Five Beautiful Restomod Corvettes Done Right

June 17, 2018

When you’re talking about cars, there are some models that are never too far from the mind. The pioneering Pony Car that is the Ford Mustang. The luxury of a classic Cadillac Eldorado. And, of course, the beautiful speedster that is the Chevrolet Corvette. We’ve talked a lot about the Corvette, both past and present, but in this article, we’re going to take a look at its role in the art of restomodding. What’s possible when talented builders turn their hands to the Corvette? Let’s take a look at five of the best Corvette restomods from all across the spectrum. Think we missed something? Let us know on our Facebook page!

A C1 Corvette With A Lot Of Secrets

Let’s start with the original. Built to emulate the European roadsters popular with GIs returning from Europe, the first generation Corvette was a compact little two-seater that emphasized the joy of driving. To some, restomodding a C1 is probably tantamount to blasphemy, but I’m not one of those people. Once it’s your car, do what you like with it. Luckily, what Howard Chapman wanted to do to his was smart, not gaudy. He took this 1958 model to Heartland Customs in Purcell, Oklahoma, and they worked some magic.

The C1 sits on a new custom chassis made from laser-cut welded steel, and includes C6-style spindles for disc brakes. The original engine was swapped for a largely unmodified 6.2 liter LS3, which is cooled with an aluminum radiator. The LS3 is hooked up to a five-speed Tremec TKO 600. The new rear end is a Ford nine-incher by Strange Engineering. Inside, the car has retained its classic looks, and the car is finished in Cascade Green. A beautiful little car that has been updated tastefully, while retaining its vintage looks.

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