1967 Chevelle With a Supercharged LS3
This rolling work of art is much, much more than just a pretty face. But oh, what a face.
1. The Muscle Car With Euro Flair
We've seen plenty of high end, LS powered show cars in our day. But perhaps none as insanely immaculate as this Roadster Shop-built 1967 Chevelle. Typically, these kinds of flashy builds prioritize form over function and polish over performance. But in this case, we've got a pretty even mix of all of those attributes. And even more, interestingly, the inspiration for the build came from a guy named Tom, who had spent his life driving nothing but European cars. The end result of his unique vision scored a feature in Super Chevy, and it certainly grabbed our attention as well.
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2. One (Fast) Moving Work of Art
Tom wanted to build a car that not only looked great but also handled like a modern European car while packing some serious punch under the hood. The latter piece was probably the easiest to achieve. The Roadster Shop simply dialed up Wegner Motorsports and ordered an LS3 bored out to 416 ci. With a 2.9-liter Whipple supercharger on top, the modern mill pumps out 680 hp and 637 lb-ft of torque at the wheels. Behind it sits a built TREMEC T-56 Magnum, which sends the power back to a 9-inch rear end with 3.90:1 gears.
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3. Making Muscle a Little More Modern
Without a doubt, the biggest beef people have with old muscle cars is their complete lack of handling prowess. Roadster Shop took care of that little problem by ditching the Chevelle's original chassis and replacing it with one of their own Fast Track units. That nifty setup features goodies like Hypercoil springs, Penske double-adjustable shocks, and spindles sourced from a C6 Corvette. Then they threw on a set of 6-piston Brembo brakes, 19x9 and 20x12 Forgeline RS6 wheels, and meaty 265/35R19 and 335/30R20 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires to complete the package.
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4. But Not Too Modern
When it comes to appearances, however, Tom isn't the kind of guy to mess around too much with a good thing. He wanted to keep the interior pretty much period correct, so that's exactly what Roadster Shop did. The stock Chevelle seats remain, albeit restitched. A couple of subtle custom touches, like the door panels and dash bezel, were added, along with a modern stereo system. But the overall aesthetic is definitely 60's muscle car cool.
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5. An Exterior That's Both Timeless and Simple
Tom didn't want to do much to ruin the Chevelle's good looks or go with a trend that would one day appear tacky. So he kept things timeless and simple, with an arrow-straight body covered in PPG Black. He also specifically requested that the original chrome be retained for the factor of classic style. But to give it a tighter, more modern look, the bumpers tucked and re-radiused. Nothing the casual observer will ever notice, but the end result is quite simply stunning.
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