1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible
Project Red Rocket is the embodiment of American muscle reimagined classic lines, open sky, and brutal performance refined by precision engineering. This 1969 Chevrolet Impala Convertible merges timeless presence with modern speed, delivering big-block thunder through the sophistication of digital control.
Timeless American Muscle
At its core is an all-aluminum 540 cubic inch big-block Chevrolet, managed by a Holley multi-port fuel injection system. Dyno-tested at 650 horsepower at the wheels, this engine is pure torque and ferocity crisp, immediate, and endless. The power flows through a Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed transmission into a 12-bolt rear end with 32-spline axles and a posi differential, putting every ounce of that power to the pavement.
The chassis is equally serious: tubular control arms up front, trailing arms on coilovers in the rear, and real carbon fiber wheels that deliver both lightness and attitude. Braking is handled by a Wilwood system on all four corners, bringing modern control to old-school horsepower.
Inside, the Impala’s charm is balanced by technology Dakota Digital instrumentation gives the cockpit a contemporary rhythm. During the build, we corrected and refined key systems: the Dakota Digital cluster was repaired and recalibrated, the Holley injection tuned for perfect drivability, the rear end fully resealed, and the electrical system refreshed throughout.
Red Rocket is a rolling contradiction, a vintage convertible that thinks, feels, and performs like a modern supercar.
Features
Powertrain
All-aluminum 540 cubic inch Chevrolet big-block V8
Holley multi-port fuel injection system
Dyno-tested at 650 horsepower at the wheels
Custom-tuned ECU and ignition calibration
Stainless headers and performance exhaust system
Transmission & Driveline
Tremec T56 Magnum 6-speed manual transmission
12-bolt rear end with 32-spline axles
Posi-traction differential
Resealed rear end housing and new bearings
Suspension & Chassis
Tubular front control arms
Rear trailing arm suspension with coilovers
Modern geometry tuning for improved balance and ride
Real carbon fiber wheels
Braking & Handling
Wilwood performance disc brakes on all four corners
Braided stainless lines and proportioning setup
Interior & Electronics
Dakota Digital instrument cluster (repaired and recalibrated)
Modernized electrical harness and connections
Enhanced lighting and switchgear integration
Refinement & Tuning
Holley EFI system tuned for smooth throttle response and peak output
Complete electrical system service and diagnostics
Final mechanical sorting and performance verification
Project Red Rocket is pure Legacy Motorworks energy a convertible muscle icon reborn for the modern era, blending analog emotion with digital precision and the unmistakable soundtrack of American horsepower.
