Known as "Silverback," this Pro-Touring 1967 Chevrolet Corvette
custom convertible was handcrafted by Anton's Hot Rod Shop to high
show-quality standards and completed in late 2024. This street
machine was subsequently featured in the Summer 2025 issue of Chevy
Hub magazine. The vision of this restomod was to retain its '60s
heritage in appearance and the attention to detail is evident
throughout. The straight body with precise gap lines was finished
in PPG Silver Pearl Metallic. The Stinger hood was decorated in
black with 427 and crossed-flags badging, and it's equipped with a
matching hardtop. Notable changes include functional custom
stainless-steel side vents and center exhaust outlets, and it was
outfitted with all-new tinted glass and trim pieces throughout. It
rides on custom Forgeline HL3X three-piece forged aluminum wheels
that pay tribute to the classic Halibrand wheels. Those 18x9.5
front and 18x11.5 rear wheels are mounted to Nitto 555 G2
high-performance tires. The rear end was mini-tubbed to accommodate
the massive rear tires. Swen Tight Custom Interiors performed the
upholstery work, spreading the Peanut Butter color from stem to
stern. The hardtop headliner trim, dash padding, custom kicker
panels, custom door panels, factory C2 bucket seats, rear panels
and tubs were wrapped in high-grade leather. Some interior features
include Dakota Digital RTX gauges, Flaming River tilt steering
column, three-spoke wood steering wheel, Vintage Air
climate-control system, Nu-Relics power windows and tan
California-weave carpeting. The sound system includes a RetroSound
radio, Focal amplifier/speakers, MTX subwoofer and power antenna.
The pristine engine compartment is home to the Katech Engineering
professionally built 416ci LS3 that is pushing some serious
horsepower. Based on an aluminum LS3 block, it was fitted with a
Callies Performance Products Dragon Slayer crankshaft, Callies
Ultra forged H-beam connecting rods, Mahle DLC coated pistons,
Katech CNC-ported GM LS3 cylinder heads and hydraulic-roller
camshaft. Complementing the LS3 intake manifold is a fabricated
stainless-steel 4-inch cold-air system that is attached to the
removable side vent. The engine was dressed with Katech Performance
red valve covers and a CVF serpentine system, including the power
steering system. The engine breathes through fabricated stainless
headers and dual exhaust system with Stainless Bros polished
mufflers and resonators. The engine is cooled by a DeWitts aluminum
radiator with dual SPAL electric fans. The engine is coupled to a
Gearstar Performance 4L65E four-speed automatic transmission and
2600-2800 stall converter. The power is transferred to the GM
fifth-generation Camaro SS limited-slip rear end with IRS drive
axles and 3.73 gears. The body sits on a new Roadster Shop SPEC 7
chassis that was powder-coated black. The floors were refinished in
black textured paint for durability. The chassis was ordered with
power rack-and-pinion steering, Tanks stainless fuel tank, C7
Corvette independent front suspension and rear suspension, C7
aluminum control arms, Fox billet coilovers, and electric-powered
Baer 14-inch four-wheel disc brakes with six-piston red calipers
and drilled rotors. It's also equipped with a power E-Stopp
emergency braking system. The Chevy Hub magazine, new hardtop stand
with cover and Hephner Auto Appraisals Appraisal for $500,000 from
October 17, 2025, are included with the sale. This vehicle has been
serviced and detailed, which is documented with an invoice. From
the MS CLASSIC CARS Collection.
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