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Ferrari SF90 issued do-not-drive order due to fire risk

Ferrari and the NHTSA have issued a recall on the SF90 Stradale and SF90 Spider and urged owners not to drive their supercars.

The reason is due to turbocharger oil delivery pipes used on the SF90’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 that may have been manufactured with a notch or incorrect thickness. The defect could result in an oil leak that in turn could cause a fire.

The recall affects SF90s from the 2022-2024 model years, which equates to 614 vehicles in the U.S., according to the recall notice published on the NHTSA’s website on Oct. 17.

The remedy requires dealers to replace any defective turbocharger oil delivery pipes, a service that will be provided free of charge.

Ferrari SF90 Stradale

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed out on Dec. 16, but anyone looking for further information can contact Ferrari at 1-201-816-2668 or the NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 (reference recall campaign number 23V698000).

The SF90 has been around since 2019, but the issue was only detected by Ferrari in July following the pre-production review of a new model, likely to be the hardcore SF90 XX that was unveiled one month prior. The SF90 XX shares its twin-turbo 4.0-liter V-8 with other SF90 variants, although the XX version of the engine has been substantially upgraded.

This is actually the second recall for the SF90 this year. In March, a recall (NHTSA recall campaign number 23V136000) was issued for 13 examples built from the 2021-2023 model years due to airbags that could impact a child seat. So few cars were included because the recall only affected SF90s ordered with a specific seat.

This article was originally published by Motor Authority, an editorial partner of ClassicCars.com

Now Available without a Racing License: 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R

Ford recently introduced the bonkers Mustang GTD, a $300,000 street-legal race car with an 800-horsepower supercharged V8, aerodynamic aids that are illegal in the series it will compete in and a completely redone chassis designed to give it the best lap times possible. This new super pony car is not the first time Ford has built a street-legal, track-focused Mustang.

In 1995, the blue oval gang introduced a limited-edition Mustang that required buyers to possess some type of racing license (road racing or drag racing—holding either got your hot Mustang ticket punched). Currently listed on Hemmings Auctions, this 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R was one of just 250 of these special Mustangs cooked up by the company’s Special Vehicle Team.

1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R 5.8-liter Windsor V8

Ford introduced an all-new Mustang in 1994, the first major refresh since the 1979 debut of the Fox-body models. Based on the SN95 platform (a.k.a. Fox-4 for its evolution from the Fox platform), the new Mustang offered not only a 215-hp GT variant, but also a Cobra option, powered by the same 240-hp 5.0-liter V8 found in the ’93 Mustang Cobra. The gang at SVT decided that the new platform deserved a top-dog model that would prove the Mustang’s worth at the track.

Enter the Mustang SVT Cobra R for 1995. Based on the standard Cobra, the R ditched the 5.0 for an even more performance-oriented version of the 5.8-liter (351-cu.in.) Windsor V8 found in the contemporary Lightning pickup. Compression was bumped from 8.8:1 to over 9.1:1. A more aggressive camshaft and freer-breathing air-meter body boosted output from 240 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque in SVT’s truck to 300 horsepower and 365 lb-ft of torque, both figures representing the highest output small-block Mustang up to that point. The racier Cobra R achieved those power and torque figures at several hundred rpm higher than in the Lightning, a perfectly acceptable trade off in a car destined for track duty.

1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R front

The Cobra R suspension was based on the standard Mustang and Cobra setup, but with specifications for better lap times, comfort be damned. Higher rate springs and adjustable Koni shocks were fitted, as was a fatter front anti-roll bar. A strut brace connecting the top of the front struts in the engine bay was added to stiffen the unibody structure. Brakes from the standard Cobra were deemed sufficient with 13-inch rotors up front and 11.65-inch rotors in the rear. Unique to the Cobra R were a set of 17-inch alloy wheels.

There were other modifications, such as the use of an exclusive fiberglass hood with a massive center bulge to clear the physically larger engine. A 20-gallon fuel tank (30% larger than the standard GT’s tank) was included as a consideration for the thirstiness of the larger-capacity V8 at the track. A beefier Tremec five-speed was used in place of the standard BorgWarner gearbox and the rear axle final-drive gearing was shorter at 3.27:1 in place of 3.08 gears.

1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R interior

A larger radiator was also installed in the engine bay, as were airbags for the driver and passenger given the car’s street-legal status, but lots of other bits were removed for weight reduction, including the rear seat, radio, air conditioning, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, the sound insulation and even the fog lamps, whose absence allowed for the ducting of cool air to the brakes. All 250 Cobra Rs produced were coupes finished in Crystal White. Inside, the interior was a bit jarring with the Saddle (tan) interior treatment, including big sections of the door interiors, the dashboard, the carpet and other trim all punctuated with black fabric seats.

Faster acceleration and faster lap times were both achieved with the Cobra R. Road tests of the day praised the overall fatter torque curve of the 5.8/351 V8 and the confidence that the suspension, brakes and tires all delivered. But despite Ford’s efforts to ensure that all the Cobra Rs produced would end up in the hands of racers who would put the cars through their paces as the engineers had intended, plenty of them did end up parked as collector cars.

1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R side

All 250 cars were spoken for within five days of its January 2, 1995 on sale date. In the time before internet sales of such limited vehicles were measured in minutes or hours, the Cobra R was an instant success. The Cobra R carried a $37,099 sticker price from Ford, which included the regular SVT Cobra’s “standard vehicle price” of $21,300 plus $13,699 for the “R Competition Option” and a stout $2,100 gas guzzler tax.

Seemingly immediately, the speculators were out in full force, offering the limited-production high-performance cars at a significant premium over Ford’s already beefed-up price. Over the years, plenty of other Mustangs have bested the ’95 Cobra R in performance and power, but the appeal of this track-focused car with the last of the high-performance pushrod V8s is undeniable.

This 1995 Cobra R was apparently traded in by its original owner after just 300 miles due to the lack of air conditioning. From there, it was acquired by the seller’s brother and later the seller himself. With less than 5,700 miles showing on the odometer at the time of its listing, it remains a very low mileage example.

1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R chassis and undercarriage

The seller shares that it has been used at a few track days at Watkins Glen International raceway in upstate New York. Modifications from stock include the installation of Recaro seats (a definite must from the stock Mustang chairs for track use), Simpson five-point harnesses, Baer brakes, a BBK exhaust and a different anti-roll bar. According to the seller, the car otherwise remains in stock condition.

At the very least, this track-focused Mustang did get used at the track. Fortunately, if you fancy yourself behind the wheel of this very limited production, high-performance Mustang with one of Ford’s most powerful small-block pushrod V8s, you no longer need a license. Head on over to Hemmings Auctions to find more detail on this 1995 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra C.

Custom Cars That Chip Foose and Danny Koker Got Horribly Wrong

Custom cars are an embodiment of innovation and craftsmanship and the world of automotive design is unlike anything else. Chip Foose and Danny Koker are legends in the custom car business thanks to their TV shows showcasing their remarkable skills in resurrecting classic cars. But there’s a fascinating twist as even the most seasoned craftsmen can sometimes stumble. In the world of auto restoration, even legends like Foose and Koker have experienced moments when they got it wrong.

In this article, we’ll explore those instances where their expertise faltered and show that in the realm of car restoration, no one is infallible. So fasten your seatbelts and prepare to embark on a journey where we’ll reveal some of the lesser-known aspects of Foose and Koker’s careers that didn’t quite go as planned. It’s a reminder that even in the face of undeniable talent and experience, the road to perfection can be paved with its fair share of bumps and unexpected detours.

Photo Credit: SEMA

Custom 1974 Jaguar E-Type

Jaguar designs of the past were some of the most iconic cars on the road. There was something about beautiful British designs that separated these cars from the rest of the world. It’s why classic car enthusiasts generally prefer old Jaguar cars to other international designs from the same period. So when Chip Foose designed a custom E-Type, it was a rather shocking design, to say the least. The car was designed for the SEMA show in Las Vegas and it wasn’t at all what the original car looked like (via Chip Foose).

Photo Credit: SEMA

The design was confusing with an odd mix of muscle car elements and classic car tie-ins. The Dayton-style rims and white wall tires just didn’t go well with the rest of the design. On the front of the car, you had a hood that was designed for a sports car and a shaved design that made the car look like a silver bullet. Nothing else made sense about this Jaguar, although it was well received at the SEMA show. Foose never designed a car like this again and there were good reasons for that.

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Ranking The Greatest Dodge Challengers As The Legend Fades Away

By the 1970s, the original muscle car market in America was starting to slow down with rising environmental laws strangling the market. Interestingly enough, however, this was the time the Dodge Challenger was born. Dodge was a big player in the muscle car wars of the ’60s. But it never had a pony car model, like the Mustang, Camaro, or Barracuda. Their iconic line of Challengers quickly became just that.

It was a compact muscle car on an E-Body platform. The car boasted an exciting new design, a lineup of powerful engines, a great image, and strong performance. Even though it came out last, it was quickly a force in the segment. Unfortunately, the original Challenger was dead by 1975. Yet its legend never left muscle car fans. After a long wait, it was back in 2010. It remains one of the best cars in the segment since. Dodge will be discontinuing it again soon. So there’s no better time than rank all the greatest Challenger models in the storied history of the nameplate.

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Dodge Challenger 340 Six-Pack

1970 featured several battles between car manufacturers in the Trans-Am Championship. At one point, almost all pony cars were included in the racing program. Mustangs, Camaros, Firebirds, Challengers, and Barracudas were chasing each other on tracks around America. To homologate Challengers for the Trans-Am, Dodge released a model called the 340 Six-Pack. It featured several modifications, a blacked-out hood, and a 340 V8 engine with 290 hp (via Motor Trend).

Photo Credit: Greg Keysar Photography

Experts said the car had close to 350 hp but it was rated less for insurance reasons. The Challenger 340 Six-Pack proved to be agile on the street. It could have been more successful on the race tracks. The 340 could accelerate to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds with its four-speed manual transmission.

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Cars From ‘The Fast and The Furious’ Regular Drivers Can Actually Own

In the summer of 2001, a high-octane action film hit theaters and changed the landscape of Hollywood cinema forever. “The Fast and the Furious,” directed by Rob Cohen, wasn’t just about thrilling car races and daring heists. It was a cultural phenomenon that introduced audiences to the roar of engines and the speed of the streets. At the heart of this adrenaline-fueled saga were not just its charismatic characters but also the charismatic vehicles they drove. The cars that were in the movie were modified to each of the owner’s tastes.

So we embarked on a nostalgic journey back to where it all began. These weren’t just ordinary cars. They were emblematic symbols of the underground racing culture, showcasing an array of makes and models. Even though some of these are common cars with the right modifications, they are completely different. Join us as we rev our engines and dive into the world of these great common cars that set the streets on fire and made cinematic history in “The Fast and the Furious.”

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1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS

A car that was featured very briefly in the original movie, the 1970 Chevelle SS in the movie was smoked out with a slick primer paint job. Although the original film focused mainly on imports, it was the Chevelle SS that caught the attention of moviegoers. Driven by the main character Dominic Toretto, this was an in-between car with big power under the hood. Obviously, it wasn’t a bone stock restoration, this car was a street rod. The Chevelle SS was a rough-and-tumble hot rod even when it was brand-new, so it fit in the movie perfectly (via Fandom).

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The cars that made the movie iconic were the Toyota Supra and the Mitsubishi Eclipse. But the Chevelle SS still had an important part. Car culture in general was cultivated around muscle cars like the Chevelle. You can’t get a full view of the car scene without vehicles like this. The muscle car era is responsible for birthing amazing movie franchises like ‘The Fast and The Furious.’ There have been plenty of car movies that featured the Chevelle SS and with good reason as it’s an iconic part of car culture.

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1940s-Style Ford Pickup Street Rod

This street rod was built under previous ownership using the body of a 1940s Ford pickup mounted to a modified Chevrolet S-10 chassis. Power is provided by a 350ci Vortec V8 mated to a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end with 2.73:1 gears. The truck is finished in two-tone burgundy and cream over beige upholstery, and additional equipment includes a wood-plank bed floor, 15″ steel wheels with chrome hubcaps, power-assisted front disc brakes, suspension lowering components, a performance camshaft, an Edelbrock carburetor and intake manifold, an HEI distributor, and an American Autowire wiring harness as well as a later-model bench seat, AutoMeter instrumentation, an Alpine head unit, and aftermarket speakers. This modified Ford pickup is now offered on dealer consignment with service records and a clean Michigan title in the current owner’s name listing the truck as a 1946 Ford.

The Ford pickup body was modified and mounted to a Chevrolet S-10 chassis during a build reportedly completed in 2015. It has been refinished in burgundy and cream, and it features a 1940-1941 Ford-style hood, grille, fenders, and headlights as well as a New Port Engineering windshield wiper assembly, replacement glass, dual side mirrors, running boards with stainless-steel trim, LED taillights, and a custom-made third brake light assembly mounted behind cut-out “Ford” script below the rear window. A crack is noted on the top of the cab along with flaking paint in the lower door jam area.

Painted 15″ steel wheels wear burgundy pinstriping and chrome hub caps, and are mounted with 215/70 front and 235/70 rear BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The Chevrolet S-10 brakes, suspension, and steering elements have been retained, and features include power-assisted front discs brakes and rear drums as well as 2″ front drop spindles, de-arched rear leaf springs, and power steering.

The drop-down tailgate opens to reveal a wood-plank bed floor with bright trim strips.

The interior is equipped with a later-model bench seat trimmed in beige upholstery with color-coordinated trim and carpets. Appointments include lap belts, hand-crank side windows, and a glove compartment, as well as a cabin heater, an Alpine head unit, and aftermarket speakers mounted below the dash.

A banjo-style steering wheel is mounted to a tilting steering column and fronts AutoMeter instrumentation that includes a 120-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and centrally positioned auxiliary gauges. The five-digit odometer shows 3,700 miles, less than 1k of which have been added by the current owner. True mileage is unknown.

The 350ci Vortec V8 is said to have been overhauled and features an aftermarket camshaft, an Edelbrock carburetor and aluminum intake manifold, an HEI distributor, and finned aluminum valve covers. Additional modifications to the truck include a replacement stainless-steel fuel tank, an aluminum radiator and coolant expansion tank, an electric fan, and an American Autowire wiring harness. An oil change was carried out in Spring 2023.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission and a Ford 9″ rear end with 2.73:1 gears. The transmission is said to have been rebuilt, and a custom-made driveshaft was installed along with replacement yokes and universal joints. The fabricated dual exhaust system utilizes Flowmaster mufflers.

Service records and build documentation will accompany the truck.

The truck is titled with the VIN 99C811028, which is stamped on the firewall-mounted identification plate and consistent with a 1946 Ford Pickup. The Michigan title lists the truck as a 1946 Ford Pickup.

605-Powered 1952 Willys Aero Coupe

This 1952 Willys Aero coupe was rebuilt and modified during previous ownership into its current iteration as a gasser-style custom. The car features shaved and chopped bodywork painted orange over a custom beige and purple leather interior as well as a fuel-injected Indy Cylinder Head 605ci Hemi V8 and tubbed rear wheel wells accommodating 22-inch-wide tires. Additional work included installation of a replacement frame as well as rear-hinged doors and Chevrolet Bel Air taillights. The interior has been modified with bucket seats in addition to air conditioning and electric windows, and additional equipment includes four-wheel disc brakes, independent front suspension, an aluminum radiator, 30-gallon fuel tank, and multi-piece Center Line wheels. Work following the seller’s acquisition in 2018 has consisted of a top-end engine rebuild as well as overhauling the four-link rear suspension and installing a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission and an Edelbrock intake manifold with dual Accufab throttle bodies and velocity stacks. This modified Willys is now offered with build records and a Massachusetts title in the seller’s name.

The coupe bodywork underwent rust repair in 2012 prior to a repaint in its current shade of orange by Metal Rehab Technologies of Fort Worth, Texas. The roof has been chopped by approximately 3.5”, the side trim pieces have been shaved, Chevrolet Bel Air taillights have been installed, the door handles have been recessed, and the doors were fitted with rear-mounted hinges. The hood has been cut to accommodate the velocity stacks, and additional exterior details include tinted windows, frenched headlights, a chrome grille and bumpers, and custom airbrushing on the trunk lid.

Multi-piece 15” Center Line wheels are mounted with 165/80 Nexen SB-802 tires up front and Mickey Thompson Sportsman S/R rubber out back. The rear wheel wells have been tubbed, and the car is brought to a stop by disc brakes at all four corners. Independent suspension has been installed up front, while the four-link rear suspension is equipped with dual coilovers. Damage to the rear four-link brackets was repaired during current ownership by Hall’s Custom Chassis and Metal Fab of Hanover, Massachusetts, with boxed suspension brackets and custom four-link bars and Heim spacers also installed at that time.

The cabin houses front bucket seats and a rear bench that have been reupholstered in beige leather with purple inserts, orange embroidery, and matching door panels. Features include an under-dash air conditioner, electric windows, lap belts, and a fire extinguisher mounted to the passenger’s kick panel.

A Grant GT steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color metal dashboard housing AutoMeter instrumentation that includes a 160-mph speedometer, a 10k-rpm tachometer, auxiliary gauges, and a digital controller for the Holley Dominator electronic fuel injection system. The digital odometer shows approximately 2,200 miles, around 1k of which have been added by the seller. Total mileage is unknown.

The 605ci Indy Cylinder Head Hemi V8 crate engine was installed during the build and features an aluminum block as well as a hydraulic camshaft, an aluminum radiator, a trunk-mounted 30-gallon fuel tank, a 3″ exhaust system with Magnaflow mufflers, and a March Performance pulley system. An Edelbrock intake manifold and dual Accufab throttle bodies with velocity stacks were installed in 2018, while work the following year included rebuilding, machining, and resurfacing the cylinder heads, performing a valve job, and replacing the pushrods, lifters, ignition coil, and distributor. The ECU was re-mapped in the spring of 2023. A printout from a dyno run is provided in the gallery below and shows results of 860 horsepower and 815 lb-ft of torque.

The 4L60E four-speed automatic transmission was installed during current ownership along with a custom driveshaft and sends power to the rear wheels via a 10” Winters Champ rear end with a Moser Engineering differential cover. A ProTorque converter and a rear-mounted transmission cooler with an electric fan and stainless-steel lines have also been installed. The replacement frame is finished in purple, and additional underbody photos are provided in the gallery below.

The Massachusetts title bears an odometer discrepancy brand and states, “Odometer discrepancy – not actual mileage”.

350-Powered 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Sedan

This 1947 Ford Super Deluxe Tudor Sedan is said to have been used as a decoration hanging over the bar in a Spokane, Washington, restaurant before being acquired by the seller’s father in 1997. Subsequent work involved a repaint in black and the installation of a 350ci Chevrolet V8 mated to a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end. The interior has been modified with gray leather-trimmed seating surfaces as well as air conditioning, electric windows, and a Kenwood CD stereo. Other equipment includes independent front suspension, power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, four-link rear suspension, Aldan coilovers, front disc brakes, black steel wheels, and chrome hubcaps. This modified Super Deluxe is now offered by the seller on behalf of their father with component manuals and a Washington title.

The car has been refinished in black, and exterior details include dual exhaust outlets, tinted windows, dual side mirrors, and stone guards ahead of the rear wheels. An area of corrosion near the front of the passenger-side lower door seam is shown up close in the photo gallery below.

Black-finished 15” steel wheels wear bright trim rings and Ford-branded hubcaps and are mounted with BFGoodrich tires. Braking is via front discs and rear drums, and the car has been fitted with power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering. Additional modifications include Heidts Superide II independent front suspension with tubular control arms, four-link rear suspension, front and rear sway bars, Aldan American coilovers, and Pete and Jake’s ladder bars.

The cabin has been fitted with gray leather-trimmed power-adjustable front bucket seats and a rear bench that were sourced from a later-model vehicle. Amenities include an Air-Tique HVAC system, a remote-operated Kenwood CD stereo, Nu-Relics electric windows, front and rear seatbelts, and a center console with pull-out cupholders.

A leather-wrapped banjo-style steering wheel sits ahead of a body-color metal dashboard housing Dolphin instrumentation that includes a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and auxiliary gauges. The six-digit mechanical odometer shows approximately 500 miles. True chassis mileage is unknown.

The 350ci V8 is topped by a single Weber carburetor and features polished accessories, an aluminum radiator with an electric fan, a wiring harness from Ron Francis Wiring, and tubular exhaust headers.

Power is sent to the rear wheels via a Turbo-Hydramatic three-speed automatic transmission and a Ford 9” rear end.

Assorted component manuals will accompany the vehicle.

The Washington title bears a Classic brand.

No Reserve: Custom 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe Coupe

This 1949 Chevrolet Styleline Deluxe is said to have spent time in California before being acquired by the seller in 2020, after which it was the subject of a custom build. The frame was modified to accommodate an air suspension system with custom geometry, the roof was chopped 5″, and the body was nosed, decked, shaved, and refinished in matte yellow. The car is powered by a 283ci V8 paired with a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission, and it also features frenched lights, a louvered hood, tucked and smoothed bumpers, power steering, power-assisted front disc brakes, and red-painted 15″ steel wheels as well as a multicolor fabric seat cover, a Lokar high-neck shifter, a Classic Instruments combination gauge, an aluminum radiator, block-hugger headers, and a dual exhaust system. This custom Chevrolet coupe is now offered at no reserve with a clean Michigan title in the seller’s name.

The roofline was reportedly chopped 5″, the hood seam was filled, louvers were stamped in the hood, and the exterior trim, badges, and door handles were removed before the body was refinished in matte yellow with white accents. Blue pinstriping is accompanied by as “Alley Cat” lettering on the trunk lid. The headlights and taillights were frenched, the bumpers were smoothed and tucked, and custom glass was installed during the build. No door windows are installed.

The frame was modified during the build to accommodate a front Mustang II-style crossmember and tubular control arms as well as a rear four-link setup and an air suspension system. Red-painted 15″ steel wheels wear bright Bowtie-logo hubcaps and are wrapped in 205/75 wide-whitewall radial tires that are said to have been mounted under current ownership. The car is equipped with power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering, and braking is handled by power-assisted front discs and rear drums. The brake lines and hoses were reportedly replaced along with the rear axles, seals, and bearings.

The split-back bench seat is covered in multicolor fabric that extends to the door panels and rear of the cabin, which also houses dual air compressors and a stainless-steel tank. An air pressure gauge is mounted beneath the dash along with switches for the front and rear airbags. Additional appointments include a Lokar high-neck shifter, lap belts, brown carpets, and a replacement accelerator pedal.

The two-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and fronts a Classic Instruments combination gauge with a 140-mph speedometer, an 8k-rpm tachometer, and readouts for coolant temperature, voltage, oil pressure, and fuel level. The seller states that the car has been driven approximately 300 miles under current ownership and that the speedometer has not been programmed. Total mileage is unknown.

The 283ci V8 is said to have been rebuilt and installed under current ownership, and it is equipped with finned valve covers, an Edelbrock air cleaner, an aluminum radiator, Mallory ignition wires, and block-hugger exhaust headers. The inner fenders were cut and smoothed along with the firewall.

Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a three-speed TH350 automatic transmission and a 1970 Camaro-sourced rear end with 2.73:1 gearing that were reportedly installed under current ownership. The car features a dual exhaust system with glasspack mufflers, and an aftermarket fuel tank is installed with a filler accessible in the trunk.

The car is titled using the VIN GKK47620 shown on the replacement tag above.

454-Powered 1937 Chevrolet Sedan Street Rod

This 1937 Chevrolet Sedan street rod was acquired by the owner in 1997 and subsequently refurbished and modified. Work consisted of chopping the top, modifying the hood, rear fenders, and side panels, adding a power-operated sunroof, repainting the body, and installing a Progressive Automotive fabricated steel chassis, a front air-ride suspension system, and a GM Performance crate 454ci V8 linked with a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a Currie Enterprises 9″ rear end. The car is finished in Sundance Gold with airbrushed black flames over a custom Fawn Gold and Cream leather interior with woodgrain and black leather trim, and features include Arizona Speed & Marine electronic fuel injection, Vintage Air climate-control and Front Runner accessory systems, power steering, power front Wilwood disc brakes, 18″ and 20″ Intro Twisted Matrix wheels, Dakota Digital instrumentation, power-adjustable front bucket seats, and an Alpine CD stereo linked with two Alpine amplifiers and JL Audio subwoofers. This Chevrolet street rod is now offered on dealer consignment with a 2006 issue of Street Rod Builder magazine featuring the car, build invoices, parts instruction manuals, award jackets, and a clean New Jersey title listing the car as a 1937 Chevrolet.

The body was repainted in Sundance Gold with black flames accented by airbrushed shadows during the refurbishment. Features include a chopped roof, a one-piece hood with side louvers, a Jim Wrench grille, an Audi-sourced power-operated sunroof, extended side panels, Rodtronics electric door and trunk poppers, shaved drip rails, molded fender-mounted headlights and taillights, and body-color mirrors and running boards. There is a paint chip on the right rear fender.

The 18″ and 20″ Intro Twisted Matrix wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich g-Force T/A KDW tires measuring 225/45 up front and 265/50 out back. The Progressive Automotive fabricated steel chassis features tubular control arms, power rack-and-pinion steering, and an Air Ride Technologies front air suspension system. Braking is handled by power-assisted Wilwood front discs and Ford-style rear drums.

The cabin features power-adjustable front bucket seats and a custom rear bench trimmed in Fawn Gold leather upholstery, which extends to the custom center console, dashboard, and door and rear panels. The interior is accented with woodgrain and black leather trim, and features include a Bitchin’ Products dashboard, black-finished billet hardware, a concealed Air Ride Technologies system controller, Vintage Air climate control, a Painless wiring harness, modular door contacts, power windows and mirrors, and black anodized aluminum pedals. An Alpine Bluetooth-capable stereo is linked with mid-range speakers, two tweeters, and trunk-mounted 1200-watt Alpine amplifiers and JL Audio 8″ subwoofers. There are scratches in the wood trim by the left door handle.

The Lecarra steering wheel is mounted to a tilting column and sits ahead of a center-mounted Dakota Digital instrumentation display. The digital odometer shows 6k miles. Total mileage is unknown.

The GM Performance crate 454ci V8 was installed during the build and features Arizona Speed & Marine electronic fuel injection, a chrome Vintage Air front runner system, chrome dress-up components, electronic ignition, Lokar throttle linkage, a finned intake manifold and valve covers, and tubular exhaust headers. An aluminum radiator with three electric cooling fans has been fitted.

Power is sent to the rear wheels through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission and a Currie Enterprises 9″ rear axle. A stainless steel dual exhaust system with MagnaFlow mufflers has been installed.

The build invoices, parts instruction manuals, an issue of Street Rod Builder magazine, and jackets presented as awards are included in the sale.

The manufactured VIN tag reads 2830G8A572817, which is consistent with the VIN listed on the New Jersey title. The New Jersey title lists the car as a 1937 Che 2DR.