AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: Resto-Mods That Turned Heads in Scottsdale

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS: Resto-Mods That Turned Heads in Scottsdale

Resto-Mods represent the perfect fusion of classic design and cutting-edge performance, offering a modern twist on automotive icons. Experience the artistry and innovation behind these custom builds by exploring this gallery featuring the top Resto-Mods that caught bidders’ eyes on the 2025 Scottsdale Auction block.

LOT #1368 – 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE – SOLD! $990,000
Pictured above is a 1963 Chevrolet Corvette custom Split-Window Resto-Mod powered by an LS3 540hp Hot Cam engine backed by a 4L70E automatic transmission. Has an Art Morrison chassis, Vintage Air, power steering, windows and hood. Completed in September 2024 by Jeff Hayes Customs.

Powered by an LS3 540hp Hot Cam engine backed by a 4L70E automatic transmission. Has an Art Morrison chassis, Vintage Air system, and power steering, windows and hood. Completed in September 2024 by Jeff Hayes Customs.

“Cha Cha” Shirley Muldowney tribute. Powered by big-block ZZ 632/1004hp engine and Tremec Magnum 6-speed manual transmission. Has Baer 14-inch 6-piston brakes, Speedtech Performance Extreme Subframe and Extreme High Mount independent rear suspension.

Powered by a GM Performance LS3 V8 engine with a Whipple 2.9-liter supercharger backed by a 6-speed manual transmission. Features a Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis, with customized body, paint and interior by Ron Jones Garage.

Triple-black Resto-Mod powered by Roush Supercharged 5.0-liter Coyote engine and 10-speed 10R80 transmission. Has a QA1 coilover performance suspension, custom Nappa leather interior, Dakota Digital gauges, Restomod Air and a 10-speaker sound system.

Powered by an all-new LT4 supercharged direct-injected engine and 8-speed automatic transmission. Fully independent Art Morrison chassis. Details galore: Italian leather, heated seats, climate control, power hood, power windows and Schott wheels.

Built by Joe Clevenger. Powered by an LT1 direct-injected 460hp engine backed by a 4-speed automatic transmission. Features an Art Morrison chassis with independent suspension and one-off custom wheels.

Complete ground-up Resto-Mod build by Havasu Speed. Powered by a Ford 5.0-liter Coyote engine mated to a Performance Automatic 4R70W 4-speed transmission. Has complete independent front and rear suspension with air-ride and a Ron Mangus custom interior.

Powered by a new GM Performance 650hp LT4 engine and 4L75 automatic transmission. Has GM Engine Control System, Roadster Shop Fast Track chassis, Strange 9-inch rear, Baer 14-inch brakes, Rick’s stainless tank, Vintage Air system and a DeWitts radiator.

Extensive high-end build. Powered by a supercharged LT4 6.2-liter V8 engine and 4L75E automatic transmission. Has Roadster Shop chassis, custom Schott wheels, Wilwood disc brakes, Vintage Air and a custom Recovery Room interior.

Pro-Touring Resto-Mod built by Z’s Radical Rods. Powered by a new fifth-generation LT1 engine producing 460hp, backed by a 4L70E transmission. Body sits on an Art Morrison chassis and rides on Schott wheels wrapped in Hankook tires. Title in transit.

EBMC creation nicknamed “Rhodium.” Has Chris Alston’s Chassisworks gStreet chassis, Forgeline GTC3 wheels, Wilwood brakes. Powered by a ProCharger-equipped LT4 V8 engine and Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission.

Long-term build by Jesse James, West Coast Choppers. Powered by a built/detailed GM 502ci big-block engine and Turbo 400 transmission. Has Jesse James-fabricated custom exhaust.

Powered by a 525hp GM LS3 V8 crate engine and 4L75E automatic transmission. Stretched and built on SRIII chassis, C7 Z51 performance braking, C7 Z06 suspension, Winters Quick Change differential.

Powered by a new LS7 570hp V8 engine and a 4-speed automatic transmission. Features an Art Morrison chassis with rear independent suspension, DeWitts radiator, Vintage Air, custom wide quarters, and 18- and 19-inch rear wheels by Schott.

Resto-Mods represent the perfect fusion of classic design and cutting-edge performance, offering a modern twist on automotive icons. Experience the artistry and innovation behind these custom builds by exploring this gallery featuring the top Resto-Mods that caught bidders’ eyes on the 2025 Scottsdale Auction block. LOT #1368 – 1963 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CUSTOM SPLIT-WINDOW COUPE –