1956 CHEVROLET BEL AIR CUSTOM CONVERTIBLE

Details

This ’56 Super Chevy convertible was built with no expense spared. It started out as a rust-free California car and was designed as a high-end Pro-Tour supercar. It is powered by a fully chromed and polished ZZ502/500hp crate engine mated to a Doug Nash 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive and a double-disc hydraulic clutch. The engine compartment has been completely shave and decked, all fluid lines are steel-braided and all wiring is hidden, with the exception of the spark plug wires.

The frame was custom-ordered and built by Bel Air Classics with extra reinforcements to support the torque of a high-output motor combined with a convertible body. The frame has been powder-coated and painted to match the exterior color. The rear end of the car features a custom-made Kugal Engineering fully polished independent rear suspension, while the front features a custom Dutchman independent suspension with a 1” high performance anti-sway bar. Both front and rear feature quad-polished, fully adjustable coilover Bilsteen racing shocks. The front disc brakes are 12” slotted and drilled with 4-piston Wilwood calipers. The body of this Chevy is very straight after its full rotisserie restoration, and everything fits great. The hood, trunk and doors have been shaved, with the trunk and doors being accessed remotely. All of the exterior chrome and stainless steel is in excellent condition. The full custom interior is wrapped in the highest-grade Mercedes leather and carpet, with burl wood accents in the dash and along the side panels. All door locks, windows and the top are electric, with all controls hidden in the center console. This sharp Chevy drives well, handles great and stops on a dime.