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[VIDEO] Building a Retro-Bodied C8 Corvette Project in the Driveway

We first told you back in June about a guy named Jack Wendel who is bravely going where no man has gone before as he began transforming his brand-new C8 Corvette Stingray into something … well, something definitely different than what left the Bowling Green factory a few months ago.

In his latest post on his YouTube channel called ShadeTree Supercar, Wendel gives a peek at all the progress he’s made over the past few months transforming his mid-engine Stingray convertible into his own creation inspired by the C2 Sting Ray.

“The problem is, people see it as a Corvette and I’m destroying something that they consider beautiful. So from that perspective, you know, I kind of understand it,” Wendel told The Drive back in June. “But they’re not seeing the other perspective: I’m building something and I needed a good platform to start with. What better platform is there than the C8 to start with?”

Indeed, once he’s completed his “masterpiece,” Wendel apparently hopes to offer a similar kit to other Stingray owners, even going so far as to buy two coach building companies to help him with the project.

Recent photos that have been shared recently to the /r/ShittyCarMods subreddit show a barely recognizable C8, with homemade fiberglass body panels, taillights, and cutouts for pop-up headlights, all inspired by the C2 Corvette.

According to GM Authority, the original poster says they’ve known Wendel for 20-plus years and that he’s already built two C5 Corvette convertibles with mods inspired by the C1 Corvette.

Some enthusiasts would argue that the C8 is close enough to perfection that it doesn’t need any such mods, but it’s Wendel’s money to burn. Still, we can’t help but be a little sad to see a beautiful C8 convertible chopped up in such a drastic fashion, and at least in our opinion, definitely not for the better.

We’ll give the guy credit for having the stones to undertake this project as it caused us to have fits of anxiety just to have the rear bumper removed from our 2020 Stingray to have a high wing spoiler installed!

Besides the retro-flavored body changes, we’re also concerned, like GM Authority, about how the engine is going to stay cool with all the side intake vents and head exchangers covered up with said body changes.

What’s your opinion of this one-of-a-kind C8?

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GM Authority

No Reserve Pandem Widebody C8 Corvette Could Be Yours at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale

It’s no secret that the 8th generation Corvette has become one of the most sought-after cars on the planet today. Immediately after its launch last year, the aftermarket industry began doing its thing. One of the builders we’ve been following closely is Pandem with their bold widebody kit. We first caught wind of Pandem back in September when their renders hit Instagram. Then a couple months later, the real thing was revealed looking like the automotive love child of a stealth fighter and Darth Vader.

If you like your cars modded and have also been in the market for C8, here’s a chance to take out 2 birds with one stone with this Pandem widebody 2020 Corvette rolling through Barrett-Jackson at no reserve later this month. Lot #1090 is finished in Torch Red (looks orange in the photos) and was born as a 3LT Z51 with magnetic ride GT2 seats. It’s now sporting the aforementioned body kit along with a custom leather wrapped red and black interior. Like the black car, this red one also wears that unmistakable monster spoiler out back. Elsewhere we see 20-inch front and 21-inch rear Alpha One carbon-fiber wheels which are wrapped in Pirelli P-Zero tires. The listing states that there’s just 700 miles on the odometer.

Power comes from the 6.2L LT2 which has been treated to a “mild tune”. Spent gasses exit out back through C8 Valvetronic Maxflo exhaust. Carbon fiber tips complete the exhaust’s custom look.

Inside, all the C8 Stingray’s creature comforts remain. The list of features includes the 14-speaker Bose stereo, NAV, HUD, front end lift, HD front camera, heated and vented seats, and the all-important wireless charging dock.

We know that the Pandem widebody kit isn’t for everyone. Still, this will make for a very interesting sale to watch given that this very likely the first heavily modded C8 to be offered at public auction. We already know that nearly new 3LT C8’s will command right around $100,000 in stock form. It’ll be interesting to see what the widebody kit and other mods do to the final hammer price.

Barrett-Jackson’s rescheduled 2021 Scottsdale auction takes place March 20th – 27th at Westworld in Scottsdale Arizona. Keep it tuned here as the dates draw nearer as we’ll continue to preview some of the prime Corvettes heading for the big stage in Scottsdale.

Source:
Barrett-Jackson

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[PICS] 2020 Corvette Wearing Vertini RFS1.9 Custom Wheels Finished in Brushed Dual Gunmetal

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So I was cruising the ‘gram earlier today looking for a suitable subject for #WheelsWednesday when I came across this photo of a Black 2020 Corvette wearing Vertini custom forged wheels.

What struck me about the Vertini RFS1.9 forged wheels is how the spokes resemble blades of a turbine. That design gives the feeling of the Corvette being in motion even while standing still.

I also like the choice of color from the owner (@markoon13). Vertini calls this Brushed Dual Gunmetal and it helps add color to the Black Stingray without going to bright silver or chromies.

The Vertini RSF1.9 wheels are made using the latest German manufacturing process that stretching the wheels with pressurized rollers to the desired sizes. Vertini says the process creates a “lightweight multi-spoke wheels with pleasing aesthetics and aggressive fitments for European, Asian, and American vehicles.” Three levels of concave profiles are available. Two colors are offered with Brushed Dual Bronze joining the Brushed Dual Gunmetal.

The RFS1.9 wheels on this Corvette Stingray are staggered 19×8.5 fronts and 20×11 rears and they each cost $325 and $470 respectively.

Here’s the original post from Vertini Wheels:

Bonus pic! Found this also from Vertini showing the RFS1.9 custom wheels on a Sebring Orange C8 Corvette:

As always, leave a comment with your thoughts. Last week’s post on the HRE Liquid Metal Wheels generated 30 comments!

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Vertini Wheels / Instagram

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