1965 Corvette Sting Ray Restomod by Retro Designs!

Thomas Wachsmuth July 20, 2022 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Chevrolet, Premium vehicles, Retro style, Tuning classics

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Recently updated on November 11, 2022 at 12:19 am

For several years, the so-called restomodding of all classic cars very trendy. This not only gives the sought-after classic a contemporary driving style, but other amenities such as air conditioning, a modern engine or a new interior are almost always installed. And from the company Retro style from Concord in North Carolina (USA) such a restomod project is now emerging C2 Corvette base. Retro Designs specializes in producing restomod vehicles with the classic look of vintage cars, but on the technical basis of modern vehicles. And this C2 Sting Ray as an open roadster (convertible version) shows what is possible. Specifically, it is a vehicle from the year 1965. The body of the Oldis has been completed restauriert and then with one Custom chassis from the provider Street Shop Inc. united.

Corvette Sting Ray restomod

The Chassis is based on the substructure included Suspension a Corvette C7. The result ensures that the aged two-seater is a modern one Independent suspension at the stern and Coilover struts got donated all around. And of course there was also a new powertrain. And in the form of a befitting one 6,2 liter LS3-V8who on about 440 PS comes and to one Three inch custom exhaust system made of stainless steel. The power from the V8 under the long hood also flows through Six-speed manual to the rear wheels. And so that the load is delayed again in a manner befitting its status is one sports brake system from Wilwood with large perforated and slotted slices as well as bright red Calipers installed.

But not only the technology has changed compared to the series. There were also some modern adjustments in terms of appearance. The most striking feature are the large ones, which in our opinion take a little getting used to Y spoke rims. The wheel set comes from the house Bavaria and goes by the name of Spartan. The rounds are equipped with Nitto Motivo tires. And of course it is Cabin a fair bit removed from the series. That dashboard was, among other things, completely leathered and the Seats re-upholstered with stronger contouring.

modern center console and sound system

There was also a modern one in the Vette Center console and technically even a hidden one sound system including Bluetooth module. Incidentally, the vehicle from the pictures should cost around 120.000 dollars, of course depending on the equipment and the special wishes of the customer. If we get more information about the changes, there is of course an update for this report. You will be informed about this if you simply use our Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!

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