Rare Corvettes from the Glace Collection Head to Mecum Houston 2025, All Selling at No Reserve
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Three highly collectible Chevrolet Corvettes from the Glace Collection will be among the featured lots at Mecum Houston 2025, set to cross the auction block at no reserve on April 4. This unique trio includes a 1963 Corvette Split Window restomod, a high-performance 2006 Corvette Lingenfelter Convertible, and a rare 2004 Corvette 1953 Commemorative Edition—offering bidders an extraordinary selection of America's most iconic sports car.
This one-of-a-kind custom 1963 Corvette Split Window Coupe combines classic design with modern performance. Beneath the Silver fiberglass body sits a 1996 Corvette frame for improved handling, while an LS3 430-horsepower V-8 mated to a 4L60E automatic transmission delivers exceptional power. Additional upgrades include SSBC performance disc brakes, ride control suspension, power windows, air conditioning, and a custom Flame Red interior.
For performance enthusiasts, the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Lingenfelter Convertible offers raw speed and exclusivity. This Lingenfelter Commemorative Edition is No. 2 of only 25 produced, featuring a twin-turbocharged 427-cubic-inch V-8 pumping out 725 horsepower. Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, Brembo disc brakes, a Lingenfelter body kit, and quad-tip center-exit exhaust, it stands out as a rare high-performance machine finished in Velocity Yellow over a Cashmere interior.
Blending modern engineering with vintage aesthetics, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette AAT Conversion Convertible is one of only 200 1953 Commemorative Editions built by Advanced Automotive Technologies (AAT). Designed to evoke the first-generation Corvette, it features first-gen-style body panels, an Arctic White exterior, and a two-tone Red/White interior. Under the hood, a 5.7L LS1 V-8 with a 4-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth cruising, complemented by power steering, power disc brakes, and a Borla exhaust system.
To see the full selection of cars selling at Mecum Houston on April 3-5, visit Mecum.com.
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