1956 Chevy Handyman Wagon Restomodded With Lavender Paint Job, Big-Block Power

Case in point – this 1956 model with a “three-inch stack of restoration receipts.” Not only does it feature a marvelous two-tone paint job, but the lavender longroof features custom stitched seats and custom taillight lenses. All door and tailgate handles were removed and filled for a sleeker look, now opening remotely.

All of the window gaskets have been replaced, along with the windshield. The tailgate emblem is also worthy of note, converted to the third brake light. 15-inch Torq Thrust wheels complete the exterior makeover, wrapped in like-new tires from BF Goodrich that should hold their own at wide-open throttle as well.

Moving on to the cabin, the gray tweed on the seats and door cards provides a nice contrast to the old-school dashboard. Not entirely old, though, because the dashboard features fresh paint, a fair bit of new trim, and digital gauges. Power windows, a tilt steering wheel, and a floor shifter for the Turbo 400 complete the picture. Speaking of the transmission, care to guess what hides under the skin?

Starting from a 454, Volo Cars reports that the engine bay is the home of a 468 powerplant with an Edelbrock Performer cam, lifters, intake, and carburetor. The 7.7-liter blunderbuss further sweetens the deal with coated headers, Mallory ignition, an aluminum radiator, two fans, and coolers for the transmission and steering fluid. 400 horsepower at the crankshaft doesn’t sound bad at all, right?

Both the floor and the frame is rock solid, and the restoration job has also produced a high-torque starter, 10-bolt Camaro rear end, 3.73 Richmond posi gears, and air shocks. From the underside pictures, you can also see a Flowmaster exhaust that appears to be in great condition even though the build dates back to the 1990s.

On that note, is this baby worth $29,998?