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For more information on this vehicle visit Updated with modern drivetrain and interior components during an exhaustive, ground-up restoration, this tastefully modified Chevelle turns a traditionally appealing platform into an off-the-charts super star. If you're ready to hit the streets in a fresh, head-turning muscle car, check out this stunning resto-mod! BODYWORK/TRIM Originally sold at Ardery Chevrolet in Windsor, Connecticut, and originally purchased by Edward Lawton of Wethersfield, Connecticut, this solid Malibu spent most of its life roaming The Land of Steady Habits. Recently, when a PPG Industries employee purchased it as a personal project, the car underwent a detailed, rotisserie restoration that involved wholesale replacement of everything but its roof panel. Once countless hours were spent making sure that mix of OEM and reproduction sheetmetal aligned to better-than-factory fit, bright silver base was detailed with black rally stripes, sealed in wet-looking clear and fitted with a contrasting vinyl roof. And presently, this coupe carries an exceptionally clean finish on top of a high quality restoration that's simply stunning. ENGINE Glance under this Chevelle's sculpted hood and you'll find a 460 cubic inch big block V8 that's been bored, polished and tweaked to an estimated 540 horsepower. At the top of the mill, an aggressive March air cleaner feeds oxygen to an 850cfm Holley 4-barrel that's centered on an Edelbrock Endurashine intake. That air/fuel mixture travels into Edelbrock Performer RPM heads, which hang cast, Chevrolet-branded valve covers over forged rods, forged pistons, a forged crank and a fully balanced rotating assembly. At the bottom of those heads, coated Hooker Competition headers send spent gases into high performance, true-dual pipes. At the back of those headers, an aftermarket HEI distributor shoots spark through Moroso-loomed Taylor Thundervolt ignition wires. In front of those wires, an attractive March serpentine system spins a Weiand aluminum water pump between a chrome alternator and billet power steering components. And in front of those components, a big, aluminum-cored radiator makes good use of dual electric puller fans. DRIVETRAIN/SUSPENSION Behind that thundering 454, a rugged Muncie M22 4-speed twists between a heavy duty clutch and proven Driveshaft Shop driveshaft. Torque flows to a familiar GM 12-bolt that's fitted with gears, an Eaton posi-traction differential, Moser axles, a billet pinion yoke and a Moser inspection cover. That road-ready drivetrain rolls on a fully rebuilt double A-arm/4-bar chassis, which features UMI control arms, UMI sway bars and QA1 adjustable shocks. That chassis rests thanks to a CPP Big Brake Kit, which wraps red calipers around drilled and slotted rotors. Spent gases escape through 3-inch stainless Pypes exhaust, which, thanks to TIG welding, traps Street Pro mufflers between an X-shaped crossover and polished resonators. And at the corners of the car, $5K worth of custom Boze Lateral-G wheels twist modern 255/40ZR19 front and 275/40ZR20 rear Nitto Invos around forged spokes. INTERIOR Naturally, this neo Super Sport's comfortable interior is a masterful blend of both form and function. Leather-wrapped SCAT PROCAR buckets are restoration-fresh attire that present clean and crisp. Between those seats, an etched billet knob tops a long Muncie shifter. At the front of those seats, an ° @SS° @ branded dash frames a multi-function Pioneer head unit and Auto Meter Carbon Fiber Ultra-Lite gauges in a brushed Classic Dash instrument panel. And in front of the driver, a sweet Budnik Velocity steering wheel spins a thick, half-wrapped rim around a fixed column. With its awesome motor, incredible body and pristine interior, this killer resto-mod is an attractive, well-done muscle car. If you're in the market for a no excuses classic with an unbeatable combination of style and performance, call, click or visit http://RKMotorsCharlotte for more information on this Chevy!
