Vehicle Description
With 1957 Bel Air convertibles being six-figure collectables and
always one of the hottest segments in the collector car hobby, it
takes a lot of guts and even more money to pull the gloves off,
buck tradition and build a lights out resto-mod. But when you stand
back and look at a car like this 994 out of 1,000 point show
winner, you realize ignoring tradition and thinking outside the box
definitely pays off. With a seamless Porsche Red body, a custom
leather interior that's complete with both air conditioning and a
modern sound system, and hot LS1 power that makes reliable cruising
a breeze at ANY speed, this awesome rag-top is the kind of
well-done custom that'll pick up trophies and tear up the road!
There will always be super nice Bel Air resto-mods, but few
tri-fives have this car's awesome combination of modern performance
and classic style. If you're one of the many enthusiasts who's
constantly torn between the cool virtues of a Friday night
boulevard cruiser and the adrenaline rush of a Saturday afternoon
curve carver, why not enjoy a little of both?
RED HOT
Professionally built without any regard for expense, this choice
Bel Air convertible is chock full of marvelous craftsmanship. A
no-compromises showpiece that combines everything great about
classic Chevy design with time-tested technology, this Chevy's
complete, frame-off restoration began with a 100% rust-free body.
Once that body's panels exhibited a rock-solid factory appearance
under precise fit and finish, their seams were filled with lead and
their surfaces were bathed in a killer coat of Porsche Red
two-stage. And the result is one rockin' tri-five hot rod which
looks absolutely stunning and is sure to elicit double takes
wherever it goes.
The '57 is certainly the most well-known of the tri-five Chevys
with brilliant trim and crisp, retro styling that strikes a perfect
balance between grandiose '50s bling and exaggerated '60s
proportions. At the front of the car, a heavy bumper props a proper
Bel Air grille behind a pristine Chevrolet crest and clear parking
lamps. Above that crest, gold, Bel Air-exclusive gold hood
ornamentation floats between requisite Speer Bullet Spoons and
familiar hooded headlights. At the sides of the car, classic
tri-five stainless anchors crisp Bel Air emblems behind gold Bel
Air louvers and factory door handles. At the top of those strips,
mirrored stainless mirrors correct mirrors, modern Raingear wipers
and Saddle canvas that caps factory-style glass. And at the back of
the car, angled antennas point toward peaked stainless, which bends
to '57 Chevy-exclusive taillights that frame polished Borla tips,
Bel Air-exclusive trunk ornamentation and a second heavy
bumper.
CORVETTE POWER
Take a peek under this classic's rolled hood and you'll find a
stout 5.7 liter LS1 Corvette V8 which produces solid power and
effortless torque. Straight from GM, this fully-sorted package
combines a sturdy aluminum block with lightweight aluminum heads,
coil-near-plug ignition and aluminum flat top pistons to create
razor sharp throttle response and lightning quick acceleration. At
the front of the engine, a chromed serpentine system spins a chrome
alternator and a chrome AC compressor at the sides of a polished
air cleaner that's stamped with clean "LS1" lettering. That box
breathes through an LS1 throttle body and a factory LS1 intake,
which is bolted down over completely stock internals. High octane
fossils are provided by a GM electronic fuel injection system.
Sparks are sequenced through factory GM plug wires. Spent gases get
whisked away by a slick pair of ceramic-coated shorty headers. And
cooling comes courtesy of a heavy duty Griffin radiator that's
complete with a chrome cowl, a polished overflow spry SPAL puller
fans. And not a detail has been missed under this Bel Air's Satin
Black hood, with niceties like chrome brake components
complementing sleeved hoses and trick dipsticks.
ENJOY THE DRIVE
Under this sharp drop-top, a straight factory chassis reflects
smooth, Satin Black paint against a backdrop of solid, Red Oxide
floors. Speaking of smooth, the smooth engine twists torque through
a trusty 4L60E 4-speed. Holding that road ready powertrain in place
is a fully-sorted suspension, which includes tubular control arms
up front, correct leaf springs out back and Monroe Sensa-Trac
shocks at all four corners. Modern turning characteristics are
provided by Concept One power steering. Short, confident stops come
courtesy power-assisted Wilwood calipers, which cinch a total of 20
pistons around a quartet of drilled and slotted rotors. At the
center of the floor, 2.5-inch exhaust shoots spent gases through
hearty Flowmaster Hushpower II mufflers. And power meets the
pavement through a sweet set of 17-inch Foose Nitrous wheels, which
spin 245/45 BF Goodrich g-Force Sports in front of 255/45 BF
Goodrich g-Force Sports.
RIDE IN STYLE
Hit the button for the car's remote keyless entry and you'll find a
plush Saddle leather interior that was stitched front to back
without any regard for busting the budget on time or cost. Rebuilt
bench seats are all-day comfortable. A curvaceous dash, detailed
with traditional tri-five stainless, cages clean Classic
Instruments telemetry next to controls for Vintage Air conditioning
and a glovebox-mount Custom Autosound head unit that bumps
integrated Pioneer speakers. Custom side panels look great between
bright toppers, billet handles and power-operated windows. The
driver spins a polished and Saddle-tinged steering wheel around a
tilting column. And behind the cockpit, a remote activated trunk
stacks more customization around a hidden Custom Autosound CD
changer.
Logging sunny weekend miles since its detailed restoration, this
Bel Air is the kind of car that's fun to both cruise and show!
Call, click or visit https://www.RKMotors.com for more
information.
HIGHLIGHTS
Choice Bel Air resto-mod that's the product of a detailed,
frame-off restoration
Scored 994 out of 1,000 points at the Classic Chevy Show
5.7 liter LS1 Corvette V8
4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission
Concept One power steering
Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
Modern air conditioning
Custom Saddle leather interior with power windows
Modern audio system
Seamless body with Porsche Red paint
Saddle convertible top
17-inch Foose Nitrous wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
