Vehicle Description
Winner of America's Most Beautiful Street Rod award and featured on
the cover of Street Rodder magazine, this multiple-award-winning
1940 Chevrolet Coupe was built by craftsman Mike Keller of Big
Creek Restoration. The car is powered by a 376ci (6.2-liter) LS3 V8
engine matched to a 4L60E transmission with a Currie 9-inch rear
end equipped with 31-spline axles. Everything about this car is
clean and uncluttered; most notably in the engine compartment,
which includes an aluminum radiator tucked under a custom cover
that incorporates custom LS3 badging. The stainless-steel headers
and exhaust system are custom-built utilizing dual Flowmaster
mufflers. This spectacular car rolls on an Art Morrison chassis and
features an Art Morrison 4-link rear suspension. Braking power is
provided by Wilwood 13-inch disc brakes are on all four corners and
the Chevy features a RideTech air bag system. The Foose Knights
wheels measure 18x7 inches up front and 20x10 inches in the rear
and are shod in Pirelli P-Zero Rosso 225/45R18 and 295/40ZR20
rubber. The extensive body modifications are blanketed in PPG
Vibrance Cinnamon Candy over Copper to add depth and richness to
the finish. A two-tone Caramel and Butterscotch leather combination
were used for headliner, door panels, custom rear bench and front
bucket seats. The custom dashboard and gauges reminiscent of Bulova
wristwatch from the 1940s. Audio is courtesy of an Audison stereo
system, which includes several Hertz speakers placed throughout the
interior. Additional amenities include power windows, power
steering, tilt wheel and Vintage Air climate control. This is a
proven award-winner with outstanding appeal.
