Vehicle Description
If you clicked this ad, we don't need to sell you on the virtues of
a classic Chevrolet. You already know the bowtie brand is pretty
much the cream of the crop when it comes to the meat of the
collector car market. Essentially all of the marque's offerings
enjoy huge followings, and much of the hobby's aftermarket has been
built around keeping those fans happy. That said, it still takes
quite a bit of time and dedication to build a first class 'golden
era' custom out of one of the Chevy's rarest and, to some, most
prized offerings. That's where this awesome Brookwood comes in!
Given it's lineage, the car will always be an in-demand star. But
it also enjoys the kind of singularity and exclusivity that owners
of Corvettes, Camaros, Chevelles and Bel Airs can only dream of.
Ready for a super cool classic that combines everything great about
front row Goodguys customs with proven road rocket technology?
Check out this killer bowtie resto-mod!
AMERICAN AUTOMOTIVE ART
Professionally restored by a roster of first rate shops that were
hand-picked by a dedicated enthusiast, this magazine-featured
Brookwood is the stuff of So Cal street rodder legend! You know,
there's a running joke in the automotive enthusiast community that
wagons are, hands down, the coolest form of transportation. And,
well, after seeing this sweet, six passenger beast, we don't think
that's such a bad premise. The car's extensive rebuild began with
virtual miles of solid, Jet Age sheetmetal being stripped bare,
lovingly straightened and coated in a cool combination of Tuxedo
Black and Corvette Silver Pearl two-stage. As you would expect on a
rolling piece of art, all the car's trim has been restored to its
original luster. And deviations are minor but meaningful, with
modern headlights and billet hot rod mirrors joining tinted glass
and supreme Tri-City bumper plating as this Chevy's only obvious
modifications.
STROKED AND STOKED
An authentic V8 Brookwood since the day it was fired, this wagon
currently rolls with 383 cubic inches of rowdy BluePrint Engines
small block! Installed in December of 2021 by the pros in our very
own RKM Performance Center, that fresh mill kicks off with a
color-keyed Chevrolet air cleaner that's detailed with a red bowtie
spinner. A subtle Lokar throttle cable unleashes the full fury of
FAST electronic fuel injection. Both air and fuel make their way
from a lightweight aluminum intake to lightweight aluminum heads,
which hide smooth roller rockers and spry roller lifters under a
polished breather and crinkle-finish valve covers. Those heads cap
a seasoned 4-bolt block that's been decked, honed and sonic tested
for thickness. A steel crank joins hypereutectic pistons and a
smooth hydraulic roller cam to turn stout 10 to 1 compression into
a solid 430 horses. A familiar Mallory distributor sequences fire
through loomed MSD Street Fire Wires. Spent gases get jettisoned
through coated shorty headers. Cooling is provided by a clean
aluminum radiator, which is fitted a polished expansion tank, two
electric pusher fans and a big electric puller fan. Polished Billet
Specialties Tru Trac serpentine components spin a polished water
pump between a polished alternator, a polished AC compressor and
fluid power steering. And naturally, the car's Satin Black engine
bay is clean and ready to roll.
SITS WELL, SHOWS WELL
One great thing about classic cars is they're comprised of
generally simple, well-engineering technology that's benefitted
from years of innovation and restoration. That means you, the
buyer, are getting a time-tested recipe that's sweetened with
ingredients for the sole purpose of enjoyment. This Chevrolet
scoots on a 1959 factory suspension that, in addition to being
fully rebuilt, has been spiced with RideTech shocks, RideTech
StrongArms, Hotchkis trailing arms and trick RideTech air bags. The
383 spins power through a tough 700R4 4-speed, which twists a
proven Currie 9-inch that's built with 31-spline axles. A
high-torque mini starter raises the proverbial curtain while a
requisite electric fuel pump drains a custom Rick's tank to run the
show. That motivational act is countered by four power-assisted
Wilwood calipers, which squeeze four drilled and slotted rotors.
Great sounds emanate from '50s-style mufflers. And everything rolls
on bright American Racing Torq Thrust IIs, which spin 255/45ZR17
Nitto redlines in front of 275/40ZR17 BF Goodrich redlines.
INSPIRED TO STAND OUT
The key to creating any timeless custom is strategically
emboldening the already excellent virtues of a prized classic.
Between this Chevy's doors, an ornate factory dash plants slick
Classic Instruments All American telemetry next to controls for the
car's bags, controls for the car's fuel injection and controls for
the car's modern air conditioning. Speaking of modern, a Bluetooth
Kenwood head unit, wired to crisp speakers, a big amp and Hertz
subs , kicks off a custom console that's bookended by a polished
fire extinguisher. 1964 Impala seats stretch tight custom leather
beneath the driver and four of their closest friends. Bright
Daytona Carpet floats rugged floor mats between stainless-trimmed
foot pedals and custom side panels that feature neat bowtie lock
knobs. In a ride like this, style has to be priority number one,
with a trick shift knob and dashboard hula dancer complementing a
retro coon's tail that hangs from a surfboard-style mirror and a
lit surfboard headliner that doubles as a third brake light. And
the driver spins a polished, half-wrapped steering wheel around a
polished, tilting column that's complete with modern Cruise
Control.
For many of us, owning a classic car is about defying norms and
standing out from the crowd. It's an extension of the passion and
creativity we always feel but can't always display. With this
excellent Brookwood, you're sure to be the boss of the road and the
embodiment of culture! Call, click or visit http://www.RKMotors.com
for more information.
HIGHLIGHTS
First class Chevy Brookwood that's the product of a detailed,
ground-up build.
Featured in Chevy Classics Magazine
Featured in Super Rod Magazine
Featured by "Big Daddy" Don Garlits on ESPN
Featured by Arnie Armstrong on ESPN2
Featured by Dennis Gage on My Classic Garage
383 cubic inch BluePrint Engines V8 with FAST electronic fuel
injection
700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
Currie 9-inch rear axle
Modern air conditioning
Power steering
Wilwood 4-wheel power disc brakes
Upgraded suspension with RideTech air ride
Custom leather interior
Modern audio system with Bluetooth and Navigation
Tuxedo Black and Corvette Silver Pearl paint
17-inch American Racing Torq Thrust II wheels
Service records
All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point
inspection
We can ship your new classic anywhere in the world