A heavily customized 1971 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 roadster inspired by the Mako Shark II concept has been listed for sale in Vancouver with an asking price of $85,000, offering a rare look at a decades-long personal build nearing completion.
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Power comes from a rebuilt LT1 V8 fitted with aluminum heads and a full solid-roller setup. The engine is paired with a Smokey Yunick–style 1969 Camaro two-piece cross-ram intake and has been dyno-tested at 478 horsepower. The engine has no miles since completion. A rebuilt Muncie M21 four-speed transmission, upgraded with a larger M22 input shaft and synchronized gears, is also newly finished with zero miles. The rear axle has been rebuilt with a 3.73 Positraction differential.
The chassis has been completely renewed, with every nut, bolt, and component replaced and the frame powder-coated. The exterior features genuine 1969 L88-style fender flares and a freshly applied Daytona Blue paint finish valued at $35,000. Additional details include a custom aluminum grille, period-correct headlamps, a reworked front bumper, a Daytona-style fuel filler, and polished four-into-one Hooker stainless steel side-exit headers.
The suspension is fully adjustable to accommodate different wheel and tire combinations. Halibrand-style knock-off wheels are currently fitted, though larger rear and smaller front wheels are recommended. The car retains a unique one-piece lift-off targa roof, a result of its original LT1 roadster configuration prior to the Motion-style body installation, setting it apart from later T-top cars.
Interior components are included but not installed, including the original 6,500-rpm redline tachometer. The car requires final installation of the engine and transmission along with interior refurbishment. The seller estimates remaining work at approximately $10,000 professionally or less if completed independently.
The sale follows a prolonged medical absence that forced the owner to liquidate much of a larger collection. With most of the heavy work complete, the Corvette represents a nearly finished, high-concept build positioned as a standout custom performance car rather than a standard restoration.
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This is not a roadster.
A roadster is a convertible.
This is also not a Mako Shark II
It is a Maco, most likely a Silva body.
The additions to the hood and scoops on the sides hurt this build. The fender flair (Day 2 mod) are just too wide unless you install wide meats to fill the gap.
The asking price is a fools gold fever dream. Will never get that much. 12-30k at best and leaning towards the 12 because the body mods ruin it.
Who ever built this, hurt the value of it and whoever wrote an article about it, didn’t know what they were talking about and both, were likely working together trying to sell it.