George Barris was "The King of Kustomizers" but he also build up some cool engines, this one from a then-brand-new 1963 Split-Window Corvette built as a show car. Boring and stroking a 327-cid Corvette engine to 352 cubes, it was completely race-prepped with the fitting of 13:1 compression pistons and a solid-lifter Isky 505C camshaft, and a magneto replacing the standard points distributor.
The crown jewel of this Barris creation is the intake system, with six Stromberg 97 two-barrel carburetors mounted on an aluminum intake. With the choke assemblies removed for maximum airflow, this classic hot-rodded small block chevrolet engine not only looks the part but has the performance to back it up: dyno tested at 430 foot pounds of torque and 400 horsepower, which in 1963 was rather potent for a street machine!
✅ Durable, high-quality, high-gloss finish
✅ Vibrant image printed on both sides
✅ Ceramic for better heat retention and flavor
✅ Colorful design stays vivid, wash after wash
✅ Dishwasher & microwave safe
✅ Stylish anywhere — desktop, coffee table, nightstand, and more
✅ Unique, original image makes a great gift
Hands down, my favorite coffee cup. The best part is it looks great from all sides.