CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE, 1958
Chevrolet Corvette C1
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$357,500 USD | Sold
This 1958 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible is powered by a new GM LS7 427ci engine producing 570hp and 540 ft/lbs of torque, connected to a 4L75E 4-speed automatic transmission. The powder-coated Art Morrison GT chassis includes compact independent rear suspension featuring RideTech coilovers with adjustable ride height. Stopping power is provided by the Wilwood big-brake package. This build started with the paint being stripped off using the plastic media-blasting system. The body is finished off with Duratec VinylEster Primer and topped off with BASF Old English White basecoat/clearcoat paint.
It also features power windows and an electric parking brake, and, for safety, LED headlights were installed. The fuel is supplied by a GM ZL1 fuel pump in a custom stainless-steel fuel tank built by Rick's Tanks in El Paso, TX. All fuel and transmission lines are Kevlar-braided lines. Engine cooling is provided by a custom DeWitts radiator. Exhaust flows through the custom Ultimate headers, finished in silver ceramic coating and a stainless-steel exhaust. Custom wide quarters were added to accommodate the large tires on custom Schott wheels. This custom convertible features a complete Roasted Red Pepper leather interior, including reclining custom seats for added head and legroom.
The steering column and the lower firewall were moved forward for additional comfort. A Vintage Air system handles interior heating and cooling. The car instrument cluster was upgraded to Dakota Digital RTX analog instruments, which include an electric actuated hood opener, and a custom AM/FM Bluetooth stereo with a 1,300-watt amplifier and subwoofer. More than 1,800 hours was invested in this build, which was completed in September 2024. It has been driven over 400 test miles since completion.
Cost
1,312,919 AED
