Summary

Nicknamed 'Transitions,' 2017 Ridler Great 8, SEMA Battle of the Builders Top 12, Vette magazine cover car. Powered by a supercharged 5.7-liter LS1 engine mated to a 4L60E automatic transmission. Tube chassis, C4 suspension, extensive body mods.

Details

This ‘54 Corvette known as 'Transitions,' built by Larry Griffey's Hot Rods & Restorations, was created as a tribute to the GM Concept Corvette displayed as one of the 'Dream Cars' in the 1954 GM Motorama. The vision was to combine the stylish looks of the ‘54 Motorama Prototype with modern-day technology, handling and performance. This car was a six-year build leading to its debut at the 2017 Detroit Autorama, where it took home a Ridler Great 8. The car has won many major awards since its debut, including numerous Goodguys Pro's Picks, Goodguys Custom Rod of the Year Finalist in 2017, NSRA's first-ever Pro Pick of the Year 2017, Shades of the Past 'Magnificent 7' 2017, 2017 SEMA Battle of the Builders Top 12, ISCA's Bill Croft Memorial Award 2018 and Goodguys LIA Magazine Award 2018. It was the cover car for Vette Magazine and Vette Vues, as well as several full articles in numerous U.S. and international magazines. This Corvette is powered by a custom Edelbrock supercharged 5.7-liter LS1 engine mated to a 4L60E automatic transmission. Modifications include Jamison tubular chassis, C4 suspension, front and rear custom anti-sway bars, high-performance Baer 14' 6-piston disc brakes, Billet Specialties wheels, custom Classic Instruments gauges, chrome by advanced plating, Vintage Air, NuRelics power windows, polished aluminum and stainless, custom CNC machine work at Lokar, custom emblems and a custom LS engine cover. Body modifications are extensive as every inch of this car has been reworked from top to bottom. It has a tapered body drop, body-widening, rear wheel wells removed and extended, cowl modified to accept a ‘56 windshield, cowl vent removed, gas lid removed, rear hatch modified to accept a ‘56 removable top, hidden steel structures fabricated to surround the passenger compartment for safety, all fuel and brake lines hidden, custom CNC machined fender trim modeled after the original ‘53 Corvette prototype, custom hood scoop, doors split and widened to accommodate power roll-up windows, lift-off hardtop and remote control door latches. This award-winning ‘Vette is finished in Soul Red by Griffey's over a custom interior in Deep Earth leather.