Only 2,700 miles since a body off frame restoration! Vintage looks
meets modern performance and reliability. This was obviously a no
expense spared restoration, look closely and you will see what I
mean! That's really why I bought it; the glass, trim, body is show
quality. That 454 with an overdrive is an ideal combination for
stop light punch and highway cruising.
EXTERIOR: Yeah, it's exceptional. I bought it at a show in North
Carolina and even after I bought it I was showing my daughter the
trim, glass and details like a true car nerd. The 1 year only body
design is arrow straight with no rust or damage. Doors shut like
new with new hardware. Painted onyx black and it is polished smooth
and glossy, you can shave in the reflection. Every single piece of
chrome and trim was replaced or restored. All new glass and even
the chrome window frames were replaced. Upfront the hood trim was
removed, and the grill was blacked out for a clean look. In back it
is decked out with a continental kit and dual antenna. It has a
great stance sitting on some polished ET wheels and Cooper
tires.
INTERIOR: Completely redone carpet to headliner. The seats were
reupholstered in the correct tri-color fabric, in back it still has
the cool lift up armrest. Correct door panels too with the anodized
inserts. Armrests and handles were replaced. The dash area is
completely restored: repainted, new trim, instruments and upgraded
with a retro stereo. Air conditioning was neatly installed under
the dash. A beautiful polished wood wheel sits front and center of
the driver. The headliner and visors were replaced, some lights
work.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Wow, there a 454 under this hood! It's also
featuring ir conditioning, power steering and brakes. Claimed to be
a crate GM 454 with an aluminum intake on top along with an
Edelbrock carb and Accel ignition. It has Sanderson headers on each
side and up front a complete March billet runner system. This
includes serpentine belt with aluminum pulleys, brackets, polished
alternator, mini polished a/c compressor and a polished modern
power steering. Sure to run cool with an oversized radiator,
aluminum water pump, engine fan, electric fan, stainless hose, and
polished overflow bottle. There's an entire list of extras: new
hinges, billet dipstick, Heartbeat air cleaner and plug wire
holders, braided hoses, electric choke and more.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Inside is all clean metal painted black. New
reproduction weatherstrip, seat divider and rubber mat.
UNDERSIDE: The front end steering and suspension was completely
rebuilt, upgraded swaybar. The rear suspension was rebuilt,
upgraded shocks. The entire brake system was rebuilt, upgraded to
disc in front, e-brake is hooked up. New fuel system including the
tank and upgraded electric fuel pump. Custom exhaust neatly bent
along the x-frame, Flowmaster mufflers. Looking up at the motor it
still looks new and has a high torque starter. The 700R-4 overdrive
automatic trans was rebuilt; it has a vented oil pan. The floors
and chassis are all clean metal painted semi gloss black.
SERVICE: After our inspection we replaced the water pump, installed
gas pedal rubber pad, replaced power steering hoses, and fixed the
brake lights.
Yeah, it has a great option list but what really impressed me is
the condition. I look at so my cars, this one is exceptional. It
will get better the closer you look! Ok, the 454 is pretty cool
too.
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
assist with descriptions and making sure your questions are
answered. One great suggestion is letting us do a walk around video
that explains the car's condition in detail. **These cars are
displayed in a museum. If interested in a particular car, make an
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there is an admission fee to enter the showroom. If you buy a car,
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Air conditioning
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Retro stereo
Seatbelts
Continental kit
Dual antenna