1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Resto-Mod

1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Resto-Mod

This 1959 Chevrolet Corvette C1 Resto-Mod features a blend of parts from various C1 years. It includes a 1954 front clip, a 1956 hood, and a 1960 deck lid, all mounted on an Art Morrison chassis. The car is powered by a 5.7-liter LS1 V8 paired with a Tremec five-speed manual transmission and a Positraction differential. For improved handling, it is equipped with C7 front and C4 rear suspension components, QA1 coilovers, and Wilwood disc brakes. The exterior is finished in red, matched with Schott Performance 18″ wheels. Inside, the Corvette boasts black and gray leather upholstery with additional modifications like Dakota Digital gauges and custom door panels.

Built by:
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Location:
Iowa City, Iowa, USA
Engine:
5.7L V8 LS1
Cost:
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Power:
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Torque:
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Weight:
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Balance:
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Wheels:
Schott Performance 18″ wheels
Exterior:
1954 front clip1956 hood1960 deck lidwire mesh headlight guardschrome grille
Interior:
Dakota Digital instrumentationaftermarket stereocustom black and gray leather upholstery
Chassis:
C7 front suspension componentsArt Morrison chassisC4 rear suspension componentsQA1 coilovers with Hyperco springsfront 1″ sway barWilwood disc brakespower rack-and-pinion steeringE-Stopp electronic parking brake
Powertrain:
custom intakeTremec five-speed manual transmissionBorla S-Type exhaust systemPositraction differentialaftermarket throttle bodyHolley oil pan
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