Vehicle Description
SUMMARY
The beneficiary of a recent ground-up restoration
417 cubic inch LS3 V8 / 430 rear-wheel horsepower
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission / Z06 hydraulic
clutch
Leather interior / Vintage Air conditioning / Modern audio
SRIII Motorsport chassis / Custom suspension
Dana 44 differential / 3.55 gears
18-inch Corvette Grand Sport-style wheels
Power rack-and-pinion steering / 4-wheel power disc brakes
Stainless exhaust / Dynomax mufflers
Sale includes: A receipt for the car's SMC Performance engine / A
Cam Card / Official dyno results
When it comes to current automotive trends, nothing's hotter than
the pro-touring movement. Pro-touring's blend of vintage style and
modern performance creates an undeniable appeal that's literally
changed the face of the marketplace. When that appeal is applied to
a midyear Corvette, a car that's amassed a huge following, the end
result is something enthusiasts will virtually line up to buy. And,
in fact, the demand for those cars is so strong that some builds
are claiming prices well beyond their OEM-restored siblings.
Sporting an awesome combination of old school swagger and
thoroughly modern underpinnings, this sweet Sting Ray follows the
pro-touring formula perfectly. As the beneficiary of a thorough,
ground-up restoration, the car has been completely reworked to
include a full tube chassis, a hot Generation IV small block, a
tough Tremec 5-speed and a custom, performance-oriented suspension.
If you want a classic that utilizes the best of 21st century
technology to create an unforgettable driving experience, take a
number and check out this killer Vette!
BODYWORK/TRIM
Sealed in rich black 2-stage, this slick C2 is the beneficiary of a
detailed, ground-up restoration that's been sorted through roughly
150 miles of road time. In addition to near-perfect alignment, the
car's body features show worthy aesthetics that are the direct
result of new trim, new emblems and fresh chrome bumpers. Those
striking details have been carefully married to a collection of
surfaces that is much nicer than anything that rolled out of the
factory. And the result is a seriously sinister roadster that
presents as one of the coolest classics in our 250 car
showroom!
When you think of Corvettes, "classy" usually isn't the first thing
that comes to mind. It's not that America's sports car lacks class.
It simply floods the mind with far more appealing descriptors like
fast, free and lust-worthy. After all, this C2 was built to lap
tracks, not float through a stuffy regimen of tea times. At the
front of the car, bullet-style marker lights, a mirrored bumper and
a patriotic cross-flag emblem cage a fresh stainless grille. At the
sides of that grille, traditional door handles and factory heat
extractors float amid monochromatic rocker guards, bright "FUEL
INJECTION" emblems and a chrome bowtie mirror. That mirror reflects
clean glass, which is sealed between polished frames, polished
wipers and a black canvas top. Behind that top, an ornate fuel
filler is centered between a power antenna and a red-detailed Sting
Ray emblem. And beneath that emblem, chrome-trimmed tail lamps
illuminate mirrored bumpers, a chrome tag bracket and polished
stainless exhaust tips.
ENGINE
Gaze upon this Chevy's professionally finished engine bay and
you'll find 417 cubic inches of small block fury! A professionally
built LS3 stroker motor that was sourced from SMC Performance of
Auburn Hills, Michigan, that raucous mill sends 430 horsepower and
441 lb./ft. of torque directly to the car's rear wheels. Up top, a
polished Spectre air tube funnels wind through a GM throttle body
to a 102mm F.A.S.T. LSXR intake. That air marries fuel in
rectangular-port L92-style heads, which hide 2.165 intake and 1.590
exhaust valves under Corvette-branded fuel rail covers. A forged
crank, forged connecting rods and forged pistons compress that
volatile union. A proven Comp cam maximizes intake efficiency
through better breathing. Speaking of breathing, the smooth mill
funnels spent gases through ceramic-coated shorty headers. There's
a DeWitt's high-flow radiator that's fitted with dual SPAL puller
fans. Modern serpentine components spin a fresh alternator opposite
a coated AC compressor. Quality Taylor plug wires join a fresh
Optima battery, a polished CPP master cylinder and a requisite
Harrison expansion tank to detail otherwise purpose-built
performance. And, aesthetically, the monochromatic engine bay is a
literal embodiment of spotless presentation.
DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION
As our regular readers know, this is the paragraph that separates
the pristine pro-tourers from the well-done resto-mods. And this
Sting Ray's thoroughly updated underpinnings leave no doubt as to
its affiliation with the former. A custom tube frame, supplied by
the pros at SRIII Motorsports, proved a perfect foundation for the
car's inspired resurrection. Behind the LS3, an LS7 hydraulic
clutch kicks a fresh Tremec TKO600 5-speed. That proven gearbox
twists a tough Dana 44 differential around big, 3.55 gears. That
curve-carving chassis rides a custom suspension that's supplemented
with beefy sway bars, Vette Brake Products strut rods and
adjustable QA-1 coil-overs. That suspension is steadied by power
rack-and-pinion steering. Hydratech-assisted stops are provided by
bright red calipers, which clamp drilled and slotted rotors. Spent
gases traverse polished stainless tubes, which center a Pypes
crossover in front of polished Magnaflow mufflers. Torque meets the
pavement via third generation Grand Sport-style alloys and
235/45ZR18 BF Goodrich g-Force Sports. And the car's clean, Satin
Black floors frame high quality ancillaries like stainless
hardware, stainless fluid lines and a Rock Valley stainless fuel
tank.
INTERIOR
Between the doors you'll find a vivid red interior that, when
keeping the fourth generation Corvette in mind, plays well with
this roadster's Grand Sport-style wheels. Tight leather seats feel
firm to the touch, showing virtually no signs of wear. In front of
those seats, a 2-tone dash hides a modern Kenwood CD player behind
Vintage Air climate control, a correct Delco radio and Dakota
Digital VHX telemetry. Under that dash, a small console centers a
booted shifter on color-keyed carpet. Opposite that console,
good-looking door panels front power-operated windows. In front of
the driver, a color-keyed, leather-wrapped steering wheel laps a
tilting column. And behind the passengers, a clean cargo hold
features enough room for a weekend getaway.
OUR SALE INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION AND ACCESSORIES
Component literature
A Cam Card
A receipt for the car's SMC Performance engine
Official dyno results
A customized tag bracket
Logging roughly 150 miles since the completion of its build, this
Corvette is ready to be driven, shown and enjoyed in any way its
new owner sees fit. With its stout, fuel-injected small block,
modern Tremec transmission, impressive chassis and healthy list of
modern amenities, the car is right at home participating in AACA
Auto X OR occupying the front row of a car show. If you've been
eyeing the pro-touring movement patiently waiting for the right
classic, anticipate no longer!