1951 Chevrolet Suburban Custom - 6.2L LS / 480 HP, Overdrive
Automatic, Corvette IRS/IFS
If you're looking for the unmistakable "Advance Design" Suburban
look with the comfort, power, and drivability of a modern
performance vehicle, this 1951 Chevrolet Suburban Custom delivers
in a big way. Built as a true restomod with a high-horsepower LS
platform and late-model style road manners, it blends classic
Chevrolet presence with upgraded suspension, braking, steering, and
interior amenities you can actually enjoy on long trips.
Finished in a striking blue exterior with a contrasting black roof,
this Suburban has the right stance-low, clean, and
aggressive-sitting on polished Billet Specialties wheels wrapped in
low-profile Advanta tires. The overall presentation is
show-quality: brightwork pops, the paint lays down smooth, and the
build has a cohesive "no detail overlooked" vibe from the outside
in.
Modern LS Power with Vintage-Inspired Dress-Up
Under the hood sits a 6.2L LS V-8 rated at 480 horsepower, dressed
to resemble 1960s-style fuel injection for a period-correct look
without giving up modern performance. The engine bay is cleanly
finished with tasteful components like Chevrolet finned-style valve
covers and a neatly integrated intake system, giving it that
"classic hot rod" feel with the reliability and punch of the LS
architecture.
Power is sent through a 4L60E automatic overdrive transmission,
making this Suburban far more relaxed at highway speeds than any
original drivetrain could be. It's built to cruise, idle clean, and
pull hard when you lean into it.
Chassis, Steering, Suspension, and Brakes Built to Drive
This isn't a cosmetic build-it was designed to perform like a
modern vehicle:
Corvette independent front and rear suspension for significantly
improved ride quality, stability, and cornering control
Power rack-and-pinion steering for a tighter, more precise feel
Power 4-wheel disc brakes for confident stopping power
The result is a Suburban that looks vintage but drives planted and
controlled-no wandering, no drama, and no white-knuckle
braking.
Custom Interior with High-End Materials and Comfort
Inside, the cabin is a standout. You get a custom-trimmed interior
finished in brown Manchester leather, with matching panels and a
cohesive, upscale feel throughout. The dash and window trim feature
airbrushed wood-grain styling, giving it a rich, classic appearance
that fits the era while still feeling custom.
Additional interior highlights include:
Four bucket seats for a true custom layout
Custom gauge cluster for modern readability
Plush carpeting paired with a Brazilian Cherry wood floor, adding a
high-end, coachbuilt vibe
Air conditioning to make it genuinely enjoyable in warm weather
AM/FM/CD stereo for cruising comfort
Lighting and Show-Piece Details
This Suburban also brings the wow factor after dark with LED
lighting around the ceiling and underbody, giving it a clean,
finished show presence without looking gimmicky-just well
executed.
The Big Picture
The 1951 Suburban is already a rare and iconic body style, but this
one has been reimagined into a high-end cruiser with the right
powertrain, the right suspension, and the right comfort features.
It's the kind of build that works equally well pulling into a
cars-and-coffee event, running errands around town, or taking a
real road trip-without sacrificing the classic Chevrolet character
that makes these Advance Design trucks so special.
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