Featured on AutoHunter, the online auction platform driven by ClassicCars.com, is this 1948 Chevrolet Coupe.
At 75 years old, this custom coupe is turning more heads than ever. Gone is the vintage running gear, and in its place sits a small-block 350cid V8 paired with a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission. The long list of enhancements continues from there. In total, the seller states that the build cost in excess of $100,000. Having recently completed a much smaller-scale restoration of my own, I can attest that the expenses seem to snowball.
The brilliant Meridian Copper exterior finish is only the beginning of the custom treatment that this coupe received. The long list of enhancements also includes power-assisted disc brakes, an air suspension, power windows, power steering, an independent front suspension, and air conditioning. It’s no wonder this feels like a “spared-no-expense” build with a checklist like that.
Eagle-eyed Chevy fans will notice that the front grille was retrofitted from a 1947-model-year vehicle, and the body was also customized with shaved door handles and molded front and rear fenders. A set of five-spoke aluminum wheels from Billet Specialties add to the street cruiser look perfectly. The raked stance comes courtesy of Ridetech ShockWave air springs and shocks.
No custom ride is complete without the right kind of interior trimmings, and this build hits the mark. There are six-way power-adjustable bucket seats up front and a bench in the rear, all upholstered in two-tone “Ultraleather” material. Features include power brakes, a tilt-adjustable steering column, a JVC stereo system, Vintage Air climate control, and a Lokar shift lever.
Under the hood lives a small-block 350cid V8 motor that has been upgraded with chrome valve covers, a Walker radiator, an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold, an Edelbrock 650-cfm carburetor, March Performance pulleys, ceramic coated headers, and more. A dual exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers has been added, so this Chevy is certain to sound as awesome as it looks.
When this 1948 Chevy was auctioned on AutoHunter in February, the final price didn’t meet the seller’s reserve. That reserve has been lowered, so now is your chance to get this custom hot rod for a fraction of what it cost to build.
The auction for this 1948 Chevrolet Coupe ends on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at 12:40 p.m. (PDT)
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