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It's a journey through time with a modern twist. What sounds like an oxymoron is true for this 1954 Chevrolet nicknamed “Shadow,” which has a precise Catering and modifications is an enchanting combination of old and new. Tuned pickup trucks, especially from the 50s, are in great demand and are therefore a veritable gold mine for corresponding workshops. MetalWorks Classic Auto Restoration, an Oregon company, recognized the potential of such projects and developed the 1954 Chevrolet Truck presented here Advance Design Series brought to life in May 2023 after four years of intensive work. From the first glance at the shiny body, which despite its modernity still has the classic lines of the 1950s, it is clear that the truck is not just an old vehicle with a few new parts.
1954 Chevrolet "Shadow"
The Type Morrison chassis, on which it rests, is in itself a technical work of art. Combine that with high quality Strange Coilover shock absorbers Pro-drop components and the special one stabilizers front and rear, and you have a vehicle that impresses both on paper and on the road. The 18" Boze Shifter rimsDerived from Nitto tires not only add a touch of class visually but also provide amazing performance supported by Wilwood disc brakes on every corner. And of course the heart of the truck is under the hood, a modified one LS2 V8 engine with an impressive displacement of 6,0 liters.
LS2-V8 by Ross Automotive Machine
Ross Automotive Machine had a hand in the V8 and tuned the engine so that it was full 630 PS generated - a number that will amaze every lover of classic automobiles. The inner space The pickup truck may seem modest at first glance, but it offers everything you would expect from a modern vehicle in a stylish ambience. Black and gray Manager decorates the interior, whereby the Dakota Digital Instruments and the Bluetooth-enabled Alpine multimedia audio system put the finishing touches.
While the Chevy is currently part of a Private collection He will soon be in New Orleans, Louisiana, through the renowned auction house barrett jackson auctioned. So it remains exciting to see how much the unique truck will fetch and who the lucky new owner will be. In summary: A masterpiece that combines the spirit of the 1950s with the latest technology and design. “Shadow” is truly a work of art on wheels!
| 1954 Chevrolet Shadow Pickup – Technical Details | |
|---|---|
| designation | Shadow |
| Year | 1954 |
| Manufacturers | Chevrolet |
| Exterior color | Gray metallic |
| Interior color | black and grey |
| Cylinder | 8 |
| Motor size | 6.0L LS2 |
| Performance | 630 PS |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic |
| VIN | J540010698 |
| Special Features | Elden Cooper's Vision, custom tailgate, LED taillights, Alpine multimedia audio system, Dakota Digital HDX instruments, Lokar shifter, Ross Automotive Machine-built engine, Edelbrock Pro-Flow 4 fuel injection system, TCI 4L80E automatic transmission, Art Morrison chassis, Wilwood Pro Series 4 -Wheel disc brakes |
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Photo credit: Barret Jackson
