132137 / 1967 Corvette Pro-Street

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Pro-Street is about two things: going fast, and looking good doing it. It's the application of drag-race components and technology in a street car to create forehead-flattening acceleration. But at the same time, it's also about craftsmanship, and many Pro-Street cars, such as this 1967 Corvette, are built to such high standards that they border on art.

Nicknamed "Toy Time," this '67 Sting Ray takes no prisoners and pulls no punches. Built with all the best Pro-Street tricks, from the massive tubs out back to the giant hood scoop and wild graphics, this car nails the show car role perfectly. The original fiberglass was massaged and straightened until it was better than new, then subtly modified for Pro-Street duty. The stock hood was retained, but you'll be forgiven for not recognizing it underneath that enormous snorkel hood scoop, which is practically mandatory for Pro-Street. The rear fender openings were stretched and recontoured to clear the massive Mickey Thompson meats tucked neatly inside, but without a stock Corvette for comparison, it's awfully hard to see how extensively the quarters were modified. This is some seriously nice workmanship.

With the body mods complete, $30,000 worth of paint went on. But not just any paint—in this case, it is a glittering red called Wineberry with a metallic base for a spectacular glow in any light conditions. A second color was sprayed on the bottom half, an interesting paint called Black Chameleon, which seems to change color as you move around the car. Then several layers of graphics in green, yellow, and blue were applied using a variety of techniques, including an airbrush, to get the desired effect. Hand-applied pinstripes finish the look, and it's all covered in several layers of clear for a perfectly blended look.

Look under the hood and you'll find a custom-built 557 cubic inch "Street Monster" big block Chevy. With a dyno-proven 840 horsepower, this is not just another pretty engine without any guts, but a professionally built piece capable of launching this rocket into the 9s in the quarter mile. An MSD ignition system has been installed to light the fires, and a set of beautifully fabricated aluminum valve covers dress up the top end. Massive long-tube headers dump the spent gasses directly into Borla collector-style mufflers that dump out just under the doors. Up front, there's a massive aluminum radiator with an electric fan, which, combined with the electric fuel pump, provides worry-free cruising, whether you're on the street or idling through the show field to collect your trophy.

The transmission is a built 3-speed automatic, easily up to handling the 840 horsepower violently twisting through it. Out back there's a narrowed Ford 9-inch hanging on a fully adjustable 4-link suspension with a Panhard rod for lateral location and wheelie-bar brackets, just in case. There's a custom fuel cell out back, with fuel delivery by Barry Grant. Wheels are Centerlines, with Mickey Thompson Sportsman rubber.

I should note that the interior work alone cost more than $25,000 on this car. Comfortable high-back bucket seats are covered in custom-dyed leather that perfectly matches the Wineberry exterior paint. And the black inserts in the seats, the headliner, and the rear panels are genuine stingray hide—yes, from the ocean. The original dashboard is now filled with cool Autometer gauges, and a full roll cage with removable door bars has been installed for both safety and to keep the body rigid. And as I mentioned earlier, look at the paint in the doorjambs—amazing!

So here you have a car that has the potential to rip off 9-second quarter mile passes, and to win awards at the very highest levels. Duplicating this car would cost several times the asking price, and would probably require several years of painstaking work. Instead, why not have it all with this one—brutally fast and brutally beautiful, this car perfectly embodies the philosophy of Pro-Street: go fast, and look good doing it. Call now!