Vehicle Description
History
The 1955 Chevrolet (sometimes referred to as '55 Chevy) is an
automobile that was made by Chevrolet in 1955. It is considered a
huge turning point for the manufacturer and was a major success. It
was available in three models: the 150, 210, and Bel Air. The '55
Chevy was the first successful Chevrolet with an optional V8
engine. In 1955, Chevrolet decided to fit its new car with an
overhead valve V8 engine design, which was similar to the 1949
Oldsmobile "Rocket 88" V8 engine. The new 265-cubic-inch overhead
valve V8 was designed to be smaller, lighter, and more powerful
than previous V8s in the auto industry.
Fast forward to now and you will see this 1955 Chevrolet 150
Resto-Mod we have at Skyway Classics has a semi-truck load of
performance and comfort items added to its gleaming orange and tan
exterior.
Features
1955 Chevrolet 150 Sedan Resto Mod is a particularly fine example
of the group's work. The 150 was Chevrolet's economy and fleet
model, a spartan affair designed to serve as a workhorse, but this
Resto Modded 150 is at the opposite end of the spectrum.
The first thing you will notice is the paint scheme. Tastefully
sprayed in Hugger Orange and Tan.
Carefully considered details such as full side windows in place of
the original vented pieces and one-piece front and rear bumpers
contribute to setting the car apart from the pack, and new
staggered-diameter Ridler alloy wheels and performance rubber give
it just
the right stance.
The Bowtie brigade will appreciate the 355 CI Chevy small-block V-8
residing under the smoothed hood. A showpiece all its own, it
incorporates a serpentine belt drive system with billet aluminum
pulleys to drive its power steering, alternator and Vintage Air
accessory drives, and tube headers feeding 3-inch dual exhaust with
Flowmaster mufflers to deliver the kind of throaty rumble
guaranteed to attract attention.
A 700 R4 automatic transmission with overdrive and four-wheel disc
brakes add even more to the 150's performance capabilities, and its
once-minimalist accommodations have been traded for a handsome
bench-seat interior featuring a leather-wrapped steering wheel,
custom center console and billet aluminum dash with VDO gauges and
in-dash CD player.
Restored at Custom Classics with these mods: 355 CI small block
engine, Headers, serpentine belt drive, Billet pulleys, 3 inch
exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers, Automatic transmission with
overdrive, Power steering, 4-wheel disc brakes, One piece
bumpers,Vent windows removed, Two tone Hugger Orange and Light Tan
finish, Bench seat and custom console, Custom billet aluminum dash,
In-dash CD player, VDO gauges, Vintage Air with electronic climate
control, Leather wrapped steering wheel, Finished trunk, New
staggered 17 and 18 inch Ridler wheels.
This 55 Chevy we have at Skyway Classics was built by Custom
Classics that is a nationally renowned restoration facility for
customizing show-winning cars of almost any make and model, from
American iron to foreign exotics and vintage rarities.
Availability
You cannot find a nicer 55 Chevy so come look at this we have at
Skyway Classics today.
So give us a call at 941-254-6608.
We also finance! Check out our financiers here at
https://www.skywayclassics.com/financiers
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