Comedian Kevin Hart is a fan of modified vehicles, and this week we discovered how much he’s willing to pay to indulge that passion.
At the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Arizona, late last month, Hart walked away with a 1959 Chevrolet Corvette Restomod, shelling out $825,000 for the privilege. The auction house confirmed Hart as the buyer in a separate Facebook post.
The listing describes the car as a Pro Touring version, indicating a long list of modern upgrades to enhance overall performance.
Under the hood is a 6.2-liter LT1 V-8 from a C7 Corvette Stingray, generating 460 hp. The engine drives the rear wheels through a 4-speed 4L75E automatic transmission.
The front independent suspension is an Art Morrison C7 with Strange coilovers and fully adjustable ride height, mounted on a powder-coated frame in Cadillac Grey. Braking power comes from Wilwood brakes with 6-piston C7 front calipers, 14-inch rotors, and stainless steel brake lines.
The Corvette rides on custom EVOD wheels with a retro look, continuing with Nitto white-wall tires.
The body is entirely original, but the paint certainly is not. The Corvette currently sports PPG Franny Green paint, with a chocolate brown convertible top. The underside of the car was coated with a layer of black ceramic.
The interior features Dakota Digital gauges, LED lighting, and a modern audio system designed to resemble a 1959 Wonder Bar system but with subwoofers and Bluetooth connectivity.
This Corvette won’t be the only Restomod in Hart’s garage. He recently received a 1970 Dodge Charger from Wisconsin’s SpeedKore Performance Group. That car has a carbon fiber body and a Hellephant V-8, making it even more formidable than this beautiful Corvette.
