1965 Chevrolet Corvette "Shadowfax" by Joe Palka and Speedos Paint and Body
The 'Shadowfax' is a 1965 Chevrolet Corvette transformed into a restomod by Joe Palka and Speedos Paint and Body. Originally a 15,000+ production mid-year roadster housing a non-matching L75 327 engine. It underwent a complete transformation, including the installation of a new frame from Street Shop, Inc. featuring fourth-generation Corvette suspension. The build is powered by a Chevrolet Performance LS376 engine pushing 484 rear-wheel horsepower and is paired with a Tremec TKO-600 five-speed transmission. The car features Hot Rods by Boyd wheels and a sophisticated brake system with Wilwood calipers and Hydratech Braking Systems' brake assist. Extensive body work, including a full birdcage repair and handcrafted paintwork, brought this vision inspired by Tolkien's legendary horse to life. Speedos Paint and Body led the metalwork, ensuring the vehicle's integrity and elegance.
- Builder:
- Joe Palka and Speedos Paint and Body
- Location:
- Staatsburg, New York, USA
- Vehicle:
- 1965 Chevrolet Corvette - C2
- Price sold:
- -
- Power:
- -
- Weight:
- -
- Engine:
- Chevrolet Performance LS376
- Wheels:
- Hot Rods by Boyd 17x7 frontHot Rods by Boyd 18x9 rear
- Suspension:
- QA1 shocksHyperco coil-over springsDetroit Speed & Engineering rack and pinionFlaming River tilt steering column
- Body:
- Street Shop frame with fourth-gen Corvette suspensionHydratech brake assist unit
- Paint / Wrap:
- Hand-painted accent stripes
- Other Mods:
- Tremec TKO-600 five-speed transmissionScience Friction clutchAllen's Stainless Exhaust side-pipesWilwood six-piston calipers frontWilwood four-pot calipers rearStreet Shop stainless-steel 1.750-inch headersSpectre Performance air filter
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