Tommy Storino’s 1986 “VADER VETTE” 350 L98 Street Machine
Not every Corvette build needs a six-figure budget. Tommy Storino’s 1986 “Vader Vette” proves how an affordable C4 Corvette can be transformed into a bold, head-turning street machine. Built around the L98 small-block, this custom project blends attitude, performance, and creativity—showing exactly why the C4 remains one of the best entry points into the Corvette hobby. Whether you’re restoring, modifying, or just looking for inspiration, this is the kind of build that makes you want to get in the garage and start wrenching.
