1965 Corvette Coupe Resto-Mod
We are proud to present an elegant, refined, and visually striking
1965 Corvette Coupe Resto-Mod; purpose-built Pro Touring machine
beneath its flawless classic styling. Professionally built by
award-winning builder John Dubois of Mint Restorations in New Port
Richey, Florida. This masterpiece combines iconic Corvette design
with modern performance, comfort, technology, and drivability.
Completed in October 2026, this one-of-a-kind Corvette was
carefully engineered and executed with exceptional attention to
detail, retaining the character of the original while delivering
625 horsepower and contemporary road manners.
Engine & Performance
• Borla 8-stack fuel-injected 6.2L LS3 with a balanced 416 CNC
Motorsports stroker kit
• 10.75:1 forged aluminum pistons, L92 aluminum square-port heads,
and GM LS9 roller camshaft
• Competition Cam valve springs and factory GM rockers with
trunnion needle bearings
• Period-correct custom valve and coil-pack covers
• 625 horsepower with polished stainless-steel headers and Corvette
off-road 2�-inch side exhaust
• Griffin heavy-duty aluminum radiator with dual Spal fans
• Overflow tank with sight glass and Corvette Batwing
increased-capacity oil pan
• Holley Terminator X engine-management system and wiring
harness
Transmission & Driveline
• Heavy-duty GM 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission
• Genie shifter concealed beneath the original four-speed shifter
handle
• Mad Dog Competition 1,800-stall torque converter with dedicated
transmission cooler
• 3-inch driveshaft with 1350 U-joints and Art Morrison half
shafts
• Art Morrison differential with 3.52 gears and heavy-duty
Posi-Traction
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
• Custom Art Morrison GT Corvette chassis with jig-welded,
0.180-inch-wall mandrel-bent frame
• Transmission-specific crossmember and QA1 custom-valved Ultra
monotube coilovers
• Wilwood 2-inch-drop Pro Spindles and Sport IFS control arms with
Moog ball joints
• Art Morrison power rack-and-pinion steering with 17.5:1 ratio
• Ididit tilt steering column with integrated high-beam control
• Multilink independent rear suspension with dynamic steering
• Strange S60 aluminum differential with TrueTrac limited slip
• Heavy-duty CV axles, aluminum knuckles, and adjustable front and
rear sway bars
• Wilwood drilled and slotted rotors with stainless-steel lines
• Superlite six-piston 14-inch front and four-piston 14-inch rear
brakes
• Polished electric ABS power master cylinder and Electric Brake
Limited power emergency brake
Exterior
• Original factory GM body with iconic 1965 stinger hood
• Professionally mini-tubbed body with massaged fenders and
extended rear inner-fender panels
• Smooth engine-bay firewall and custom removable inner-fender
panels
• Stock-style fuel tank with Walbro 450 LPH electric pump and
custom underbody cover
• Cowl vents removed for cleaner body lines
• New smoke-tinted glass
• Dual mirrors with integrated turn signals and backup lights
• PPG Adventure Green finish by Mint Restorations
• Repositioned front and rear bumpers with chrome by Space Coast
Plating
Interior, Comfort & Technology
• Handcrafted interior by Unlimited Designs in Dade City,
Florida
• Soft orange leather seats, dashboard, and door cards with custom
stitching
• Billet Specialties D-shaped steering wheel
• Custom center console with armrest, power-window switches, remote
power locks, and concealed Genie shifter
• Driver's floor extended 4 inches for additional legroom
• Vintage Air serpentine front-runner climate-control system
• Dakota Digital tachometer, speedometer, fuel, oil-pressure,
voltage, and clock gauges
• Classic Auto Sound 740 Series head unit with Rockford Fosgate
amplifier and six speakers
• Hidden power antenna and concealed windshield-wiper motor
• Detroit Speed power headlight motors with halogen headlights
Wheels & Tires
• American Racing billet wheels
• Michelin Pilot Sport 245/45ZR18 front tires
• Michelin Pilot Sport 305/35ZR20 rear tires
Summary
With 625 horsepower, an Art Morrison chassis, multilink independent
rear suspension, Wilwood brakes, a modern six-speed automatic, a
handcrafted leather interior, and timeless 1965 styling, this
Corvette is far more than a restored classic-it is a fully
engineered Pro Touring machine built to be driven, shown, and
enjoyed.
Our exceptional Corvette stands well beyond the most highly
sought-after examples, meeting every standard of the "Best of the
Best"-Best of Show, Best Engine, Best Interior, Best Paint, & Best
Drive
Appraisals and inspections are welcomed!
Contact:
[email protected]
Call Karen Meranda (727) 580-9919
AdventureClassicCars.com
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