1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE

Lot #1363
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This Corvette started as an original Split-Window coupe. It was professionally frame-off restored and custom-built with modern technology by the renowned Paul Atkins. It is powered by a modern C7 LT4 6.2-liter 8-cylinder engine producing 650hp and 650 ft/lbs of torque with a dry-sump lubrication system. It sits on a custom-built SRIII chassis with C6 suspension parts and trans-axle with QA1 adjustable shocks. The engine is mated to a T56 6-speed manual transmission with a Monster twin-disc hydraulic clutch. Stopping power comes from C6 disc brakes all around. The engine is fitted with a custom mandrel bent exhaust with heat wrap throughout and Borla mufflers. The exterior is finished in Maserati Silver Grigio Nuvolari metallic PPG paint. It sits on custom wheels by Mike Curtis Design wrapped in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. The interior was completed by Paul Atkins Interiors and is highly detailed. The all-leather interior was done Lipstick Red with Charcoal accents and is fitted with custom-built seats, Dakota Digital HDX instruments with a custom black overlay with a red accent finish. It features a custom dash by Dashworks and Vintage Air Gen IV climate control with a fully electronic microprocessor-controlled system. Other features include power steering, power windows, tilt-column with Billet Specialties steering wheel, Pioneer speakers and an Alpine amplifier with Bluetooth capability. The interior also retains its original stainless trim. Custom exterior touches were kept to a minimum, with just custom bumpers tucked to the body and all-new glass. This custom 'Vette has been driven less than 400 miles since completion.