Vehicle Description
High quality mild custom. 350/350 combination for reliability,
power steering, 4-wheel disc brakes, great stereo, power
convertible top, and more. Original black car with a few custom
touches. Needs nothing, ready to drive and enjoy!The mark of a
great custom build is when the modifications are difficult to
detect. 1954 Chevy experts will see a few changes, but nothing that
changes the character of the car and you really have to have a
stock one next to it to see all the little details. Starting with a
rare factory black car certainly helps, and then then started by
shaving the emblems off the nose. The headlight buckets were
modified with 1955 'visors,' and some of the rocker trim was
removed, but there's still no mistaking the classic 1954 shape. It
retains the Bel Air trim on the rear fenders, complete with a white
insert to match the interior, and it still proudly advertises
'Chevrolet' on the tail. You'll also note smoked taillights, a set
of fender skirts for a long, sleek look, and a peep mirror for the
driver. Paintwork is excellent, having been refinished a few years
ago, and all the chrome was restored so it look crisp. Fit and
finish is excellent and the custom work seamlessly blends into the
factory sheetmetal, so you know there were pros at work here. This
isn't some home-built car. The two-tone black and white vinyl
interior looks very much like it would have in 1954, with correct
patterns and stitching to re-create the original look. Everything
inside is new, from the carpets to the convertible top, and it's
worth noting that even the little stuff is right-the dome light,
for instance, still works like it should. The big steering wheel
provides effortless control, especially now that it's equipped with
power steering, and all the factory gauges monitor the upgraded V8
under the hood. The factory shifter also manages a 3-speed
automatic instead of the original 2-speed PowerGlide, which is a
cool little detail. A newer digital head unit supplies the
entertainment, but if you're relying on the radio to keep you
occupied, you've bought the wrong car. The big expanse of chrome
along the dash is beautifully refinished, the door handles are
bright, and almost everything you can touch inside the car was
restored. Seat belts were added front and rear for safety and the
power convertible top stows under a matching white vinyl boot. The
trunk is home to a large subwoofer, as well as a full-sized spare
tire, all surrounded by proper cardboard bulkheads and a rubber
mat.The modest factory Blue Flame six is gone, replaced by a
reliable ZZ3 GM crate motor making roughly twice as much
horsepower. There's a 4-barrel carburetor under a vintage-looking
air cleaner assembly, a set of finned valve covers that look
straight out of the 1950s, and a giant brass radiator up front to
keep things nice and cool. Upgrades include power steering, a
chrome alternator and 12-volt electrical system, electric wipers,
and an electronic ignition system that lights it off fast and easy.
In fact, easy is the car's theme-it's easy to drive, easy to
maintain, and easy to live with, which was entirely the point.
Underneath you'll find a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
feeding a 10-bolt rear end with highway-friendly 3.08 gears inside,
making it a comfortable cruiser. The front suspension is a custom
crossmember with A-arms and rack-and-pinion steering, so it feels
quite modern, and there's a Wilwood disc brake at all four corners.
Long-tube headers feed a custom exhaust system that's mellow and
unobtrusive, and there are fresh shocks at all four corners. Steel
wheels with stock wheelcovers carry recent 215/75/15 wide whitewall
radials that really do improve the ride.Extras include an original
owner's manual, brochures, parts lists, and spare hubcap.If you've
long been wondering how to get an old car that still feels like an
old car but has modern capabilities, look no further than this
pretty Chevy ragtop. It's been thoughtfully engineered to be
hassle-free and thanks to long-term ownership, all the bugs have
long since been worked out. It's exactly the car you need when your
only goal is to get in, turn the key, and start having fun. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.