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A classic American sports car gets a surprising European makeover with exotic touches and serious power
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- German tuner rebuilt a C1 Corvette using parts from three different Corvette generations.
- The car rides on a custom chassis co-developed with the Technical University of Munich.
- Power comes from a 6.2-liter GM V8 producing 433 hp and driving the rear wheels.
While many Chevrolet Corvette restomods hail from the United States, Europe has its own specialists quietly raising the bar. Among them is German racing outfit Pogea Racing, which has developed a niche in reimagining first-generation Corvettes.
Through its POGEAclassics division, the company has just completed another impressive build that pairs classic American design with modern engineering and a thoroughly updated interior. If you want a Corvette restomod, you’d be wise to start looking at what’s being made in Europe.
Read: Gorgeous 1958 Corvette Restomod Rides On C7 Chassis With An LT1 V8
When Pogea got its hands on this C1, it says it found that the original tub had been cut and fused together with parts from 1958 and 1959 Corvettes. It then began the timely process of rebuilding and re-engineering the car from the ground up, using a new tubular chassis built in partnership with the Technical University of Munich and SRIII Motorsports. It also promptly installed fully-adjustable QA1 coilover suspension and removed the original engine.
Updated Power and Underpinnings
The factory drivetrain has been replaced with a modern 6.2-liter GM V8 producing 433 horsepower, paired with a 4L65E automatic transmission sending power to the rear wheels. A custom stainless steel exhaust system completes the powertrain package, giving the car a deeper, more refined tone to match its upgraded performance.
Any proper restomod needs a modern braking system, and that’s exactly what this car has. It includes parts from C4, C5, and C6 Corvettes, including the calipers from a C5 and the brake booster from a C4. It’s then been fitted with forged 19-inch wheels wrapped in new Michelin tires.
Plenty of work has also been done on the car’s exterior. It’s now painted in a combination of Ferrari’s Rosso Corsa and Audi’s Ibis White, and all of the chrome trim has been re-plated. A new soft top complements the freshly painted bodywork.
Inside, the transformation is just as thorough. Red Lamborghini leather and white Rolls-Royce hides wrap much of the cabin, joined by custom side panels, door cards, and interior trim. Digital gauges from Dakota Digital and a new head unit with a JL Audio amplifier round out the upgrades, delivering both vintage charm and modern comfort.
Pogea hasn’t revealed how much this particular project cost, but the company notes it already has two more C1 builds underway. If this example is anything to go by, they’ll be worth watching.
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