Vehicle Description
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is meant to be a great cruising classic.
So when you can find one that was expertly restored with a custom
A/C interior, bright two-tone paint, an upgraded suspension, and a
show-worthy performance V8, then this is exactly the coupe to live
up to your dreams.
The two-tone follows close to the 1955-correct Cashmere Blue and
India Ivory, so it has an immediate vintage appeal. But you can
also tell there's a superior luster on this one that's courtesy of
a more modern re-spray. It's all part of a full restoration that
the consignor states happened in the last three years. And the
investment in quality is seen throughout this car. That's why the
iconic brightwork looks terrific. The mirror-like bumpers, large
grille, and jet-inspired hood ornament are all shining bright. And
because all the bodywork is straight, the intricate trim that runs
through the doors continue like an unbroken line. Plus, the wide
dual exhaust tips and 17-inch American Racing Torq Thrust wheels
hint at some of the upgrades within.
Just like the exterior, the interior has vintage appeal with plenty
of investment in the right upgrades. It starts with the seats. The
pattern is similar to what you'd get on a '55 Bel Air, but the
quality the gray cloth insert in the seats is a major upgrade in
comfort. And when you hop inside, you're going to see classic
element like the dual cowl dash nicely mixed with modern upgrades
like the cup holder center console and AM/FM/CD stereo with aux
input for your iPod. Plus, this classic now has modern R134a air
conditioning, so you get to show off the pillarless hardtop profile
without breaking a sweat. But you get more than just comfort
features. The wood and chrome sports steering wheel, expertly
integrated Moon Eyes auxiliary gauges, and large Moon Eyes tach
mounted on the tilt column all let you know this is a driver's
machine.
Part of what makes this coupe a legend is that 1955 was the first
production year for the small block V8. That's must be why there
has been so much invested making the engine bay so tidy and bright.
The only optional eight-cylinder in this inaugural year was the 265
cubic-inch motor, and so this keeps the original small block
spirit, but has a huge upgrade. It's a 350 ZZ4 performance crate
motor with all the right shiny components to make you proud to take
it to car shows. Plus, it inhales deeply from an Edelbrock
four-barrel carburetor, and the V8 exhales with authority as
headers feed the Flowmaster dual exhaust. That means this cool
classic is putting out some serious power. But more than just
looking great and going fast, this is an all-around thoughtful
build. It has an aluminum radiator w/electric fan so the car can
stay cool even when you're in traffic with the A/C running. Plus,
the transmission has been upgraded to a 700R4 four-speed automatic
with highway-friendly overdrive. Add in features like the power
steering, four-wheel disc brakes, and the grip of modern Goodyear
Eagle GT tires, and you soon realize this iconic Chevy is a great
every day choice.
This '55 Bel Air is the classic you would build if you had the
time. But instead you get to skip right to the fun part, and this
cool coupe can have you cruising this weekend... but only if you
call today!