From a distance, this 1967 Chevrolet Corvette looks like a flawless example of GM's most coveted midyear styling. Step closer, though, and it becomes clear that this black coupe is something far more modern under the skin. Heading to Barrett-Jackson's 2026 Columbus auction as Lot 757 with no reserve, the car blends classic C2 lines with a drivetrain and chassis pulled straight from the modern performance era.
The heart of the build is a 600-horsepower LS3 6.2-liter V-8 fed by a cold-air intake and breathing through headers and side exhaust. Backing it is a Tremec Transzilla six-speed manual, sending power rearward to a Winters quick-change rear end. It is a combination that promises serious straight-line punch along with the kind of gearing flexibility usually reserved for race cars.
Just as important is what happens when the road turns. The body sits on a full tube chassis fitted with C7 Corvette suspension and QA1 coilover shocks, while braking comes from C7 Z06 four-wheel discs. Power steering keeps the experience civilized, making this a midyear that should stop and corner more like a contemporary sports car than a 1960s cruiser.
The styling is where the build really shows its personality. Finished in black with a red Stinger hood and matching side exhaust, the coupe was converted to a flush-mounted rear glass and windshield setup inspired by the famous 1963 Split-Window. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in red with custom Z06 power seats, power windows, an electronic parking brake, a Billet Specialties steering wheel, a Flaming River tilt column and Vintage Air climate control.
According to the listing, the build was completed in 2016 by Factory Hot Rods in Sharonville, Ohio, with paint by Boitnott's Paint and Body in Cincinnati. The car earned the Best Engineered Street Machine award at the 2016 Cincinnati ISCA World of Wheels show, though that trophy is not included in the sale. It comes out of Nyle Maxwell's Vehicles Unique Collection, and prospective buyers should note the title is branded Non-Actual with an odometer discrepancy.
With no reserve hanging over it, this restomod Corvette will sell to the highest bidder in Columbus, making it one to watch for anyone who wants midyear looks with thoroughly modern muscle.