1953 Chevrolet belair custom convertible of very high quality. If you are looking for the thrill of driving a vintage auto with the top down while still experiencing modern ride comfort, this is the convertible for you. Drives and rides great and with the top up is very quiet and air tight. Body paint is adriatic blue with clear coat and chopped power top is Mercedes black cloth. Paint is flawless. Interior features dark blue tweed upholstery, 60/40 front bench, pioneer stereo radio, custom dash with VDO night design guages and heater. Some, but not all of the body modifications include: power top chopped 2 inches, frenched headlights, antennae and license plate, grille bar stretched and smoothed, nosed hood and deck lid, firewall smoothed and removed of all attachments, custom inner fender panels, front and rear bumpers welded into one piece units and smoothed, frame Z'd up front, door handles shaved, Rodtronics keyless entry. Underhood is so smooth and void of clutter you would wonder if car is set up to be driven. Power is provided by a mild cam Chev. 350 with a turbo 350 tranny with shift kit. Other motor features include aluminum intake, hei ignition, Holley carb, custom headers, 4 row crossflow radiator with dual electric fans as well as a custom fabricated shrouded driven fan. Car has stainless steel dual exhausts and gas tank. Car has Mustang II front suspension with modified lower control arms to accept mid sized GM shocks for excellent ride and Chassis Engineering leaf spring rear. Brakes are disc up front and drums in the rear. Car has 15x8 rally wheels in the rear and 14x6 in the front for that custom look and great stance. This is your opportunity to own a classic car that will be a hit at the car shows or just driving with family and friends. This car is being offered at a fraction of its replacement cost.