Vehicle Description
Chevrolet has long been considered a 'working man's brand'. The
interesting thing is, despite those humble origins, Chevy
consistently peddles enough content-laden trucks to also be
considered one of the best-selling luxury marques in the world. No
doubt, a big part of the firm's upscale appeal comes from the
Corvette. From 1950s optimism to 21st century moxie, the Chevrolet
Corvette has always represented everything aspirational about the
automotive experience. Of course, another part of that appeal is
the franchise's long history of creating many of the world's most
iconic vehicles. And that unique axiom is exactly where you'll find
this stellar Bel Air custom: self-assuredly rumbling at the
crossroads of timeless style and world-class athleticism. Timeless,
of course, because it's a 1956 Bel Air that's been lovingly
massaged through a nut-and-bolt rotisserie restoration. And a
world-class stoplight slayer because, during that restoration, it
was fitted with 502 cubic inches of fiery Chevy big block! Ready to
see why the bowtie brand is affectionately called USA-1?
DYNAMIC TRADITION
The product of a detailed, nut-and-bolt restoration that's
absolutely exquisite both inside and out, this bold Bel Air
pro-tourer does an excellent job of wrapping enduring style around
modern technology. An all-American cherry that was ripe for
customization, the car was subjected to a systematic,
no-expense-spared build that began with all its panels being
stripped and straightened. After that thorough massage, those
surfaces were carefully sealed in glossy two-stage that reflects
rich black base under a custom GM Crocus Yellow cap that was
artfully seasoned with striking gold pearl. Every inch of that
dynamic pigment was lovingly buffed to near perfection. And this
sweet Chevy stormed the scene as a lights-out custom that mixes
classic good looks with world-beating performance!
Rolling proof that more doesn't necessarily mean better, this sedan
turns virtually every head it passes by simply doing what it does
best: being one of the finest Bel Airs on the planet. No heavy
add-ons or overwrought fabrication, just classic proportions and
tasteful aesthetics. Up front, a smoothed bumper traces a custom,
body-width grille, which tucks clear parking lamps behind artful
stainless borders. At the top of that grille, a selectively shaved
hood reflects fully finished headlight buckets that swap
traditional, stainless-trimmed halogens for modern Jeep Liberty
lamps. A flowing greenhouse, devoid of wipers, tilts smoked and
stainless-trimmed glass above tight doors that are devoid of both
handles and mirrors. A slick profile highlights traditional
tri-five trim spears. And at the back of the car, trick LED
taillights frame a shaved, power-operated decklid above polished
tips and a second smoothed bumper.
RAMJET 502
Built to go just as well as it shows, this Chevy's 502 cubic inch
Ramjet big block provides an excellent mix of fun times and fried
tires! At the top of the Jet Black mill, a tastefully simple air
cleaner funnels oxygen into a chromed GM Performance Parts intake.
That intake, wired with spry Street & Performance fuel injection,
feeds lightweight aluminum heads, which tilt chromed Chevrolet
valve covers under billet breathers. The fires get lit by a
traditional, points-style distributor, which sequences fire through
loomed Taylor wires. At the front of those wires, a stylish March
Ultra Drive system spins a polished Edelbrock water pump between a
polished alternator and a polished AC compressor. Cooling is
provided by a big aluminum radiator, which aligns two SPAL puller
fans behind a polished cap and a polished expansion tank. Spent
gases are whisked away by coated long-tube headers. The buff motor
rumbles in a smoothed and body-matched engine bay that leads
chromed hinges with a custom closeout panel. And naturally, that
clean frame highlights a sea of first rate hardware that includes
polished lines, a polished stick, a polished oil pan and a polished
mini starter.
LOOKS, POWER AND ATHLETICISM
Not surprisingly, the bottom of this show worthy bowtie continues
the theme of pairing proven hardware with enhanced technology.
Glossy floors create a picturesque frame for a Metallic Silver
rendition of Art Morrison's acclaimed GT Sport chassis. That
chassis, itself a work of CAD-based art, looks especially appealing
finished with polished spindles, polished control arms, polished
sway bars and adjustable Aldan coil-overs. Behind the awesome
engine, a dressed Tremec TKO600 5-speed, perched on a polished
crossmember, spins a polished aluminum driveshaft. That tube twists
torque to a smoothed and painted Ford 9-inch that's built with a
posi-traction differential and sporty, 3.70 gears. Turns come
courtesy of power rack-and-pinion steering. Speed gets scrubbed by
polished Wilwood calipers, which cinch a quartet of drilled and
slotted rotors. A mirrored stainless fuel tank supplies a steady
stream of 'go juice'. Polished stainless exhaust feeds throaty
Borla ProXS mufflers. And all that hardware rolls on a sweet set of
polished blades, which spin 245/40ZR18 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As in
front of 275/35ZR20 BF Goodrich g-Force T/As.
CUSTOM AND COOL
Between the doors, a custom, professionally installed cockpit
manifests as a supple sea of tasteful Cream leather that's enhanced
by crisp LED lighting. Passengers enjoy a quartet of broad buckets,
which are dissected by a sculpted, full-length console that's
garnished with a polished Hurst shifter and controls for modern air
conditioning. A streamlined dash hangs modern telemetry above
snazzy metal foot pedals. Those pedals shade premium carpet, which
floats piped and color-keyed mats between custom side panels, a
custom headliner and modern power windows. The driver spins an
ornate steering wheel around a tilting column. And a power-operated
trunk hides a traditional CD changer, which, like that decklid,
gets motivation from controls hidden in the aforementioned
console.
Owning a lights-out classic is cool. Owning a lights-out classic
that's been tastefully customized is something few are lucky enough
to experience. Owning a tastefully customized, lights-out classic
that's propelled by one of the hottest powerplants ever created is
the stuff most gearheads dream about. Don't miss your chance to
enjoy this incredible Bel Air!
HIGHLIGHTS
World class Bel Air pro-tourer that's the product of a ground-up,
nut-and-bolt restoration
GM Performance Parts Ramjet 502 with Street & Performance
electronic fuel injection
Tremec TKO600 5-speed manual transmission
Ford 9-inch rear axle with a posi-traction differential and 3.70
gears
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes
Art Morrison GT Sport chassis with adjustable Aldan coil-overs
Custom Cream leather interior with power-operated windows
Modern audio
Tastefully modified body with power-operated doors and a
power-operated trunk
Custom Black and GM Crocus Yellow paint with gold pearl
Polished 18 and 20-inch wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
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