Vehicle Description
You already know how much of an icon the Tri-Five Chevys are, so
imagine our delight when this lovely 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air showed
up with classic two-tone paint, a performance crate V8,
four-on-the-floor, and an A/C interior. All of this for one of the
best prices you'll ever find for a complete '55 hardtop.
This car is striking a balance between iconic classic and all-out
hot rod, and the paint starts off this impression perfectly. The
metallic blue has a modern clear coat finish so it makes for a
terrific first impression every time the sunshine hits it. The
bright white adds instant distinction to let everyone know you have
a desirable two-tone. These Bel Airs really got their trim right as
it's used to emphasize the best features of the coupe - such as a
dividing line for the two-tone and a bright way to highlight the
pillarless hardtop profile. Plus, the chrome king bumpers are brand
new to give off a mirror-like shine. Those modern Coys wheels that
are staggered 18/20 inches front/rear to hint at the performance
upgrades beneath the skin.
The interior continues the blue and white two-tone theme. Wide
bench seats with textured cloth inserts are pure '50s cool. The
same goes for the iconic dual cowl dash. You get the right vintage
features like the stylized steering wheel and fan-style gauges, but
there are also plenty of modern upgrades to make this a fantastic
cruiser. Features like the AM/FM radio with digital tuner and
auxiliary input, as well as the cold-blowing air conditioning mean
you'll comfortably take this one far further than just the local
car shows. The Hurst shifter is there to remind you this is a true
driver's machine.
Part of what makes these cars a legend is that 1955 was the first
production year for the Chevy small block V8. The only optional
eight-cylinder in this inaugural year was the 265 cubic-inch motor.
So this keeps the original small block spirit, but it has been
given a serious upgraded to a more powerful 350 cubic-inch unit.
Once you look past the shiny elements like the air cleaner and
valve covers, you're going to see the substance of a ZZ3 crate
motor. This was believed to be rated at 340+ horsepower, and that
was before it was upgraded with an Edelbrock four-barrel
carburetor. You get complete control over the enhanced power plant
thanks to the four-speed manual transmission. And the growl of the
Flowmaster dual exhaust is absolutely sweet. But this classic Bel
Air isn't a complete street brute. Features like power steering,
front disc brakes, and the grip of modern performance tires means
you'll be driving to the cruise-ins with a smile on your face.
You know how much a genuine 1955 Bel Air hardtop coupe is worth on
its own, and so to combine it with the great driving upgrades just
makes it a true deal at this price. But you're not the only one who
noticed this, so hurry up and call today!