| Welcome to an incredible world of chopped tops, pastel pearl
paints, and slammed suspensions, this is the collection of
Richard Zocchi. Richard is very well known internationally for
his impressive award winning customs. The customs, all designed
by Richard, blend long flowing bodies, chopped tops, and an
incredible attention to detail to create some of the best customs
in the world. All customs typically start off with an excellent
low mileage original car (sorry purists).These cars are typically
shown for one season and then retired. They are typically only
shown at a few select California shows, never out of the state.
With a new custom being built annually, space for all of these
classics is running out, even for Richard. Being offered here is
one of those classics. Some of these cars have been sitting for
many years and may require some minor mechanical massaging to get
them street ready and some are ready to go now. Please call with
any questions. |
| TOP: The top was chopped 4". The rear window
was sunk into the package tray to create the flowing line. The
side roof molding was hand-built. The windshield and and all
glass work was done by Dan Mazzoncini of Dan's Glass, Concord,
California. |
| BODY: The upper hood was lengthened 1" to
create the hhod grille and rear scoop. The centerpiece of the
grille opening was sectioned 3" and the grille cavity was hand
formed. The front scoop, front grille, and rear grille were
hand-made of 3/16" round rod by John Aiello. Headlights were
extended out 4" to simulate early 50's Studebaker look. Headlight
bezels again used by Zocchi are his trademark look - 1956 Olds
with the outside lip cut off. Front and rear bumpers were frenched and extended and all bumper bolts shaved off to give it a clean appearance. Front and rear wheel wells were flared. Hand-made rear skirts were added. Rear quarter panels were extended 4". One 1/2" round rod was used to create cavity opening on taillights, which were handbuilt by Gene Winfield. Side molding was used from a 1957 Pontiac which was altered on the quarter panels. Doors and trunk handles were all removed and Unkl Al's remote system was used. All Chrome work and stainless work was done by Sherm's Plating of Sacramento, California. |
PAINT: Paint was applied by Marcos of Lucky 7 Auto Body, Antioch, Ca. PPG toners of violet and white were used in a custom mix by Marcos with gold pearl. |
SUSPENSION: The front suspension was re-worked with drop spindles from Fat Man Fabrications by Bob Madsen. The car was turned over to Bob Westbury for installation of the Air Technology Air Ride System. |
INTERIOR: The interior was hand-built by Bob Divine Interiors of Martinez, California. It was done in violet and white to match the dash and exterior. Pioneer sound system was also installed by Divine. |
| ENGINE: The engine is a stock 315 Hemi except
for a mild cam. The engine was all painted and detailed. |
| WHEELS/TIRES: The car has radial tires with 2
1/4" whitewalls. Hubcaps were custom made. |
| AWARDS: The car premiered at the 2000 Grand
National Roadster Show, San Francisco, Cow Palace, and was
awarded the prestigious George Barris Kustom d'Elegance Award.
(Richard Zocchi has won this award 3 times now. He was the winner
of the very first George Barris Kustom d'Elegance Award in
1992 with his fabulous 1939 Dodge and again in 1994 with his
chopped yellow pearl 1951 Olds). At the Sacramento Autorama the car won the very first Manuel Arteche Memorial Award. At the Good Guys All American Get Together in Pleasanton, Ca, it was in the top five customs. Finally, at the West Coast Kustoms Paso Robles 2000 car show, it received the Larry Watson Nostalgia Pick. |
| OVERALL CONDITION: Show ready. |
| SUMMARY: This is a gorgeous custom rod that draws an incredible amount of attention everywhere it goes. Incredible car for the discriminating collector. It would definitely cost more than the asking price to build this car. If you have any questions please call me at 925-899-2648. Please remember I am on Pacific Standard Time. Vehicle shown to serious buyers by appointment only. |
Asking $79,500