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LOT #1367 - 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE - NO RESERVE
VORACIOUS

’VETTE

THIS JEFF HAYES CUSTOM BRINGS VINTAGE TO THE FUTURE

Designed to devour pavement at any speed, That’s why it was selected for this project-
Lot #1367, a 1967 Corvette convertible so you’ll have strength and finesse, thanks
Resto-Mod, is a magnificent example of to its overdrive fourth gear ratio.
classic style and modern technology. The Wilwood vented disc brakes at all corners
second-generation Corvette was such an replaced the car’s original setup and offers
advanced concept sports car to begin with the stopping power of contemporary
it still looks futuristic all these years later. technology, while at the same time
But this particular one, created by Jeff providing the confidence you would expect
Hayes Customs, incorporates a completely in a completely reimagined classic roadster.
new chassis created to put its handling and
performance levels beyond anything even This ravenous machine also brings good
original designers Bill Mitchell, Pete Brock manners to the table with Vintage Air heat
and Larry Shinoda could dream about. and air conditioning. An AM/FM Bluetooth
stereo system sets the mood for both driver
Its Art Morrison-sourced undercarriage and passenger. Power steering, power
made specifically for the 1963 through windows and even a power hood flaunt the
1967 models dramatically increases the car’s sophistication in any setting.
car’s structural rigidity, thereby improving
the level of performance of every single Most enthusiasts agree nothing finishes
component attached to it. off that special car like the perfect set of
wheels. Custom forged aluminum rolling
The motivating force of this creation is a stock by Schott do the honors for this
540-horsepower GM LS3 small-block V8 Corvette – and highlighted further with
engine. It offers an aluminum block and unique whiteline tires that add a touch of
heads and very well may be Chevrolet’s nostalgia to this time-traveling sensation.
most advanced internal combustion power Even just sitting still this Corvette has the
plant so far. Its self-learning computer stance of a beautiful predator.
characteristics make it the ideal engine
upgrade for virtually any application. To make this astounding machine even
more appetizing, it’s finished in an eye-
GM’s 4L70E 4-speed automatic overdrive catching silver-blue paint complemented
transmission was designed to manage by crème-colored seats and interior panels.
higher-horsepower engines with ease.

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