Fresh, Ground Up Built Corvette Restomod Dart 427ci V8 8-Stack EFI 5-Speed A/C

If you're looking for the ultimate take on the last of the solid-axle Corvettes, this 1962 restomod should do it. The '62 Corvette was the final chapter for the C1 generation, a car that still had that classic Harley Earl shape but finally got some real teeth with the 327 small-block under the hood from the factory. But this one? This one rewrites the book entirely.

The current owner picked it up as a project in 2017, specifically because it showed no signs of prior wrecks or hidden impact repair. Over the years, and other projects in between, it turned into a no-expense-spared, fully sorted restomod finished in 2025. Bodywork and paint were handled by Corvette specialists who know these cars inside and out, followed by a proper buff and ceramic coating to keep it looking fresh. The trim and chrome shine like jewelry, and the car includes a professionally restored hardtop by Glassworks, The Hardtop Shop. When you want to leave the hardtop at home, the soft top's new Stayfast cloth and rebuilt frame have you covered. Wheels are 18-inch American Racing Salt Flat Specials, a perfect blend of classic vibe with modern fitment, wrapped in 245/40ZR18 Michelin Pilot Sports all around. Up front, T3 headlights give it a bit of period-correct detail.

But let's talk about the heart of it. Under that iconic hood you'll find a Dart Pro 427ci short block with matching Dart heads. It's topped with Inglese 8-stack injection converted to electronic fuel injection, so you get that old-school mechanical fuelie vibe with modern drivability. The “Fuel Injection” fender script is a nod to the C1's legendary Rochester-injected 283s, but people in the know will realize what that badge really means here. Engine assembly was handled by Griff's Engine and Machine, and it put down a peak output of 552 hp and 573 lb/ft of torque at the crank.

The power runs through a Tremec TKO600 5-speed and a Ford 9-inch rear with 3.55 gears and a Positraction on a triangulated 4-link. The whole thing rides on a custom Street Shop chassis that ditches the old kingpins and leafs in favor of C7 front suspension, QA1 coilovers at all four corners, and power rack-and-pinion steering. Four-wheel disc brakes make sure you can rein in all that grunt. Out back, those C7 exhaust tips give the car a suitably mean look.

Inside, it's not some stripped race build or a clumsy mix of old and new. Instead, there's a custom leather interior with plush, custom-stitched bucket seats, leather-wrapped dash, and a billet-spoked, leather-wrapped steering wheel. Dakota Digital gauges keep the OE-style layout but add reliable modern electronics. There's a Sony touchscreen head unit with SiriusXM, Bluetooth, and a rear back-up camera, Vintage Air climate controls integrated in the custom center console (complete with cupholders), and a shifter with a white cue ball knob on a leather boot.

Bottom line: this '62 Corvette is the best of both worlds. It's the last of the C1 shape, arguably the cleanest and most refined of the generation, but built like a modern sports car underneath. It's got enough power to be genuinely fast, enough quality in the chassis to back it up, and enough modern convenience to drive it anywhere. It's the kind of build that lets you enjoy the classic Corvette shape without giving up the sound, power, and feel of a serious modern machine.

Key Highlights

* Ground-up restoration completed in 2025
* Full Street Shop chassis
* Dart 427ci V8 (550 bhp / 573 lb/ft)
* Inglese 8-stack EFI induction
* TKO600 5-speed manual transmission
* Ford 9" with 3.55 gearing
* Positraction differential
* 4-link rear suspension
* C7 Corvette front suspension
* QA1 coil-over-shocks
* Four-wheel disc brakes
* 18" American Racing Salt Flat wheels
* Rack-and-pinion power steering
* Modern air conditioning
* Sony touchscreen with rearview camera
* Bluetooth and SiriusXM capable
* Custom leather interior