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“I GOT THIS IDEA OF BUILDING A CAR EXACTLY
LIKE THE ORIGINAL, BUT A RESTO-MOD”
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exactly like the original, but a Resto-Mod,” he said. interior features a set of AOK seats in a ’59 vinyl
Another two-year project ensued. The build began pattern, as well as Dakota Digital gauges.
with a desire to use a 1959 Corvette that was not “‘No expense spared’ belies these cars,” said Bob.
practical to restore for NCRS judging, so a donor car “You can’t pay for the passion and the dedication to
was located. The reason it looks stock at first glance detail these cars represent. I poured my heart and
is that original vintage parts were used wherever soul into this project; my goal was perfection.”
possible, along with some late-model Corvette
components. It’s got all the bells and whistles you’d For Bob, the joy comes from the projects he does,
ever want in a daily driver, including a 5.7-liter V8 often with his sons and even grandsons working
LS6 Corvette engine, a TREMEC TKO 600 5-speed along with him. So, to him, the perfect ending to
manual transmission, and a Strange differential his perfect project would be a successful sendoff at
with 4.11 gears, posi-traction and an aluminum Barrett-Jackson, where one lucky bidder will take
driveshaft. The car rides on an Art Morrison chassis home this incredible pair of Corvettes – one for show,
and features power rack & pinion steering, as well and one for go.
as disc brakes and a custom exhaust system. A set – Barbara Toombs
of Billet Specialties wheels were selected because of For up-to-date information on these vehicles, visit Barrett-Jackson.com
their likeness to late-model Z06 wheels. The Al Knoch

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