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This 1963 Split Window Coupe May Just Be The Eleanor Mustang Of Corvettes

Every once in a while we come across a vehicle that forces us to restructure our standards. The fine automobile before you is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette split window coupe, and upon first glance it left us speechless. We were like a group of Beliebers browsing Justin’s selfies on Tumblr. Or something.

Classified as a Pro Touring vehicle, this C2 Corvette was built by American Speed Shop based in Bloomington, Indiana. This gem of a car is equipped with a 525 horsepower LS3 V8 matted to a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission, and a host of modern day suspension upgrades.

Check out all the top-notch parts below; the list is reminiscent of a speed junky’s Christmas list.

  • Custom intake from Precision Metal Craft
  • Fabricated fresh air intake
  • Stainless steel headers
  • Polished intake and throttle body, cylinder heads, valve covers, oil pan and bell housing
  • Eddie Motorsports serpentine system including AC compressor, power steering and alternator
  • 600 HP hydraulic clutch
  • Professionally fabricated chassis
  • C5 front and C6 rear suspension
  • Dana 44 third member, 4.11 Richmond gears
  • 2 1/2 inch exhaust with rear exit
  • Fabricated exhaust opening and belly pan
  • Disc brakes, vented and slotted rotors
  • Custom Platinum Flake and Pearl mix paint
  • Rocker panels, grille and hood tins polished with carbon fiber accents
  • Distressed Red leather upholstery
  • Updated bolstered seats, high end carpet
  • Classic Instruments gauges, Vintage Air
  • Nu Relics power windows
  • Billet and carbon fiber pedals
  • Carbon fiber accents throughout
  • Custom stereo with Bluetooth and iPod connectivity
  • 18 and 19 inch 2016 Z06 wheels
  • Custom Nitto Redline tires
  • Specially-machined wheel centers to accept 1963 Knock-off spinners

The stellar build was put on display at the 2016 SEMA convention, and is deserving of the recognition. That said, the quality and speed come at a price. In fact, the “Eleanor Corvette“, as we would call it, has an estimated value of $350,000 to $450,000. We’ll find out its true value next week, when it crosses the block at the Mecum Kissimmee auction.

The ‘Bounty Hunter’ C2 is set to be auctioned off at next week as well, and also has the same estimated value of nearly half a million dollars. If we had to pick between the two, we’d take the performance over the rich history. Historical value is cool and all, but nothing beats the sensation of speed.

Source: Mecum Auctions

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  1. I hope this car was not in good condition before this because if it was then the builder should be charged with the degradation of a national treasure.

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  2. I grown to love the proportions of both early Corvettes with the shorter front overhang. The later generations all had an exaggerated shovel version of the C2 pointed nose. This is another one of those, I would’ve loved to see what else was drawn up. Maybe the C7 could’ve used a trimmer nose for more cooling air.

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