Summary

Competed for Goodguys Street Machine of the Year 2015 and SEMA Battle of the Builders 2015. Powered by an LT1 engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. A select offering from the Chip Watkins Collection.

Details

This custom Corvette competed for Goodguys Street Machine of the Year in 2015 and in the 2015 SEMA Battle of the Builders. The mission of this build was to retain the car’s original design, bring the fit and finish to a standard never achieved during factory production, and update every mechanical component to contemporary standards. This Corvette was built from a no-body-damage, all-original car. It’s equipped with a Roadster Shop narrowed Fast Track chassis, including Penske coilovers, splined sway bars and independent rear suspension. It’s powered by a GM Performance LT1 direct-injected engine factory-rated at a maximum 460hp and 465 ft/lbs of torque, Legend LGT700 5-speed manual transmission and a 9” Ford posi-traction rear end. It has Baer 6-piston 13” brakes, custom one-off Forgeline center-lock wheels and custom-made 345/30 ZRI 9 Michelin Pilot Sport red line tires. It has an all-leather interior, including the dash and headliner, custom wood steering wheel and a RetroSound Bluetooth stereo/phone system. It features beautiful paint and bodywork, and there were no major changes to the body. All of the body lines were sharpened and lengthened, the bumpers have been moved in, and all gaps and panel fits were attended to. This beautiful Corvette was designed and built by The Roadster Shop of Mundelein, IL, and has been kept in a climate-controlled collection. A select offering from the Chip Watkins Collection.