1957 Chevrolet 150

1957 Chevrolet 150 two-door sedan that has been modified as a recreation of the famous Black Widow
Chevrolets that dominated the 1957 NASCAR Grand National Championship. The car underwent a frame off nut- and bolt restoration under a previous owner in 2023. The car has just 36 miles since the completed restoration. The car was built to the exact specifications of the Black Widow race cars. Work involved repainting the body, re-trimming the interior in correct cobblestone upholstery, adding a period correct roll bar and installing a 283 cubic inch engine with a correct Rochester 4800 fuel injection unit. As part of the build a 3 speed column shifted transmission and 10 bolt rear axle were included. Every original detail was meticulously incorporated into the building of this show car. The car features dual exhaust exiting through the frame and quarter panels and is equipped with correct four front and rear shock absorbers, front and rear sway bars, an upgraded radiator and 20 gallon fuel tank. Further details include magnetic headlamp covers, rocket hood ornaments, fuel injection badging and stainless steel quarter- panel spears and fin tips. The custom restoration included removable period-style decals and numbering. The car rides on correct white 15 inch 6 lug wheels with custom grease spindles that are mounted on 7.10-15 Firestone Deluxe Champion bias- ply tires. Like the original Black Widow this example is a heater and radio delete along with no glove compartment or rear window cranks to lighten the vehicle for racing. The chassis number is consistent with a 1957 Chevrolet 150 built at the Atlanta, Georgia assembly facility with a V8 engine. This historic car gets tons of attention and inquiries at local car shows and caffeine and car events. You wont find a finer recreation of the famous Black Widow Race Car. This is a show quality car that can be driven anywhere.
The car was sold at Barrett Jackson Scottsdale in 2023 and pictures of the frame off restoration process can be found at the listing