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For Sale: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Austin, Texas

Vehicle Description

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe – One Family Ownership

ORIGINAL

My grandmother bought it and drove it, and she didn’t even have to drive it to church.  She walked the 2 blocks to church, and kept this car in the garage. 

Mileage: 37,685

In the 550,000+ hours in the nearly 63 years since 1955, this car has been outside of a garage and running for about 1,250 hours (mileage divided by 30mph).  Even adding another 1,250 hours for time parked during errands and shopping, this car has been outside of a garage for about 5 thousandths percent (0.005) of the total elapsed time since 1955. 

Last driven in 2004.  (The neighborhoods less than a mile away from me are very, very dodgy with car and house break-ins – I don’t need a wild-west shootout with punks.)

Reverse two-tone color scheme (dark top, light bottom) of Gypsy Red and Shoreline Beige was special-ordered by dealership owner from factory.

Wrap around engine exhaust manifold – early in model year.

Original glass windshield washer fluid bottle (kept separately in a padded box).

Original diagram for tire jack operation still pasted to passenger-side trunk wall.

Original (and new) interior floor mats.  New mat for trunk.

Power steering.

Power brakes.

New brake lines, brake work, hoses, belts, some electrical, and engine paint in 2002.

V8 265 engine never re-built (but probably should be).  In 2002, the engine was “un-frozen” after not running for 20 years when grandmother passed away.  Seal between engine and transmission gave way in my garage several years ago.

Upholstery un-damaged: no tears, rips, or spill stains.  Original carpet needs some minor repair on driver’s side, where my grandmother’s left shoe heel dragged across the carpet.

Not shown in photos: authentic, not-previously-issued Texas 1955 license plates, registered to this vehicle.  The plates are deep orange with embossed black lettering, stating “TEXAS 55” across the top.  Beneath in the left-center are embossed 2 stacked, small-capital letters, and to the right of those are 4 numerals.

VIN: VC55N031255

Style: 55-1037D

Vehicle Details

  • 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
  • Listing ID: CC-1097271
  • Price: $60,997
  • Location:Austin, Texas
  • Year:1955
  • Make:Chevrolet
  • Model:Bel Air
  • Exterior Color:Red / Beige
  • Interior Color:Red / Beige
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-8 265
  • Odometer:37685
  • Restoration History:Unrestored
  • Exterior Condition:Very-good
  • Seat Material:Cloth and Vinyl
  • AM Radio:Yes
  • Power Brakes:Yes
  • Power Steering:Yes
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Not-Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel Drive
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