Gorgeous 1967 Corvette Restomod Exudes Pure Class

Right Choice

Restomods - in spite of their similarities - often take a very different approach in terms of style, in particular. Some go ultra-modern and attempt to reimagine a car's design, while others retain a mostly stock appearance with minor tweaks. This gorgeous 1967 Corvette that recently crossed the block at Barrett-Jackson's Palm Beach auction chose the latter, which is the correct decision for a C2 in our humble opinion.

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Perfect Basis

This particular car was one of several that came from John Staluppi's Cars of Dreams Museum, and this particular Corvette provided the perfect basis for such a build. "The 1967 Corvette is considered by many to be one of the most iconic cars in history,” said Craig Jackson, chairman, and CEO of Barrett-Jackson. “John Staluppi's restomod version of this famous sports car equals the custom vehicles built by the great prewar European craftsman."

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Timeless Style

It took a full two years to build this beauty, and it has only been driven sparingly since to ensure everything is functioning properly. Thus, this C2 restomod is essentially a brand new build covered in PPG Classic White paint with a red Stinger hood. Wider rear quarters and wheel tubs house a set of Curtis Speed knock-off wheels and redline tires, which are a whopping 12 inches wide in the rear.

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Smoothed Out and Detailed

Powering this beast is a 5.7-liter LS6 V8 that's been treated to twin throttle bodies and a factory-style air cleaner that makes it look more OEM at first glance. The engine bay is a work of art, smoothed out, highly detailed, and covered in Charcoal Metallic paint. 

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Totally Custom

Inside the cabin is a different story, however, as no one is mistaking this for a classic Corvette interior. The one-off custom red leather threads cover a custom center console and door panels, while modern amenities bring this vintage ride into the future - including a wireless phone charger, Bluetooth audio, and a Vintage Air HVAC system.

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Modern Mechanicals

Underneath, this '67 is packing a whole look set of components that includes a Coffman chassis that's been powder coated for a sanitary look and fitted with newer goodies including the suspension from a C6 Corvette, 14-inch Wilwood brakes at all four corners, and an electric parking brake.

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Timeless Build

Add it all up, and you've got one heck of a nice ride that's guaranteed to withstand the test of time, unlike some other cars we've come across. Bidders certainly recognized that fact too, as this sweet Corvette resto-mod ultimately sold for a healthy $220k.

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