Vehicle Description
Over the past few years, many of the world's finest tri-fives have
graced our RK Motors Charlotte showroom. According to sales,
'55-'57 resto-mods are often considered our best offerings. And
it's easy to see why when something like this incredible Bel Air, a
car that backs modern LS power with a full aftermarket chassis and
timeless two-tone upholstery, gets busy casting bright glares in
our sedate photo booth. Searching for a sizzling custom that mixes
proven mechanicals with neck-snapping appeal? Congratulations,
you've found your next classic!
EVERYTHING'S BETTER IN RED
Sealed in a superb shade of red two-stage, this authentic Bel Air
is the beneficiary of a body-off, nut-and-bolt restoration that's
both clean and precise. That detailed rebuild massaged the car's
enticing sedan profile into literal feet of show worthy surfacing.
That surfacing is founded on sinuous panels that are solid and well
aligned. And today, this Chevy rolls as a fully sorted cruiser that
mixes polished tradition with rich customization!
Not surprisingly, this five-seven's brilliant pigment creates a
fabulous foundation for a select array of choice bolt-ons. At the
front of the car, a heavy Dagmar Bumper guards a requisite Bel Air
grille beneath chrome-trimmed halogen headlights. An ornate
Chevrolet crest joins clear parking lamps to lead familiar Speer
Bullet Spoons in front of a smoked and stainless-trimmed
greenhouse. That glass, cleared by polished RainGear wipers, tops a
traditional Bel Air profile that's finished with polished mirrors,
hot cross-flags and guarded factory handles. And at the back of the
car, a second ornate bumper frames an electric antenna, more Bel
Air garnish and bright halogen tail lamps.
LS-SWAP THE WORLD
Enact this Chevy's coated hood supports and you'll find 5.7 liters
of proven GM small block that spins smooth horsepower into miles of
open-road reliability! At the front of that aluminum mill, cleanly
integrated Cold Air Induction spins wind into a polished tube,
which fronts a factory GM throttle body. A body-matched intake
sends a finely tuned mixture of fuel and air into hot 243 heads,
which float factory coils under ornate fuel rail covers. Those
LS6-spec heads cap a stock, factory-spec rotating assembly. A
polished serpentine drive spins modern power steering under a
polished alternator and a polished AC compressor. Fresh Dragon Fire
plug wires split coated shorty headers. A big Be Cool radiator
twins a big electric puller fan with a massaged, body-matched
support. And details like a polished brake booster, polished fluid
reservoirs and a smooth firewall ensure first-class
presentation.
CORVETTE INFLUENCE
Park this Bel Air on a lift and you'll find a super clean
undercarriage that's nice enough to show and tough enough to go.
The choice motor twists a tough Tremec 6-speed, which spins a
proven Dana 44 differential. That unconventional pumpkin pushes a
full aftermarket chassis, which rides a full fourth-generation
Corvette suspension. Turns come courtesy of power rack-and-pinion
steering. Quick stops are a cinch thanks to power-assisted discs.
Custom exhaust threads aluminized pipes through an H-shaped
crossover, crisp Flowmaster FlowFX mufflers and short stainless
tips. And at the corners, polished Billet Specialties Stilettos
spin 225/40ZR18 Sumitomo HTR ZIIIs in front of 275/40R20 Nexen
Roadian HPs.
TRADITIONAL IS GOOD
The spectacular cockpits in second-generation Bel Airs need no
introduction, but here goes. Depress the button on this sedan's
mirrored door handle and you'll find a gorgeous Black and Red
interior that stays very true to the car's factory scheme. Broad
bench seats, which recline for the comfort of the car's driver and
front passenger, feature supple, silver-piped hides that fit well
and feel great. Beneath those seats, fade-free carpet frames a
red-trimmed Hurst shifter. At the edges of that rug, retro door
panels anchor small armrests and stainless handles beneath Onyx
Black toppers. A curvaceous dash hangs hardware for Vintage Air
climate control beneath clean Dakota Digital VHX telemetry and
RetroSound direct-fit audio. And the driver spins a bowtie-branded
Billet Specialties Vintec wheel around a polished, titling
column.
Unique, lust worthy and ready to cruise, this awesome Bel Air is an
excellent combination of classic street rod looks and proven
resto-mod performance. This car has the potential to pull down
serious trophies and can politely cruise to the house 30 minutes
later. And with top-notch craftsmanship and a roster of first class
components, it's poised to impress in either of those realms!
HIGHLIGHTS
Striking Bel Air resto-mod that's the product of a detailed,
ground-up restoration
Authentic two-door Bel Air sedan
5.7 liter GM LS V8 with LS6-spec heads
Tremec 6-speed manual transmission
Dana 44 differential
Modern air conditioning
Power rack-and-pinion steering
4-wheel power disc brakes
Aftermarket chassis with a fourth-generation Corvette
suspension
Black and Red cloth and vinyl interior with modern audio
18 and 20-inch Billet Specialties Stiletto wheels
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world
