We were all extremely excited to learn that Mr. Chevy has landed the lead image on Hot Rod’s website! They posted a gallery of the first 75 cars at SEMA, with Mr. Chevy leading the way. The vintage 1955 Chevy Gasser and matching hauler “carried away” were a huge hit at the SEMA show. It’s quite an honor!
1955 Chevy Gasser Mr. Chevy and Hauler at SEMA 2014 V8TV Video
The SEMA show is often equated with new parts, as it is THE show where all the new stuff is unveiled. However, this year, we brought out a vintage 1955 Chevy Gasser race car and hauler to share with the SEMA attendees. Mr. Chevy was built to this configuration back in 1968, the hauler in ’71, and the car was raced until 1976. On one bad day back in 1976, original builder Van Heck broke the car and wrecked the hauler, and banished both vehicles to his barn for good. The car was bought by Larry Frees at Heck’s estate sale in 2006 and cleaned & repaired to “last raced” condition, and the truck was restored partially by the V8 Speed & Resto Shop. Since Frees got the car running and the truck all back together, he’s been sharing the pair with enthusiasts at various shows around the country
DuQuoin, IL – Area resident Larry Frees and his grandson Nick Schmidt proudly display the 2014 Car Craft Magazine Publisher’s Choice award presented to them at the Car Craft Street Machine Nationals in DuQuoin, Illinois.
The recently restored “Mr. Chevy” hauler and accompanying 1955 “Mr. Chevy” race car were hand selected by Car Craft Magazine Publisher Ed Zinke as his choice for the most unique vehicles of the event. Even more exciting, the car and truck were photographed by veteran automotive photographer/writer Jeff Smith for a feature in an upcoming enthusiast magazine.
The car / truck combo beat out thousands of entrants for the honor, one of only 9 magazine editorial awards given.
“This weekend was a dream come true” Frees said smiling. “Yesterday was the first time in 38 years that the race car took its place on the back of it’s matching car hauler, and we could not have asked for a better outcome!” he beamed.
“Mr. Chevy” will no doubt be riding a little higher on the back of it’s hauler as they attend automotive events throughout the summer.
The V8 Speed & Resto Shop built 1969 Camaro “Lou’s Change” was selected by the staff of Super Chevy as a recipient of their “Top 10” at the 2014 Super Chevy Show at Gateway Motor Speedway, and even got a photo in Super Chevy Magazine! Congrats to owner Lou and the V8 Crew!
The V8TV crew will be at the 2014 Car Craft Summer Nationals in St. Paul, MN July 18,19, and 20. Come by the Pro Builders Shootout area to meet representatives from the V8 Speed & Resto Shop Crew!
Chevrolet Performance presents the Car Craft Summer Nationals, a three-day event showcasing over 6,000 street machines and muscle cars. The event will roll into St. Paul at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, July 18, 19 and 20, 2014 attracting more than 40,000 spectators and featuring all makes and models of street machines, muscle cars, street rods and light trucks as well as feature cars from all over the country.
Come see the Reloaded Camaro, the ’70 Firebird, and the DRIVEN-1 ’66 GTO at the event!
Muscle Car Of The Week Video #31: 1969 Road Runner 426 Hemi Convertible
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Muscle Car Of The Week Video #26: 1967 Camaro Z/28
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Muscle Car Of The Week Video #25: 1967 Camaro “Cherokee” Concept Show Car
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Muscle Car Of The Week Video #11: 1969 Hurst / Olds Convertible
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