1954 Chevrolet 3100 Custom Restomod – “Moonshine Express” Tribute

Overview

• Year/Make/Model: 1954 Chevrolet 3100 Pickup
• Price: $54,000 OBO (No trades)
• Title: Clean Title in Hand 
• Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Engine: 383 Stroker Holly Sniper II EFI
• Transmission: 3 Speed Automatic
• Suspension: Air Lift bagged
• Wheels and Tires: Premium Boss wheels wrapped in performance Federal Super Steel 595 (255/35ZR20) low-profile tires.
• Exterior: Patina with “Moonshine Express” hand painted Door Graphics and pin striping
• Interior: Double French-stitched Ostrich Leather & Custom Console
• Pedigree: Barrett-Jackson Auction History / Ex-Vehicle Vault Museum (Parker, CO) / Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Auction

The Build & Pedigree

Originally crossing the block at Barrett-Jackson before taking its place in Parker, Colorado’s prestigious Vehicle Vault Museum, this breathtaking custom creation carries an incredible history—including later being donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation for a charity auction, from whom the previous owner acquired it. Built as an ultimate tribute to the moonshine era, by industry-leading fabrication specialists spent countless hours crafting a vehicle designed to honor the legendary bootleggers who built fast trucks to outrun the authorities.

Performance & Engine Bay

• Engine: Hot Rod 383 CID Stroker V8 paired with upgraded aluminum heads.
• Transmission: Smooth-shifting 3-speed automatic transmission.
• Fuel Delivery: Recently upgraded with a Holley Sniper II Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system for modern turn-key reliability, crisp throttle response, and drivability.
• Electrical & Power: Equipped with a dependable high-performance AGM Yellowtop Optima battery paired with a battery kill switch for safe storage and electrical isolation.
• Hood Support: Upgraded with clean, smooth-operating LS Fabrication hood struts and billet brackets replacing the factory springs.
• Security: Equipped with three hidden ignition anti-theft switches for ultimate peace of mind.
• Exhaust: Custom exhaust built cleanly into the body, delivering a deep, aggressive muscle-car rumble that commands attention instantly.
• Bonus: Fitted with a genuine train air horn setup neatly integrated into the chassis.

Chassis, Suspension & Stance

• Chassis: Professionally integrated S10 chassis swap equipped with a responsive 3.73 gear ratio rear end for an ideal balance of quick launch performance and comfortable highway cruising.
• Frame & Stance: 4-wheel disc brake setup that is completely slammed and lays flat to the ground.
• Suspension Management: Upgraded to an advanced Air Lift 3P digital control system, powered by dual polished chrome Viair compressors and a custom tank setup cleanly displayed in the bed.
• Wheels & Tires: Premium Boss wheels wrapped in performance Federal Super Steel 595 (255/35ZR20) low-profile tires.

Exterior & Bodywork

• Body: Features shaved door handles paired with a remote pop-door system for a completely ultra-clean, seamless profile, complete with antiqued wood removable bed.
• Finish: Peace of mind patina accented by hand-painted “Moonshine Express” graphics on the doors and pin striping on hood and sides.

Interior & Comfort

• Upholstery: Custom-stched black leather paired with striking tan double French-stitched ostrich leather inserts on the seats and door panels.
• Dash & Gauges: Upgraded Classic Instruments vintage-style gauges set against a clean black dash (all gauges fully working), complemented by a custom steering wheel and interior accents including a themed moonshine jug and skull shifter detail.
• Audio & Tech: High-end touchscreen display sound system featuring GPS navigation, Bluetooth, CD playback, AUX connectivity, USB ports, and a dedicated subwoofer, driven by 2 Alpine V-Power amplifiers  seamlessly integrated into the custom center console.

Whether you want to lay frame at local shows, cruise the highway in absolute comfort, or own a piece of museum-grade automotive history with an honorable charity pedigree, this ’54 Chevy restomod bridges the gap between classic hot-rod styling and top-tier modern performance.

Interested? Message Arthur Serious inquiries only—no trades.