Timeless Kustoms' 1954 ZR1 Corvette Blown LS9 | The Death Star

Jason and the guys at Timeless Kustoms build some of my favorite pro touring cars on the planet! Vicious Mustang is probably the most well known of all the TK cars built but this 1954 ZR1 Corvette is probably one of Jasons greatest builds. It's simple in it's approach but has an exotic flair for it's time. Before the ZR1 Corvette was released in 2009 Jason managed to get from GM the LS9 motor that would be in the first 100 ZR1 Corvette's. This car produces 590 hp at the wheels and only weighs 2100 lbs!!! The power to weight ratio is beautifully absurd on this one but that's another thing Jason and Timeless Kustoms is known for...building big power cars that look amazing and drive like true pro touring cars should. Hard and fast!

[@knick_hater7819]

This is my favorite car on the channel!! BADASS VETTE!!!

[@TheCycle2300]

What an AMAZING build!!

[@FrisellFan01]

A Bomb went off in my head when I saw this car!......The vibe from riding in this car would never go away.....lucky guy!

[@bzmaro]

I think this might be the coolest vette build I've ever seen!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I couldn't agree more with you. I've never been a big Vette guy but this one is incredible. Timeless Kustoms knocks it out every time.

[@Ksquad2]

I have to agree too! That thing is crazy!

[@efrenmendieta3613]

Yea this shit of the chain fuck yea!!!!

[@dimitriliving]

I wish this video was longer. This car is beyond sick! I want to know more!

[@AutotopiaLA]

We’ll shoot it again soon. We got cut short that day and didn’t get near as much as we wanted. I promise we’ll do another video on this one.

[@troygaskins2082]

Timeless ...you guys Rock !!! Fellow car builder that appreciates talent

[@YukonDemon]

C1 Corvettes were never really my favorite, but this one is just stunning. Such a killer build. A 600hp go-cart with really pretty lines.

[@trashbandit2449]

Same here

[@ms.hmr.j6147]

Another machine built without a thought of safety awesome love zr1 corvette

[@AutotopiaLA]

Ms. H & Mr. J there is a different cage for track driving. And 5 point harnesses. Fairly safe. Agreed these little roll bars suck but for street driving I wasn’t worried.

[@jimbaldridge9392]

It never fails to amaze me how every time I visit this channel I always see the full on freaks of muscle cars and home builds that just blow me away! Another bitchin ride Shawn, thank you sir.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thank you! We try to show the best in the world of custom builds

[@gmane1989]

My favorite Vette build, ever. Gnarly..

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s such an intense build!

[@jrodsumpthin7516]

"Hey Jay" So calm & collected

[@CyberDocUSA]

Never saw this episode and you even managed to catch Jay doing a drive-by! Badass.

[@R4W]

Years later and it’s still one of the coolest vettes

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. And fast...absurdly fast

[@Ronagery]

So far the best I have seen. No words to describe that mix of superb body and monstrous engine animosity. Retromod at its best. Thx so much for sharing. Would be nice to see more of this work of art and engineering

[@AutotopiaLA]

Our shoot got cut short. We had planned on showing all of the details. We’ll revisit this car again.

[@tomnekuda3818]

I just started and I can clearly see you're getting a ton of power out of that old Blue Flame 6! LOL! The car is just SO RIGHT! Love the color....perfect! The 'Vette's got it all over the Vicious Mustang in my humble estimation.

[@looseparashoot]

Well done!!! I feel like these should be on the market today! Doesn't matter when u were born, u can identify with the nastalgia that everyone before us can appreciate also

[@AutotopiaLA]

Great comment and I agree

[@bassfishermanify]

That car is absolutely perfect.

[@AutotopiaLA]

shane stevens I agree!

[@B-leafer]

Gorgeous! You're a lucky guy Shawn.. Now THAT'S a car!

[@melvinburwell8202]

Wow. Wow. Just think if they could build this back then. Best I have seen.🤠😎

[@sidefx996]

Many of these high-dollar resto-mod type cars don't always push the right buttons visually, but this one was done really tastefully. As for the rest of the car it's just mental. 2100 lbs!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s pretty insane the power to weight ratio

[@trashbandit2449]

How haven't I seen this video before? Best looking c1 ever!

[@AutotopiaLA]

This thing is insane!!

[@trashbandit2449]

@@AutotopiaLA agreed. Had no idea a c1 even had this kind of potential

[@Mzee1084]

Maybe, the most beautiful Corvette I have seen. I want one!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! Yeah, this thing is a beast.

[@christophermarechal5017]

Well that was fun, awesome to see the 54' Corvette in action 🇺🇸💪💯

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a badass car! Jason and the crew killed this one.

[@Blackbone242]

Damn this one of most stunning restomod car I've ever seen,just 😲 wow

[@allensaunders449]

Love the fact that you show the extraordinary. Reimagined

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks. That's what we're trying to do here. I love showing custom builds more than anything.

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! The best of the old and the best of the new !!!!! And one of a kind !!!! Great video and thanks for sharing!!!

[@lsvip1820]

Great vid shawn. That corvette is bad ass. I also love the fact that vstang gets driven and used and not just a show car. ✊ respect. And then jay Leno just passes you !!!!! I say it all the time to you shawn but your lucky and very appreciative. And that’s a respectful quality to have. Keep up the great work

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks Ross. It was perfect to have Jay rolling up in that truck right as we were getting back to my shop. I love what I do and you're right...I feel so lucky to be involved in the world I'm in. Awesome!!

[@mikemurdock8743]

Love all your content !!! Especially all of the retro modded cars you feature love it!!!

[@johnf6267]

This is the coolest vette I’ve ever seen. Nice. Looks new. Can’t believe 10 year old build

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah and it’s a serious badass on power and handling. They nailed it on this one.

[@keithsclassicgarage1133]

Awesome build!👍😳

[@AutotopiaLA]

This thing is so insane!

[@napoliansolo7865]

About time someone built one of these! Been waiting forever.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is a wonderful build

[@cincinminus8351]

Always love your videos, thanks for sharing sir.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Cincin Minus thanks! Glad you enjoy what we’re doing here.

[@bretd.6781]

Such an awesome Vette. Great video man!👍🏼

[@AutotopiaLA]

It really is. So much power and a proper set up to deal with the power getting put to the ground. Thanks for your support and I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@arymonem]

It can’t get any better than this Shawn! Oh wait, I keep saying that about most cars you have on your channel. You’re the best man!

[@Locoandchooch]

Super nice

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah man. Great car. TK builds some amazing vehicles.

[@bicyclexx7]

Most beautiful Widowmaker

[@AutotopiaLA]

Definitely a widowmaker 😎

[@shinigamilee5915]

I'm an engineer so I don't know much about cars but I really enjoy your videos.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Shinigami Lee thank you so much and I’m learning new stuff about them every day believe me.

[@Vuhdu.]

Came over from Seen Through Glass on the Vicious was amazing, thank you for for the insight with him

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for checking out our channel! And it was a pleasure to meet Sam and take him for a ride and a walk through of Vicious

[@jakwadd]

Came from STG and subbed! Loving the different cars :)

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for the sub! I really appreciate it. Because of my business I get access to a really wide variety of vehicles. The only area I haven't done much with so far is exotics and very little JDM. But we're just getting started. Every Tuesday and Friday we're putting up a new vid.

[@hornetbrown]

Nice touches, nice power, color is on point...I dig the Mini headlights too.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a great build. I never noticed the Mini headlights before.

[@duane9707]

Love the color!

[@AutotopiaLA]

And power to weight is insane

[@quickdubbs328]

Jason, has mad skills and great taste in cars!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I couldn't agree more! Jason and his crew really get it.

[@jamesmartin3533]

Just needs a front grill insert!,I love the car!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a killer build

[@Sigrafix]

Found you through seen through glass, definitely subbing. Amazing cars.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for the sub! I appreciate Sam introducing me to his subscribers. Cool guy!!

[@mynameis63]

super wicked car...thanks for the vids mate.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks and yeah, it’s an intense build for sure!

[@juanitoramonsandoval1879]

Cool video what a Build

[@AutotopiaLA]

Juanito Ramon Sandoval thanks. We’ll do a follow up soon to cover more of the details.

[@deopersad2915]

That awesome 👍🏾, you are lucky to know people and see other hotrod's 😀👍🏾🙌🤙

[@johneason6540]

WTF! This is a great model. Loved it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

John Eason crazy car for sure

[@troybrown6012]

Looks and sounds awesome

[@AutotopiaLA]

Troy Brown it is!!

[@dadstoygarage1878]

very cool! and looks fast in the video! beautiful body work!

[@lesaatuatasi6267]

What A beautiful car!🔥❤

[@snipervision1]

Best looking vette I have seen. Love the color, headlights and power to weight ratio. Channel is top notch. I have to find the vicious video now. Cheers from the diesel crowd who eat up stock mustangs one light at a time.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome comment! This Vette is such an incredible build. I’m a big fan of Jason and Timeless Kustoms.

[@kevinx9225]

First off Jay is 'bout that life. Next there are any short cuts (that last). Those cars are so complete. Art that functions.

[@cameronangel1013]

Oh that's so beautiful

[@Jstall7543]

That is really cool!

[@derricklujan3016]

Soooooo AWESOME!!! YOU ARE SOOO LUCKY

[@tyronnhamilton254]

Great videos man!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks! I appreciate the support and glad you like what we're doing here.

[@JBBJMR]

If I won the lottery, id go buy this from him. Amazing!

[@AutotopiaLA]

This thing is incredible!! Fast, light and handles like a dream

[@hughsnyder891]

Such an awesome car 😊

[@jamesrobin9961]

I survive by living vicariously through you and everyone else on KZbin…..I dont get to see anything here in Fort Wayne IN ;(

[@Flawdaboi239]

What a SPECIMEN!!!

[@paulc7572]

Love the color such a beautiful ride....

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a beast!

[@FourSpeedFilms]

Camarillo has some sick ass roads

[@AutotopiaLA]

Sure does. Very little traffic made it even better.

[@Itzallgoood]

That Vette is do sweet.

[@youngestson6537]

Man. You have the best job in the world. 💯✌🏾😄

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly grateful for what I’ve built with my business 👊

[@mjt-ew8rs]

very nice car

[@AutotopiaLA]

m.j t I agree. Special build for sure

[@jimclarke1108]

Clever work

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. Insane power to weight ratio

[@miguelcortez7438]

Me gustan tus videos .. saludos desde Baja California Mexico 🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@rolandcardinal7480]

That's a Vette very nice combo

[@blasphemi]

Like for Jay Leno 😂

[@nik_karpage]

that's a serious 54 vette. fun video man

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks Nik. It's so fast!!

[@kyleforeman4543]

Sweet ride,over the top a still looks killer,an then u have Jay cruzin in the f100 pick up passing by..lol.😎😎✌✌🎅🎅🎅🎅🎅

[@ralfbeetke1234]

Wonderful Rocket

[@AutotopiaLA]

It is! Fast and handled incredibly.

[@efrenmendieta3613]

You and your brother are some super dope guys. I hope one day I can meet you guys.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks!

[@BrainFuck10]

That's a dream car!

[@hmackprotection1]

Extraordinary Machine..PLEASE get that car on Leno’s Garage ASAP!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

I agree. I think Leno would love this thing!

[@BlueHopi144]

he would knowing his passion

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

It's a beast... That can get away from you fast..👍🙏👏🇺🇸

[@sirswerve2493]

That's one bad ass Chevy!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It really is. So much raw power in a very light vehicle. Awesome!!

[@camerondelisle5768]

Cool video

[@NTKUSTOMSDOTCOM]

Oh hell yeah ! I love this car we did the 2017 #SEMA cruise together I was rolling right behind him in #thecoyotetruck its a beauty!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Awesome! Yeah, it's a great car. Jason and the Timeless Kustoms guys get it.

[@deaterk]

Love, Love, Love the car... ‘Death Star’ is a really crappy name choice though...(sorry) DARTH VETTE’R is much more fitting.

[@LuciFeric137]

Bitchin C1. Nice to see the car that founded a legend done badass. Surprised that rustang didnt bunny hop, spin, and hit a guardrail..

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is such a killer build. Monster power with no weight

[@sheldonharvey8306]

Thank you for the video. That is a very sweet Corvette. Even with half the engine, it would be a fantastic, fun-to-drive road car. Keep up the good work. PS Was that Jay Leno at the end?

[@rudolfvanderven]

Came here through Sam and instant fan! Subscribed and loving the channel!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for the sub and for checking out the channel!! I really appreciate it. Every Tuesday and Friday we're putting up something new. And this Friday I'll put up my version of Sam and our ride in Vicious.

[@YOUR_MOTHER_WENT_TO_COLLEGE]

Pretty cool Vette, no my year of flavor but it is awesome to see a build of 54. Usually guys are building late 50's and newer, really liked the exterior color but not the interior. Would've like way more info on the Vette like if it was Fully Tubbed cause the back rubber was 345's!😳😱👍🏼 Mean staggered stance and low to the flo, just how I love it!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Wish we could’ve gotten into more detail when we shot this one. Great build

[@bassfishermanify]

Please more video of this car.

[@AutotopiaLA]

shane stevens we will. I’m gonna revisit with more time to get in on the details more. Then hopefully I get to drive it!!

[@fawkdissheetmane]

If I had never in my life seen a '62 or earlier Vette I'd never guess that this '54 "ZR1" was based on an American car. It's so gorgeous. Looks Italian in origin.

[@Portland4114]

Keep up these videos

[@AutotopiaLA]

I promise you we will. Every Tuesday and Friday at 5 pm LA time. Thanks for the support of the channel. I truly appreciate it.

[@akane742]

You know youre a car guy when jay leno honks and says hi to you.!

[@AutotopiaLA]

He’s just cool and a hard core car guy!

[@WisMAPD]

Very nice

[@kevin.whouse2269]

That is a Beauty of a car nice job keep Building Man keeps you young. Git in hold on and don't scream.yeee haaaaa

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks but this car was built by Timeless Kustoms. I’m an enthusiast not a builder. Massive fan of the great builds and builders.

[@heap773]

Amazing.... Car. My Dream Car...

[@AutotopiaLA]

This is such an incredible build. Power. Styling. Handling. Pure cool 😎

[@garywilloughby6893]

This is what I want!

[@shanescarlife]

Nice enough, but it's not the same without that 2-speed powerglide... 😎 Damn that thing must be fun as hell!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Winnipeg Car Life totally different car. Amazing power. Would love to drive it but the ride through the canyon was incredible!

[@Tonyconner74]

That color is smoking grey!.....

[@vaotolodge8937]

Get some!!! Yeah brutha😀

[@evanpimental]

So amazing! This may sound really nit-picky because I can't afford it as is, but being that it's a dream car I wish it had an IRS.

[@AutotopiaLA]

If he built this today it would but it was done over 10 years ago

[@fobbitoperator3620]

Dammit. Got to clean tadpoles off the ceiling fan again...

[@AutotopiaLA]

😂

[@indycustommade3568]

Nice car. Would love to take that for a spin.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Indy Custom Made me too. The ride was awesome but I’d love to drive this badboy!

[@jimmylowejr6583]

Talk about a kick in the arse

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such a nasty mean build!