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Five of Ken Lingenfelter’s Incredible Corvettes

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If you are any kind of a Corvette enthusiast, then you’ve doubtless heard the name Ken Lingenfelter, and have at least a passing familiarity with Lingenfelter Performance Engineering. Okay, I hope its more than a passing familiarity as Lingenfelter Performance Engineering has been building some of the most radical, most incredible Corvettes (and Corvette modification packages) available on the market today.

The company, which was founded in 1973, has become a globally recognized brand in performance engineering. They offer engine and chassis tuning components and installations to vehicle owners, manufacturers, and much more.

Ken Lingenfelter poses with some of the truly remarkable cars in his 250+ car collection.
Ken Lingenfelter poses with some of the truly remarkable cars in his 250+ car collection.

At the helm of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering is the man himself – Ken Lingenfelter.  From an early age, Mr. Lingenfelter has had a passion for the Chevrolet Corvette.  His father, a former employee of GM, would take young Ken to the factory where Ken was exposed to a variety of amazing automobiles, including the original second-generation, split-window Corvette.

“I saw the split-window Corvette in ’63 – I was 10 years old.  That car did something to me. I know it sounds silly, but it kind of paved the way for the future.”

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