Corvette power, a coilover suspension, four-wheel disc brakes, and 20-inch wheels are only the beginning of the equipment list that comes with a very custom Chevrolet wagon from the 1950s.
The Pick of the Day is a 1957 Chevrolet 150 two-door wagon listed for sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Headingley, Manitoba. (Click the link to view the listing)
“This car is a true driver and has been enjoyed for 18,000 miles,” the listing begins. “Countless hours of work went into this car, inside and out.”
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This custom tri-five “handyman” wagon is a far cry from its original form during assembly in 1957. Updates to the build started with the installation of a CPP Pro-Touring suspension package combined with QA1 coilovers for optimized handling. From there, the car received enhancements to the powertrain, wheel and tire setup, interior, brake system, and much more.
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The big news is what’s going on under the hood, where a 1996 Corvette motor has been transplanted and subsequently upgraded. The seller has added a “hot cam,” and all that power is sent to the rear wheels through a 4L60 four-speed automatic transmission. The interior is similarly tricked-out and offers amenities like power steering, a Vintage Air climate control system, a stereo system, tinted windows, AutoMeter gauges, and cruise control. The seller states that the overall build represents a $130,000 investment, which is believable when you look at the level of detail in all the equipment.
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Perhaps the best attribute of this car is its versatility: The rear cargo area is a cavernous place to house furniture, supplies, recreation toys, and anything else along the way. This car was referred to as a “handyman” for good reason. It is akin to modern-day hatchbacks and crossovers with its utility. Not to mention, it will get where you need to go quickly and with way more style than a modern-day vehicle.
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“If you are looking for something you can drive comfortably across the country, this is it,” the seller states. The car is available for pick-up in Cavalier, North Dakota.
The asking price is $75,500 USD for this souped-up 150 wagon, which is only a portion of what it reportedly cost to build.
To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.
Source: www.classiccars.com