Vehicle Description
If you were to close your eyes and picture the ideal mid-'50s
cruiser, the result would almost certainly mirror this 1955
Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop. Awesome curb appeal combines with its
strong running condition to make this a classic that would be
equally at home on the boulevard or as a formidable competitor on
the local car show circuit.
The two-tone yellow and white paint job looks like it was made for
this beauty and replaces the more sedate beige/blue combination it
started off with. It's a great look that's been very well-applied
and, as you take a lap around the car, the uniformity of the color
underneath a very nice clearcoat certainly leaves a great
impression. Chevys of this era were configured with lavish displays
of chrome as a veritable badge of honor, and that badge is proudly
displayed via the very clean and prominent front and back bumpers
and long stretches of chrome trim running along the sides and
around the window areas of this stylish cruiser. Step back around
to the side and follow that trim as it transitions from front
fender to door to quarter panel, then see how the curvature of each
of the panels blends with the next and you can appreciate just how
strong the alignment is. The attention to detail is evident, as the
Chevy emblems in both front and back sit solidly and look
particularly vibrant, and there's clear glass on all four sides.
It's a very finished looking car.
The black leather interior is equally impressive. The split bench
seat in front and bench seat in back have a completely
era-appropriate look, while offering a sense of luxury that wasn't
on the menu when this Bel Air rolled off the line. A stock Chevy
steering wheel sits on a polished chrome Ididit tilt column that
will allow you to find that perfect driving position, and when you
look just beyond it, you'll see a very impressive dash area that's
ornamented by the expanse of original chrome trim running its
entire width and looking clean. The dash retains its great stock
look, but features updated technology in the form of digital gauges
that fit perfectly in the instrument cluster. An freshly installed
underdash air conditioning system has been added, and it's in good
form to keep you and your crew comfortable when you embark on your
adventures. There's plenty of luggage room in the trunk area, even
with the full-size spare sitting in its intended vertical position,
so no need to ask your passengers to pack lightly when you hit the
road.
A very fresh 350 cubic inch V8 sits under the hood and it's running
nice and strong. Carrying a 4-barrel carb on top, it's sporting
fresh seals and gaskets and sounds great as it exhales into its
aftermarket headers. It's combined with a 4-speed automatic 700r4
transmission to make for a very streetable drivetrain that offers
good off the line acceleration, as well as the convenience of an
overdrive gear for engine-sparing, low RPMs at highway speeds. The
powerplant sits in a well-appointed and spacious engine bay that
also features braided fuel lines and a chrome alternator. With both
power steering and power front disc brakes on board, this is a
classic well-suited to frequent driving, should you so choose. This
great looking vintage Chevy sits on a set of 17" Foose rims,
outfitted with Goodyear Eagle tires.
If off the charts curb appeal and great drivability are what you're
looking for, you should really check out this 1955 Chevrolet Bel
Air. Call today!