Vehicle Description
Over the years GM's Chevrolet division has implemented a pretty
methodical tactic of building a nameplate up, creating fierce
loyalty within a certain set of buyers, and eventually phasing the
model out. While that's proven to be a very beneficial practice for
folks who want to build equity with classics like this incredible
drop-top, it seems a bit counterintuitive. Introduced in 1950 as a
youthful alternative to the well-known Styleline, the revolutionary
Bel Air was decidedly cool. And, not as ostentatious as an
Oldsmobile or as boorish as a Pontiac, the car spent most of its
life as the poster child for quintessential Americana. This world
class tri-five is an infinitely impressive classic that's primed,
polished and ready to show. And if you're a discerning gearhead
who's looking for a bit of premium Detroit metal, it's your ticket
to good times and great thrills!
THE QUINTESSENTIAL CHEVY
Beginning Chevrolet's march up the market, the Bel Air sought a
more stylish and sophisticated buyer. And when you take one look at
this impressive convertible, you'll understand exactly why the
marque was a colossal sales success. Mixing a tailored profile with
a killer stance, this classic definitely conveys genteel aesthetics
in an era of elaborate design. During an extensive rotisserie
restoration that's rolled mere test miles, the car's shapely
sheetmetal was meticulously worked into a tight profile that serves
as a solid foundation for unbroken reflections. Those reflections
are provided by a brilliant coat of red 2-stage, which was
augmented with smoked glass, flashy "Fuel Injection" emblems, a
custom top and a truckload of polished Bel Air trim. And today,
this legendary Chevy rolls as one razor-sharp tri-five that's
poised to show and raring to go!
BEL AIR Z06
Given this drop-top's aspirations of world-class performance,
throwing a chrome dress-up kit on a vintage 283 simply wasn't an
option. While old school small blocks are awesomely raw beasts,
they tend to be more machete than scalpel. That's why the restorer
decided to drop in seven liters of magnificent Corvette firepower
that Chevrolet reverently branded "LS7". Twisting 501 rear-wheel
horsepower into 478 lb./ft. of rear-wheel torque, the lightweight
427 rumbling between this classic's sinuous fenders is a 21st
century testament to the bowtie division's enduring small block!
Founded in GM's very successful C6 racing program, the brutal mill
utilizes a forged crank, titanium rods and hypereutectic pistons to
flat out whip pretty much anything with four wheels. At the front
of the block, a polished Spectre air tube funnels a perfect amount
of oxygen between a left-mount filter element and a GM-supplied
throttle body. That wind mixes with fuel in a composite intake, on
its way to CNC-ported cylinder heads that are finished with
lightweight titanium valves. Those valves get bumped by a GM
hydraulic roller cam that, thanks to quality AC Delco plug wires,
helps create stout 11 to 1 compression. Immediately following
combustion, spent gases roar through coated, long-tube headers.
Charge comes courtesy of a polished alternator that, along with a
polished AC compressor, spins a billet accessory drive. A polished
PRC radiator fronts electric SPAL pullers and corrugated water
tubes. And items like polished hood supports, a polished latch, a
polished radiator support and a familiar Wilwood master cylinder
enhance the car's custom engine bay.
ART MORRISON, HERE
At the bottom of this slick Chevy, the pro-touring theme continues
with fully finished floors that are bolted to a powder-coated Art
Morrison chassis. That chassis trades GM's traditional 'glide ride'
suspension for a whole new setup that plants adjustable
coil-over-shocks inside tubular control arms and a 4-link
rear-clip. That hardware is led by power rack-and-pinion steering.
The quick-spinning small block sends power to a reliable Tremec
6-speed, which twists torque to a Ford 9-inch axle. Braking is
provided by bright Wilwood calipers, which clamp four and six
pistons around a quartet of drilled and slotted rotors. Exhaust is
handled by a series of large-diameter tubes, which center throaty
Magnaflow mufflers in front of polished stainless tips. Torque
meets the tarmac through custom Billet Specialties wheels, which
turn 245/40ZR18 Nitto Invos in front of 295/35ZR20 Nitto Invos. And
everything, from this Bel Air's braided brake lines to its
stainless fuel tank, is solid, sorted and ready to roll.
THE RIGHT KIND OF CUSTOM
There's certainly no shortage of tri-fives with custom interiors,
but this Chevy's cockpit is definitely a standout! It all begins
with custom bucket seats that feature full power adjustment for
both the driver and front passenger. In front of those seats, a
body-matched dash stretches polished billet trim around direct-fit
audio, Vintage Air conditioning and clean Classic Instruments
telemetry. Beneath that dash, a custom, full-length console centers
a billet shifter between stainless cupholders and hidden switches
for the car's power windows. In front of the driver, a half-wrapped
steering wheel laps a polished, tilting column. And the whole kit
is trimmed in niceties like billet handles, sculpted side panels,
billet foot pedals, clean Daytona carpet and bright red window
frames.
You really can't ask for a cooler classic than this classy Chevy,
especially when it comes to performance! Wrapping great looks and
exceptional power in top notch restoration, it's the perfect car
for any enthusiast who wants some world class metal that'll turn
heads for years to come. So, what are you waiting for? Call your
friends at RK Motors Charlotte and enjoy a heavy dose of storied
Americana!
HIGHLIGHTS
Incredible Bel Air pro-tourer that's the product of a detailed
rotisserie restoration
7.0 liter GM LS7 V8 / 501 rear-wheel horsepower
Tremec 6-speed manual transmission / Hydraulic clutch
Ford 9-inch rear axle
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
Modern air conditioning
Powder-coated Art Morrison chassis
Custom leather interior / Modern audio
Custom 18 and 20-inch Billet Specialties wheels
Custom convertible top
Dyno results
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
