Summary

Powered by a new Chevrolet crate LS3 6.2-liter V8 engine and 4-speed automatic transmission. Build completed November 2023 by Joe Peck Customs. Has Roadster Shop chassis, Baer brakes, Albert Lara interior, Dakota Digital gauges and Vintage Air.

Details

This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette custom convertible is powered by a brand-new Chevrolet crate LS3 6.2-liter 436hp V8 engine backed by a 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission. This four-year build was completed by Joe Peck Customs in November 2023. This California example was one of the 9,670 Corvettes produced for the model year and retains its original body and body panels. Sitting on a Roadster Shop chassis with independent front and rear suspension, it includes aluminum control arms and spindle assembly, as well as power rack & pinion steering. Front and rear sway bars are added to this Satin Black powder-coated chassis that has 14-inch Baer disc brakes all around. It also features a Rick's custom gas tank and a Mattson custom radiator. The exterior is finished in a Sunset Gold Metallic with Oyster White coves. This car rolls on Schott custom-built 19-inch wheels painted in a subtle Titanium to match the body color, which are wrapped in Nitto 555 tires that wear a thin gold stripe to further tie the custom look together. The custom interior by award-winning designer Albert Lara features Oyster White leather that was sourced to wrap the seats and door panels, while the dash was wrapped in a Light Gold leather. The interior also features power windows, a Vintage Air system, custom seatbelts, a Sparco steering wheel, Ididit steering column, and Dakota Digital gauges that fit perfectly inside the original gauge cove. The original stainless console pieces were restored, and Mercedes-Benz carpet was used to create a soft and quiet experience in the cockpit. The sale includes a bound photo book that shows the progression of the build.