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This 1957 Chevrolet 150 2-door sedan started as just a shell. That’s right, with little more than the body (and a rather unusual base 150 model, too), it was rebuilt from the ground up to create the amazing black hammer it is today. The shell was obviously totally rust-free, and every single part that went into the build was either new or an equally nice west-coast component. After all, you can’t cut corners when your intention is to paint it jet black, and by that I mean every…square…inch. Not only is the laser-straight body draped in PPG paint, but all the Chevy’s famous trim has been blacked-out as well to give it a sinister look that’s almost as threatening as the blown small block sticking out of the hood.

The all-black theme continues inside with an expertly stitched interior that pays homage to the original. Factory bench seats wrapped in materials that look like the 1957 upholstery choices retain the essence of the great 1957 models. Of course, everything is black, including the carpets and custom door panels, along with all the original hardware for a new twist on an old look. Original gauges were rebuilt and stuffed back into the dash, along with a monster tach up high on top and a complete set of auxiliary gauges underneath, neatly installed in a custom panel that also includes an air vent. Alpine supplied one of their finest AM/FM/CD head units which also has an iPod interface, and it sounds great thanks to extensive use of insulation and sound-deadening materials throughout the interior. 

Built about 4000 miles ago, the rumbling 406 cubic inch small block was grossly over-built for the rigors of supercharging and today cranks out an estimated 650 horsepower at the flywheel. A lot of that muscle comes from the polished Weiand 6-71 blower up top, with fuel supplied by two brand new 500 CFM Edelbrock carbs. MSD supplied the ignition system, and despite its rather radical specifications, it starts quickly, idles happily at 700 RPM, and doesn’t get hot on slow cruises through the fairground. Of course, it was also built to show off, so every aluminum surface was polished to a high shine and most everything else was painted black to match the car. Finned valve covers offer a vintage look that seems most appropriate here, and you can see the attention to detail in things like the custom-bent stainless steel fuel lines feeding both carbs. Ceramic-coated full-length headers dump into a 3-inch stainless steel exhaust system with those aforementioned cutouts, but that’s not even the exhaust’s most interesting feature: check out how neatly it has been integrated into the rear bumper, where it is seamlessly welded to give a truly custom look. 

While you’re under there, have a look at the completely rust-free floors that have been painted to match the body. Sure, it’s been driven, but the quality shines through and thanks to a meticulous owner who cleans it after every outing, it’s still in remarkable show-ready condition. The frame is a seamless California piece that hasn’t been modified for the oversized tires, but the wheelwells have been widened to the frame rails to house them. The suspension is from Jim Meyer, featuring QA1 coil-over shocks all around plus tubular front A-arms and rack-and-pinion steering. In back there’s a 4-link rear setup with a Panhard rod for stability. Big sway bars were added at both ends, and despite the 1957 looks, this Chevy moves like a new Camaro and can hustle as easily as any 2-seater. The transmission is a rare M22 “rock crusher” 4-speed feeding a custom Currie 9-inch Ford rear end with 3.25 gears on a Track-Lok limited slip, so you shouldn’t be afraid to lean on the loud pedal—it can take it. There’s also a disc brake at each corner, a stainless steel gas tank, and it goes without saying that every single component under the car is brand new. Polished American Racing Torque Thrusts are a vintage look, now wrapped in modern 225/45/17 front and 345/35/17 rear Goodyear Eagle performance radials.

There are plenty of stock ’57 Chevys out there, but very few that can run with this black brute. Beautifully sorted, extremely streetable, and happy to run on pump gas and still pull down 15 MPG, it’s an incredible piece that laughs at the word compromise. Looking for your next Power Tour ride or a car that will consistently collect the big trophies at the local cruise-in, this killer Chevy is it. Truly spectacular in every way.