For Sale at Auction: 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air in Palm Beach, Florida

"Vortex" is a contemporary custom with a heavy performance edge by Weaver Customs. This 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air is packed with many custom all-steel body modifications, including a 1.75-inch chop, windshield leaned back 1.75 inches, wedge-sectioned hood, mohawk roof and decklid, belly pan, flush-mount glass, supercar-inspired front and rear valances, custom brake vents, rocker treatments and suicide doors. The car is covered in Axalta custom gray paint with hand-brushed black chrome accents. Vortex features an LSX 376ci V-8 engine with vintage twin-superchargers, TH350 three-speed automatic transmission with a 3500 stall, Art Morrison chassis, Boze wheels (20x15 rear, 18x8 front) and Mickey Thompson tires. The interior features Hyde's Italian leather trimmed by JS Custom Interiors. An all-steel hand-fabricated dash, waterfall console and hand-built roll bar hoops set Vortex's style. The interior is also accessorized with custom Dakota Digital gauges and Kicker audio. It has been honored as the 2019 World's Ultimate GM. Other accolades include LS Fest Grand Champion, Street Rodder Top 100, Goodguys awards and multiple ISCA awards, including Best Engineered and Full Radical Hand Built. Vortex was undefeated at Hot August Nights 2018. Along with its show career, Vortex has been showcased as a feature vehicle for the Hot Rod Power Tour. It was also featured in the Adam's Polishes booth at SEMA 2018, where it was part of Battle of the Builders and named a Top Five vehicle at SEMA. Vortex has been featured in Street Rodder magazine and The Shop, along with many online articles.