Vehicle Description
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is powered by a fuel-injected LS2
engine with 400hp, paired with a 4L60E transmission. It has a
polished block and transmission polished and chromed lines and
brackets and custom hood hinges. The custom chassis has polished
steel A-arms, rack & pinion steering, chromed 4-link rear
suspension, coilover adjustable shocks, 9-inch posi-traction rear
end, 14-inch disc brakes and stainless-steel gas tank. It rides on
one-off Budnik rims with 18-inch in front and 20-inch in the rear.
Finished in Red Nectarine Candy 3-stage paint with a European hard
clearcoat, the exterior modifications include a 1-inch chopped
roof, drip rails removed, flippers removed, custom fitted glass,
hood pancaked 1.5 inches, front fenders lowered .75 inches and
parking lights flushed. The front and rear bumpers were smoothed,
reshaped and tucked in. The rockers increased by 1.375 inches and
the side trim was custom machined, smoothed and chromed. In
addition, it has shaved door handles, custom-made taillights and
smooth wheel wells with no visible lip or seams. The interior was
dressed in fine leather and Mercedes wool carpet with power front
seats, as well as a Vintage Air system, AM/FM/CD and Ididit
steering column. The car has received numerous awards, including
ISCA International Custom Champion in 2009, Dallas Autorama
Dazzling Diamond Award, Salt Lake City Autorama Wasatch Cup Award,
Hot August Nights Best of Show - Grand Sierra Hotel & Casino,
Sacramento Autorama Custom d'Elegance, Littlerock Top of the Rock -
Best of Show and Super Nationals Best of Show.
