Custom Tin Woody Wagon LS1 V8 700R4 4-speed Auto Leather PS PB A/C

In today's automotive landscape, most spectators like to make hard distinctions between cars and trucks. Maybe it's an adverse reaction to excellent crossovers continually gaining share. Maybe its insecurity over sedans slowly becoming a niche product. Or maybe it's fear of electricity and autonomy completely redefining what a car is. Whatever the case, cars and trucks have always emanated from a common wellspring. For example, Ford's immortal Model A was produced in a wide array of body styles. The two-box sedans of the 1940s could be considered the largest precursor to modern crossovers. And today, most major OEMs are switching to modular vehicle platforms that can spawn everything from a sporty three-door to a full-size pickup. All that said, there are few places where this all-inclusive mindset has been cooler or more successful than storied American wagons. And this exceptional Chevrolet DeLuxe is a choice classic that combines smooth LS power with an upgraded suspension, automated gears and captivatingly cosmic appeal!

THAT GREENING POLISH

It's no secret that, during the glory of the 1950s and 1960s, American car designers drew heavy inspiration from space and The Space Race. While almost every classic from that era is truly fascinating, perhaps no company perfected the aesthetic better than General Motors. As one of the legendary products that kicked off the Chevrolet brand's market dominance, the 1951 Styleline is a sight to behold. And, as the beneficiary of a detailed, professional build that was completed by the artists at Cullman, Alabama's Greening Auto Company, this DeLuxe Styleline is a razor-sharp head turner that's earned accolades on the national show stage!

The car's solid sheetmetal stretches rich burgundy two-stage under some of the best simulated wood we've ever seen. Naturally, that matte, 'Tin Woody' finish looks great against attractive, DeLuxe-spec stainless. That stainless points at a smoothed front bumper, which props small guards in front of a smoothed and body-matched grille. That grille floats clear parking lamps under modern headlights, a 1950 header crest and a 1951 Impala hood topper. Simple mirrors reflect capped wipers and factory door handles, which anchor ornate nail guards above an ornate fuel filler. And at the back of the car, a second smoothed bumper frames LED taillights, a polished hatch handle and a custom tailgate emblem.

TIMELESS POWER TO MATCH TIMELESS APPEAL

Peer into this classic's smooth, body-matched engine bay and you'll find 5.7 liters of professionally dressed LS1 that twists solid power into effortless torque. Straight from GM, this fully-sorted package combines a sturdy aluminum block with coil-near-plug ignition and aluminum flat top pistons to create razor sharp throttle response and lightning quick acceleration. At the front of the mill, a conical filter funnels breeze through a custom burgundy tube, which fronts a requisite AC throttle body. A factory intake works well with proven 241 heads, which cap factory GM internals. Smooth serpentine components turn modern power steering beside a modern alternator and a modern AC compressor. High octane fossils are juiced by electronic fuel injection and sparked by loomed plug wires. Spent gases traverse ceramic-coated shorty headers. Cooling comes courtesy of a painted aluminum radiator, which hangs spry puller fans behind a polished cap, a trick support and a billet expansion tank. The color-keyed engine is dressed in niceties like trick sticks, wood-look valve covers and a custom shroud. And first-rate detailing includes a chromed latch, a dressed brake booster and fully polished hardware.

STREET RODDING DONE RIGHT

Every great automotive profile has an equally great foundation. Not surprisingly, this DeLuxe rolls on a thoughtfully upgraded suspension that provides a delightfully lowered stance. The kit kicks off with lucid power rack-and-pinion steering, which leads a Mustang II-style independent front-clip that's finished with adjustable coil-over-shocks. Opposite that hardware, a 4-link rear-clip employs two more adjustable coil-overs. The smooth small block twists a cooled 700R4 4-speed, which spins a 9-inch Currie axle. Power-assisted stops are provided by polished calipers, which squeeze drilled and slotted discs. Spent gases traverse rowdy Flowmasters and coated tail pipes. Tubular crossmembers stiffen everything up. And at the corners of the car, handsome Budnik Fontanas spin 225/45ZR18 Continental ExtremeContacts and 285/35ZR22 Continental ExtremeContacts.

THAT PAUL ATKINS POLISH

Open this wagon's doors and you'll find a gorgeous leather cockpit that was installed by stitch pro Paul Atkins. Top dead center, a striking, stainless-trimmed dash floats modern Eclipse audio between an autographed tissue box and crisp Classic Instruments telemetry. A custom console props a polished and leather-wrapped shifter on tight carpet that's reflected in bright foot pedals. Cool checked leather crawls across billet-tinged seats to sculpted, billet-tinged side panels. Those buckets, power-adjustable for the car's front passengers, look great under a tight headliner, which descends toward a surf-themed hatch. Cool Vintage Air climate control keeps beach heat in check. And the driver spins a leather-wrapped steering wheel around a polished, tilting column.

If you're a fan of poise, class and swagger, it doesn't get much better than this classy DeLuxe! A rare combination of timeless style and solid drivability, this sweet Chevy is a well-done classic that'll be a blast on the road and a hit at the show. Don't miss your exclusive opportunity to experience a stellar piece of American history!

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HIGHLIGHTS

* Epic Chevrolet DeLuxe Styleline 'Tin Woody' that's the product of a detailed, professional build
* Built by Greening Auto Company
* Earned Top 25 honors at the Pigeon Forge Spring Rod Run
* 5.7 liter GM LS1 V8
* GM 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission
* Currie 9-inch rear axle
* Modern air conditioning
* Power rack-and-pinion steering
* 4-wheel power disc brakes
* Mustang II-style front suspension
* 4-link rear suspension
* Custom leather interior by Paul Atkins
* Modern audio
* Custom 'Tin Woody' paint
* 18 and 22-inch Budnik Fontana wheels
* Flowmaster exhaust
* Build receipts
* All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point inspection
* We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world