{"id":82321,"date":"2025-05-09T11:56:59","date_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:56:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82321"},"modified":"2025-05-09T11:56:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-09T15:56:59","slug":"the-devin-z-a-million-dollar-tribute-to-innovation-now-available-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/autosector.com\/?p=82321","title":{"rendered":"The Devin Z \u2013 A Million Dollar Tribute to Innovation, Now Available for Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

The story begins at Watkins Glen in 1952, where a young enthusiast first discovered his love for race cars. The track was a second home, filled with the sights and sounds of SCCA competition. Among the names that echoed in the paddock was Bill Devin, a racer and innovator who wanted Ferrari-like performance but couldn\u2019t afford the price tag. Instead of giving up, Devin built his own solution: lightweight fiberglass bodies that could be fitted to a variety of chassis, allowing weekend racers to rebuild and return to competition faster than ever. That innovation sparked a business, and by 1959, Devin\u2019s SS model graced the cover of Hot Rod Magazine, a Corvette-beater born from sheer ingenuity.<\/p>\n

Fast forward decades, and that same young racing fan, now a seasoned builder himself, found a 1957 Devin S to restore. During the restoration, fate intervened \u2014 a Devin SS body appeared, and it was too good to pass up. What followed was a years-long odyssey to create the ultimate modern tribute car, the Devin Z \u2014 \u201cZ\u201d for the final, ultimate Devin.<\/p>\n

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The process began with designer Brian Stupski, who helped translate a vision into renderings. From there, SR3 engineered a custom tube chassis with Corvette control arms, four-wheel independent suspension, and disc brakes. Viking\u2019s Berserker coilovers were added for real-time suspension tuning, ensuring the car could handle like a modern track weapon.<\/p>\n

Staying true to Devin\u2019s Chevrolet roots, power comes from a Thomson-built LS7, equipped with a Harrop side-draft intake delivering 697 horsepower to a 6-speed transmission and Getrag transaxle. Electronic management is handled by Holley\u2019s Dominator ECU, with a digital dash mounted on the passenger side \u2014 a nod to the car\u2019s road rally inspiration, where navigators need full visibility of the car\u2019s performance data.<\/p>\n

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