Vehicle Description
Established with a well-earned reputation as a reliable workhorse
in door-to-door delivery duty, this 1949 Chevrolet Step Van is also
a suitable companion for a road trip. Rutledge Wood of TV's Top
Gear built this wildly unique piece and took it on the 2014 Hot Rod
Power Tour. Hot Rod Magazine's Elana Scherr went along for the ride
and wrote, "What was really impressive about the van is that the
thing really moved!" A 525 horsepower Chevrolet LS3 V8 engine sees
to that. Headers from Summit and exhaust by Magnaflow contribute to
the power as well as the "non-stock" sound and attitude. A 4L80E
automatic with a Performance Automatic Street Smart Transmission
Kit makes the truck easy to drive while providing reliable but
spirited performance. Recaro seats and a billet steering wheel on
an Ididit tilt column make the driving position unexpectedly
comfortable. As for the cosmetics, less is more. The exterior
sports the bare metal silver look and the interior features black
carpeting and gray walls. It serves to make this a very useful
vehicle for hauling. The cargo compartment is unencumbered and it's
huge! Subtle custom touches such as chrome grille bars, LED lights,
and a steering wheel and road wheels that bring a splash of red
demonstrate a tasteful, ultra-contemporary professional design.
*DISCLAIMER: MAXmotive specializes in collectible classic and
custom vehicles. We have more than 200 vehicles in our collection
and have sold dozens nationwide and even overseas. We recommend
that all buyers who are unable to view a vehicle in person have a
pre-purchase inspection done prior to purchase. Inspections can be
performed by an independent party selected by the buyer. Due to the
age and uniqueness of these special vehicles, it is difficult to
cover all aspects and characteristics of each vehicle's condition
within the limited space available. Thus, pre-purchase inspections
are helpful to all parties involved. The information provided for
this vehicle is presented to the best of our knowledge, and is
deemed reliable. But MAXmotive does not warrant or guarantee this
information as a basis for purchase. It is the responsibility of
the buyer to make a thorough inspection to determine the
suitability of the vehicle prior to purchase.