[PICS] SEMA 2015 – 1963 Custom Corvette Roadster ‘Raytona’

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[PICS] SEMA 2015 - 1963 Custom Corvette Roadster 'Raytona'


When perusing the thousands of hop up bits and custom cars at SEMA it’s always hard to pick a favorite. We’ve already shown you Heartland Custom’s 1971 “Stingray” coupe and now it’s time to marvel at the “Raytona” 1963 convertible. If you follow us on social media you already got a sneak peek of this awesome ride last week. Now it’s time for a closer look.

The Raytona was displayed stealthily outside of the North Hall at Las Vegas Convention Center adjacent to the Mecum Auctions display. Overall, it’s a got a great modern look that doesn’t compromise that iconic second generation Corvette styling.

[PICS] SEMA 2015 - 1963 Custom Corvette Roadster 'Raytona'


Its laser straight blue paint sparkled in the early November sun. The exterior is highlighted with a 1967 block hood with a complementary light blue stinger and stock C2 side exhaust. Modern wheels and tires help keep the car stuck to the road. The Raytona badge on the rear deck reminds you that this C2 is special.

The Raytona is owned by Ray and Cathy Percival and was built by the Painthouse in Cypress, Texas. It’s powered by a Chevy 355 engine backed by a Tremec 5-speed transmission. The engine features a Jim Inglese cam shaft and cross ram which is fed by 4 Weber side draft carbs. The body rests on a custom chassis featuring a host of polished C4 Corvette components as well as C5 brakes.

[PICS] SEMA 2015 - 1963 Custom Corvette Roadster 'Raytona'


The two-tone purplely-blue and black leather swathed interior was styled in a Ferrari theme. Classic Instruments provided the Ferrari-themed gauges and Greening Auto Company did the lit door sill plates and custom emblems.

The Raytona 1963 Corvette is one of the best restomods we’ve seen yet. If you didn’t see it in person last week at SEMA, we’ve got you covered with our photo gallery below.

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