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144 BARRETT-JACKSON EXPERIENCE WINTER 2024CREATIVE BUILDS BRING AMERICA’S SPORTS CAR INTO A MODERN WORLDCUSTOM CORVETTESWith more than 2 million sold since its inception in 1953, it’s safe to say the Corvette is not just “America’s Sports Car” but is one of the most popular sports cars in the world. It’s unquestionably an iconic vehicle that deserves respect, no matter the generation from which it hales. Sometimes, however, when one of those earlygeneration Corvettes begins to show its age, a choice must be made: restore it to original or give it new life as a Resto-Mod.For enthusiasts who plan on driving their vintage ’Vette a lot, Resto-Modding has been the way to go, and that trend has certainly shown itself on the Barrett-Jackson auction block in recent years. Some of the country’s best builders specialize in Corvettes alone, keeping the classic style of the vehicle while upgrading it to improve performance, increase comfort and make it stand out from the crowd.Particularly popular among custom builders are C1 and C2 Corvettes – such as those highlighted here that are headed to the 2024 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 20-28 at WestWorld. Despite looking like they were just driven off the showroom floor the year they were first built, these vehicles have many surprises within. Upgrades to the engine, transmission, brakes, suspension and other components create cars that are faster, more powerful and handle better than they ever have before. Inside the cockpits you’ll find modern conveniences never dreamed of back in the ’50s and ’60s: air conditioning, power windows, premium sound systems and more.Custom Corvettes are a great way to go for the enthusiast looking for the best of both worlds and these examples are just a few in the incredible Corvette offering at the Scottsdale Auction.