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When master engine builder Motivation comes from a new new and surround the exposed
and king of Chevrolet Pro Stock and blueprinted LS3 Chevy coated exhaust system that
racing Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins small-block that has been bored incorporates a crossover pipe
introduced the first custom and stroked to 427 cubic inches to equalize exhaust pressure for
chassis Vega in the early 1970s and topped with CNC heads. A maximize performance, and to
to professional drag racing, he Borla stack fuel injection with enhance your listening pleasure.
single-handedly launched the eight 55-millimeter throttle The Corvette’s timeless body
class from the virtual stone bodies provides enough air flow design has been treated to a
age to the ultimate level of for even the most ambitious breathtaking Ferrari Red paint
performance. All these years later engine packages. Beyond its job. And like any Ferrari, this
a custom-made chassis is still the functional prowess, Borla refers Corvette’s custom interior
ideal approach for maximum to this setup as “the ultimate is a lush mixture of saddle
effectiveness. That’s why so many piece of induction jewelry.” The and black leather. A MOMO
car builders and their customers entire engine bay has been hand-
wood steering wheel on a tilt
column adds additional class
to the environment. A high-end
LOT #1364 - 1964 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM COUPE – NO RESERVE
Bluetooth audio system, Dakota
PRO SLEEK stock location and Vintage Air
Digital gauges resting in the
climate control set the stage for
a long-term relationship. New
glass everywhere helps make this
Corvette look brand-new from
the inside out and the outside
PROFESSIONAL GRADE EXCITEMENT WAS ENGINEERED in. Power windows and power
e-brake round out the interior
INTO THIS PRO-TOURING CORVETTE FROM THE BEGINNING wish list.
You‘ll notice the major body
modification comes in the form
insist on this technology upgrade fabricated and smoothed for of the enlarged rear wheel wells
for modern day Pro-Street and the perfect setting for the show- to accept the massive rolling
Pro-Touring cars. quality V8. stock. Those are 325/30/19 on
the back with 275/30/19 leading
This 1964 Corvette Sting To make sure this engine spends the way. Forgeline wheels in a
Ray (Lot #1364) is a perfect its energy in all the right places, two-stage metallic finish add
example of the science with its a TREMEC T56 Magnum 6-speed another dimension to their
Art Morrison GT Sport Chassis manual transmission with a visual effect.
engineered specifically for these hydraulic clutch are constantly at
second-generation cars. An AME your beck and call. Even though This outstanding “pro sleek”
multi-link independent rear this machine was obviously creation will be selling with No
suspension with a classic Dana created to convert time into Reserve at the 2022 Scottsdale
60 center section along with an distance on your command, 14- Auction January 22-30. A fresh
AME sport independent front inch drilled and slotted Baer disc build with only test miles logged
suspension operate at the highest brakes occupy all four corners just so far, this represents your ride
level thanks to coilovers at each in case you change your mind. to professional grade excitement,
corner. Power-assisted rack & Sting Rays wear side pipes with no holds barred.
pinion steering makes driver ease and style – like a shoulder – Roger C. Johnson
input feel like telepathy. holster on 007. These covers are For up-to-date information on this vehicle, visit
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