1,400 HP Twin Turbo '55 Chevy Custom Show Car Multi Million Dollar Build | "Brute Force"

This may be the greatest custom tri 5 Bel Air on the planet... The attention to detail is out of this world and the entire build took 8 years to complete, the 540ci Merlin Motor with twin turbos really gives this car the name "Brute Force" so sit back and enjoy the ride..
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[@CyberDocUSA]

Literally off the friggin' charts, man.

[@hent1438]

The fabrication work on this piece of art is next level. This is the most gorgeous 55 Chevy by far i've ever seen.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way here 👊

[@Justin-bz1dp]

​@@AutotopiaLAhi

[@juliogonzalez6370]

That 55 is a rolling work of art.... it’s beauty is timeless 🙌🏾👍🏾

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly is pure rolling art

[@roycemccarthy5771]

This is one of the most well engineered cars I've ever seen. When someone says its a multi million dollar car, you would immediately think trailor queen. This car says road trip. Very well thought out.

[@backyardbuilttrucks1]

The old school barber chair styling on the seats is sick.

[@CyberDocUSA]

OCD much? Lol. This is the kinda guy I'd want doing my build if I make the Forbes List!

[@brownautodesign47]

Look me up when you get there!

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@brownautodesign47, absolutely!

[@CyberDocUSA]

@@lt.columbo5919, I don't consider this treatment _ruining_ the car, though from a purely purist perspective I do understand where you're coming from, man. I just have different taste is all. Peace.

[@ganjd1148]

That's just art right there. No words will do it justice.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way

[@jaysauer7324]

Very rare times when you can say that something is so perfect...this IS that time. This is the most perfect 55 Chevy, or most perfect vehicle ever. The engineering and final finish is absolutely perfect. The colors go well together, the WHOLE THING IS PERFECT!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Couldn’t agree more. This is a rare one to leave me simply saying “wow”

[@joelgreen9119]

BAM

[@user-fx5cd4px3k]

so much work put into that car. it's an obsession for sure. art on wheels

[@palmermonsen9098]

That car is perfect, I have never seen such attention to detail

[@icebreakers8378]

You’ve never seen lowriders now in days they have million details

[@m91473]

@@icebreakers8378 did you really just compare a low rider to this?

[@icebreakers8378]

@@m91473 details. But yeah it’s not in the same category

[@talesofanasphaltjockey]

Spectacular car but I view it more as a work of art , a museum piece , over a fully functional automobile . While I appreciate the thought and the amount of work & attention to detail , that goes into building a machine like this I'm more of a driver kinda guy .

[@AutotopiaLA]

I hear ya. Once it’s done showing Bob will certainly drive it as he does all of his vehicles

[@khabaaustralia]

Absolutely mind blowing I had to remind myself to take a breath I was so stunned at the undercarriage and running gear along with the rest of it. Shaun, ya knocked it out of the park. Best of luck on the show circuit to the owner/builder's, we make our own luck and that's the way it's done with Brute Force

[@yensive826]

this is by far. the baddest and most beautiful car on the planet, hats off to anyone who worked on this.

[@roknroy1]

i think this guy was on wrecks to riches, i didn't know he was this good...

[@AutotopiaLA]

Don’t know about Wrecks to Riches but Chris really is that good. Highly accomplished in the design industry and this shows his skill set

[@nobodyspecial6436]

He was indeed....he was Barry Whites designer and parts orderer for quite awhile..... he does have some skills....i however would like to applaud the skills of the folks at Gabe’s Custom Interiors..... I think those guys deserve way more attention than they get..... in most shows they’re just a footnote yet without them these cars wouldn’t look anything like they do.....

[@kevinoertl774]

@@AutotopiaLA yes he was with that show

[@jdridesandreviews]

That's a jewel. I can spend days just looking at this beauty.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Such an incredible design and build

[@cdnmetelhead4013]

I can’t believe as beautiful as this car is, it didn’t win the Ridler.

[@bubbafringman1864]

Wow, I can't believe it either

[@JordansTake35]

It got absolutely robbed. The car that won didn't even have all custom parts.. They only won cause the show was trying to send a message that not only multi millionaires can win, so they gave it to an inferior "family" built car.

[@andrewipp426]

Other then my 70 Cuda the 55 Chevy is my all time favorite car, when I was a kid my father had a red and white 2 door hardtop I absolutely loved that car. This car is an absolute beast ....geez ! What a build ....what a sound! Shawn you have no idea how much I look forward to all of your videos....they really give me a break from this crazy world !

[@AutotopiaLA]

Glad we get to keep entertaining and giving you a break from the madness! And yeah, this build is just another level

[@andrewipp426]

@@AutotopiaLA I cannot believe the level of detail.....the seat set up is similar to what I always wanted to use, although I envisioned Mercedes SL seats with the integrated seat belt I love the idea of it visually neat and also the belt being tight around the shoulder. I have to say IMO that truthfully the level that this car is done is beyond anything you have shown before I know you had a 49 Ford I think that was 7 figures but this build is by far the most extreme.

[@richard9436]

Outstanding workmanship all over. Love the creative tail lights and other features. Appreciate the level of effort from the builders and dedication of the owners.

[@dustint7910]

“Do you even drive your car bro?” Nope, just sits and looks pretty...🙃🤦🏻‍♂️

[@nickclark441]

Yeah, what’s the fun in that?

[@derekv275]

What a waste with what that car costs I could have 5 bad ass pavement pounders

[@nickclark441]

@@derekv275 I totally agree man!

[@turbotheamericanstaffy]

Once it's done the show circuit it will be driven. Can't even afford to get a stone chip in that paint. All that work deserves the trophies it's no doubt gonna get.

[@Potato-lw3fe]

@@turbotheamericanstaffy the detroit autorama that was built for was 11 months ago. this 55 will never be driven

[@craighighmore4302]

There you have a winner! I am completely speechless - a little like you were Shawn in this video. The interior is simply out of this world but the engine....the paint and body work......my God!!!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

All I could say was wow most of the shoot. Just mind blowing at every look

[@waveman2952]

That is the most beautiful Tri-5's ever. The attention to detail was just awesome and the front end being smoothed downward is such a nice detail and the V's in the interior. Would love to have a brother copy of this car!

[@chrischandler5914]

WOW! Just a incredible build that is so over the top when you dig into the details. I could spend hours staring at this '55.

[@AutotopiaLA]

The details are almost endless and the design and execution is flawless

[@hard-rockweightloss2057]

Amazing. I remember Chris from Wrecks to Riches :)

[@AutotopiaLA]

That’s him!

[@rowdyross44]

I was wondering why he looked so familiar.

[@jamesbeez]

Yes !! Thank you. I was just about to google. I couldn’t remember.

[@D4VE26]

Thank fook u said... i was goin crazy thinkin where i know him from!?

[@chrislovett87]

That’s an absolutely stunning build, I love all the contrasting colors.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. The color combo add to the perfection of the design

[@rooterson]

I can't even imagine the anticipation of the day when this thing hits the streets for a real cruise. Absolutely beautiful, great job on a car that's seen all kinds of iterations over the years.

[@Potato-lw3fe]

it will never be driven

[@stevenrobertson0787]

Yeah cars like this are never driven unless it's in and out of wherever it's being shown

[@TedNemeth]

Wow yeah those proportions are absolutely dead on perfect. Cool to see Chris land such a high profile project. Congrats.

[@mnmdisney]

I have a 55, I built her frame off every inch, to go over all the details in this one is mind blowing, I'd be too worried about taking or leaving it anywhere, I have mild strokes and become homicidal whenever someone gets too close to mine so I can't imagine being the Mom to this one🤯

[@belairvlogs3800]

loved the quality, blown away by the interior design and look

[@jonturner4076]

That thing is INSANE - such a great build!

[@GarretSterling]

I hate to say it, but that car is way too pretty to drive. It Belongs behind a velvet rope in a museum. Absolutely amazing detail!

[@hondamancl450]

Remember one thing you can't take it with you drive it to enjoy it nothing last forever why make a museum piece that would be stupid 🤪

[@110americalovingpatriot2]

@@hondamancl450 totally agree, I keep reminding my wife that all this crap we accumulate doesn't mean a damn thing when we're pushing up daisy's, the only thing that is gonna matter is how we treated others, what knowledge and wisdom we obtained and most of all if we lived a somewhat righteous life, I even have proof that we don't take anything with us, I got my Grandpa's/ who I loved very much and cried like a baby they day I found out he passed away, when I was 42 he was 86, but anyway he didn't take his old beater 1999 3 door GMC Sierra. Yes drive that car and enjoy it, it would be ludicrous to make it a museum piece!! But everyone's different and some people might be to nervous to drive it so it would make them miserable instead grinning ear to ear like I would be😜

[@paulmontagner6360]

Thats a marriage made in heaven build good detail on the inverted front rear bumpers ! Amazing craftsmanship!

[@reggiepotts3437]

what can I say, with ending money you can do anything, I love what you have done hear, my first car was a 55, so you have done me proud, would love to see it in person, thank you Reggie

[@bpalez]

Absolutely beautiful work of art and engineering. Everything about this car is flawless, and even better it sound fantastic. My hat is off to the group that built this Chevy, I love it, I want it!!!!

[@northernbel1974]

Outstanding attention to detail, craftsmanship, and engineering. Very impressive.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Mind blowing levels of perfection at every look

[@johnbehneman1546]

TOTALLY AWESOME ENGINEERING!!!!! SO BEAUTIFUL!!!!! I learned so much from Solidworks and MasterCam!!!! I designed many valve covers and air cleaners for extra credit in class!!!! I had so much fun and I learned so much. Great video and thanks for sharing.

[@jb2oldies69]

That’s one nice sounding ride

[@bryanevans2500]

That is the most beautiful 55 I have ever seen 😍. They were robbed of the Ridler award, it is way cooler and has way more custom one of a kind parts on it then the wagon that one. I don't get why it beat out this 55???? The interior is the best I have ever seen, simply amazing work from one of the best shops out there. Gabes' is top notch! So many well thought out and implemented designs.

[@zedcar7326]

Absolutely blown away by the details on this rolling art. I want that blue for my amateur, hack job project.

[@botman9391]

A truly amazing achievement! The best '55 Chevy I have ever seen in my 60 years of car building, show judging and designing!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Given what you’ve done you understand better than most what an achievement this build actually is

[@botman9391]

@@AutotopiaLA Agree, most folks have no idea what goes into a build like this! What's amazing is the eight years it took and how "fresh" the design is. I think the designer used to work for Barry White and I remember his work being something then. Now, it's throw down spectacular!

[@AutotopiaLA]

@@botman9391 he did work with Barry and is an Art Center grad. Real deal all the way and really a cool guy

[@nf9884]

Wow, best one I've seen in a while. Love the seats and interior. And everything else loll

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s a whole other level build for sure

[@sickjohnson]

Mind blowingly awesome build!

[@Andrew-zx9wx]

Unbelievable, holy Moses!! I can’t imagine how many hours that thing took to build. Looking forward to the drive video!!

[@boostedfella7772]

I usually hate cars that are just meant for shows and sitting pretty but this one changed my views

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me but I’m completely blown away by this one

[@craighighmore4302]

Watching this video for the 37th time....how amazing is the interior Shawn? It’s the most incredible interior I have ever seen.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This whole build is a completely other level. Completely knocked out by this one

[@downtoearth5108]

Thankyou for sharing this video. The craftmanship, the engineering. X FACTOR. Im a big fan of 55 Chevy. We had the 4 door blueflame 6 cylinder. In the 1970s. It was all my parents could afford to carry around a big family. Appreciate and respect your work.

[@gregoryfranks7347]

when the door jambs are smoothed and custom shaved that is a pretty good indicator that this build is a whole different league of hot rod builder. up there with the ring bros and troy trepanier's of the industry. this is a sick build

[@micheandmikey]

Absolutely UNBELIEVABLE!

[@davidkosach3095]

Beautiful perfect I would be afraid to sit in it let alone just drive it anywhere lol awesome rolling art work 👍🏻

[@haffrods7055]

I'm currently building a 55 on a budget and THIS is what can be achieved with a true designer on your build team and lots of cash. Absolutely stunning. Details are key to unique builds. I remember an episode of bitchin rides where Dave said something about parking your 55 beside his is not a good idea. Ha. Not knocking Daves 55 because there is a huge difference in Ridler builds. I'd love to see it in person

[@AutotopiaLA]

I’m with you all the way here. It’s the finest custom design and build I’ve personally seen to date

[@haffrods7055]

@@AutotopiaLA Without sounding like I'm kissing your @$$, you guys do a KILLER job of editing your videos. TOP NOTCH QUALITY. Need more tri 5 Chevys though. Lol. Keep up the great work man

[@fishpony1211]

Work of art! That interior is crazy beautiful!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, true art work right here

[@tunaharhar5666]

OMG, That is a piece of art at this point. Wow!!! Oh and I picked up a black on grey T-Shirt, keep up the great work!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks for grabbing a shirt! And yeah, this is such a stunning work of art

[@chuckmiller83]

One of the most beautiful builds I’ve ever seen. He is an amazing designer. I can’t remember who he used to work for but I remember seeing him on TV. Great video!

[@9104311]

I think he was with Boyd Coddington.

[@brownautodesign47]

@@9104311 I machined parts at Boyds before I went to Art Center. Then I worked for Barry White.

[@9104311]

@@brownautodesign47 I watched every episode of wrecks to riches. You have mad skills designing. Thx for the reply.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. Perfection at every look here

[@racepartsolutionswade5995]

beautiful car,1 of my favorite builds to this day

[@chuckyulch2748]

This is one of the best ride and custom I've ever seen awesome interview 🤟🤟

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me. Truly exceptional design and build

[@junyor757]

Great innovations! Your channel and ScottieDTV is all I watch thank you for your hard work!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks! Glad you like what we do here and lots more coming I promise

[@ncsteeltoe]

First time I heard of Merlin engines was off shore racing. Bold choice for a car.

[@robray7106]

There is custom and then this. What a masterpiece!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly a masterpiece of design and execution

[@all4speed]

one of the most insane cleanest builds ive seen

[@shawnclyne1904]

If this car doesn't get the riddler award I want to see the one that does please! Incredible craftsmanship at its finest.

[@AutotopiaLA]

It didn’t win...it made Great 8 which is still a massive accomplishment and everyone agreed it should’ve won

[@shawnclyne1904]

@@AutotopiaLA to make the 8 is no small achievement in itself. Kudos to the builder and owner because that ride is what dreams are made of!

[@Shits-and-Giggles669]

This car is simply AMAZING!!!👌

[@michaeldillon9080]

The attention to detail is Amazing just stunning Love it

[@AutotopiaLA]

Beyond anything I’ve seen before

[@mortenhansen3455]

The looks and sound of this car just screams "bad-ass" in every way! I would have LOVED to see that darker brass trim on it though. Brass with the blue and those wheels just fits.

[@mueller771able]

That is the most beautiful car I have seen yet. WOW!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Same for me

[@boxertwo]

This is an absolutely beautiful piece of art!! That MOVES!!! Awesome!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

It is stunning. Truly exceptional build

[@ODGColornChrome]

Wow absolutely amazing! Well done!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Yeah, exceptional on all levels

[@alocal1334]

Wicked ride.

[@alocal1334]

It is an amazing achievement in engineering

[@AutotopiaLA]

It really is another level of design and build quality

[@virtualdent]

HOLY CRAP! that's insane

[@AutotopiaLA]

Completely insane

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

That car is absolutely stunning! Amazing attention to detail build...WOW!!!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Wow was what I said the whole time

[@ExtremeAutomotiveAddiction]

@@AutotopiaLA so.much attention to detail, I am truly impressed with that car and can't wait til you guys can take it for a drive!!!

[@garymarch719]

Car is awesome ,none of the colors would be my choice, paint color - silver, interior gray, wheels chrome, the rest can stay!Thats just my personal choices, too much contrast, sorry!

[@serget2168]

WHAT A BAD ASS 55 ...... Words can't give enough credit for it IMO

[@AutotopiaLA]

There are no words for me except wow

[@2414kels]

Wow the attention to detail is crazy with this Chevy absolutely stunning.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed all the way

[@jimmylowejr6583]

One of the most beautiful 55s ever

[@AutotopiaLA]

No question at all

[@johnbowen2963]

WOW, RESPECT TO THE BUILDERS. WORK OF ART

[@adnanlatif1722]

The most amazing seats I have ever seen Shaun Love your video

[@AutotopiaLA]

Thanks and same for me on the seats! Wow

[@racer67]

OH MY! That is georgous! Would of been cool if the centers of the rims where like a soft light for night time running lights!

[@BIGGELATO]

What a masterpiece, I'm speechless

[@AutotopiaLA]

Agreed. Truly exceptional design and build

[@jm-hb9tl]

That is definitely a 1 off build. Those tail lights are insane. The car actually looks Smoother than a Baby's behind. Too bad you couldn't drive it.

[@AutotopiaLA]

Hopefully we get to shoot it driving after all the shows

[@jamesgilliam6615]

Exceptional job Boyd Coddington would be proud 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@AutotopiaLA]

He would definitely approve

[@BuiltByKyle]

This is sick man!

[@ericdebisz9458]

That unmistakable big block sound at idle.

[@user-ew3uk3ww3u]

То, что американцы делают с машинами - это отдельный вид искусства.

[@hefferecinos2823]

Most beautiful car I’ve seen in a long time great job 🦍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Probably the finest custom build I’ve ever seen

[@runslaTe]

From another planet

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly is another level of design and build

[@arthursmith5409]

Just can not comment on this vehicle! So way over the top, way up there. 30 years it may be at the top auction of that future day.

[@derekv275]

Sweet Mother of Pearl! Amazing

[@williamsager1238]

You have the best job ever Shawn !! What a beautiful piece of work simply amazing.

[@jbavalon3074]

This kind of talent is god given at birth.

[@No-vm7go]

Is this kind of talent a gift or curse? Perfectionism is a double-edged sword (and doesn't *truly* exist, outside of the *concept* of perfection, BTW). This car is a perfect example (no pun intended, but the pun is not a coincidence, either) of this self-canceling commitment to perfection in *both* areas of performance and aesthetics. This car was clearly an attempt to have one's cake and eat it too, but ultimately, it will only end up as a show car that no one really wants to drive because of the destructive effects of driving an extremely expensive one-off high performance vehicle in a high performance manner. Personally, I think TOO MUCH emphasis was put into aesthetics, but I'm a function-over-form guy. I just can't justify form-over-function, especially to this degree. You can rationalize anything you want, but rationalization is not justification; it's just rationalization.

[@sibunit38]

It’s a lot thats, why it’s million dollar build !!! The way everything done with perfection soul in mind !!! Is mind blowing !!! I’am glad I know that this car exists 😎🤙🏼

[@mura0]

Usually these customs cars have upholstery done in a way that does not look like factory. This interior literally looks like a factory Bentley interior if not better. Nothing else to say. Simply a work of art Stunning build.

[@NathanRohr]

That thing is Beauty and The Beast combined. Someone call Disney.

[@AutotopiaLA]

No kidding!

[@ignatiusduggan9831]

Beyond beautiful!

[@andrewrcmadwilkinson6999]

GLAD TO SEE CHRIS DOING WELL TAKE CARE EVRYONE

[@berniebass3575]

Just beautiful, very very nice.

[@kelevra558]

wow......just......wow...... It doesn't matter how much i hate the wheels. Or how much i DETEST the color brown. The meticulous nature of the owner/builder is what made it come to life. As a meticulous perfectionist myself i respect the shit outta that. Just wish the car had like white interior and chrome wheels on that blue. But it aint my car. Absolutely phenomenal build man. Phenomenal.

[@AutotopiaLA]

The design & build quality are next level. I love that it just won Battle of the Builders at SEMA!

[@kelevra558]

@@AutotopiaLA couldn't agree more brother. He deserves that title for the amount of work that went into that rolling piece of 1000 hp art. That shade of blue is so intoxicating. I feel like if i saw it in person i could hold off on the bong tokes for a day!!!

[@bilalmaddox]

Best car I’ve seen you cover!

[@markdrewett149]

That car, quality and thought process are very very nearly beyond comprehension. I am not sure if the head rests or the tail lights are my fave bits but it don't matter cos its all Uber Cool Man.

[@AutotopiaLA]

This whole car is an exercise in design and execution of the design. The headrests remind me of a barbers chair...just insane

[@adrianstanciu8876]

Great work details in this blue beauty!

[@AutotopiaLA]

Stunning design and build

[@muzaffarshamim447]

Man that is most detailed and cleanest chevy 55 in every aspect I have ever seen on any channel. Hat's off to them 👌👍👏

[@AutotopiaLA]

It’s possibly the finest custom ever built

[@brownautodesign47]

@@AutotopiaLA Thank you. Thant means a lot!

[@Backwoods_870]

Nothings more American than a Tri Five Chevy...that thing is a masterpiece 👌 👏 🙌.

[@marlena1jb]

The 55 Chevy bel air is one of my favorite. My dad still has his but it’s a no post. It’s been in the family for over 40 years. I think the only thing missing on this car is the bel air hood ornament . But this car is beautiful.

[@marcinw.37]

it's a work of art ... amazing 👍

[@AutotopiaLA]

Truly is