At Exotic Car Trader, it's rare to come across a custom build as unique as this one. Presenting the 2002 Carter Prototype Le Mans Style Racer, a bespoke creation offered for sale by its builder and inventor. This extraordinary vehicle began its life as a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Weighing in at just 2,620 lbs—approximately 500 pounds lighter than the original Z06 donor car—this meticulously engineered prototype represents hundreds of hours of planning and craftsmanship. This custom built 1 of 1 Carter Prototype being built by Legendary inventory George Carter offers a truly unique vehicle that looks perfectly at home on the Circuit de la Sarthe. With the documentation making this Le Mans style race car road legal, you can drive this one of a kind creation on the streets of your town.
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It is explained that the inspiration for this unique build came from the Le Mans prototype racer, the BMW V12 LMR, paying homage to the low open air cockpit in a low sweeping body. All body work has been custom-made, with it being approximately three inches wider than the donor Corvette. The panels themselves are made of fiberglass reinforced with vinyl ester resin. The current owner reports that the custom body work with all molds are included in sale and are valued at about $50,000. There is a kevlar firewall and of course the open air cockpit. The car was painted in 2013 and features a functional rear wing. The wheels are forged aluminum rims from Weld Racing wrapped in Nitto tires. Getting over speed bumps is aided thanks to the custom nose lift, which has been installed using 4-inch air bags controlled by a remote.
Under the hood lies a 5.7L LS6 V8 engine, meticulously enhanced to improve upon the original formula. The engine has been repositioned approximately eight inches rearward for superior weight distribution, and the torque tube between the engine and rear transaxle has been shortened. Performance modifications include long tube headers, aftermarket catalysts, and a cold-air intake, resulting in an estimated 455 hp, up from the stock 405 hp. This power is delivered to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. The vehicle retains the original Z06 fuel tank and rides on LG Motorsports springs and shocks with coil-over dampers. Braking is managed by disc brakes, and driver inputs are made via a squared racing Sparco steering wheel. In summary, the 2002 Carter Prototype Le Mans Styler Racer is a remarkable fusion of engineering prowess and design ingenuity. Its custom bodywork, advanced engineering, and race-inspired aesthetics make it a standout choice for enthusiasts seeking a unique and powerful vehicle that is significantly lighter than the C5 Z06 it was based upon.
Legendary nameplates in the automotive world are forged from machines that went above and beyond. The machine we have today didn't just startle us here on earth; it even startled the astronauts, whose expectations can be considered otherworldly. Present today is a muscle car legend, and it takes shape with this 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray Convertible. This clean example has just 99,702 miles and is ready for its new custodians' weekend plans.
Chevy’s second-generation Corvette was made from 1963 to 1967, but across that relatively short lifcycle, over 117,000 examples found homes. This highlights how popular the Corvette was back then, much like it is now. The second generation or C2 brought about many features that we know from later ‘Vettes, such as pop-up headlamps, the boat-tailed styling, and the exclusive use of V8s for the Corvette – the C1 did offer a six cylinder early in its lifecycle but that wasn’t deemed worthy for a top-tier sports car. Today, we’ve got a 1967 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe for sale from Shohola, Pennsylvania, and let us tell you it’s a catch. With a growling 327 under the hood, this is classic American car nirvana at its finest. Plus, given the great condition of the car, it’s a sure-fire appreciating asset if you continue to look after it. If you’re interested in getting your hands on this beauty, we’re waiting for your call or DM.
Chevy’s third-generation Corvette of 1968 to 1982 was the best-seller in the entire range, in terms of generational numbers. Thanks to its super-long production run, over 542,000 were made, despite it carrying on through the dreaded Malaise Era. During these dark times for automotive enthusiasts, Chevy worked hard to maintain the Corvette as one of the fastest American cars around – of course that was a subjective term, but impressive, nonetheless. Hence, a C3 Corvette is a robust way to enter the world of classic American cars. Want to know more? We’ve got a 1977 Chevrolet Corvette for sale from Littleton, Colorado right here. It packs a 350ci L48 under the hood, paired with an automatic transmission to make it more convenient for those who never bothered to learn stick shift.
This 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Restomod is a striking pro-touring build that seamlessly blends classic muscle car presence with modern performance and comfort. It has been meticulously transformed with RS and SS styling cues, including Detroit Speed hidden RS headlights, SS badging, a red nose stripe, and a mirror-gloss jet black finish. Beneath the hood lies a fuel-injected 364ci (6.0L) LS2 aluminum V8 dyno-tested at 440 horsepower and 400 lb-ft of torque, mated to a Tremec 5-speed manual transmission and backed by a 3.73 positraction rear end. With Wilwood disc brakes, Hotchkis suspension, Vintage Air, power steering, and a striking custom interior, this restomod offers exceptional style, performance, and driveability in one sleek package.
The Chevy Nova or Chevy II was made between 1961 and 1979, as a compact car for the North American market. Yes, in a world of muscle cars, pony cars and luxurious land yachts, the compact car was still carving out a name for itself. After all, not every family wanted or could afford the flashier, larger, sportier offerings. So, cars like the Nova offered mobility to countless individuals and families who would otherwise have to take the bus! That means a Nova as a classic car is a worthy choice to make. Today, we have a 1970 Chevrolet Nova for sale from Nevada with a 350ci under the hood, a TH400 to drive the wheels, a reupholstered interior and some nice customizations. You should seriously consider it if you’re in the market for a drivable classic.
The drag strip is where battles are settled, it's where man and machine are hyper-focused on closing down a quarter mile in the quickest time possible. Choosing your weapon to power down a dead straight is open to interpretation; sure, you could power down in a full-electric motor with the air conditioning on, but where is the fun in that? Present today is a machine that can power down a drag strip with style and raised eyebrows, and takes shape with this 1969 Chevrolet Nova. With a reported 72,411 miles on its clock, this unique build is your weekend plans on full throttle and wide smiles every time you're behind the wheel.
Based on a Corvette although you’d never guess by merely looking at it, the Cadillac XLR was a two-door luxury grand tourer made between 2003 and 2009. It came with a Northstar V8 under the hood, a power-retractable roof, an instrument cluster designed Bulgari, and all the luxury trappings you’d expect for something from Cadillac. While sales were modest, with just over 15,400 units sold during its time, the XLR is now becoming a future classic of sorts. It’s modern enough to drive in 2025, yet has that sort of lasting aura that ensures it will be around even in two or three decades time if maintained correctly. So, we’ve got a 2007 Cadillac XLR-V for sale from Andalusia, Alabama if you feel that an XLR belongs in your life. This particular car is particularly appealing because of its mileage of just 24,000!
Porsche’s Boxster has become one of the German sports car maker’s most popular models. Slotting in beneath the iconic 911, the Boxster was introduced in 1996. The aim was for Porsche to offer a more affordable entry point, broadening the reach of their products and setting up customers to graduate to a 911 at a later point. And boy, did the strategy work. Now in the fourth generation, the Boxster and its Cayman fixed-roof sibling have sold like hot cakes. Sadly, Porsche is set to discontinue these two very soon, but we hope that they’ll follow up with an equally great hit. In the meantime, you can own a Boxster if you like, because we have this third-generation 2014 Porsche Boxster for sale right now. With just under 52,000 miles, this Wilmington-based car comes with the owner’s manual and two keys too.
Mercedes-Benz has a fine array of grand tourers, but if you want a true-blue sports car with a star on its nose, the Mercedes-AMG GT is as fine as they come. Introduced in 2014, the AMG GT is now in its second generation of production. It’s a fearsome two-door fastback coupe with a twin-turbo V8 under its hood. Hence, it makes for a fine car to drive regularly, and we have a 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 55 for sale right now. This 3,000-mile machine comes with a 469 horsepower 4.0-liter V8, an AMG Speedshift MCT 9-speed automatic gearbox, all-wheel drive and a host of tech features. It’s currenrly available in Dallas.
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