Some cars get restored. Some cars get modified. And then there’s Wayne’s 1928 Chevrolet — a mostly wooden-bodied classic that looks like it rolled straight out of another century… but hides a very different story underneath.
At first glance, it’s vintage charm. Real heritage. Real character. A car from an era where craftsmanship meant timber, steel, and patience.
But under that timeless body? A completely re-engineered machine.
Built From the Ground Up
Wayne didn’t just “freshen it up.” He rebuilt the foundation.
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Brand new custom chassis
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Front disc brake upgrade
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Power steering conversion
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And the heart of the transformation — a Lexus V8
Yes. A Lexus V8. In a 1928 Chevy.
That’s not a typo. That’s commitment.
This isn’t just about making it move. It’s about making it usable. Reliable. Driveable. Modern power wrapped in pre-war design.
All That Power… Nowhere to Gallop
Here’s the twist.
Despite the V8 sitting under the hood, this isn’t a 200km/h highway monster. At the end of the day, she’s still a mostly wooden car. Push her past about 80km/h and you’re risking losing the roof… or a few other historical features along the way.
And honestly? That’s part of the magic.
This Chevy isn’t built to break records. It’s built to make statements.
The Ultimate Sleeper
From the outside, she looks polite. Refined. Almost gentle.
But fire her up and the personality shifts.
A proper sleeper with:
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Minimal exhaust restriction
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A deep V8 growl
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And enough torque to turn tyres into smoke
It’s the kind of car that surprises people twice: First when they see it. Then when they hear it.
And when those rear tyres haze up? Nobody expects that from a 1928 wooden-bodied classic.
Not Just a Showpiece
Wayne’s Chevy isn’t locked away in a garage under a dust cover. It’s used.
Matric balls. Weddings. Special occasions.
It rolls in with 1920s elegance… and leaves with V8 attitude.
Brides step out of it. Students pose next to it. Cameras flash. And under that calm vintage exterior is a machine that could easily embarrass modern cars in a straight line — at least until 80km/h.
Old World Style, Modern Muscle
This build perfectly captures something rare:
Respect for history. But zero fear of upgrading it.
It’s not a museum piece. It’s not a trailer queen. It’s a reimagined classic — where wood meets torque, and 1928 meets Lexus engineering.
And maybe that’s what makes it special.
Because at the end of the day, Wayne didn’t just restore a car.
He gave an 98-year-old Chevy a second life… With a V8 heartbeat and just enough madness to keep things interesting.
