Mel owed thanks to the tried-and-true 235-cubic-inch “Blue Flame” inline-six under the hood of his Bel Air for its dependability. Though the ’55 Chevy’s famous small-block V-8 had 30 ...

Newcomb, 73, is the proud owner of a restomodded ’55 Bel Air Sport Coupe. The car looks like a restored classic, but its modern mechanical upgrades enable it to perform like a much newer vehicle.