1960 Chevrolet Corvette Awesome Pro Touring Hot Rod Project Modern Suspension on 2040-cars
Proctorville, Ohio, United States
Engine:355 small block
Vehicle Title:Clear
For Sale By:Private Seller
Exterior Color: blue/silver
Model: Corvette
Number of Cylinders: 8
Trim: Coupe
Drive Type: rear wheel
Mileage: 0
Up for auction is this absolutely beautiful 1960 Corvette pro touring project car. This project started with a perfect complete 1960 Corvette that had never been hit or had any body damage. The car was disassembled and the body was soda blasted down to the bare fiberglass. The body was fit and aligned with all the panels to insure perfect alignment and gaps for a show car finish. Everything was blocked and blocked and blocked to make it perfectly straight and smooth before the gorgeous Ultra blue and pearl silver paint was applied. The clearcoat was then blocked perfectly flat and then buffed to a mirror shine. The original chassis was replaced with a Progressive INC Modern replacement featuring late model Corvette front suspension and a triangulated 4 link rear suspension. The chassis features 4 wheel disc brakes with 13" rotors in the front with 4 piston calipers and 11" rotors in the rear with 2 piston calipers. The chassis also features adjustable coilovers on all 4 corners and a brand new 9" Ford rear with 3:55 gears and a posi unit. Chassis also includes all the brake lines pre bent and front and rear sway bars and much more. The engine is a brand new 355 small block Chevy featuring aluminum heads. We have all the documentation on the engine build. The transmission is a brand new 400 turbo with a Lokar shifter. We have just about everything to complete this awesome project, There is a brand new Ron Francis Wiring harness, heavy duty aluminum radiator, complete exhaust system, and much, much more! The hardtop has just come back from being completely redone including all new glass, rubber, headliner, hardware, And all the stainless polished! That just cost over $5,000.00! This is a very high end project with all the hard work done. There has been a fortune spent and countless hours to get this beautiful car to this point. Just needs put together and your own finishing touches to it. This car is being offered for a fraction of what has been spent! We have 2 folders full of all the documentation and receipts for this entire build! Please ask any questions before you bid and I would encourage anyone who is seriously interested to come see it in person. You won't be disappointed! This car is simply a masterpiece that you will get to enjoy cruising and showing. You can email questions or call Roger at 304-634-2143 There will be a $1,000 NON REFUNDABLE deposit due within 48 hours of auction close. This car can be shipped anywhere in the world once it's paid for in full and you arrange the shipping. Thanks and good luck!
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