1957 Chevrolet 150
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The Black Widow is one of the most fascinating legends in Chevrolet's racing history. In June of 1957, the Automobile Manufacturers Association banned automakers from officially participating in racing. Publicly, GM and others complied - but behind the scenes, Chevrolet kept the spirit alive. Former Hudson race engineer Vince Piggins set up operations under SEDCO (Southern Engineering and Development Co. ) at Nalley Chevrolet in Atlanta, turning humble Chevy 150 sedans into NASCAR terrors. Known as 'Black Widows,' these lightweight, stripped-down cars became dominant on the track, and to this day remain a point of pride and heated debate among Chevrolet enthusiasts. This tribute to that history takes the Black Widow concept into the modern era. Under the hood sits a supercharged 6. 2L LSA V8 - the same powerplant found in the Camaro ZL1 and Cadillac CTS-V - delivering modern muscle far beyond anything possible in 1957. Paired with a Tremec 6-speed manual transmission, this '57 combines raw horsepower with an engaging, driver-focused experience. Supporting the power...
