SEMA-Debuted 638-HP 1963 Corvette Split-Window Restomod For Sale at Mecum NashvilleModern Car CollectorEve NowellFri, September 11, 2026 at 9:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleThe 1963 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Split-Window Coupe is for sale at Mecum Nashville, crossing the block as Lot S211 on Saturday, September 26th. Debuted at the SEMA Show, this restomod pairs the split-window Corvette's iconic silhouette with a thoroughly modern chassis and a supercharged heart, making it one of the standout customs of the sale.Built by Legacy Innovations, LLC in York, Pennsylvania, the car rides on a TIG-welded tube chassis with Detroit Speed rack-and-pinion steering and Quadralink rear suspension, along with a 9-inch Ford rear end fitted with a Strange S-Trac aluminum 3.73 Positraction unit. Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes with engraved calipers and Billet Specialties beadlock wheels wrapped in Redline Mickey Thompson SR Radials round out a chassis built to match its show-stopping looks. Full specifications and photos are posted on the Mecum listing.Motivation comes from a supercharged 638-horsepower ZR1 LS9 V-8 breathing through custom stainless steel headers and side pipes, paired with a Tranzilla T-56 six-speed manual transmission. It's a driver's setup built for a car that clearly wasn't built just to look good sitting still. Bidders interested in the mechanical details can review the complete specification sheet on the auction page.Inside, the custom leather interior is trimmed with 1967-style headrests, and the cabin is fitted with air conditioning, power windows, power locks with remote entry, and a hidden custom stereo system for everyday comfort. A reverse-opening carbon fiber hood and a ceramic-coated finish round out the presentation, reflecting the more than $300,000 reportedly invested in the build. Additional interior and engine bay photos are available in the Mecum photo gallery.With its SEMA pedigree, big power, and meticulous fabrication, this split-window custom is expected to draw plenty of attention when it crosses the block at Mecum's Nashville 2026 sale. Collectors interested in bidding or learning more can view the full listing and register to bid on the Mecum Nashville auction site.Join our Newsletter, follow our Instagram page, and follow us on Facebook.
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