1972 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM COUPE

This custom Corvette was initially built in a 48-hour time frame in front of many thousands of website viewers. The project started with a 68000-actual-mile Arizona Corvette. Since the initial build the car has been continuously refined ? having accumulated dozens of race victories design and engineering awards and top-five finishes. It won the 2017 Optima Ultimate Street Car Challenge in Bowling Green as well as the Goodguys Autocross National Series Championship for 2017. Completely street-legal this Pro-Touring Corvette features a custom-built Lingenfelter 649hp 427ci LS7 dry sump engine with forged internals and titanium valves. Engine and drivetrain specifications include Holley EFI C&R radiator Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive Quartermaster triple disc clutch and Currie 9 IRS rear end. The complete RideTech Track 1 suspension system includes billet aluminum spindles tubular StrongArm control arms and high-tech Instinct electronic adaptive shock absorbers with electronic traction control. Like modern supercars the electronic shocks self-adjust to changing dynamics including soft dampening for comfortable street driving and firm dampening for high-performance driving. Additional specifications include massive Wilwood disc brakes with 6-piston forged calipers Vintage Air custom Classic Instruments gauges a Kicker stereo BFGoodrich Rival tires and Forgeline wheels. The screaming yellow paint is accented by custom flares custom LED and projector headlights custom-fabricated rear spoiler front spoiler gas fill trim side vents and C7 Corvette Z06-style hood vents. The 48-Hour Corvette has just been freshly repainted and serviced. The car is selling with minimal decals installed for a more street-friendly appearance; however a fresh set of race livery decals from the 2017 season are included with the sale to preserve the cars winning history.

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