Vehicle Description
1955 Chevrolet Custom
A classic that will forever stand the test of time is the 1955
Chevrolet. New these cars were popular and as the classic car hobby
continues to grow they have continued to only become more popular.
It is interesting to think about the legacy the tri-five Chevy's
have left especially when you look around at cars nowadays and
realize that your 2015 daily driver will have significantly
depreciated in value in 60 years while (even after doubling its age
from now) this 55 will still be desirable/valuable. There are all
different styles of these cars out there from originals to street
rods and the 55 you see here definitely falls into the custom
category. It has a nice bright sleek exterior, loud rumble, and
lots of power while still being comfortable to drive....what more
could you ask for? The restoration was a frame off and a ton of
work has been done on the car to make it the show car you see here.
It sits on a powder coated frame and the undercarriage looks great
for a car that gets driven,. The body on the car is very solid and
straight with no body damage or issues. The Purple pearl paint has
a beautiful shine especially when the sun hits it just right. The
White on the rear fenders, deck lid and roof create a nice contrast
that looks perfect on the car. The side trim pieces are not
actually there but instead custom airbrushing was done to create
the look of the original Bel Air trim. The bumpers are beautifully
chromed and all of the stainless/chrome on the car has a nice
finish. If the deep Purple paint didn't clue you in then the tough
looking Centerline wheels with 22.5x36 rear tires and aggressive
stance are sure to let everyone know this isn't your Grandmas old
55.
The car came out of the factory with an inline 6 but that low HP
motor is long gone. This thing is now packing a bored .30 over big
block 454 under the hood. The engine compartment is very cleanly
done with everything having a nicely finished out look. The inner
fenders, firewall, and radiator support are all nicely painted. the
battery has been relocated to the trunk with a cut off plug and the
15 gallon fuel cell is mounted in the trunk as well. The engine
sounds great through the custom exhaust routed out of the side. A
Chris Alston backhalf was installed to handle the higher
performance motor and the front end was entirely rebuilt as well.
It has adjustable coil overs in front/back and rides down the road
comfortably. The 700R4 shifts like a dream and with that power
wants get those tires spinning when you put your foot into it. It
has a Dana rear end with short gears but still rides down the
highway fine. Many people often think pro streeted cars don't ride
well or constantly require work and that just isn't the case. Yes,
the builder of this car wanted some power but that wasn't the only
goal. Since it is used as a weekend show car there were some
comforts desired as well like power steering and disc brakes which
make it a really easy car to drive.
The interior is complete in a Gray tweed and is well done. The
upholstery work is nice and tight, shows very little signs of wear
and is breathable making those summer drives much more enjoyable.
The dash is painted to match the body and has the original layout
but has been customized as well. The original bowtie trim piece was
replaced with a billet piece and the gauge bezel now houses
multiple white face gauges instead of that large original
speedmoter. The Autosound radio fits nicely in place and is a
modern style stereo system built to look original and sit in the
original spot in the dash. Other important interior features
include the 4 point roll bar, tilt steering column, a Grant GT
steering wheel, billet pedals and tubbed rear seat area.
These 55's are always selling and with all of the great
customizations this one has it is sure to be gone fast. The first
person that comes and takes it for a test drive won't be able to
leave without it.
You couldn't come close to building this car for only $47,500.00!
