Vehicle Description
1956 Chevrolet Custom 210 Restomod
Tri-Five Chevy's are cool to begin with but are also the base for
some of the coolest customs on the road. This beautiful classic
takes the already sleek body lines of the '56 Chevy and steps it up
a notch incorporating modern performance to match its classic
looks. This car has been set up to be very road worthy while
looking awesome at the same time. It is a very high end build where
no corners were cut throughout. You aren't going to find a weak
untouched area any where you look. It underwent a full body off
rotisserie restoration that was completed 2,439 miles ago. So not
only is it a very clean car, the restoration is still very fresh.
If you were to undertake this type of project your own you would
invest much more than our asking price so why not take advantage of
someone else's hard work and end up with a freshly restored car for
a fraction of the price! Over $100,000 was invested and the car
comes with all receipts and build information. The body is very
straight and solid throughout. It is painted in a PPG Ford
Wimbledon White Pearl and PPG Emerald Green which really looks
good. The paint has a very slick finish and was all professionally
done. Every piece of stainless and chrome on the car has been
replaced so it all looks brand new. In exchange for the original
bumpers ,California smooth bumpers where used instead which can
really change the look up on these mid 50's classics for the
better. The glass is all in good condition and both the windshield
and all other windows have been smoke tinted. The car sits on a set
of 17 inch Budnik wheels with fresh tires (F-245/40ZR17,
R-315/35ZR17). In the back the car is tubbed to make room for a
wider tire.
Why have a wider tire you ask? Well this clean '56 no longer relies
on its original 265 c.i. motor to cruise down the road. It is now
propelled by a 509c.i. Merlin big block to get those tires
spinning. It has been fitted with a Arizona Speed & Marine fuel
injection system with a F.A.S.T. ECU. It cranks out 576 hp at 5,000
rpm and comes with a laptop for tuning. It also features a March
front runner serpentine system and Sanderson ceramic coated heads
that deliver a great sound through the dual exhaust. In addition to
being high performance it is built to be shown off as well with
chrome and polished components everywhere you look. The inner
fenders and firewall are painted to match so this is definitely a
classic you will want the hood up at shows. Below are the standard
specs for the Merlin 509 that is pro built by World Racing Products
which extensively dyno test and evaluate their engines prior to
shipment.
SPECIFICATIONS:
ENGINE BLOCK: Merlin 9.800" deck height 4-bolt main
CRANKSHAFT: Eagle 4340 forged steel 4.00" stroke (509 engine)
4.250" stroke (540 engine)
CONNECTING RODS: Manley 6.385"
PISTONS: JE/SRP forged 4.500" bore
COMPRESSION RATIO: 9.5 to 1
PISTON RINGS: JE
BEARINGS: Clevite H series
CAMSHAFT: Hydraulic flat tappet.. Duration @ .050 is 236 intake &
246 exhaust. Lift .553 intake & .571 exhaust. Centerline is 114
CYLINDER HEADS: Cast Iron Merlin 345 cc Rectangular Port or
Aluminum 305 cc Rectangular Port
VALVES: 2.300" x 1.88" Manley valves: Severe Duty intake &
exhaust
ROCKER ARMS: 1.7:1 ratio roller rockers intake & 1.7 ratio roller
rockers exhaust
INTAKE MANIFOLD: Merlin Rectangular Port Intake
CARBURETOR: Hardcore 870 cfm Hi flow 4150 style carb
IGNITION: Hardcore HEI distributor, Taylor Merlin 8mm ignition
wire, Accel spark plugs (276 for iron heads and 416 for aluminum
heads) gapped @ .035
The entire rest of the car was built to handle its newly installed
horsepower. This includes a modified stock frame with two extra
cross members, a built up 700R4 automatic transmission, a Kugel
independent rear end with 4:10 gears, and a Jim Meyer Racing
independent front suspension. It has been converted to
electric/hydraulic all wheel disc brakes which utilizes stainless
brake lines throughout. It also has a rack & pinion power steering
system. Keeping the big block running nice and cool is a Mobile Air
aluminum radiator with custom core support and electric fans. The
electrical was completely redone with a Ron Francis express fuse
panel, wiring and sub panel. Other notable features include the
dual yellow top Optima batteries (relocated to trunk) and a custom
built aluminum 19 gallon fuel tank.
The interior was custom designed as well marrying a beautiful
combination of customization with a touch of originality. It
features all leather double stitched upholstery with a two tone Tan
with Beige inserts. Between the Glide bucket seats is a custom
built center console to provide additional storage space along with
power window controls, a Lokar shifter, and a Pioneer stereo. Along
with the Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit are after market speakers and a
Kenwood Amp to provide an excellent sound. For the power windows
Specialty regulators were used and they function smoothly. In front
of the driver sits a chrome Ididit tilt steering column topped off
with a custom steering wheel. The dash has some of the original
layout but still has its share of modifications. The original trim
section now has a billet trim piece with inset center vents for the
Vintage AC/Heat unit. There are also some under dash vents and the
AC works well. In the original gauge bezel there is now a Classic
Instruments direct fit all in one gauge. Everything has a really
clean look.
This is one cool '56 Chevy and needs nothing but a new person
smiling behind the wheel!
You couldn't replicate this beauty for only $78,500.00!
