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Carl Casper and His Empress

The Empress, Carl Casper’s 1951 Chevy, is the top show car of all time. It has won more major car shows than any other car. It won at the Detroit Autorama in 1961. And in 2019 it won the Detroit Autorama Preservation Award. In this video, Carl talks about this award-winning car.

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Transmission: 1948 Ford (reversed setup)

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Wheels: Mercury 15” wheels

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Interior:  1950’s Volvo seats (Ron Mangus)

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Paint: Dupont Garaj Mahal Green

Interior:  Pro Auto Interiors

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Engine: GM Performance LS3

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Interior:  Vos Upholstery

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