner. It's handsome without
being too traditional. It's fresh without being too outlandish. And
it manages to be unique while mastering the art of mass appeal.
The car's solid body, authentic 1963 Corvette fiberglass that was
massaged to near perfection by Corvette aficionado Jeff Hayes,
looks simply stunning in glossy Platinum Metallic two-stage. At the
front of that rich pigment, spotless 'razor blade' bumpers bend
around a tasteful stainless grille, which floats between bright
amber parking lamps. Behind that grille, a crisp header emblem
leads a 1963-exclusive hood, which fronts a tinted greenhouse
that's trimmed with polished frames and capped wipers. That glass
gets reflected in a classy bowtie mirror, which perfectly
complements Satin Black rockers, traditional door handles and
throaty side-pipes. And at the back of the car, two more spotless
bumpers reflect sporty taillights, a crisp Sting Ray emblem and an
ornate fuel filler.
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE
Levitate this coupe's electric bonnet and you'll find 6.2 liters of
divine GM small block. Officially known as the Chevrolet
Performance LS376/480, that trusty engine twists a respectable 495
horsepower into 473 lb./ft. of pavement-slaying torque! At the top
of the block, a satin-finished air box slinks breeze through a
proven GM throttle body. Smooth TSP Velocity fuel injection lines a
fabricated Velocity intake and rectangular-port L92-style heads.
Factory coils fire hot Taylor plug wires. A nodular crank, powdered
connecting rods and hypereutectic pistons provide stout 10.7 to 1
compression. A hydraulic roller cam maximizes intake efficiency.
Speaking of breathing, that smooth valvetrain funnels spent gases
through short stainless headers. There's a beefy aluminum radiator
that's slid between a dressed support and a chrome puller fan. A
polished Eddie Motorsports serpentine drive spins a polished
alternator opposite a polished AC compressor. And, as you likely
deduced from our high-resolution photos, the fresh mill rolls in a
satin Platinum Metallic frame that's finished with niceties like
trick dipsticks, a familiar Wilwood master cylinder and classy
Corvette coil covers.
NOT STOCK AT ALL
Park this Sting Ray on a lift and you'll find a full Coffman
Corvette chassis that mixes a spry fifth-generation Corvette front
suspension with a steady sixth-generation Corvette rear suspension.
At the middle of those professionally assembled bones, a smooth
automatic transmission deals power to a spry Dana 44 differential
that, like the aforementioned rear-clip, was borrowed from a
sixth-generation Corvette. Turns come courtesy of power
rack-and-pinion steering. Smooth and solid stops are provided by
sixth-generation Corvette Z06 brakes, which squeeze 4 and 6-piston
calipers around a quartet of drilled and slotted rotors. And torque
meets the pavement through seventh-generation Corvette Z06-style
blades, which twist chromed spinners inside 235/40R18 Toyo Proxes 4
Plus redlines and 275/35R19 Toyo Proxes 4 Plus redlines.
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Swivel this classic's doors and you'll find a tastefully upgraded
cockpit that combines timeless second-generation Corvette style
with premium touchpoints and modern technology. French-stitched
buckets wrap tight leather around big bolsters and modern frames. A
leather-trimmed dash centers classy AutoMeter American Muscle
telemetry between modern audio and modern air conditioning. A
slender console founds a short Lokar shifter in authentic looking
carbon fiber. Custom side panels front smooth power windows above
clean Daytona Carpet. The driver spins a snazzy Billet Specialties
Boost wheel around billet foot pedals and a polished and tilting
column. And all that swagger looks great bathed in crisp LED accent
lighting!
The goal of this Corvette's build was simple: create a world-class
pro-tourer that's the best at everything. The result is a car that,
in addition to offering an unforgettable driving experience, wraps
timeless, all-American style around effortless athleticism and
exceptional detail. Ready to experience 'muscle motoring' at its
very finest? Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com!
HIGHLIGHTS
World class Corvette pro-tourer that was built by award-winning
Corvette artist Jeff Hayes
Authentic 1963 Corvette Split-Window body
6.2 liter Chevrolet Performance LS376/480 crate engine with 495
horsepower
TSP Velocity fuel injection and a TSP Velocity fabricated
intake
4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission
Sixth-generation Corvette Dana 44 differential
Modern air conditioning
Fifth-generation Corvette power rack-and-pinion steering
Sixth-generation Corvette 4-wheel disc brakes
Full Coffman Corvette chassis
Fifth-generation Corvette front suspension and a sixth-generation
Corvette rear suspension
Customized red leather interior with LED accent lighting
Modern audio
Platinum Metallic paint
18 and 19-inch seventh-generation Corvette Z06-style wheels
Side-pipe exhaust
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can ship your new classic anywhere in the world
