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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