Helping this lady become a beast and shredding any tyre fitted to her.

m (that’s more than four new Golf GTIs).

Output on this beast is eye-watering high, 901 hp and 1175 N On a road car, it’s especially unheard of. What we have here is an honest-to-goodness 632 cubic inch Chevrolet crate race motor prepared by Scott Shafiroff. Anyone who knows custom motors knows what a scarce beast this is. However, this engine is something I’ve only ever seen on the drag strip. I’ve even seen some 509 cubic inches Cadillac motors in custom cars. The 454 is a bit scarcer, but you see them every now and again. I’ve seen tons of hot rods with 350 and 383-cubic-inch engines. Without it, the engine would be sticking out of the bonnet – perfect for Tarlton, but not on a classy road car like this.įirst up I have to talk about the engine. The fibreglass scoop was made to house the massive engine. She appears quite stock but the massive custom scoop on the bonnet belies the unbelievable work that has gone into this beauty. Whether it’s an El Camino, sedan, wagon, stock or custom, this one blows it out of the water. Looking at the car in its flawless turquoise paint, I can definitely tell you I have never seen a better job.

He wanted her to be the best 1959 Chevy El Camino in the country and in my opinion, he did just that. In 2010 the decision was made to sell Spotty to a friend of Andre’s, and that was when she became Wynand’s pride and joy. A name, I’m sure you will agree, which she has definitely outgrown. The whole car was covered in patches of primer, earning her the nickname of Spotty.

Preservation of the Chevy had begun in America before she was brought over.

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