2011 Chevrolet Corvette Classic Reflection Coachworks

Description

You're looking at a car that really has no equal. This 2011 Chevrolet Corvette built by Classic Reflection Coachworks is the kind of restomod that takes the iconic style and adds everything modern that you could possibly want. So, while you're enjoying the performance of a modern LS3 V8, fully upgraded suspension, and the comfort of leather-clad A/C interior, you'll also be winning awards in a unique build that has been customized over every inch.

With a professional restoration purposely built to replicate a 1958 Corvette, and only 2,550 miles on it since then, this car doesn't try for a moment to hide its uniqueness. The bright, bold Baja Bronze Metallic and Champagne coves have the kind of premium shine that looks like it was borrowed from the modern Mercedes palette. The slick finish goes nicely with the custom appearance that streamlines the design with expertly applied trim on the front, sides, and even door handles. This later C1 generation Corvette was the right place for this speedy makeover. After all, the body retains the iconic design lines that made the Corvette America's sports car, but the car evolved with a less fussy front end, ornately designed rear end, a louvered hood, and a wide grille that looks like it wants to inhale lesser sports cars. Like any good '60s machine there was plenty of bright work: Everything from the intricate form-fitting split bumpers, to the delicate trim that runs around the coves – it all has the mirror-like quality of serious investment. While those all tell you this is a great classic, the modern five-spoke chrome wheels (with an aggressive 18/1-inch front/rear stagger) and aggressive stance are a great clue to all the upgrades beneath the skin.

Step inside and see the completely modernized interior, professionally swapped right out of a 2011 Corvette and fitted perfectly. The Corvette guys finally got with the program after years of automotive writers complaining about the low-rent passenger compartments in these cars in the past, so picking a C6 was the right choice. With upgraded leather and sophisticated textures, this Corvette interior looks expensive and upscale and the seats are supportive and comfortable without being confining. A technological tour-de-force, this Corvette carries just about every option GM could throw at it, including the 3LT package (which offers a heads-up display, Bose audio system, power telescoping steering wheel, and dual power heated seats), navigation system, perforated leather seating surfaces, and iPod connectivity. The power top goes down for the full convertible experience, except you get to keep the giant trunk too, so there's plenty of room for storing your car-show goodies. It's all in excellent condition with minimal wear and you'll never get tired of watching the gauges do their dance every time you key it up.

Everywhere you park, you won't be able to resist lifting the hood and showing off this exceptional engine bay. With the smooth painted inner fenders and every inch stuffed modern LS3 power, it's the perfect mix of style and substance. So besides just looking great, you're going to love driving this one. The 6.2-liter fuel-injected power plant is a GM performance motor that makes 430 hp right out of the box, and on this lightweight body it's more than you'll ever need. A custom X-pipe dual exhaust provides a wonderful note at idle and get ready for complaints from the neighbors from the neutral revs you'll be doing in the driveway. Handling all this extra power is GM's 6L80 six-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive, and not only is that the same unit you would get if you ordered a 2011 Corvette with an automatic, but also you can still take full control over this powerful V8 thanks to the paddle shifters on the steering wheel. Out on the road, this handles like no C1 that you know, since the chassis from a C6 was completely swapped in by the pros at CRC as well. Plus, the modern power steering and power four-wheel disc brakes give this first-generation car some very modern moves. And you might want to take some real time to look over all of this in the undercarriage photos, because there was a TON of $$$$$ getting this performance suspension polished and ready for prime time. The look is finished beautifully with a staggered set of chrome five-spoke Corvette wheels, wrapped in 245/40/18 front and 285/35/19 rear Goodyear performance radials.

There is a different caliber of custom car, and it's the kind you can put a mirror under at any show. This is obviously that kind of upper-echelon machine. It usually takes a lifetime to get a car looking like this, but if you're lucky enough, the ultimate Corvette could be yours today. Call now!