What I like is the detail. The paint work and the pure show quality shine to everything.

The detail shows me that someone cared about what they were doing.

And if it was my money, I would rather do what you did than buy that new Z06... anyone can throw money at a new car, but to do this preserves a bit of the past.

Also, this could/would/should inspire someone to do the same thing.

Think about it: lets say there is $35k in this car, I don't know, but can you match this custom work with a new car?

Top that off with this sad reality: As time goes on, the C5 (and C6) is showing some major weaknesses. The driveline isn't as stout as we would be lead to believe. However, the C4 driveline (particularly with a manual) is pretty darned stout. The C5/C6 are blowing up transmissions and exploding differentials. Literally, diffs are exploding... I have heard of issues with the torque tube, too.

And I have seen some tacky custom jobs (remember, gang, I live in Los Angeles!!!) and that job, to me, is simply elegant. Sure, it's not stock, but it's clean and well done and will look unique without being all cheesy and a parody of itself.