A radically reimagined 1964 Chevrolet Corvette Custom is set to cross the block at Mecum’s Monterey 2026 sale, and it is shaping up to be one of the highlights of the week for fans of American performance icons reinvented for modern driving. Listed as Lot F43 and offered at no reserve, this Corvette pairs classic Sting Ray flair with a thoroughly modern drivetrain, and the full build details are available on Mecum.
What sets this build apart is its professional split-window conversion, a painstaking transformation that gives the mid-year Corvette the iconic look of the rare 1963 split-window coupe while retaining the 1964 model’s underpinnings. Every panel gap and trim piece appears to have been addressed during the custom build, and new chrome and stainless trim, fresh weather stripping, and a striking stinger hood round out an exterior finished in charcoal metallic paint. Interested buyers can review the complete photo gallery via Mecum.
Power comes from a freshly built 383 cubic inch stroker V-8, a popular and proven upgrade path for small-block Corvettes that adds meaningful torque and horsepower over a stock 327. The engine wears finned valve covers and breathes through new headers and a chrome side exhaust system that should deliver the deep, throaty soundtrack collectors expect from a Corvette restomod. Behind it sits a new 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission fitted with a simulated manual shifter, blending modern cruising manners with a nod to the shift-it-yourself feel of the original. Full mechanical specifications are outlined on Mecum.
Slide inside and the custom theme continues, with a red interior, new carpet, and dark-tinted windows creating a cabin that feels both period-correct and comfortable for longer drives. New wheels and tires round out a build that looks ready to be enjoyed on the road rather than trailered from show to show. Additional interior photos and close-up detail shots can be found at Mecum.
This Corvette Custom will roll across the stage as Lot F43 on Friday, August 14th, during Mecum’s Monterey 2026 auction, carrying a pre-auction estimate of $125,000 to $150,000 and selling at no reserve. For collectors chasing a Corvette that blends classic split-window style with dependable, upgraded performance, this build is worth a close look, and registered bidders can find complete details, bidding information, and financing options through the official listing on Mecum.
Visit our website to register to bid, consign your vehicle and browse all consignments. The Mecum Monterey Auction takes place August 13-15 in beautiful Monterey, California.
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