This 1976 Corvette was built by Hardcore Engine Builders in Hungary. The body sits on a hybrid C3/C5 Corvette chassis with C5 suspension with QA1 double adjustable coilovers and C6 Z51 disc brakes. Under the hood sits a 5.7 L LS1 V8 which produces 380 horsepower thanks to stainless steel long tube headers and cold air intake. Behind the engine sits the Corvette torque tube, T-56 six-speed transmission and C5 rear end.
Source Hardcore Engine Builders (project page)
Nice looking build. Even the extended fender flares look appropriate when stuffed full of big meats..
Nice choice of engine also. I can’t get to the Hardcore site, but assume the engine was pulled from a donor vehicle, It really seems to make a good daily driver..
Yes the engine did look used. I can’t get to their site now either. I hope they get it back up soon. There were a lot of nice projects they had worked on.
This makes me want an Opel Manta for some reason.
Why? I must have missed the connection.
I guess because the Manta has similar styling and its a prime candidate for an engine swap and full restomod treatment! Has one every shown up here?
I would have thought he meant an Opel GT. They are the ones that look like a mini-corvette.
Umm yes, that’s what I meant and now that I’ve had a look at the proper Mantas, I like them too!