1956 Chevrolet 150 Street Rod V8
Description
This 1956 Chevrolet 150 two-door sedan is a modified example, now finished in blue and white over a blue interior, the car is powered by a Bill Mitchell Products-built 427ci small-block V8 paired with a Tremec six-speed manual transmission.
The 427ci small-block V8 was built by Bill Mitchell Products and features Holley Terminator fuel injection, tubular headers, a Milodon oil pan, and an aluminum radiator with dual electric fans.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Tremec six-speed manual transmission and a Moser Engineering narrowed Positraction rear end with 4.56:1 gears.
The car is finished in two-tone blue and white and features chrome bumpers and trim.
The hood emblem has been removed, and additional features include mini-tubs at the rear, a Volkswagen Jetta third brake light, a rear bumper sourced from a Chevrolet Nomad, and custom taillights that fold down to reveal battery cable terminals.
Forged 19″ front and 20″ rear Billet Specialties wheels are wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tires measuring 245/35 and 295/35 respectively and showing 2021 date codes.
Braking is by 13″ Baer disc brakes with drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners.
Heidt’s chrome front A-arms and dropped spindles have been added.
The interior features electrically-adjustable front seats sourced from a Lexus SC400, along with matching rear seats with custom blue and white leather upholstery, embroidered “Del Air” logos in the seat backs, and three-point seat belts all around.
The custom-fabricated door panels incorporate wood accents and handles from a Mercedes SL 500.
Amenities include air conditioning, cruise control, cupholders sourced from a Volkswagen Phaeton, an inside hood release, electric windows, remote-controlled electric doors, and a Viper alarm with remotes.
The Kenwood stereo system features Apple Carplay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, front and rear-facing cameras, and a trunk-mounted amplifier.
A DVD player housed in the console is paired with video screens located in the backs of the front seats.
A two-spoke leather-wrapped steering wheel mounted on an Ididit tilt column fronts AutoMeter instrumentation.
Provisions for hard-wiring for both Valentine and Escort radar detectors are present, and a Toyota sun visor with an incorporated Homelink garage door opener joins a dome light and sunglass holder sourced from a Mazda 6.
The digital odometer indicates 2k miles, total mileage is unknown.
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