This custom 1962 Chevrolet Corvette was built by American Street Rods in Gainesville, Virginia and represents an exceptional custom build that demanded about 10,000 man-hours over five years. It was a finalist for the esteemed Goodguys Vintage Air Custom Rod of the Year Award in 2016, a highly sought-after accolade in the custom car world.
The vehicle is built on a meticulously crafted chrome-moly chassis and features a custom-fitted 1957 Corvette front end, kicking off an extensive transformation. This included a 2-inch channeling process, bespoke floorwork, the creation of a handcrafted grille opening and insert, seamlessly integrated bumpers, and a distinctively styled upswept tail.
Beneath the electrically powered hood lies a specially fabricated engine cover hiding a GM LSX454 engine equipped with forged aluminum pistons on 4340 steel rods and a hydraulic roller camshaft. The engine, boasting electronic fuel injection, Ultimate stainless headers with a custom 3-inch Borla stainless exhaust, and a Street & Performance front-runner system, produces an impressive 627 HP. Power is transmitted through a Chevy Performance SuperMatic 4L80E transmission to a Chris Alston Chassisworks FAB9 rear end that has been narrowed by 11 inches and equipped with a Strange Engineering nodular iron center section, a 3.89 differential, and 35-spline axles.
This custom Corvette is finished in a custom-mixed PPG Silver shade and includes a removable hardtop. Its custom Saddle Brown Ultraleather interior boasts Dakota Digital gauges, Vintage Air, power windows, and a Powertrain Control Solutions paddle shifter. The vehicle rides on BF Goodrich G-Force T/A tires mounted on polished Billet Specialties SLG45 wheels, creating a captivating and low-profile appearance.
Source: Mecum Auctions
