EVERNHAM ‘64 PLYMOUTH BELVEDERE AND '67 CHEVY ‘INNOVATOR' AMONG FEATURED VEHICLES AT RKM IN CHARLOTTE
Company press release.
Charlotte, N.C. – September 12, 2013 -- A ferocious 1964 Plymouth Belvedere redesigned by champion NASCAR Crew Chief Ray Evernham and an extensively customized, award-wining 1967 Chevrolet Nova will be among the hundreds of investment-grade muscle cars, iconic race cars and rare European collector cars crossing the auction block October 31 - November 3, as RKM Auctions (RKMCCA) presents the RKM Collector Car Auction at the Charlotte Convention Center.
Evernham, who teamed with Jeff Gordon to win 47 Winston Cup races and three Cup championships, infused his 'ForPly' Belvedere with a true rush of NASCAR adrenaline. Under the hood, a Kasey Kahne-driven Evernham Motorsports Dodge R5-P7 race engine has been re-formulated as a fuel-injected 358 cubic-inch V8 that puts 750 hp to the rear wheels. ForPly's racing theme continues with a functional NASCAR air box, radiator, and a NASCAR 4-speed transmission that feeds the power to a 9-inch rear-end with a 3.60 gear. Combine all of this and the Plymouth is easily capable of 200mph.
Underneath the ForPly's exterior is just as much collector appeal: the chassis is an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup COT chassis that raced in the Daytona 500. From custom style rims, to the NASCAR-style carbon fiber front splitter, everything about this vehicle showcases its powerful DNA.
The buyer will not only have a one-of-a-kind race car with true NASCAR dynasty provenance, but proceeds of the sale will benefit the Evernham Family Racing for a Reason Foundation. The non-profit organization funds IGNITE, a program that supports adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger syndrome.
RKMCCA will also present the'67 Chevy Nova 'Innovator,' winner of the GoodGuys2011 'Street Machine of the Year' award. Completely redesigned and rebuilt in 2010 by The Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois, this 'concept rod' is powered by a GM LSX454 big-block engine that cranks out an incredible 700H hp and 611 lb-ft of torque.
Beyond its raw under-the-hood power, Innovator was built to push the limits of cornering ability. Exceptional handling comes courtesy of a custom Roadster Shop Fast Track frame. AFCO shock absorbers can be found at every wheel, while a set of Corvette C6 spindles improve handling. Stopping power utilizes Baer 14-inch rotors and six piston calipers on both the front and rears.
Innovator's distinctive styling features a chopped top, re-profiled fenders, an all-new mid-section body line, as well as new accent lines over each wheel opening. Additional features include new bumpers along with rocker extensions and front and rear diffusers.
'In addition to these one-of-a-kind American muscle stars, buyers can expect to be tempted at every turn,' said Bill Mathews, Executive VP of RKMCCA. 'From award-winning customs to low-mileage, pristinely restored classics, we expect to fill the Charlotte Convention Center with some of the most coveted collector-quality cars on the market.'
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The RKMCCA auction will feature hundreds of collector cars representing multiple categories of investment-grade vehicles,from America's favorite muscle cars to rare European entries. On-site will be RKMCCA's panel of experts to serve as a counsel for buyers and sellers. About RK Motors Collector Car Auctions RK Motors Collector Car Auctions connects buyers, sellers and passionate enthusiasts of world-class collector cars. The auction company was founded in 2013 by RK Motors, the country's leading builder and retailer of investment-grade classic, collector and high performance vehicles including cars, motorcycles and racecars. Other RK Motors businesses include RK Motors Charlotte, the nation's premier classic car dealership, and RKM Performance Center, the leading collector car restoration shop and service facility.
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