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LOT #1423 - 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE
NO RESERVE
Built by Weaver Customs in Jordan, Utah, from the foundation up, beginning
with a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis. The engine is a GM Performance LS3
525hp Hot Cam V8 with a modern 4L65E 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Corvette features a Hydes Italian leather interior along with Dakota Digital
gauges, KICKER stereo, Billet Specialties steering wheel with Restomod Air
climate control system and a full set of 14-inch drilled and slotted Wilwood
brakes that bring it all to a stop. The Corvette features functional side pipes and
custom functional hood vents to round out the package. Keeping a link to the
new 2020 C8 Corvette, the show-quality Axalta paint is the Torch Red color from
a 2020 C8 Corvette. At the Goodguys Spring Nationals in Scottsdale in April,
“Torch” was selected Top 10 Builders Choice for 2021.
LOT #1321 - 1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE
NO RESERVE
Recently completed, this Resto-Mod is a high-
end build finished in House of Kolor Orion Silver
paint. The power plant is a modern LT4 6.2-liter
supercharged V8 engine with 650hp and 650 ft/
lbs of torque mated to an 8L90E 8-speed automatic
transmission with tap shifter. The body is set on
a new Art Morrison GT Sport independent front
suspension chassis. The GT chassis is augmented by
Strange adjustable coilover shocks and an adjustable
sway bar, it also utilizes a power rack & pinion
steering. The car is equipped with large Wilwood disc
brakes and a Wilwood master cylinder. The custom-
built headers and exhaust are polished stainless. The
gas tank is a custom-built stainless tank by Rick’s
Tanks. The custom leather interior was done by Paul
Atkins Interiors. Custom Dakota Digital gauges were
installed along with a Vintage Air climate control
system. The sound system’s stereo and speakers are
Alpine with Bluetooth capability and an integrated
backup camera.
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