Summary

Known as 'Transitions' and created as a tribute to the GM Concept Corvette displayed as one of the 'Dream Cars' in the 1954 GM Motorama. Features an Edelbrock supercharged 5.7-liter V8 LS1 engine with a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission.

Details

Known as 'Transitions,' this 1954 Corvette custom convertible 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 1954 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. This Corvette is powered by a custom Edelbrock supercharged 5.7-liter V8 LS1 engine mated to a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission. Modifications include a Jamison tubular chassis, C4 suspension, front and rear custom anti-sway bars, high performance Baer 14-inch 6-piston disc brakes, with custom emblems and a custom LS engine cover. The custom interior includes Classic Instruments gauges, chrome by Advanced Plating, Vintage Air, and NuRelics power windows. 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 1956 windshield, cowl vent removed, gas lid removed, and a rear hatch modified to accept a 1956 removable top. A hidden steel structures fabricated to surround the passenger compartment for safety, all fuel and brake lines are hidden, custom CNC machined fender trim modeled after the original 1953 Corvette prototype, custom hood scoop, doors split and widened to accommodate power roll-up windows, lift-off hardtop and remote control door latches. It features polished aluminum and stainless, custom CNC machine work at Lokar. This award-winning 'Vette is finished in Soul Red over a custom interior in Deep Earth leather. It rides on Billet Specialties wheels.