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LOT #1409 - 1959 CHEVROLET BROOKWOOD CUSTOM WAGON     and curved frame hidden behind the 4-inch channeled
           NO RESERVE                                            floors and rockers. It has one-off lower and upper triple-
           This fully custom Brookwood wagon was one of only     plated control arms, a one-off 9-inch independent rear
           20,760 produced in 1959, with a fresh build completed   suspension with floating big Wilwood disc brakes, a
           in 2022. It is powered by a LS3 480hp engine mated    polished stainless-steel exhaust with MagnaFlow mufflers
           to a 4L60E transmission. Updates to the car include   and a custom stainless-steel gas tank.
           a highly detailed engine compartment, including a     Exterior modifications included 4-inch channeled
           smooth firewall, custom wheel wells, dual radiator fan   floors, custom 1956 Nomad trim, shaved and channeled
           shrouds, a core support and radiator cover, a one-off 348   bumpers, a frenched-in rear bumper, shaved rain gutters
           air cleaner, one-off Offenhauser Brookwood valve covers   and a tubbed rear end. The interior features modified
           and one-off hood hinges.                              glide bucket seats, Alcantara leather, original-style 1959
           This car was televised on "Bitchin' Rides" Season 8   plaid inserts, a custom door, Mercedes carpet, Classic
           Episode 3, and has received multiple accolades, including   Instruments gauges, a Vintage Air system and power
           the Kindig's Builder Choice Award and 2022 First Place   windows. The sound system includes an original 1959
           winner of the Grand National Roadster Show's Radical   radio converted to include Bluetooth.
           Class. The highly detailed chassis features a custom boxed


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