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LOT #1363 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM
SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE – NO RESERVE
This Pro-Touring 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Split-
Window Coupe received a complete restoration
and a custom one-of-a-kind build from the ground
up. The build started with a clean, original factory
GM body that was rotisserie-restored and upgraded
with the latest in modern technology. It was built
on a custom SRIII Motorsports chassis fitted with
C5 suspension and Baer 6-piston brakes on 14-
inch cross-drilled rotors for maximum stopping
power. The rear is a Dana 44 equipped with a 3.73
gear ratio and heavy-duty rear axles. The chassis is
equipped with coilover shocks with adjustable ride
control. Steering is accomplished by a power rack &
pinion system and a Flaming River steering column.
Power is provided by a Mast Motorsports Black
Label LS7 engine that produces 665hp and 575 ft/
lbs of torque, mated to a TREMEC TKO 5-speed The exterior is expertly finished in miles-deep black paint
transmission to keep the interior tunnel size down. and optioned with tucked bumpers, a custom front spoiler
The tailored interior impresses with custom Italian and a custom rear diffuser. Keeping with the modern style,
black leather featuring red double-stitching and a it also has custom side mirrors and front turn-signal driving
matching carpet. The custom carbon dash and door lights. The custom Competition Sound system is sure to
panels matched the car's extensive engineering and impress with updated GPS mapping, MP3 and Bluetooth
fabrication time to accomplish the seamless tucked capabilities, while upgraded shoulder harness seat belts keep
side-exit exhaust. the driver and passenger safe.
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