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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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