MODERN PERFORMANCE MEETS CLASSIC STYLING: Top Resto-Mods at the 2022 Houston Auction
November 1, 2022
Posted by Barrett-Jackson
LOT #737 – 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $379,500
Resto-Mods take classic styling and add performance enhancements to improve the driving experience. A pioneer of the Resto-Mod movement, Barrett-Jackson saw some incredibly modified vehicles cross the block at the 2022 Houston Auction. Here is a look at some of the best Resto-Mods that Barrett-Jackson hammered sold in Texas.
LOT #737 – 1967 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $379,500
Pictured above and built by Jeff Hayes Customs, this Resto-Mod is powered by a new GM LS3 540hp V8 engine paired to a 4L70E automatic transmission. Features an Art Morrison sport chassis with 4-wheel Wilwood disc brakes.
LOT #720 – 1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $187,000
Custom build on a real R-Code 426 HEMI Superbird. Listed in the Superbird registry as a partial re-body. Powered by a 528ci HEMI crate engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission, with custom coilover suspension, Wilwood brakes and air conditioning.
LOT #699 – 1969 CHEVROLET CAMARO CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $178,200
Power comes from a new LS3 L99 fuel-injected V8 crate engine mated to a T56 6-speed manual transmission and a 9-inch rear end narrowed with a new center section, axles, 4.10 posi-traction and gears.
LOT #767 – 1967 CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $170,500
Powered by an LS V8 engine and paired to a 6-speed manual transmission. Features a Chris Alston front-end suspension and a Relicate custom interior. Equipped with a Vintage Air system, Baer brakes, VMR custom wheels, and a custom bumper and grille.
LOT #701 – 1971 PLYMOUTH GTX CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $148,500
Powered by an 8.4-liter Viper V10 engine paired to a Viper Magnum T56 6-speed manual transmission with a Billet yolk and 4-inch aluminum driveline, dyno rated with 630hp and 660 ft/lbs of torque.
LOT #711 – 1961 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $140,800
This C1 Corvette Resto-Mod is based on a Paul Newman chassis with an LS2 Corvette crate engine and 4-speed automatic transmission.
LOT #708 – 1958 CHEVROLET IMPALA CUSTOM HARDTOP – SOLD! $139,700
Powered by an LS376/525hp engine with 489 ft/lbs of torque mated to a 4L70-E automatic transmission. Features Wilwood master cylinder, stainless steel braided brake lines and custom aluminum radiator with dual electric pull-style cooling fans.
LOT #778.1 – 1969 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE – SOLD! $126,500
Powered by a GM LS9 638hp crate engine paired to a Bowler 6L80E transmission. This no-expense-spared, complete frame-off build features a Street Shop custom-built chassis with C7 front suspension and a Dodge Viper IRS at the rear.
LOT #776.1 – 1966 CHEVROLET CHEVY II NOVA CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $126,500
Underwent complete rotisserie restoration featuring custom paint, custom interior and custom aftermarket suspension. Powered by a supercharged 6.0-liter engine mated to a 6-speed transmission, with a Ford 9-inch full-floater rear end.
LOT #768 – 1968 CHEVROLET CAMARO RS CUSTOM COUPE – SOLD! $95,700
Fully restored and modified by renowned Austin City Hot Rods. Powered by a Smeding Performance 383ci V8 engine with FiTech EFI and a TREMEC Magnum 6-speed manual transmission. Features a Detroit Speed front subframe and custom TMI interior.