Yes, It’s a Global Model
While the Chevy Corvette is as American as it gets, some may be surprised to know that the sports car is a true global product. If anything, the car has gained heaps of respect thanks to its racing exploits worldwide, and while sales abroad aren’t spectacular, it’s still a highly-regarded nameplate.
Need more proof? The Corvette has won its class in Le Mans a whopping 10 times, and it even won this year’s edition. Let’s not forget all of its successes in IMSA, either. While there are still those dismissive of the car abroad, it also has a small but dedicated following.
International Flavor
Outside of North America, Japan is the largest market for the Corvette. That also means the ‘Vette has a strong aftermarket community over there. The idea of a JDM Corvette may be baffling to some, but some builds involving the car are pretty epic.
One of the aftermarket shops that caters to Japanese owners is Liberty Walk, and it has been giving this slice of Americana a different twist for years. Its kit for the C8 turns the car into a track-ready fighter, effectively a road-legal version of the car that’s been winning races in Europe. It’s not for everyone, for sure, but it does show the Corvette gaining even more appreciation around the world.
Liberty Walk
Across the Pond
The Japanese-American fusion of the Liberty Walk Corvette is apparently making its way across the pond. At first glance, one particular example looks like it was snapped in Japan, but the license plate reveals that it’s actually in England. Yes, the kit is now being offered over there as well.
The entire front end was widened, with the bumper getting a completely different look. Its fenders had been flared, and those rear hips had been widened to the extreme. As for the rear, more aggressive diffusers are present, and that wing is impossible to miss. The car then rides on air suspension to achieve that slammed stance when static.
Again, the look isn’t for everyone, which is typical Liberty Walk. After all, this is a company that is more than willing to cut up some of the world’s most valuable cars for the sake of individualism. It’s polarizing and angers the purists, but it also sparks a conversation. That said, one has to give props to the build, and we’re pretty certain it’ll be right up someone’s alley.
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