Retro Designs has unveiled this new fully custom 1965 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray restomod build, offering up classic good looks on top of modern C7 underpinnings and amenities, plus LS3 power to boot.
Retro Designs is based out of Concord, North Carolina, and has been turning out custom cars, trucks, and bikes for more than six years. In-house services include fabrication work, restoration, paint and body, vehicle design, and performance, plus the classic LS engine swap.
Now, the shop is offering this head-turning 1965 Chevy Corvette C2 Sting Ray. Note that the “Sting Ray” name (two words) was used between 1963 and 1967, and was only later changed to one word (“Stingray”) in 1969.
Outside, the Retro Designs Chevy Corvette restomod keeps most of the classic styling intact, with a fully restored C2 body fitted on top of a custom-built chassis. The look adds a splash of modernity to the mix courtesy of large Beyern Spartan wheels wrapped in Nitto’s Motivo high-performance rubber.
Meanwhile, the cabin space was fully upgraded, and now sports a C2 Corvette dash covered in black leather. The seats were customized for added support, and there’s a new center console with hidden tech, such as a Bluetooth module and modern sound system.
Under the skin, the Retro Designs Corvette rides on C7 underpinnings and suspension components, and includes an independent rear, plus shock coilovers at all four corners. Hauling it down is a set of Wilwood disc brakes.
Alongside the updated handling bits, the Retro Designs Corvette has the power to match thanks to the naturally aspirated LS3 V8 engine, which makes 430 horsepower and exhales through a custom three-inch stainless steel exhaust system. A six-speed transmission provides the cog swaps.
“Our new 1965 C2 Sting Ray is a car that came to us from a client that wanted a custom with all the beautiful styling of the C2 in a car that could be driven in modern conditions,” says Retro Designs General Manager Daniel Valjevac. “Our goal is to join impeccable restoration with modern performance that delivers all the smiles and fun that can be had out there on the road today.”
Now, this fully custom Chevy Corvette C2 Stingray restomod is up for grabs, priced at $120,000.
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Source: Retro Designs
Comments
Nice replica. Great color. I think I’d go with smaller wheels.
like 100 % original top conditions from factory, but the colour is nice, red thing inside wheels not
those customs cars are a headache in transit department, about Car Identification, it is only problems
Assuming they are “butchering” pristine C2’s? I think not. There are plenty of C2s that have rusted frames and this gives them new life.
Looks great except the wheels are too big and take away from the overall retro look of the car.
I guess I am dumber than a bag of hammers?
Beautiful!
Great job.
Would love to own it.
Wrong hood. That’s a 67 hood. What a shame to butcher an original. Companies that make custom bodywork for C5-C7 that look like C2 are okay, but don’t butcher a C2.
I couldn’t agree more with Mr Bowtie. What a mess. If someone paid me to take that car, I would use the money try and put it back to stock condition if that’s even possible at this point. Butchering a classic Corvette, or any Corvette for that matter is just wrong.
The body on this vehicle was obviously NOT a restorable car. You guys who think they took some viable vehicle and butchered it and claim to be all hoighty toighty Corvette freaks must not have seen the dozens of derelict Corvettes I have witnessed in my life that were in sheds or outside for years because back then they were just old cars. Get over yourselves.
Totally agree with Bowtie. I have a ‘64 Coupe. I would never consider altering a perfectly designed car like a C2 .
For that kind of money you would think they could get the hood to fit. Also not a fan of visible exhaust or mechanical bits hanging down below the rockers. My Vettes are kept original, and that’s the way I like them.