1957 Chevrolet 150 Handyman Wagon, LS3, Custom Metal Work, Chassis, Corvette Sus

A one of a kind 1957 Handyman Wagon that has been custom built with an unbelievable attention to detail and custom touches and body work that leaves jaws dropped.

A multiple award winner including first place in 2020 and 2022 Detroit Autorama, Top 10 Roadster Shop Builders Choice at Good Guys in 2021 this Custom Wagon build is fully documented with a Beautiful Build Book and simply stated is superb!

Drivetrain and Suspension:

- LS3 V8
- Tremec T56 Magnum Transmission
- Paul Newman Car Creations C4 Chassis
- C4 Corvette Suspension
- C6 Z06 Corvette 4-Wheel Disc Brakes and Rotors
- Dana 44 Differential with 3.73 Gears
- C4 Steering Rack
- Billet Specialties Accessory Drive
- Staggered 20"/19" Budnik Pilot Wheels

Custom Body Modifications and Finishings:

- Finished in Dodge Viper Ceramic Gray over Black Glasurit Base/Clear
- Drip Rail Removed
- Shaved Door Handles with Mechanical Release in Custom Cove
- Shaved Tailgate Handle
- Wing Window on doors removed and replaced with one piece panel glass
- Rear Pillar Removed and replaced with one piece panel glass
- Custom Front and Rear Bumpers finished in Satin Titanium
- Custom Grille
- Frame has been smoothed, filled and painted Cermaic Gray
- Calipers Smoothed and Filled
- Side Gills Removed from Fenders
- Peak Removed from Fenders and Headlight Bezels
- Custom Composite Hood with Painted Graphic
- Wipers and Window Moldings Shaved
- Custom Smoothed Firewall, inner and outer fender wells
- Brake and Clutch Master Cylinder Relocated under Dash

Interior:

- Seven Hides of Relicate Leather Bright Red Interior
- Modified Late Model Monte Carlo 6-Way Power Seats
- Custom Dash Smoothed and Filled
- Dakota Digital Gauges
- Custom Door Panels with Aluminum Inlays and Laser Etching on Leather
- Electric E-Brake Hidden in Center Console
- Keyless Go Start
- Sony Bluetooth Stereo with Amplifier

Awards:

- Detroit Autorama - First Place 2020
- Detroit Autorama - First Place 2022
- Detroit Autorama - Outstanding Engine 2020
- Detroit Autorama - Outstanding Interior 2022
- Detroit Autorama - Outstanding Paint 2022
- Roadster Shop Top 10 Builders Choice at Goodguys Columbus 2021
- Top 20 Pro's Pick at NSRA Louisville 2021
- Top 25 Pick at the Tri-Five Nationals 2021

For the collector/enthusiast that is looking for a build like no other, this is the one!!!

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About the 150 Wagon:

The Chevrolet One-Fifty (or 150) was the economy/fleet model of the Chevrolet car from 1953 until 1957. It took its name by shortening the production series number (1500) by one digit in order to capitalize on the numerical auto name trend of the 1950s. The numerical designation "150" was also sporadically used in company literature. It replaced the Styleline Special model available in previous years. This model was dropped following the 1957 model year and replaced by the Delray.

The One-Fifty was mainly conceived as a fleet model and little effort was spent marketing it to the average car buyer of the day, although sales weren't limited to fleets. It was most popular with police, state governments, small businesses, economy-minded consumers and hot rodders. Chevrolet sold substantially fewer One-Fifties than Two-Tens or the Chevrolet Bel Air in every year of its life.

True to Chevrolet's vision, the 150 was no-frills basic transportation. It had limited options, stark trim, solid colors, plain heavy duty upholstery and rubberized flooring. Small things like ashtrays, cigarette lighters and even mirrors were extra cost options. Compared to the mid-level Two-Ten or premium Bel Air models, the One-Fifty was stark and bland.

Body style choices were also limited to sedans, Handyman wagons, four-door in 1953–1954, two-door in 1955–1957 and the club coupe. The only body styles specific to the One-Fifty were decidedly fleet oriented — the sedan delivery (a 2-door wagon without rear windows and the rear seat removed) and the business sedan — a 2-door sedan with immobile rear windows and back seat removed. Powertrain choices were limited to manual transmissions and low output engines until 1954. In 1957, a full race-ready version was also available, commonly known as the "Black Widow" for its black-and-white paint color. It was equipped with 4-wheel heavy-duty brakes, 6-lug wheels and dual shock absorbers.

The 1955 model year marked the introduction of a new chassis, all new streamlined single bow bodywork, and the debut of Chevrolet's Small Block V8. The One-Fifty buyer was free to choose any powertrain option available. The business sedan was renamed the utility sedan this year. Unlike the 210 and the Bel Air, the 150 did not have any of the stainless steel trim.

New for 1957 was the 283 small-block V8. The 1957 150 had side trim similar to the 1955's Bel Air trim.