Vehicle Description
This 1955 Chevrolet 150 is instantly recognizable as a tribute to
the hero car in Two Lane Blacktop. But take some time to dig beyond
all the correct features of this iconic movie car homage. Because
what you'll find is a full custom build that not only has a 1,000
horsepower V8, but also it's lighter, stronger, and all-around more
impressive than Hollywood ever imagined.
Two Lane Blacktop made us all fear primer grey on the streets. The
Chevy in that movie was so functional and subtle that there wasn't
any time or bother to give it a cherry red metallic or a ton of
heavy chrome. So, that car never had a Hollywood makeover, which
makes the movie seem real... and it's also why it's so rare to find
a tribute done so correctly as this one. It has the front bumper
delete, locking pins, and a set of Torq Thrust wheels that are so
wide in the back, they look like they can barely contain the power.
Not only are the windows the correct lightweight polycarbonate, but
the whole body is fiberglass with aluminum mounts - so James
Taylor's character would have certainly approved of the huge weight
savings. But more than just functional, the car is truly a
character in Two Lane Blacktop, and you know it from the moment
Dennis Wilson lifts off the lightweight trunk in one piece. So of
course, this tribute has the correct trunk. And the one-piece
front-end with full forward tilt is just as iconic.
One look inside, and you instantly see how serious this one is
about being a real blacktop dominator. The full roll cage,
lightweight door panels, and classic racing buckets with full
racing harnesses tell you this Chevy wants to get down to business.
Plus, the removable steering wheel and Art Carr fail-safe shifter
are true professional pieces. But don't think that the investment
in this classic Chevy was only about vintage performance pieces.
The CompuShift electronic controller is a great addition for modern
intelligent shifting. And have you seen your gauges yet? The Motec
C127 display is a high-resolution screen that not only greets you
with a tire-burning image of the Two Lane Blacktop car, but also it
offers a custom interface for all your vital info.
And we know your favorite part of this custom build will be under
the hood. Dennis Wilson wishes he has something as monstrous as
this fuel-injected 555 cubic-inch big block V8 with Whipple 8.3L
twin screw supercharger boldly sitting on top. Of course, a motor
this wicked needs to be ready for battle. That's why it was
fortified and enhanced with T&D shaft mount rockers, AEM
Infinity management system, Enderle injection, fabricated aluminum
valve covers, SS braided fuel lines, and a giant C&R aluminum
radiator & transmission cooler to keep it all running right. And
the headers add power as they feed the thunderous Borla side pipe
exhaust. It's a professional-built package that has been tested for
approximately 1,000 horsepower at the rear wheels. Oh yes, this is
the top dog! And you know that something this powerful needs the
right support. That's why you can see the extra bracing in the
engine bay that directly connects to the custom chassis. Plus, the
controls on the 4L80E four-speed keeps it in the powerband when you
need it, but it also makes it easy to settle into more everyday
operations on the way to the racetrack. As you look at the
undercarriage photos, you're going to recognize all the best stout
components. This includes, QA1 R-series shocks (single adjustment
front, dual rear), Ford 9-inch rear, traction bars, racing fuel
cell over the rear wheels, and Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes.
There is so much more to go over on this full custom build, so
please call for all the details. This is an amazing tribute to an
iconic film that has been enhanced to blow the doors off of even
that legend. So don't let this one-of-a-kind slip away.