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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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