1962 Corvette Fully Custom Pro Street — Charlotte, NC to Indianapolis, IN
A custom Pro Street build is not just a car. It is years of vision, thousands of hours of fabrication, and an investment that cannot be replaced if something goes wrong in transport.
The 1962 Corvette that Genesis Exotic Transport recently moved from Charlotte, North Carolina to Indianapolis, Indiana represents exactly that. A fully custom Pro Street build on one of the most iconic American sports car platforms ever produced — the C1 Corvette, the final year of the first generation.
When you are moving a car like this, the transport decision is not about cost. It is about protecting what cannot be rebuilt.
What Is a Pro Street Build?
Pro Street is a custom car style rooted in the drag racing culture of the 1970s and 1980s. It combines the visual aggression of a race car with street drivability — wide rear tires, tube-chassis fabrication, high-displacement engines, and a stance that communicates pure performance.
On a 1962 Corvette body, the effect is extraordinary. The classic C1 lines — the long hood, the rounded rear, the chrome details — contrast sharply with the race-ready modifications underneath and behind.
Custom Pro Street builds on early Corvettes are among the most visually striking vehicles in the collector car and custom car world. They are also among the most valuable one-off builds, with significant custom Pro Street Corvettes regularly commanding six figures at auction and in private sales.
Why Custom Builds Require Extra Care in Transport
A factory production car is designed to tolerances and specifications that have been tested at scale. A custom build is different.
One-off fabrication means:
- Non-standard ground clearance that may be lower than any production vehicle
- Custom body work that has no factory replacement parts
- Paint and finish applied by hand — often show-quality, irreplaceable
- Suspension and chassis modifications that may respond differently to standard securement methods
The 1962 Corvette’s original fiberglass body — already more fragile than steel — becomes even more precious when it carries a custom paint and bodywork investment.
For a car like this, standard open trailer transport is simply not an option. Not because of preference. Because of math.
The Route: Charlotte, NC to Indianapolis, IN
Charlotte is one of the most active markets for custom and collector vehicles in the Southeast. Indianapolis is one of the premier Midwestern destinations for collector car events, private buyers, and show venues.
This run covers approximately 600 miles through the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Kentucky before reaching Indiana. Weather variability, highway debris, and delivery logistics all require planning.
Genesis Exotic Transport regularly serves this corridor, moving custom builds, classics, and exotics between the Southeast and Midwest.
How Genesis Exotic Transport Handles Custom Builds
Pre-transport assessment: Before any custom vehicle is loaded, Genesis documents ground clearance, identifies any fabrication-specific considerations, and photographs every panel, seam, and detail of the build.
Loading: Custom Pro Street vehicles often sit extremely low. Loading requires the lowest-angle ramp approach available, with a spotter walking the vehicle in. Every inch of clearance is managed.
Securement: Soft strap systems at the wheels only. No contact with custom bodywork, no pressure on custom suspension components.
Enclosed transit: The custom paint, fabrication, and finish are sealed away from weather, debris, and exposure for the entire run.
Delivery: The car is unloaded with the same process in reverse. Full re-inspection at delivery. The client sees the car exactly as it was loaded.
Serving the Custom Car and Collector Community
Genesis Exotic Transport works with custom builders, private collectors, car show producers, and automotive brokers across:
- Charlotte, NC and the Carolinas
- Atlanta, GA
- Indianapolis, IN
- Chicago, IL
- Los Angeles, CA
Whether it is a Pro Street Corvette, a full custom restomod, or a concours-ready show car, the standard is the same: enclosed, documented, delivered right.
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Moving a custom build, show car, or one-of-a-kind vehicle? Contact Genesis Exotic Transport for enclosed transport pricing. One-of-a-kind cars deserve one-of-a-kind care.
