1965 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM COUPE

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This custom 1965 Chevrolet Corvette Pro-Touring Resto-Mod nicknamed 'The Sting' underwent a comprehensive restoration, mixing the classic lines of the Sting Ray Corvette with modern luxury muscle car components. The engine is a professionally built crate 383ci stroker fuel-injected V8 engine with hydraulic roller motor, one-piece main, 4-bolt and Dart Competition Aluminum Pro-1 Platinum 72cc heads. This powertrain also includes a March serpentine belt, TPIs Mini-Ram with EFI ECM fuel-injected

system and FIC 38-pound injectors and a Fast EZ self-tuning EFI Control System and an inline fuel cooler. Additionally, it has a FAST electronic fuel pump, MSD 8572 Tach Drive distributor and wires, Crane cams with Digital Multi-Spark CD ignition, complemented by a Keisler TKO 600 5-speed transmission tuned with .64 gears and a new driveline, along with a complete Borgeson power steering assembly, DeWitts aluminum radiator, chrome 120-amp alternator, QA1 adjustable rear shocks, VB&P special-valved KYB front shocks, Eaton 9-leaf 6/3 Progressive rear leaf spring and Moog front springs, chrome brake booster, rebuilt 4.11 posi-traction rear end with Sombrero bushings and chrome air-conditioning compressor. The stance has been lowered and sits on new 20-inch wheels. The exhaust rumbles through its custom 2 1/2-inch dual side exhaust with glass packing and crossover for a deeper exhaust note. Stopping power is provided by 4-wheel disc brakes with a dual master, stainless lines and e-brake. The Corvette has been finished in a custom-mix Stingray Red exterior paint complemented by the 1965 big-block hood. The interior restoration includes a Vintage Air climate-control system, a custom leather steering wheel and full Mr. Mikes reclining leather seats, floor insulation for a quieter ride and a rear-mounted custom sound system. The sale includes manuals and a binder of restoration receipts.