Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
Ground-up build completed in 2012
Professionally built 383 cubic inch Chevrolet V8 / 502 dyno-proven
horsepower
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission
Mid-America Industries 4-inch chassis / Fourth generation Corvette
independent suspension
Leather interior / Vintage Air conditioning
Mid-America Industries fiberglass body
Dana 44 differential / 3.45 gears
Sale includes a comprehensive build book
Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel disc brakes
15-inch Halibrand-style wheels
Ever wanted something really badly, but couldn't quite get your
hands on it? Better yet, ever wanted something that was really
rare? That might be what the owner of this awesome classic had in
mind when he transformed a run-of-the-mill '66 Vette into a
world-class Grand Sport replica. Thanks to striking Mid-America
Industries fiberglass, the car certainly looks the part. It
definitely has the speed to walk the walk, given its 502 horsepower
small block. And it probably performs just as well since its tough
Tremec 5-speed is centered in a beefy Mid-America chassis and spry
fourth generation Corvette suspension. Essentially, what the owner
of this Chevy created is a car that'll do everything an original
Grand Sport can do for a fraction of the money. A car that, thanks
to decades of improved technology, probably offers a better mix of
driving experiences. And most importantly, a car that you can
actually take to a track and lean on without worrying about
breaking an exclusive 1 of 5 collectible. If that sounds like your
idea of fun, grab the phone and reach out to your friends at RK
Motors Charlotte!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Hailing from a $127K build that was completed in late 2012, this
razor-sharp coupe wraps glossy black paint and a bright red stripe
around fresh Mid-America fiberglass. The first thing that draws
your eye is a High Nassau hood, which seats large, metal-trimmed
air inlets behind a familiar cross-flag emblem. Beneath that badge,
a modified front-clip positions aerodynamic lighting around a clean
billet grille. At the sides of that grille, a widened and sculpted
profile centers recessed door handles between, billet-trimmed air
extractors, familiar bowtie mirrors and aggressive brake ducts.
Opposite those ducts, a flush-mount greenhouse founds satin-finish
wipers in front of a trick fuel filler. And at the back of the car,
a re-imagined valance hangs monochromatic tail lamps beneath a
locking decklid.
ENGINE
Tilt this coupe's lightweight hood and you'll find 383 cubic inches
of stroked Chevy small block that twists stout 9.6 to 1 compression
into 502 dyno-proven horses and 513 lb./ft. of dyno-proven torque.
Certainly a fitting tribute to Duntov's original Grand Sports, this
impressive mill, created by the pros at Moline, Illinois' American
Speed, was balanced, blueprinted, assembled, dyno-ed, disassembled
and reassembled all in the name of quality. At the top of the 1972
block, a satin air cleaner hangs red Chevrolet lettering above a
750cfm Holley 4-barrel, which is sequenced to billet Holley fluid
lines and an aluminum Carter pump. Under that carb, an Edelbrock
Performer RPM intake feeds CNC-ported Air Flow Research heads,
which hide Crane roller rockers, AFR springs, Comp pushrods and
Crane roller lifters under satin, Chevrolet-branded valve covers.
At the back of those heads, a hydraulic roller cam twists an MSD
Pro-Billet distributor, which bounces spark between MSD ignition,
an MSD Blaster 2 coil and Moroso-loomed Accel Hi-Temp Super Stock
plug wires. Beneath that cam, a forged SCAT crank pushes forged
I-beam Super Stock rods, which anchor Speed-Pro Power Forged
pistons inside Perfect Circle rings. At the sides of that crank,
rowdy Stahl headers make quick work of charred dinosaurs. At the
front of those tubes, a Vintage Air Front Runner system frames a
Carter water pump, a Cloyes roller timing set and an SFI steel
damper with a fresh AC compressor and modern power steering. And in
front of that drive, a big Be Cool radiator cycles water around two
quick-spinning puller fans. Virtually every facet of this
Corvette's fresh engine bay exists to maximize the car's
performance. And even the small details, like a Melling oil pump,
ACL Calico bearings, an Optima battery, a Delco starter and quality
Fel-Pro gaskets, illustrate a strict regard for quality.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
Park this Chevy on a lift and you'll find a 4-inch round tube
chassis that, like the car's body, was directly sourced from
Mid-America Industries. A tough Tremec TKO600 5-speed hangs a
McLeod Centerforce clutch between a sturdy McLeod flywheel and
proven Lakewood scattershield. That strip-ready gearbox twists
torque to a rugged Dana 44 third member, which is stuffed with
track-ready 3.45 gears. That first-class drivetrain rolls on a
fourth generation Corvette independent suspension, which follows
compact Aldan coil-overs with fresh Bilstein shocks. Turning is a
cinch thanks to modern power rack-and-pinion steering. Smooth and
solid stops are provided by a quartet of discs and calipers. A
steady stream of octane comes courtesy of a 22-gallon fuel cell.
Power flows through attractive Halibrand-style wheels, which spin
235/60R15 Goodyear Eagle GTIIs in front of 275/60R15 Goodyear Eagle
GTIIs. And the car's clean, Satin Black floors appear to have never
seen inclement weather.
INTERIOR
Inside this Vette you'll find a stylish interior that mixes fresh
leather surfacing with vivid visuals. Not surprisingly, those
visuals are framed in a 4-inch round tube roll cage. That cage
cradles hi-back, 2-tone seats, which are finished with 4-point
Simpson safety harnesses. In front of those seats, a body-matched
dash hangs clean Auto Meter Phantom telemetry over billet foot
pedals, cockpit-style powertrain commands and brisk Vintage Air
climate control. Beneath that dash, fade-free carpet frames a
familiar Hurst shifter. At the sides of that carpet, 2-tone door
panels back traditional chrome handles. And in front of the driver,
a polished steering wheel laps a tilting column.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION
A comprehensive build book
- Restoration photos
- Detailed engine specs
- Detailed engine dyno results
- Detailed weight specs
- A breakdown of the car's build cost
A display board
Extra Simpson belts
An extra seat cushion
Painted headlight covers
Lust worthy, athletic and ready to rule Main Street, this awesome
C2 is an excellent combination of classic looks and incredible
performance. It has the potential to rip off blistering lap times,
and will politely cruise the show 30 minutes later. And with
top-notch craftsmanship and a roster of first class components,
it's poised to dominate either of those arenas!