1956 Chevrolet Other for sale $129,900

When the weather gets warm dreams of cruising down the highway in a jaw-dropping classic are inevitable. Linger on that thought a little longer and the sound of a small block V8 comes to mind coupled with images of an old school dash. Well let you fill in the details from there but if you like where we were going have a look at this incredible Bel Air. Backing a Corvette-sourced LS1 with a 4L60E 4-speed an adjustable Ridetech suspension and custom leather upholstery this head-turning hardtop has been drawing stares ever since it rolled in to our showroom. And if youre ready to feel the summer breeze behind the wheel of a unique first-class custom its a chance to turn your dreams into reality!

BODYWORK/TRIM

The beneficiary of a body-off rotisserie restoration that was completed in January of 2015 this awesome Chevy features a decidedly street rod aesthetic thats highlighted by glossy Mazda Liquid Silver 2-stage. A rust-free gem that spent most of its life in Texas the car was located in Lincolnton North Carolina in June of 2014 wearing original sheetmetal and faded original paint. Once that solid façade had been fitted with a fresh rear filler panel all its gaps and style lines were massaged to uniformity. When that razor-sharp profile was fully prepped a shaved header panel shaved fender toppers and a shaved decklid were augmented with monochromatic Bel Air scripts and sleek matte-finished trim. That striking body was detailed with a smoothed front bumper smoked glass and a smoothed 1-piece rear bumper which play well with intricate headlights smoked parking lamps and electric RainGear wipers. And today this coupe rolls as one fully sorted hot rod thats tasteful unique and poised to drop jaws!

ENGINE

Elevate the cars peaked hood and youll find 5.7 liters of GM LS1 V8 that was sourced directly from a 2002 Corvette. Straight from the factory this fully sorted mill combines a sturdy aluminum block with lightweight aluminum heads coil-near-plug ignition and aluminum flat-top pistons to produce a solid 350 horsepower. At the front of the engine color-keyed serpentine components spin a fresh alternator a modern AC compressor and an aluminum water pump behind a matte air cleaner. Once air enters that cleaner it flows through a factory-spec throttle body to a lightweight composite intake which is bolted down over completely stock internals. High octane fossils are provided by GM electronic fuel injection. Sparks are sequenced through 7mm plug wires. Spent gases are whisked away by a slick pair of ceramic-coated shorties. Quality Ron Francis wiring ensures everything communicates well. And cooling comes courtesy of a polished Griffin cross-flow radiator thats fitted with large SPAL puller fans. Aesthetically the Cast Silver mill blends seamlessly with a smoothed firewall Liquid Silver fenders and a color-keyed Chevrolet branded cowl. And details like stainless fluid lines trick dipsticks polished fluid reservoirs Eddie Motorsports hood supports and a polished CPP brake booster ensure this coupe runs every bit as good as it looks.

DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION

Park this Chevy on a lift and youll find a super clean undercarriage thats been prepped primped and polished to match the cars slick powerplant and striking exterior. The well-mannered motor twists a predictable 4L60E 4-speed which spins a tough Currie 9-inch thats fitted with 3.73 gears and a proven limited-slip differential. That Ford-inspired pumpkin is an integral part of a