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1957 Chevrolet Belair 2 door Sedan Custom Built Pro Touring Hot Rod VIN: VC57S17...., V8, Build Plant St. Louis MO, # 70,195 of 170,196 Built by renowned car builders “The Roadster Shop” and “Time Machines” of Detroit MI. Winner at 2000 Detroit Autorama 48th Annual, Category; “ISCA Best Outstanding Custom”. February 2000. Best Custom Class-H, “Bay Harbor Concurs d’Elegance 2000. Chevrolet Presents, “ Hot Rod Power Tour 2001” Pontiac MI to San Bernardino CA. Participant. Chevrolet Presents “ Americacruise 10th Anniversary 2002 Tour”, Participant. GM Performance Division, “Hot Rod Power Tour 2011” Coca Beach FL to Detroit MI, Participant. Several Trophies, awards and magazine articles presented and written.* Complete history of car, receipts, pictures, Autorama memorabilia etc. History January 2014 – purchased by current owner BCW from original owner LC who purchased car in 1997. Work performed and updates completed upon 2014 purchase see accompanying Specification List. Original Custom Build Date: 1998 – January 2000 – see accompanying Specification List Sheet. Previous owner statement 1998 / 1999 cost to build $120,000.00 USD. 2000 to 2013 invested another approximate $30,000.00 USD. * (provenance) Car was built to participate in Car Shows and Major Pro Tour events. Absolutely all workmanship and parts put into build the car were the best available in 1998/1999. No expense was spared. Current owner statement Purchased and landed in Abbotsford, BC from Detroit, MI Upon receiving the car it was meticulously gone through by myself inspecting every mechanical and cosmetic aspect to determine what was required regarding upgrading or attention with the work performed with quality workmanship by several certified service providers and myself. All parts used for the upgrades were the best brands available through several suppliers with a focus in keeping with the quality of the original build. Car appraised personally by one of the top Car show Judges in North America who Judges Pebble Beach, Hilton Head, ISCA etc. Appraised at $85,000.00 USD on November 4, 2014. 1957 Chevrolet Belair 2 Door Sedan, VIN # VC57S17.... Specification Sheet Chassis and Suspension 2 x 4 tube frame built by Roadster Shop Heidts rack and pinion steering Currie Ford 9” rear end with 3:31 gears 4 link and panhard bar Coil over springs (upgrade 2014) Wilwood 4 wheel disc brakes Wilwood 4 way disc brake proportioning valve Wilwood disc E-brake Stainless steel brake lines New axle seals (2014) Complete body, frame, engine bay, trunk compartment painted Dupont Torch Red, all other components chromed. Custom Stainless Steel 18 gallon fuel tank with SS lines Wheels and Tires American Racing Torque Thrust 17” Wheels, front; 8”x17”, rear; 11”x17”. BFG Tires, front; 225/55/R17, rear; 315/35/R17 Engine 468 cid ( 454 – .030 over) ( builder says 500 hp) SSI Camshaft RAM steel flywheel Moroso oil pan 6 qt oil pan Sanderson Headers Jet Hot coated Stainless steel Exhaust with SS Borla mufflers MSD billit Distributor and 6AL box, new Aurora high heat red plug wires(2014) Edelbrock Aluminum Heads Edelbrock 750 cfm carburetor, electric choke Edelbrock Intake Manifold Edelbrock Water Pump Edelbrock Fuel Pump Edelbrock Timing Chain Cover Lakewood Bell Housing and Shield KandN open top air Cleaner (2014) New pan gasket and rear seal (2014) Most of engine and components chromed or billit aluminum or paint detailed Torch Red. New red Optima high crank battery Transmission, Clutch, Driveshaft Richmond 6 Speed Overdrive-ROD Centerforce dual friction clutch (new clutch, pressure plate throw out bearing, clutch fork and rod (2014) DTS Driveshaft Hurst roll control (line lock) Paint Dupont 1997 Dodge Truck “Torch Red” Clear coat on body only and not roof Body - Custom Appointments Nosed, Decked, Slammed, Shaved trunk lid with remote trunk release Short Spears on Fins 57 Nomad rear bumper All new NOS chrome or re-chromed New front bumper bumper
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