The ’57 Chevy has been through just about every form of metamorphosis and automotive trend that’s been possible and popular since the ‘50s; pro-street, gasser, funny car, low rider, off-roader, and more recently, pro-touring (did we forget any?).  The car has become so popular that more than one company currently markets complete re-pop production bodies, so you can build what essentially would be a brand new ’57 Chevy right in your own garage!

So this made us search eBay to see what could be had in the form of said “shoebox.” What we found was a very special and very rare example indeed. So rare in fact, you may as well call it a 1-of-1. This particular car was built by the late, great Boyd Coddington on the TV program, “American Hot Rod,” as a special 50^th anniversary gift to the O’Reilly Auto Parts Corporation.  The company was founded in 1957 by Charles Francis and Charles “Chub” O’Reilly, so it was only right that Boyd nicknamed it “The Chubster.”

Although the ad doesn’t say whether or not the car utilizes an original ’57 body, it does go on to say that the car was built from the ground up as a modern day road carver equipped with a Jerry Kugel front and rear independent suspension, a GMPP LS2 crate motor that reportedly puts out 440rwhp.Backing the fairly stout ‘plant is a column-shifted TH400 transmission built by the Toy Shop.

It’s covered in a special DuPont Hot Hues shade of red that Boyd mixed himself called “Chub Red” (appropriately enough) and it rolls on a set of Boyd Coddington wheels, which honestly, isn’t much of a surprise. Rounding out the package is full power equipment, including power vent windows (!), an adjustable Flaming River steering column, and a Vintage Air system –complete with rear defrost.

The interior comes complete with a custom interior fabricated by Frances Lopez, with unique “Chubster” white face gauges. The attention to detail in this car is incredible to say the least, and literally every inch of the ‘57 is built with the utmost scrutiny.

It comes complete with full documentation authenticating its exclusivity, and it is said to be one of the last cars that Boyd built. An obvious collector’s item for sure, but not one without a hefty price tag. In fact, we’ll just come out and say that if you don’t have at least $200k in your pocketbook, then don’t even bother. But she sure in pretty!