Vehicle Description
The first impression of this 1951 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe
Convertible is that it's an awesome flame-kissed custom machine.
But it's so much more. With a big V8 under the hood, upgraded
suspension, and A/C interior, this is the ultimate cool
cruiser.
Take a long look at the body. These Chevys had some of the best
curves of the '50s, and the sheetmetal is looking great. It only
gets smoother on a custom that has shaved door handles, frenched
radio antenna, and trim expertly eliminated. There's plenty of
great chrome with the bumpers, polished smoothie wheels, and the
toothy grin of the grille. And the whitewalls are a great classic
touch. Of course, what really grabs your attention are the flames.
They have the same yellow-orange intensity as the sun, and it
really is that vivid, because this custom application was refreshed
this year. It's a beautifully sinister look as the flames consume
the front end and stretch all the way to the rear fenders. And the
green pinstriping gives this an awesome detail dividing line
against the slick black.
The black roof has a taut look of quality when it's in place, and
since it has a new electric motor and lines, it comes down with a
confident smoothness. This reveals an awesome all-black interior.
It has a classic look with the art deco dash as well as a hint of
tuck and roll flair in the seats, but this is really about modern
comfortable cruising. That's why you have nice upgrades like an
AM/FM/CD stereo w/aux input and cold-blowing R134a air conditioning
(keeping you cool even with the top-down in the summer.) Plus, it
has driver-oriented upgrades like the Lokar shifter, auxiliary
gauges, and a Lecarra sports steering wheel mounted on a tilt
column.
The engine bay is just as ready to show off as the rest of the car.
The flames painted on the air topper and etched into the valve
covers add flair to this tidy and polished setup. And this one
earns all those flames with a hot 406 cubic-inch V8. Not only is
this a big displacement for a lightweight small block, but it also
has performance upgrades like a mild cam, Holley four-barrel
carburetor, and headers feeding the rumbling dual exhaust. While
this makes plenty of power, they also didn't forget the right
supporting components. This includes upgraded pulleys, new
alternator, and an aluminum radiator w/electric fan (helps keep you
running cool even if you're in traffic with the A/C pumping.) More
of this cool cruising attitude is seen in upgrades like the Mustang
II-style independent front suspension, front disc brakes,
three-speed automatic transmission, and rack & pinion power
steering.
This was a big restoration that resulted in a very cool street
machine. Don't miss the all-around stunner. Call today!!!
