Lot #473 - This stunning custom Deluxe convertible is finished in Driftwood metallic PPG paint with beautiful chrome work throughout. Features halogen headlights and frenched-in 1950 Ford tail lights. The German convertible top has a dark brown exterior with a tan interior utilizing a factory motor and bows. The rear bows are modified to achieve a smooth contour. Two padded convertible top boots are included, one matching the top and the other matching the interior. The trunk is finished to match the interior featuring custom inserts in the lid. The engine bay features a smoothed out firewall, balanced and blueprinted 383 V8 stroker motor with competition cam, roller rockers, a custom air cleaner that sits on top of an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold and 4 barrel carburetor. A Doc's Blocks polished aluminum radiator provides cooling while custom valve covers give you the finishing touch on the Edelbrock aluminum heads. A high torque starter motor brings this car to life while exhaust is handled by dual 2.5" diameter exhaust through Flowmaster mufflers. Power is put to the ground via a GM 700R4 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive through a Ford 9" rear end. The chassis features a Mustang II front end and rear leaf spring suspension with anti-sway bars, power steering and front disc/rear drum brakes. The billet aluminum wheels come from Colorado Custom, influenced by a 1957 Cadillac's. Diamond Back wide white wall radial tires and rear fender skirts complete the look. The beige interior is finished in Ultraleather with a custom finished dash from a 1955 Chevy with Classic Instruments gauges mounted in a billet aluminum cluster. A custom color matched, dwarfed 1955 Chevy steering wheel sits atop a Flaming River steering column. Vintage Air heat and air conditioning, power windows and a custom stereo system with concealed speakers, subwoofer and power amp.