Vehicle Description
Over the past 110 years, Chevrolet has built such a vast empire of
lovable offerings that some of them just seem to get overlooked.
And we're not talking about mere models and packages, literally
entire eras of great Chevy cars have been somewhat underappreciated
by restorers and enthusiasts. Probably the most substantial victims
of this phenomenon are early '80s gems like the third-gen Camaro,
the fourth-gen Monte Carlo and, perhaps most sadly, the third-gen
Corvette. Perfected through 14 years of continuous improvement, the
vaunted C3 is one of the best looking cars to ever don Corvette
cross-flags. The model introduced many enduring innovations, like
T-tops, Throttle Body Fuel Injection and the vaunted ZR-1 package.
And its American Muscle mechanicals are common enough to comprise a
large slice of the bowtie division's prolific aftermarket support
system.
So, why do most enthusiasts opt for either much older or much newer
Corvettes? One word: power. Final-year C3s topped out at a whopping
200 horsepower - a number that, by default, depresses other
numbers, like price. But that, our friends, is precisely what makes
these Vettes so desirable! Wrapping 'less preferable' originality
in some of Chevrolet's best styling, these cars are ready-made
resto-mod road warriors. And, backing a 525 horsepower Chevrolet
Performance LS3 with a modern transmission, customized Ultraleather
and a roster of RideTech suspension upgrades, this svelte coupe is
a tailored classic that's unique, highly appealing and effortlessly
gratifying!
SAGE RAGE
Hailing from the small Texas town of Royse City, this awesome Chevy
is the beneficiary of detailed, professional restoration that was
conducted by a shop called RPL Customs. That reboot planted solid
fiberglass under custom Cadillac Sage Metallic two-stage, sprayed
by the pros at Royse City's own Vastine's Paint Garage. That
pigment shines bright under polished handles, an electric antenna
and requisite mirrored T-Tops. Fresh header and fuel door emblems
look great above Satin Black grilles, Satin Black heat extractors
and Satin Black rocker trim. And form meets function at clear
markers, body-matched mirrors and electric Detroit Speed
headlights.
262% MORE HORSEPOWER!
Tilt this Vette's long hood and you'll find 6.2 liters of divine GM
small block that's officially known as the LS376/525. Purchased
directly from Chevrolet Performance as one of their awesome Connect
And Cruise systems, that trusty mill twists respectable 10.7 to 1
compression into 525 horsepower and 486 lb./ft. of torque. At the
top of the block, a conical filter slinks breeze into a painted
tube, which fronts a proven GM throttle body. Subtle Holley fuel
rails trace a lightweight GM intake. Air meets spark in
rectangular-port L92-style heads, which ride under tasteful,
cross-flag-branded coil covers. A nodular crank, powdered
connecting rods and hypereutectic pistons compress that volatile
union. A hydraulic ASA cam utilizes high-rate valve springs to
maximize intake efficiency. Speaking of breathing, that smooth
valvetrain funnels spent gases through factory LS exhaust
manifolds. There's a massive aluminum radiator that's slid in front
of dual SPAL puller fans. Billet serpentine components spin an
aluminum water pump between a modern alternator and a modern AC
compressor. And, as you likely deduced from our high-resolution
photos, the Cast Aluminum mill rolls in a clean, Satin Black frame
that's finished with niceties like a billet expansion tank, proven
GM plug wires and a choice Baer master cylinder.
BETTER BECOMES BEST
Bottom-side, a sturdy factory chassis proves the perfect foundation
for the car's inspired resurrection. That Satin Black skeleton
rides a heavily upgraded suspension, which tilts a quartet of
RideTech coil-overs between a RideTech TruTurn front-clip and
sturdy RideTech MUSCLEbars. Behind the LS3, a Chevrolet Performance
Connect And Cruise 4L70E 4-speed spins power to fun, 3.55 gears.
Lucid power steering works well with 6-piston Baer calipers, which
clamp a quartet of drilled and slotted rotors. Spent gases traverse
true-dual pipes to vibrate mean Borla ProXS mufflers. And torque
meets the pavement through Billet Specialties G-Specs, which spin
255/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Super Sports in front of 285/35ZR19
Michelin Pilot Super Sports.
ULTRA (CUSTOM) LEATHER
Inside this Chevy you'll find a carefully customized cockpit that
wraps modern Ultraleather comfort around timeless Corvette style.
Tall bucket seats flash body-matched upholstery at the sides of a
simple factory console that's finished with a polished shifter and
cool Vintage Air conditioning. In front of those thrones, a
color-keyed dash trims crisp Dakota Digital VHX telemetry next to
modern Alpine audio. Plush carpet frames custom side panels, which
swivel billet handles in front of convenient power door locks and
smooth power windows. The aforementioned T-Tops feature
custom-built sun shades. And the driver laps a stylish billet
steering wheel around a tasteful tilt column.
You really can't ask for a cooler classic than this striking
Corvette, especially when it comes to exclusivity and appeal.
Mixing definitive Chevrolet swagger with peerless aftermarket
prowess, it's the perfect car for any enthusiast who wants a top
notch cruiser that's sorted, polished and ready to rock and roll.
Call, click or visit http://www.RKMotors.com for more
information!
HIGHLIGHTS
Awesome Corvette resto-mod that's benefitted from detailed,
professional restoration
LS3 6.2L V8 with 525 horsepower
4L70E 4-speed automatic transmission
Chevrolet Performance Connect And Cruise wiring and controllers
Dana 44 rear with 3.55 gears
Modern air conditioning
Power steering
4-wheel power disc brakes with 6-piston Baer calipers front and
rear
RideTech TruTurn front suspension
RideTech upgraded independent rear suspension
Custom Ultraleather interior with modern audio and updated
gauges
Custom Cadillac Sage Metallic paint
Mirrored T-Tops with custom sun shades
18 and 19-inch Billet Specialties G-Spec wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
