The 1963 Corvette Stingray, with its split rear window, has become a sensation in many circles, appearing in numerous films, TV shows, and video games. The car you see here may look old, but it actually dates back to 2008. With just 104 miles on the odometer by the time it was sold to a lucky owner for $180,000, it's one of just 10 units produced by Karl Kustoms. The car started as a C6 Chevrolet Corvette but wears a custom body that recalls the original split-window design of the 1963 Corvette Stingray Coupe.
How Karl Kustoms Modernized The Split Window Coupe
Carl Moyer was an entrepreneur, racer, and passionate car enthusiast. His success with Karl Chevrolet led to a reputation for customizing Corvettes, and eventually, Karl Kustoms was formed to satisfy a growing demand for custom cars. Karl Kustoms models often include performance upgrades and suspension enhancements and are known for blending classic style and modern drivability.
In this example, a team of experienced technicians and fabricators meticulously recreated the split-window design on the C6 Corvette chassis, using precise measurements, custom bodywork, and incredible attention to detail. The custom body is painted in Riverside Red, and the C6 Corvette interior is black with custom touches like red accents and specially embroidered seats with the original ‘Corvette’ script on the upper seatbacks.
Modern Firepower For A Timeless Classic
This example is built on the 2008 Corvette Coupe in 3LT trim with the Z51 performance package. The look is old-school, but key tech and safety features from the 2008 Corvette are in place, including a heads-up display, full instrumentation, and dual-zone climate control. The striking disconnect between this custom Corvette's classic exterior style and modern-era interior should delight for years.
Ditto the powertrain: in this case, the 6.2-liter, 436-horsepower V8 from the C6 teamed up with a 6-speed manual powering the rear wheels, themselves an imitation knock-off design wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza rubber.
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