Vehicle Description
As long as there's gasoline in the pumps, people are going to drive
Shoebox Chevys. This 1955 Chevrolet 150 2-door sedan, with its
recent build, invites you out on to the open road and any place car
guys gather to compare hardware, this car will be very welcome.
Finished in the mid-2000s, this bright Corvette Yellow 150 has a
very high-intensity look, making it the kind of car that always
seems to attract a lot of attention at shows. The 150 has a simpler
look than the Bel Air and there are plenty of guys who will
appreciate its more minimalist attitude. That doesn't mean plain,
and you can clearly see in the photos that this car is neatly
finished with a lot of hours invested in the final paint job,
although it does have a few signs of use since it was finished. The
body fits together well, the gaps are good all around, and nothing
has been modified or shaved. That's good news for fans of the '50s,
because all the bright stainless trim and super sharp chrome
details are 100% intact and wonderfully restored. The Chevrolet
script is super crisp, the side trim has checkerboard-style inserts
that forecast the coming '60s look, and the California-style
1-piece bumpers have a great shine that really dress it up.
The slick black interior has a 1950s vibe with a bit of an edge.
The original bench is still in place and the stitching replicates
the factory styling, but the materials and all the highly polished
details give it a more custom look. There aren't many dashboards
more attractive than the '55 Chevy's, so that was retained and
restored, complete with the shiny band of metal trim that runs from
end to end. The original steering wheel was replaced with a more
modern 3-spoke unit, and a set of auxiliary gauges was installed in
addition to the factory dials. There's a Lokar shifter on the floor
which gives it an old school custom feel and you can hang your hand
on it while you go cruising and the carpets around it are new. The
original AM radio is still in the dash so it has an appropriate
1950s look, although it's no longer functional. The trunk is also
cleanly finished with a black rubber mat, as original.
Of course you already knew that you'd find a small block Chevy
under the hood, a 350 cubic incher in this case. Dripping with
chrome and Chevy Orange paint, it looks every bit as great as it
runs and you won't have to think twice about opening the hood at a
show. There's nothing radical, just a proven reliable combination
that features an Edelbrock intake manifold, Holley carburetor, and
HEI ignition system. Long-tube headers dump into a custom dual
exhaust system, and a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission drives
the original rear end. A fairly stock suspension means it rides and
handles well enough to drive cross-country, although it has been
upgraded with power front disc brakes for safety. Camaro SS wheels
look cool and are finished with 205/75/15 blackwalls, which are a
great contrast to the bright bodywork.
There's a reason these cars remain perennial best-sellers year
after year, and this is a great entry-level example that'll make
you a proud owner for years to come. Call today!