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LOT #1286 - 1966 CHEVROLET CHEVELLE CUSTOM COUPE

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In 2004, SO-CAL Speed Shop began work on a custom drop springs and numerous other Global West parts to
Resto-Mod for a former Ford and GM executive with provide a comfortable yet precise ride. Stock pedals actuate
a vision. Starting with a clean donor vehicle, a bone big 14-inch front and 13-inch rear Baer brakes with a
stock 283 whose odometer never crested 15,000 miles, booster and master cylinder from a C5 Corvette, and more
the client's dream was to transform the Chevelle into a Global West parts secure a Currie 9-inch rear end with 3.89
modern super car using a contemporary Z06 powerplant. gears and a Tru Trac differential. Bilstein shocks on all four
With the incomparable vision of legendary designer Pete corners soak up the bumps, and the full Z06 electronic-
Chapouris, that dream became reality. Subtle body work management system was incorporated, including the cruise
incorporated design elements from the Corvette via an control. Inside, the original Chevelle layout was largely
extended center strip and tasteful crossed flag emblems preserved, but the stock front and custom rear seats were
on the hood and trunk lid. But the real infusion of the dressed in supple leather, thanks to Gabe's Custom Auto
Z06 DNA is only apparent from behind the wheel. The Interiors, who also laid down German square-weave carpet.
Chevelle's LS7 7.0-liter V8 engine provides abundant power The interior features Snake-Oyl seat belts, a stock dash with
and a menacing exhaust note. That power is channeled to a Haneline engine-turned insert and a stock steering wheel.
the rear wheels via a T56 6-speed manual transmission with Creature comforts include a Vintage Air system and an
a Z06 clutch and an Inland Empire driveline driveshaft. iPod-ready stereo tucked discreetly out of sight. Finished in
The 31-inch-long, 171/48-inch stainless-steel headers were PPG black paint, the Chevelle rides on one-off 18x8 Budnik
custom-fabricated to fit the stock Chevelle chassis, and Muroc III wheels finished in two-tone brushed nickel.
exhale through MagnaFlow mufflers. To direct all that Throughout its design, this hot rod forgoes all chrome trim
power, a Borgeson rack & pinion conversion gives the pieces in favor of understated brushed nickel, giving it a
steering a laser-focus. The suspension incorporates 2-inch- unique and sophisticated presence.
drop B-body spindles, tubular control arms, rear 1-inch NO RESERVE.

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