Customizing a classic car requires a delicate balance of respect for its heritage and innovation in design. One misstep can compromise the aesthetic of a build, but this 1954 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod is a shining example of customization done right. Crafted to perfection by Eckert's Rod & Custom, this first-generation Corvette is more than a classic—it’s a statement piece. It boasts a custom Art Morrison chassis, and the meticulous attention to detail elevates it into a league of its own. To highlight just how special this Corvette is, it was formerly displayed at the National Corvette Museum in the Skydome Exhibit—a testament to its exceptional craftsmanship. The build was completed on June 2, 2021, before making its journey to Bowling Green, Kentucky, for this prestigious display. Underneath its elegant exterior lies a treasure trove of engineering marvels that blend vintage charm with modern performance.
Finished in a striking Midnight Blue, this Corvette retains much of its original factory styling from afar. However, a closer look reveals bespoke touches that set it apart. The LED headlights and the de-chromed, blacked-out trim give the car a sleek, modern edge while honoring its roots. The stance is further enhanced by custom HRE wheels—17"x9.5" in the front and 17"x11" in the rear—finished in gunmetal grey. These wheels pair perfectly with the C4 Corvette suspension and fully adjustable coil-over shocks, ensuring the car handles as well as it looks. Inside, the black interior retains a vintage feel with modern upgrades that prioritize both style and comfort. The cabin features hand-built, high-quality leather upholstery, complemented by Dakota Digital HDX gauges custom-made for the Corvette. New seats, door panels, and carpeting add to the refined aesthetic, while a new Flaming River steering column and a Corvette steering wheel keep the driving experience intuitive and enjoyable.
The engine bay of this 1954 Corvette is where the real magic happens. Powering this restomod is a custom-built LT-5 engine by Graham Behan, boasting 368 cubic inches and over 600 horsepower. This is no ordinary LT-5; it features one of two custom-built Electronic Control Modules (EMC) supplied by Lingenfelter Racing and programmed for peak performance. Supporting this impressive powertrain are high-end components like a custom aluminum driveline, ceramic-coated headers, a stainless steel fuel tank with an integrated fuel pump, and polished stainless steel SuperTrapp mufflers. A custom-built radiator and new oil and power steering coolers ensure optimal performance, even under demanding conditions. The Corvette’s drivetrain includes a ZF 6-speed manual transmission, giving the driver complete control over its substantial power. Further enhancing the handling are a 3.73 heat-treated gear set and stub shaft, custom-made half-shafts, and new U-joints. Stopping power comes courtesy of Baer Brakes with two-piece rotors, parking brake functionality, and Alcon calipers, making it as capable on the road as it is on display.
1954 Chevrolet Corvette C1.R Art Morrison Restomod
368ci V8
6-Speed Manual
RWD
Midnight Blue Metallic Exterior
Grey Inteiror
New Custom Built LT-5 Engine By Graham Behan
New ZF 6-Speed Manual Transmission
Build Completed By Eckerts Rod & Custom In June 2021
Custom Art Morrison Chassis
Formerly Displayed At The National Corvette Museum's Skydome Exhibit
New C4 Corvette Suspension System
Front & Rear Fully Adjustable Coilover Shocks
New Baer Brakes With 2-Piece Rotors
14” Rotors
6-Piston Front Calipers
Custom 17" HRE Wheels
Custom Built Drive Train
3.73 Gear Ratio
Heat-Treated Gear Set & Stub Shaft
Custom Made Half-Shaft
New U-Joints & Hub Bearing Wheel Studs
Custom Made Aluminum Driveline
Custom Built Electronic Control Module For Lingenfelter
New Stainless Steel Fuel Tank With Fuel Pump
New Ceramic Coated Headers
2.5” Mandrel Bent Polished Stainless Steel Exhaust
Supertrapp Mufflers
Flaming River Steering Column
New Corvette Steering Wheel
New Rack & Pinion Steering Unit
New Custom Built Radiator
New Oil Cooler
New Power Steering Cooler
Full New Interior
New Seats
New Door Panels
New Carpeting
Dakota Digital Gauges
New Custom LED Headlights
The fifth generation Corvette is the one that many of us grew up with in poster form, or ogling at when it passed by…sorry…rumbled by on the streets. For many Nineties and Two Thousands kids, the C5 ‘Vette was a dream to be fulfilled in the future. Now, we can fulfil one person’s dream. Do you like your C5 to be in drop-top form with a gorgeous yellow coat of paint? If so, that’s precisely what this 63,638-mile 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible from Danvers can offer. The car comes with two keys, the owner’s manual and a rather tasty upgrade in the form of a stainless steel exhaust. What are you waiting for, then? Slide into our DMs, ASAP.
Look what we’ve got here! The last of the pop-up headlamp ‘Vettes, the fifth generation or C5 variant. This 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible has got just over 71,000 miles and comes with a 5.7-liter LS1 under the hood. It’s a car that adorned the walls of many bedrooms in poster form, if you grew up in the Nineties and Two Thousands. Now, many of those admiring children and teens will be at the right age to realize their dreams and own one. This particular example comes from Alabama and is of the convertible variant. It even comes with an aftermarket back-up camera.
This 1974 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, in all its orange glory, comes from an era of resilience. The C3 or third-gen ‘Vette is the longest-running of them all, with a fourteen-year production run between 1968 and 1982. Cars like this one are historically significant because they weathered the most dreaded time in American auto history; the Malaise Era. Even during those times, the Corvette was still the fastest American car available. Now, you can see why, when you take a closer look at this 24,000-mile machine from Island Lake, Illinois. It’s a survivor, a stunning looker, and above all, never compromised on engines by always having a V8 beneath the hood. So why not buy this beautiful boulevard cruiser and stick it to today’s soulless EVs?
Muscle car ownership can never be replicated, more specifically, the type of experience a classic American car has to offer. Present today is a classic American muscle that has been done to absolute perfection and takes shape with this lovely 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. This clean classic is reported to include documentation with its sale and is the best way to experience the good old days of power and good looks.
Want a full-size pickup truck from the heavy-duty class with some proper off-road chops? This purposeful black 2019 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LTZ will be the ideal companion. It’s a four-wheel drive beast, with a 6.6-liter Duramax under the hood, some 37-inch tires as its shoes, and even a set of FOX shock absorbers to make things more comfortable – and capable too. Now, with over 91,000 miles on the clock, this lifted truck awaits a new owner in Elgin, Texas. Oh, and did we mention that it’s spacious enough for your family too?
Chevy’s El Camino is the result of what happens when a sports coupe and a pickup truck have a one-night stand. What you see here in this Emerald Green 1983 Chevrolet El Camino Restomod is the results of five generations of this quirky pairing, that began in 1959, when Chevy’s engineers decided to combine the unibody construction and two-door passenger cabin of a sports coupe with the utility of a pickup truck – hence the name of the segment, Coupe Utility. Today’s Coupe Utility comes from Ardmore, Oklahoma and is quite extensively resto-modded. It’s got a potent 383 Stroker under the hood paired with an automatic gearbox, a refreshed interior, some catchy wheels plus more.
Mercury, Ford’s entry level luxury brand that sits above the Blue Oval but beneath Lincoln, is well-known for their cruisers. But did you know that they also liked a bit of performance? Presenting this 1971 Mercury Cyclone GT, an example of Mercury’s crack at the muscle car market. With its sleek red paint job, triple taillights and 351 Cleveland, this machine is up for grabs in Lakeland, Florida. Moreover, it’s got just 23,395 miles showing on the odometer.
Back To The Future Fans, rejoice! We’ve got a 1981 DeLorean DMC-12 for sale today. Coming to you in all its resplendent stainless steel glory, this gullwing doored machine rocks just 4,548 miles on the clock! Introduced in 1981 and produced for just two years, the car was the brainchild of John Z. DeLorean. If the name is familiar, he’s one of the men responsible for the Pontiac GTO in the Sixties! DeLorean founded his own company in the early Eighties, asked renowned automotive designer Giorgetto Giugiaro to design the car’s exterior, and went into production. However, various internal and external factors meant that this space-age machine was discontinued by 1983. In total, over 7,500 were made, making this a pretty exclusive machine to own. This car currently resides in Parkland, Florida, and awaits a new owner.
Muscle car ownership can never be replicated, more specifically, the type of experience a classic American car has to offer. Present today is a classic American muscle that has been done to absolute perfection and takes shape with this lovely 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle Malibu. This clean classic is reported to include documentation with its sale and is the best way to experience the good old days of power and good looks.
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