Vehicle Description
Vehicle to be offered for Auction sale January 19th - 22nd 2017 at Russo and Steeles 17th Annual Scottsdale Arizona Auction at the Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Please contact us for more information.
A state-of-the-art custom Corvette with no expense spared, this custom frame-off restoration maintains the classic original 1954 Corvette look with vastly better performance from a brand new and just recently installed all-new GM Performance LS3 430 hp engine. In addition to a GM wiring harness with computer, 5-speed Richmond transmission with long shifter, the mini-tubbed body covers a narrowed Currie Ford 9-inch Positraction rear end. New Jim Meyer front suspension including tubular A-arms and Viking adjustable coil-over springs with power rack and pinion steering bolted to the original and strengthened frame. Hooker cast iron headers with custom 3-inch exhaust. BeCool aluminum radiator with electric fans. New American Autowire wiring harnesses. Classic Instrument gauges. Custom 6 speaker and 2 amp sound system. Trunk mounted base speakers. Trunk mounted battery. Custom leather steering wheel with Ididit steering column. All mechanicals rebuilt or restored when the car was built. Powder-coated frame. Show-quality Black base/ clear coat paint. Very nice and straight body. Rechromed bumpers and windshield assembly. All weather stripping was replaced. Powder-coated rust free frame. Detailed undercarriage.
Custom Al Knoch black leather interior. Custom leather cover seats and door panels with the correct 1954 look. Daytona carpet. Boyd Junk Yard Dog 18 front 20 rear chrome wheels with 215x45x18 and 245x40x20 BF Goodrich Radial TA tires. This fantastic street rod 'Vette was built to drive and enjoy with all of today's latest technology while retaining the original 1954 look. Fast and handling great, it is definitely a show standout and head turner.
