Austin Rothenberger has had a lifelong love for cars and driving fast. Although he’s just 27 years old, his list of previous vehicles is lengthy and filled with modified street cars. Automobiles are not just machines but works of art, each with its own personality and story. From childhood memories of modified go-carts and dirt bikes to racing dune buggies and modifying cars, the passion for racing runs deep in his family. Influenced by his grandfather, who raced motorcycles, and a mechanic father who loved anything to do with racing, the need for speed has always been a part of life. His current car of choice is a C7 Corvette Grand Sport (GS) Collectors Edition that has received a complete makeover by the experts at Vengeance Racing.
Austin picked up this completely stock Collector’s Edition C7 Grand Sport and promptly took it to Vengeance Racing to get a complete makeover.
Racing Is More Than Just A Hobby
With racing in Austin’s blood; it’s a way of life. “I was the undefeated heavyweight racing champion of Sembra and Durhamtown back in my day,” Austin says with a smile and a laugh. He considers the track a second home, with the quarter-mile being his favorite, Austin has raced countless cars and builds over the years. From a full bolt-on fifth-gen Camaro SS to this supercharged and full bolt-on C7 Corvette Grand Sport, the journey has been one of constant evolution and a pursuit of perfection.
The 2017 Collector’s Edition C7 Grand Sport is a limited-production model that Corvette purists would likely leave stock. Austin is not a purist and prefers to have gobs of horsepower on tap from his highly modified C7.
Austin’s dream car roared to life in Doraville, Georgia. This wasn’t just any car—it was a 2017 Chevrolet Corvette 3LT Collector’s Edition Grand Sport, a testament to automotive excellence and American sports car engineering. With just 18,475 miles on the odometer when Austin took ownership, this Corvette wasn’t merely a purchase but the beginning of an exhilarating journey.
The Journey To Find The Perfect Replacement
Austin found his Corvette after an extensive online search and through the recommendation that “Buyavette” was the place to go. This particular Corvette stood out, not just for its impressive specs but for the potential it held. The allure was irresistible, especially after the tragic loss of a previous C7 build to a fire. Austin says he needed a new machine to let his “red, white, and blue balls feel…
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