Restomod 1955 Chevrolet: A classic becomes a 1.000 hp hot rod!

Thomas Wachsmuth March 1, 2024 -> Cars from AZ, -> Tuner from AZ, Chevrolet, Premium vehicles, Roadster Shop

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The Roadster Shop-Experts have done it again: this time they have a Chevy from the legendary Tri-Five era transformed into a real monster. The two-door classic from 1955, in a subtle Blue with white accents and shiny chrome held, hides a secret under the hood that will impress fans of classic and tuned cars alike. The designation Tri-Five stands for the Chevrolet models from 1955, 1956 and 1957, including in particular the 150, 210, Bel Air and Nomad Models. The cars were far ahead of their time and still have a huge fan base today, which is reflected in clubs, collections and a comprehensive tuning area. The special thing about the Oldis is you Front engine and rear drive layout, which not only appeals to collectors, but also to Hot Rod Enthusiasts makes popular.

Restomod 1955 Chevrolet Hot Rod

Restomod 1955 Chevrolet: A classic becomes a 1.000 hp hot rod!

If you want to transform an old vehicle into a beast that can compete with current Chevrolet sports cars, you should turn to professionals like Roadster Shop turn around. That's exactly what happened with this blue one 1955 Chevrolet Post did. The vehicle was recently featured on social media and is said to be “Jack of all trades, master of all“. No matter whether on the quarter mile, cruising comfortably on the highway or navigating winding roads - the Chevy feels at home anywhere. The team of Roadster Shop has put an extensive photo gallery of the entire conversion process online, but has so far held back on technical details. What is known is that the conversion began in good basic condition and into a chic, blue and white 1955 Chevy with a 408ci V8 from Wegner Automotive and a Precision turbocharger, installed on a special one Fast track chassis, was transformed.

with Lightning Rod shifter

Although exact details are not known, the pictures show the attention to detail such as this Lightning rod shifter and the beautiful Tag Heuer Trackmaster chronometer. The burnout that was carried out during the first tests is particularly impressive and is of course captured in pictures. This underlines that the vehicle is about nothing less than 1.000 PS has! It's a shame that such works of art, the cost of which is probably in the six to seven figure range, rarely perform at their best quarter mile be able to show. It would be fascinating to see the converted Chevy compete against modern athletes or a Tesla Model S Plaid and turn heads in the process.