1956 Bel Air with a Supercharged LS7 V8
by Christopher Christopher
Published in engineswapdepot.com
Rex and Rhonda Satterfield’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air called “Elegant Lady” won the 2026 Ridler Award thanks to the amazing work by Kool Kolors Rod & Customs and Riffey’s Hot Rods. The convertible features a 7.0 L LS7 V8 built by Don Hardy Engines with a 4.5 L Whipple supercharger. The motor’s 1,000 hp (735 kW) is sent through a 4L80E four-speed automatic transmission to a 9-inch independent rear end. The Bel Air sits on an Art Morrison chassis with Kugel Komponents independent rear suspension and inboard disc brakes. The body is dropped three inches with a custom floor. Inside the wells are custom EVOD Industries wheels (19×12, 20×12).
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