This Restomod 1964 Corvette Sting Ray Pairs LS3 Muscle With Bespoke LuxuryMotoriousElizabeth PuckettMon, September 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleThis Restomod 1964 Corvette Sting Ray Pairs LS3 Muscle With Bespoke LuxuryThe C2 Sting Ray remains one of the most beautiful shapes to ever wear a Chevrolet bowtie, and this 1964 Corvette convertible, currently listed by RK Motors, proves the design only gets better with a thoroughly modern heart transplant. Finished in a rich Designo Havana Metallic borrowed from Mercedes-Benz's customization program, this restomod pairs timeless mid-year styling with LS3 power, a Tremec six-speed, and a Detroit Speed chassis that brings the driving experience firmly into the 21st century.RK Motors' description highlights a body-off-frame restoration that keeps the Sting Ray's unmistakable silhouette intact while sharpening its presence. A custom black hood stripe plays off the Havana Metallic paint, chrome bumpers and trim preserve the car's original charm, and a billet grille with LED headlights and an electric headlight door conversion modernize the front end without looking out of place. Wrapped around 19-inch Intro polished aluminum wheels and finished with a side-exit exhaust, the stance alone is enough to stop traffic.Pop the hood and you'll find a 6.2-liter LS3 crate engine dressed up with aluminum heads, a cold air intake, and custom finned valve covers, enough performance and reliability to actually drive and enjoy this Corvette rather than trailer it to shows. Power routes through a Tremec T56 Magnum six-speed manual to a limited-slip rear end geared at 3.73, so highway cruising and back-road blasts are both on the menu. Detroit Speed engineering underpins the whole package, with a SpeedRay front suspension, a DecaLink independent rear suspension, adjustable coilovers at all four corners, and power rack-and-pinion steering. Four-wheel Baer disc brakes make sure the stopping power matches the newfound go.AdvertisementAdvertisementInside, the cabin was reworked in custom rawhide leather with diamond-stitched bucket seats, matching door panels, and a bespoke center console for a hand-tailored feel. A leather-wrapped dash, billet steering wheel, and Classic Instruments gauges round out a cockpit that mixes vintage cues with modern accuracy, while power windows, working air conditioning, a tilt column, and a push-button parking brake keep it comfortable for real-world driving. An Alpine touchscreen head unit and Rockford Fosgate speakers bring the audio into the modern era, and rear parking sensors add a welcome dose of everyday usability.It's a build that manages to respect the 1964 Corvette's original design language while delivering the drivability, comfort, and performance of a modern sports car, a combination that's tough to beat for anyone chasing that classic Sting Ray look without classic-car compromises. RK Motors has the car listed at $199,900, and given the depth of the build, it's easy to see why.⚡️ Read the full article on MotoriousSign up for the Motorious Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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