Vehicle Original VIN : 194677S117643
INTRODUCTION: Reportedly $300,000 invested in a complete nut-and-bolt restoration on this gorgeous Vette with only 500 miles since completd! Modern upgrades that make it every bit as enjoyable to drive as it is to admire. I know firsthand because I drove it to a car show, and I loved every second behind the wheel. Shifting those gears and hearing the 502 roar through the side pipes was exhilarating!
EXTERIOR: Absolutely breathtaking! This Corvette looks like the world's finest ruby on wheels. The quality of the restoration is immediately obvious- every panel fits with precision, the gaps are laser straight, and the body is free of ripples or imperfections. It honestly looks better than it did when it left the factory. It's finished in a spectacular Candy Apple Red Metallic with incredible depth and richness. The clear coat has been polished to a true mirror like finish, while the black stinger hood stripe is painted on and smooth to the touch. Every piece of chrome, stainless trim, and weatherstrips have either been restored or replaced, giving the car a jewel like appearance. The rich dark ruby Stayfast cloth convertible top is a perfect complement to the paint. It features a new windshield and rides on 15-inch aluminum bolt-on wheels wrapped in BFGoodrich performance tires, with wider rubber in the rear for an aggressive stance. Factory style side pipe covers preserve the iconic Corvette look, but hidden beneath the covers is a full 3 inch Sweet Thunder stainless exhaust that delivers an unmistakable rumble when you put your foot into it.
INTERIOR: It is just as impressive as the exterior, and once you slide behind the wheel, you'll really appreciate how nice it is. The leather sport seats are exceptionally comfortable, making this Corvette a pleasure to drive on long cruises. The carpet is expertly installed from front to back and is protected by Corvette floor mats. The door panels have been replaced, and the entire dash has been beautifully restored. Every gauge has been restored and is working properly- even the clock. The interior lights all work too. The center console is new and has the five speed shift pattern plaque along with a correct style shifter. It also features reproduction seat belts, functioning interior courtesy lights, and a completely new wiring harness for modern reliability. Finishing off the cockpit is a retrofitted tilt steering column topped with a polished wood rim steering wheel that feels just right in your hands.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Under the hood, this Corvette captures the look of a factory 427 Tri-Power while hiding a much more potent surprise. Power comes from a GM Performance ZZ502 crate engine producing 502 horsepower, delivering big block performance with modern reliability. It has roller cam and rockers, rectangular port heads shaved down .030" mated to a GM aluminum intake with Holley Tri-Power carbs on top. It's dressed with correct style valve covers, air cleaner, and even reproduction spark plug wires. A set of coated headers feeds the factory style side exhaust, adding both performance and the unmistakable big-block sound. The attention to detail is outstanding. Every component in the engine compartment looks fresh and new. It features power steering and power brakes, while the alternator, wiring, pulleys, and brackets have all been restored or replaced. The cooling system has a factory correct appearance with the proper fan shroud, clutch fan, radiator cap, reproduction hoses and clamps.
UNDERSIDE: This Corvette received a body off frame restoration, and the attention to detail underneath is outstanding. Every nut, bolt, fastener, and clip has been restored or replaced, giving it a new show quality appearance. The chassis is painted smooth semi gloss black, while the raw fiberglass floor pans are spotless. It even retains the factory spare tire carrier. The suspension has been completely rebuilt and upgraded for exceptional handling. Up front are QA1 adjustable coilover shocks, polyurethane bushings, a heavy duty sway bar, and a Borgeson power steering box. In the rear, it features offset trailing arms, QA1 coilovers, Smart Struts, a heavy duty camber rod kit, a sway bar, and an anti twist differential crossmember mount for improved stability. The entire 4 wheel brake system has been replaced- every brake line, hose, caliper and e-brake assembly looks brand new. The fuel system has also been completely replaced. If you want to make some serious noise, it has 3-inch electric exhaust cutouts right off the headers. Looking up at the engine, you'll find a Milodon low profile oil pan with a high volume oil pump inside and a high torque starter. Power is sent through a Tremec TKO 600 five-speed manual transmission with a Centerforce Dual-Friction 11-inch clutch to a 3.70 Posi rear end equipped with heavy duty yokes, an aluminum girdle cover, and lightweight 3-inch aluminum half shafts.
SERVICE: We take pride in our cars and our reputation. Every vehicle goes through our service department where it is inspected, test driven, and we address the essentials before offering it for sale.
CONCLUSION: I'm telling you, the fit, finish, and function of this Corvette are better than 98% of the collector cars out there! It really is that nice. The quality is obvious from every angle, and the modern upgrades make it just as rewarding to drive as it is to admire. It's absolutely beautiful, incredibly exciting behind the wheel, and the kind of car you'll look forward to driving every chance you get.
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Tri-power carbs
Power steering
Power brakes
4 wheel disc
3.70 Posi
Side exhaust
Leather upholstery
