WIDEBODY Big Block 427 Powered C2 Corvette with Straight Pipes

[@AutotopiaLA]

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[@NukaOrQuantum]

C2 is honestly my favorite generation of Corvette. The design is just so timeless.

[@jamesaron1967]

Same here, nothing quite like it.

[@Heheha329]

One of the best looking cars ever.

[@robertrico7598]

I had a C3, and I still desire a C2 so much!!!

[@descend84]

Couldn't agree more! C2 is the only vette I would like to own! This one is a beautiful build! Mad props to Dustin and his team!

[@liamgross7217]

For sure a C2 has world class styling.

[@goldysgarage189]

I’m not a Chevy guy but a nice C2 stirs the soul

[@ericsanchez1543]

I’m not a Chevy guy 🤪

[@goldysgarage189]

@@ericsanchez1543 I’d prefer my own 66 gt350

[@luischavarria539]

iM nOt A cHeVy gUY

[@FnaAuto]

When it comes to classics GM takes the cake

[@jakerubino3233]

I don’t understand the whole “not a so and so fan” or “only like so and so” in terms of manufacturers in automotive terms. Car fans are car fans and although I’ve been a 4 decade Mazda addict, my love or interest and respect for a vehicle is purely how it evokes my feelings when seeing it. The brand being a catalyst that automatically lowers potential response seems more like what people do with sports teams 😂

[@WilliamKiene]

This guy is a world-class top car builder.

[@ConemantheBarbarian]

About 40 some odd years back when I first started autocross in the Toronto area there were a few C2 and C3 Vettes that competed. One Silver C2 ran a L88 big block and flew around the courses. This car makes the memories come flooding back. What a machine that was and this is!

[@andycombo]

What an evil piece of iron!!! Badassness at his peak.

[@nateisright]

Er, fiberglass

[@andycombo]

@@nateisright And carbon fiber 😄

[@jessemarinjr6374]

DUSTIN & HIS CREW ARE ONE OF THE BEST IN THE U.S.A. ! HE'S DEFINITELY THE BEST IN LAS VEGAS !! KEEP BUILDING THEM BAD ASS MUSCLE CARS !! THE BEST ASSET ABOUT DUSTIN IS HE'S DOWN TO EARTH GUY !! JESSE VIA LAS VEGAS

[@regularjoe621]

THANK YOU Joe from NHR 🇺🇸

[@JamesRS-tk6ep]

Absolutely Beautiful C2. Not over done or too radial, just the right amount of modern mixed with the style and class of yesteryear. Well done! 👍

[@YukonDemon]

Okay. I'm not typically a fan of wide-bodies, especially a classic like a C2 'vette, but that one is really well done and just SICK!!!! That to me is about the perfect car...

[@jp360ford2]

Absolutely the best looking generation of Corvette ever and a great build to compliment it. I love this channel! I wear my ATLA merch often. 😊

[@DiedrichKnickerbocker1783]

One of the best sounding cars you guys you have ever done.

[@sethhughes2163]

Shawn Davis... I will never forget the vapors... the rhythmic slams to my chest... and the deafening thunder of horsepower... indelibly being injected into my DNA... when my first L-88 build... lit off with the turn of my key. Holy shit... I had found drive... and direction. That was April of 76'... 47 years ago... I am 63, lol, and have built/co-built almost a hundred and thirty since. From the first Pantera, to SDBA wrenching on COLE Flatbottom's to the World Record Holder in Blown Fuel Hydro racing in the 70's, on to drag cars ( IHRA/NHRA ), to a Ridler coupe, to custom USAC patented winning tricks, AND EVERYTIME that I get to see a new car with you on Autotopia L.A. .... it boosts me... just like it did in 76' turning that key!!! I look forward to many more... Thank you my friend, many respects to you, Seth

[@aarongrattafiori617]

What a BEAST. Epic build. How can you not love a wicked C2... I love that they went with an old school big block Chevy.

[@TT-ch2pz]

WOW! That is cool. The 19" wheels in those fender flairs look perfect.

[@kennethraff2002]

Man he killed it. Good job covering another absolutely stunning build cheers 🍻

[@TD-047]

500 at the wheel is perfect. You can drive it hard and it's manageable. Take that thing to the twisties. I just discovered WV16 south of Beckely to I81. Absolutely crushes the Tail of the Dragon.

[@maximusvonce1381]

500wheel in a 3k lbs car with a big stalled auto th400 is a 9sec car bro.

[@noizychild]

but it doesn't have a big stalled th400@@maximusvonce1381

[@areolaman]

9 seconds no chance. This car is no McLaren Senna in the quarter mile. @@maximusvonce1381

[@gordocarbo]

@@maximusvonce1381 Dont know about 9s but definitely quick

[@highwaystar8310]

I have always been and owned C3s fan 1st,then C1, C2 . If this was my build I have to have chrome bumpers and taillights these are what defines a early Vette cosmeticly.

[@ssoffshore5111]

While I'm not super crazy about the gold, that is one incredibly sharp C2!

[@jasmith1867]

I could make a lot of comments on how much I love this car. But the best compliment is that I have been smiling every since I saw the first picture of this masterpiece. My mouth is getting tired of smiling.

[@doorkicker8507]

The Cool 😎 effect is in Overdrive with this Vette. Nothing pumps the soul like a Big Block.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Gotta love that big block

[@aradrezazadeh1657]

Nothing can beet the American muscle cars

[@Ragnarok1979]

Nice car, wide body was done tastefully. I'm glad to see a big block powered car, I'm super tired of seeing everything being LS swapped.

[@bernardscott4875]

Holy ****! Great build. One of the Best.

[@regularjoe621]

Thank you Joe NHR 🇺🇸

[@BigEightiesNewWave]

I am of a "certain age" and grew up watching NASCAR on road courses, and all forms of road racing. Even saw the Porsche 917-30s run at Riverside, and saw crew chief Roger Penske in his early 30s. So this type of set-up, is right up my alley.

[@ridewithgnr2116]

Slow speed rolling shot from the side and those wheels turning,….. cargasm!

[@getinthespace7715]

Those 67 C2's are absolutely beautiful. Some day I hope to find a crappy one I can buy and bring back to life.

[@timyurkovich2412]

A well built machine of enjoyment!! 🤘😎. Truly one of a kind masterpiece, would definitely pick that as a garage car. Keep it up guys!!

[@joeross2914]

On that Drive , I was SMILE'N like a Kid with a New Toy Too..lol... Nicely Done 😎👍👍👍👍👍👊👊

[@ct4cf]

Decent review, I missed the underbody shots of the steering & suspension &the accessory drive system on the engine front. I've never been a Vette fan, but this1 concentrates on tech mods &looks making it a reasonable driver's car. IDK, I might've chosen the newest gen Corvette engine & eliminated the pushrods although the 427 is 1of my old favorite big blocks. I really appreciate the A/C, the focus on big& taller driver's comfort &tech. I was waiting 2hear of SRS, seat belt tensioners, EPS, antilock, traction control, fuel cell, etc. I think that I c a hydraulic rack& pinion @3:39 nxt2 the PS pump & driver's side header.

[@chetfreeland1920]

One of the nicest looking cars I've seen

[@TAllyn-qr3io]

As a high school senior in 1980/81, I bought my first car. A 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A for $900. Loved that car but, traded it straight across for a 1971 Plymouth Roadrunner - 440 magnum w/ air grabber same as the Challenger. Some friends of mine that were taking automotive classes at the local college helped me go through the engine and we built the $hit out of that engine. Got divorced my senior year of college and joined the Navy. While I was in basic training my ex sold my Roadrunner. I came home before starting “A” school and was going to drive it back down to San Diego for all of my schools and then to Mayport in Jax. That never happened and to this day I miss that car and at the prices today…will never have either of those cars again. Had a VW GTI in the Navy and surprisingly that car was very fast. I have had two Corvettes as well, a C3 and a C5 ZO6 - 2002. Not a car to drive in the traffic in Seattle. 🫡👍👍👍😊

[@josephflanagan1070]

That car must handle corners so tight with no problem

[@robertrico7598]

My dream car, since I was 7, has been a 63 split window... this is 🔥

[@tannermorgan9796]

this is easily the sickest looking car I've ever seen.

[@tomnekuda3818]

Love the sound of the BBC. Had an L88 in old days with downdraft Webers......this injection system resembles the Webers. When the carbs are mashed open, it is better than love.......LOL!

[@theplayernkc]

Woof, now this is perfection! OMG that stance is so perfect, the wider finders is icing on the cake man and those phat tires are crazy. Engine is super sweet and the side exhaust actually sounds awesome. The interior with the carbon fiber puts it in another stratosphere. Well done Nostalgia Hot Rods! 🤌

[@Ricovette]

Thoroughly enjoyed this upload... Thumbs up from me as usual... Stay safe... Rico

[@theyoungcommander]

Just discovered this channel. Love it. Seems like the host really dug this car.

[@MOTOWNN]

Carbon fiber is the it thing currently the way billet aluminum was back in the ZZ Top days!

[@jongib6096]

Dang that thing looks sinister

[@joebananas5703]

OMG! The C2 has always been my favorite but THIS monster is just out of this world. My dream car would be a Black Ferrari Daytona but man, if someone offered me this instead, I'd do it! Kudos to the constructor. This is a master piece!

[@commonsense7754]

Clutches don’t chatter due to being new. Itbs are in fact connected to each other in banks typically. Yes they require fine tuning but they are not as difficult as he made out. I know from experience

[@Arun999]

These restomods are like 300 grand

[@spdcrzy]

And? Good quality has always been expensive.

[@lukasprien4338]

Facts

[@CZ-kz7ug]

Love the front and rear tire size. Makes the power manageable.

[@ryanperry9472]

Dude...this car looks MEAN!!!!!!!!!! I love the full carbon interior! What a F-ing cool car! Damn dude!

[@TheGunfighter45acp]

Man, I love the way that big ol' gurl sings! 👍👍

[@DanielAlvarez-xl4qy]

Damn thats a cool corvette i always like the chrome on old cars but this one looks sick all black great job i wonder how much to get a car to this level

[@davegerrard6857]

Bad ass car! I would junk the FTech ASAP. Only reason its running at all is because it was at FTech for days being tune!

[@nell.18]

I'm a Chevy MAN! The Vette is my ULTIMATE 🔥🔥🔥Thank YOU! Shawn🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@Ccm10000]

This thing looks mean! The C2 my favorite Corvette body and a classic 427 big block. I’m in love. Amazing work from NHR and the @autotopiala team🔥

[@thomshere]

First time on this awesome channel here.🤘So who's the customer who owns the car?

[@nomsi4263]

Oooof that sound, the body shape, Love a classic Chevy. Lord have mercy, is this your ride, because you took the wheel this time.

[@johnf6267]

My lord. what a car. Love it, great video.

[@beezelite]

I friggin LOVE California car guys! I can watch this content all day!

[@lending99]

FRIKKIN AWESOME!!!!!

[@micheandmikey]

Absolutely LOVE this Corvette!!! 🖤🖤🖤

[@kevinthompson2111]

Yes you made the correct modifications to Asume and Gorgouse Lady and I love the lines😅

[@tfjack97]

Dam Shawn, now that's one bad ass big block Vett. Just something about a Big Block and a Vett that makes my putter flutter, especially with steam roller wheels and tires, plus the backfire when you let off the gas I'm in love. Just let me know when it's my turn for the weekend. Thanks for sharing such an awesome video.

[@l6echo53]

Nothing like listening to 2 guys struggling to let one another finish a sentence

[@tumtum08]

NHR does some great work!!!

[@regularjoe621]

THANK YOU 🇺🇸

[@martinneulen7050]

Hi, black, radical & powerful. C2 - I love this type, it's looks simply great ❤ Have a nice day and best wishes from Germany, Martin 😊

[@bobyoung1698]

Beyond any doubt, the 1965-66-67 Coevettes are my favorites. Yes, that includes the recent spaceships out there. I can't stand them. THIS car is right about where I'd want to be. The styling is kickass and that injected 427 cu in. mill sounds so freaking' great!

[@gordocarbo]

Amen to that! C5 on up does nothing for me too numb. Styling and presence on these cant be beat

[@Albert-nb7zg]

Awesome thanks

[@redcars72]

Looks so good! I'd probably upgrade the seats and ditch the lap belt for a harness.

[@laurencewhiteley.]

How to make a beatiful car even more beautiful. Hell of a build.

[@vannjunkin8041]

Coming from a Firebird/Pontiac guy, these are the bodied Corvettes I like 👍

[@ricomartin8720]

Absolutely one of my most favorite vettes this is a beautiful ride👊👊😎😎

[@kramnull8962]

He's robbing 50hp from the tires dead weight. It's his not mine, and its a work of art.

[@christophertaylor2464]

That just looks like a whole lot of fun to drive. I love the looks of it and I love the sound of it. And I am not a Chevy fan but I love this c2 very well done guys. I would love to see that 56 F 100 on here thank you i had a smile on the whole time you were driving it.

[@sickjohnson]

That is one sexy curvy C2...that would make a wide body Ferrari 458 blush! Shawn...looking like he is breaking his golden rule for a C2...LOL

[@peterellwood8267]

I can't say what I said when I saw the car......F.......H, or something or other. Stunning looking car, absolutely blew me away. The owner is NOT disappointed one bit

[@leehouston5436]

Wow! Now that’s a nice build!

[@WaterWeightsClub]

Spectacular! One of the best C2 builds in the world!! B

[@regularjoe621]

I’ll watch later Polishing the CARBONRAY NOSTALGIA HOT RODS LV NV USA🇺🇸 PS This thing blew out my eardrums 😎👍🇺🇸

[@gunsandrotors8704]

Sooo awesome!!! Truely a piece of art!!!

[@joewatson3261]

I really like the idea that the car was made wider so I’m sure there is now more room between the operator and the passenger.. my friend has a 67 corvette and when we use to go for a ride it’s like I’m almost sitting on him.

[@writheinthedeepfry3859]

That really is a beautiful vette.

[@jasonmacneil2256]

I don't care for the gold centers on the wheels, but what a BITCHIN VETTE! Love the fender flares! Gorgeous!! I would really like to build a King of the Mountain mullholland drive corvette like the one crazy Dennis Hopper drove!!!

[@davegerrard6857]

Agreed. I would swap out the wheels right after the junk FTech. Then she would be amazing! Lol😅

[@camaro25]

@@davegerrard6857 Yup. The only part of this car I don't like is the wheel. The design just doesn't look good on that C2.

[@gordocarbo]

Watched that the other night, thats how I love these cars set up

[@gordocarbo]

@@davegerrard6857 Same...carb, more sidewall, chrome the bumpers and at least a polished hoop if not the whole wheel, side pipes. Never got the "black it all out" thing reminds me of a model t

[@jasonmacneil2256]

@gordocarbo I'm right with you my Brother.

[@ZeeshanKhan-oo5ws]

I really love corvettes and this one becomes my favourite like the design and engine is really awesome

[@RhondaOwens-f3u]

The most beautiful. Custom work on fenders. I just love it, Is all this work done by this company,what the price.

[@anthonysiegel4685]

Lovev the ol school idle..classic build.. love it

[@jeffhaddock4238]

That straight pipe 427 was singing the song of my people!! Dang that sounded good.

[@robgoald]

Wow. This thing is GORGEOUS...

[@mboyer68]

At 9:16 it looks like the bottom of the door doesn't cover the door sill/rocker panel top? And it looks like the body line in the door doesn't line up with the body line in the panel behind it? Notice a write "looks like"....and I'm not complaining, not at all. Just pointing out something. That thing is so shiny that I'm probably just seeing a reflection and not what i think I'm seeing. That car is incredible. And much better because it's a driver, not a show piece. Excellent work! Edit: i bet a door seal flap hangs down just enough to cover that rocker panel/door sill line...

[@Coyote9smilespergallon]

That’s one Beautiful badass looking Vette!!!

[@MrJearley6]

DOUBLE DDDAAAMMMNNN !!! This is BAD !!! Thank you !!!

[@Nicolas_Carras]

Beautiful car, beautiful colors, beautiful sound, motor... A black leather interior would have been perfect in my opinion. Well done !

[@YankeeWoodcraft]

14:13 - The sound is AMERICA!

[@christianbolt5761]

The car is fantastic and timeless. The rims look a little too modern and European. That is the only thing I would change

[@KensGarage1]

That is really, really cool. Unbelievable build. Love it.

[@energyasylum997]

🤘🏼 Awesome machine fellas!

[@hotrod2321]

Just a beautiful car sounds amazing. I love all the pops. I have a Camaro that does the same thing. I love getting on it. Another great video.

[@fullyrooted__org]

It’s not an autotopia episode without a brakes joke lol

[@thejoshbtv]

This is way nicer than that thing that used to be a Road Runner.

[@sidefx996]

Yeah it’s amazing you can put THAT much money into a car and make it look that awful

[@weekendwarrior556]

I'm c3 myself but this is one bad ass c2. It's pretty mean lookin

[@richheider8455]

❤ Beautiful C2 phenomenal black paint job Love the wide body 😁👍👍🤙

[@ljsites]

So it took 58 years for someone to perfect what chevy built in 1965.

[@georgespalding7640]

I know you're too young to understand but the 1965 Corvette with fuel injection was way ahead of its time with four-wheel disc brakes and four-wheel independent suspension and 375 horsepower. They did not need any Improvement whatsoever. They were probably the most perfect sports car that America ever produced for many many years after that. One of my favorite all-time cars.

[@ljsites]

@@georgespalding7640 I completely agree with you. The 65’ Corvette was a wonderful example of American automotive engineering. At the time. But, time moves on and so does technology. The Porsche 917K was also way ahead of its time. However, It could not not complete with today’s prototypes. Not comparing the two. Just pointing out technological evolution.

[@ronschwolsky1626]

Sweet build! Love the midyear 'vettes ('63-'67).

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

KUDOS TO THE NO LS AND THE ITBS,BADD ASS RIDE

[@thaburninator0904]

Dude it looks like a Nighthawk, straight outta some 80's road racing game, but in real life, and in black.