Auction of 1969 Corvette Restomod To Benefit Curing Kids Cancer
Five years in the making & engineered to supercar standards, the one-of-one Corvette will cross the block at Mecum Kissimmee for charity…
A custom 1969 Corvette restomod will be auctioned at Mecum Kissimmee on Jan. 16, 2026, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Curing Kids Cancer, a nonprofit dedicated to funding cutting-edge pediatric cancer research.
The donor originally built the Corvette as a forever car. The project began with a clean, never-hit 1969 Corvette coupe and was transformed into a modern performance machine featuring a GM LT4 crate engine, Magnuson TVS 2650 supercharger, Nick Williams 103mm throttle body and a Bowler Street Performance 4L80 transmission.
The car delivers 589 rear-wheel horsepower and 670 lb-ft of torque, with every system upgraded using best-of-the-best components, auction officials stated in a press release.
Turning Personal Challenges Into Hope for Others
A prostate cancer diagnosis became the spark that caused the donor to rethink the project’s purpose—but the true inspiration came from watching his daughter’s work with pediatric cancer patients and seeing firsthand the urgent need for better treatments, noted the release. After learning more about the impact of Curing Kids Cancer, he made the decision to donate the entire value of the car to support lifesaving pediatric cancer research.
“We are incredibly honored by this generous gift,” said Grainne Owen, co-founder of Curing Kids Cancer. “As C.S. Lewis said, ‘You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.’ This donor has done exactly that—turning a personal moment of reflection into lifesaving support for children who urgently need better treatment options.”
The vehicle may be viewed here, and registered bidders can participate in person, online or by phone, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Curing Kids Cancer.
