This 2012 Custom Roadster was built over a two year period on a modified buggy frame and is powered by a front-mounted Chevrolet 5.3-liter LS V8. Acquired by the seller about a year ago, this vehicle reportedly weighs under 1,600 pounds and features a solid rear and independent front suspension. The frame has been powder coated Metallic Orange with custom airbrushing on the roof and side-panels. The cabin features fixed back seats, multi point harnesses, and a Kenwood stereo. The build is reported to have cost around $66k, and it has covered approximately 4,800 miles since it was completed. This custom rail is said to be completely street legal and is offered with a clear Illinois title in the seller’s name.

Based on 15’ frame from East Coast Rails, the chassis has been modified for a front engine, wishbone front suspension, and a solid rear axle. The custom-built frame features minimal bodywork and has been powder coated in Metallic Orange. The roof and rear-cabin quarters feature skull and flames airbrush work.

Behind the cockpit is a 13-gallon polished stainless steel fuel tank and an open-top rear luggage compartment. Although not pictured, an electric windshield wiper has been installed.

Cockpit amenities are few, but the fixed back seats for both the driver and passenger have been trimmed in a matching color scheme. The seats are solid mounted, and the driver-side is currently set up for someone around 5′ 11″ in height. Multi-point harnesses are installed for both occupants.

Autometer gauges provide engine vitals and a B&M T-handle gear-selector controls the automatic transmission. A Kenwood stereo is mounted behind a waterproof enclosure in the center console, with speakers mounted behind the seats. The floor is finished in a textured black coating.

The 5.3-liter LS V8 was sourced from Tahoe Z71 and has been mildly tuned. A Comp Cams camshaft and stiffer valve springs are fitted, though the original GM 799 heads have been retained. A K&N intake feeds a custom finished LS6 manifold with Fast Fuel rails. Cooling is handled by an aluminum radiator, and the stock GM serpentine belt setup drives the water pump, alternator, and power steering. Engine management is provided with a stock GM ECU that has been reflashed by HP Tuners. The OBDII plug has been mounted underneath the dash.

The independent A-arm front suspension uses coilover shocks and power steering. A set of newer Mickey Thompson tires have been fitted on black Speedline wheels that measure 15×7” in the front and 15×10” out back. Braking is handled by front and rear discs.

Power is sent to the 10-bolt 3.42 rear axle via a 4l60E automatic with a 3,600 rpm stall torque converter and a custom driveshaft. Wiring has been run through the chassis when possible, and plumbing for the cooling and fuel system appear to be well executed. Shorty headers are tied to a single Magnaflow silencer with exits in the rear corners, though a set of wirelessly-controlled exhaust Y-cutouts have been added. A walk-around video is shown below: