In the fifties and sixties, this car was featured magazines such as
Rod Builder & Customizer, Custom Cars, Rod & Custom, and Car Craft.
Often in more than one issue. It was featured in Car Club magazines
and newsletters such as Swanx of Vallejo, Motorcade and The Wheeler
of Northern California.
And it won time after time and was entered into shows like The Road
Run, the Autorama, National Roadster Show, The Napa Valley Rod &
Custom Show, Custom, Rod & Sports Car Show, and the Rose Festival
Auto Show.
George Barris, a legend in custom car building, is quoted
complimenting elements of this 1950 coupe while explaining what it
takes to win a custom car competition.
Original owner, Dick McArdle, recently passed away leaving this
legend alive at Atomic Motors. This is a one family-owned custom
always kept in California and Nevada.
The car has a spliced-in 1949 Merc grille shell and a complete 1951
Olds front bumper and grille bar. 1956 Plymouth Fury side trim.
Neatly tunneled 1949 Ford taillight lenses are features in lower
rear body paneling. Partitioned exhaust tips have been bult into
the bumper. Scoops incorporated into the leading edge of the rear
fenders and trimmed out with chromed bars from a 53 Merc.
216ci 6-cyl, manual transmission
This vehicle is located at Atomic Motors Classic in Henderson, NV
just 20 mins from the fabulous Las Vegas Strip. Come down and see
us or call 702-556-0888 OR 702-826-3811 ext 2. Additional pictures
and videos may be found on our site at www.atomicmotors.net
It is the responsibility of the buyer to either inspect the vehicle
personally or via a 3rd party, to ensure satisfaction as to the
condition and value, prior to purchase.
Vehicle Details
1950 Chevrolet Coupe
Listing ID:CC-1896026
Price:$49,980
Location:Henderson, Nevada
Year:1950
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Coupe
Exterior Color:Red
Interior Color:Red
Transmission:Manual
Odometer:55833
Stock Number:AA1073
VIN:14HJE22127
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