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's
been honored at multiple Goodguys events and featured in multiple
publications, this awesome Corvette 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 MOD IN RESTO-MOD
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.
This Chevy's professional build, a 4.5-year affair that was acutely
focused on modern performance, generous technology and lavish
luxury, was completed by the pros at RPL Customs of Royce City,
Texas. And naturally, that assembly looks simply stunning in a
glossy coat of custom Standox Silver Green Effect two-stage that
was sprayed by Royse City's own Vastine's Paint Garage. At the
front of that svelte pigment, a gleaming grille plants polished
bumpers beneath stainless-trimmed headlights and a body-matched
header emblem. Behind that header, a color-keyed hardtop caps
green-tint Auto City glass, which laces ornate stainless between
polished mirrors, polished RainGear wipers and polished door
handles. Speaking of polished stainless, it looks great against
this Vette's matte coves. And out back, polished bumpers reflect a
second body-matched roundel between classy taillights.
CHEVROLET PERFORMANCE
Tilt this coupe's bonnet and you'll find 6.2 liters of divine GM
small block. Officially known as the Chevrolet Performance LS3,
that trusty engine twists a respectable 430 horsepower into 425
lb./ft. of pavement-slaying torque straight out of the crate! At
the front of the block, a remote filter element slinks breeze
through a custom, color-keyed tube and a proven GM throttle body.
That wire-driven box feeds a composite GM intake, which rides
between custom, Corvette-themed coil covers and an attractive,
color-keyed engine cowl that was sourced from Greening Auto
Company. Smooth electronic fuel injection sprays rectangular-port
L92-style heads. 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
coated Art Morrison headers. There's a lightweight AutoRad radiator
that's slid in front of a broad puller fan. A Vintage Air Front
Runner serpentine drive spins a painted alternator opposite a
painted AC compressor. The aluminum mill rolls in a clean,
matte-finished bay that's detailed with niceties like trick
dipsticks, color-keyed tubes and a color-keyed brake booster. And,
thanks to dyno tuning by New Braunfels, Texas's Henderson
Performance Technologies, it all adds up to an easy 487
horsepower!
NOT STOCK AT ALL
Park this Vette on a lift and you'll find a full Art Morrison
chassis that makes excellent use of 2-inch drop spindles and a full
set of Strange coil-over-shocks. At the middle of those world class
bones, a smooth 4L65E 4-speed deals power to a 9-inch Ford axle.
That pumpkin, built with 3.70 gears, a limited-slip differential
and a Strange S-Series center section, works extremely well with
enlarged wheel tubs. Easy turns come courtesy of power
rack-and-pinion steering. Smooth and solid stops are provided by
14-inch drilled and slotted rotors, which scrub 4 and 6-piston
Wilwood calipers. Exhaust roars through custom pipes, throaty
MagnaFlow mufflers and traditional bumper outlets. And torque meets
the pavement through gorgeous Schott Accelerators, which twist
245/35ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sports in front of 295/30ZR20 Michelin
Pilot Sports.
DRESSED TO IMPRESS
Swivel this classic's doors and you'll find a tasteful custom
cockpit that combines timeless first-generation Corvette style with
premium touchpoints and modern technology. Sculpted Curry buckets
wrap tight Ultraleather around big bolsters and short frames. A
leather-trimmed dash tilts glowing Dakota Digital VHX telemetry
beside billet-trimmed Vintage Air climate control. A custom,
matte-finished console props a short Lokar shifter on fade-free
carpet. Custom side panels front quick power door locks and smooth
power windows. The driver spins a snazzy Billet Specialties
steering wheel around billet foot pedals, pushbutton ignition and a
quality Ididit column. And a Bluetooth-controlled Kicker head unit,
concealed in the car's glovebox, bumps crisp Infinity kick
speakers.
The goal of this Corvette's build was simple: create a world-class
resto-mod 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 first-generation Corvette resto-mod that's the product
of a 4.5-year professional build
Earned the PPG Dream Car Pick at the 2018 Goodguys Lone Star
Nationals
Earned a Builder's Choice Award at the 2017 Goodguys Lone Star
Nationals
Featured in both MotorTrend Magazine and Vette Magazine
6.2 liter Chevrolet Performance LS3 crate engine with 487
horsepower
4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission
Ford 9-inch rear axle with a Strange center section, 3.70 gears and
a limited-slip differential
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
Full Art Morrison chassis with an adjustable coil-over-shock
suspension
Custom Curry Ultraleather interior with a modern audio system
Power windows and power door locks
Custom Standox Silver Green Effect paint with matte coves
Custom Standox Silver Green Effect hardtop
19 and 20-inch Schott Accelerator wheels with Michelin pilot Sport
tires
Custom through-the-bumper exhaust with Art Morrison headers and
MagnaFlow mufflers
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can ship your new classic anywhere in the world
