Vehicle Description
When you think about the perfect classic car, what usually comes to
mind is the one that steals the show with a terrific appearance,
and then steals your heart on the drive home with its all-out
power. That's what gets us excited about this 1968 Chevrolet
Chevelle. The electric blue paint, full custom interior, and
thumpin' performance-built 502 V8 under the hood make this a
terrific total package classic.
Let's start with the paint that's instantly grabbing your
attention. It really is called Electric Blue Metallic, and so it
knows how to instantly grab attention and light up the scene even
if it's under the midnight moon. But the investment in this coupe
goes much deeper than the paint. The first impression is truly
intimidating with the large power bulge of the cowl hood and the
crystal-clear headlights glowing from within the blacked-out
grille. Along the profile, you really see the superior fit of the
body panels. And the brightwork looks terrific on everything from
the form-fitting bumpers, to the upgraded 17-inch Torq Thrust
wheels.
While there was a lot invested in making the exterior look
fantastic, there was definitely money left in the budget for the
interior, too. The modern bucket seats have a lot more bolstering
than anything that came out of the 1960s. In-between is a custom
center console that houses comfortable features like the cup
holders in a cool exterior matching blue. It flows right into the
touchscreen stereo receiver. That not only control the amazing
subwoofer system in the trunk, but also don't forget to check out
the back seat photos. There you'll see that this full custom setup
even built a custom seat to accommodate a set of MTX speakers. So
the stereo and its presentation are worth the price alone on this
Chevelle! But as much as these are features for showing off at
stoplights, this was definitely built to go fast. You understand it
instantly when you slip into the driver's seat as you grab the
B&M shifter with your right hand and the wood and chrome custom
steering wheel with your left. Beyond that a full set of custom
AutoMeter ProComp gauges keeps you clued in on everything going on
under the hood.
As great as everything else is, it's what in the engine bay that
you're going to love most about this restored and upgraded
Chevelle. The 502 cubic-inch V8 is ready for show duty wearing an
exterior-matching intake and an overall tidy presentation. Plus,
the shine on everything from the cast valve covers to the pulleys
are sure to impress. But beneath this style is some serious
substance of a large V8 that was fortified and enhanced for
performance. We have receipts showing about $4.5k invested in the
engine build alone. It includes roller camshaft, hydraulic lifters,
forged 4340 crank, a Holley four-barrel carburetor (recently
rebuilt), Dart intake, aluminum heads, and a set of headers that
add even more power before contributing to the thunderous roar of
the side pipes. More than just brute force, the V8 is backed up by
reliable components like the TCI 400 three-speed transmission with
manual throttle body to control your way through the gears. This
feeds a stout 9-inch Ford rear end with 3.73 gears that was
recently rebuilt. But to really understand how thorough this build
is, take a look at the undercarriage shots. There you'll spot great
driving upgrades like the thick front sway bar, ladder bar rear end
with diagonal link, and four-wheel disc brakes.
The paint, interior, stereo, and big performance V8 create an
amazing total custom build. So when the price is this affordable,
you know you need to hurry if you want this Chevy in your garage.
Call today!!!
