Vehicle Description
1954 Chevrolet Bel-Air Two-door Sedan Final model year of
first-generation Bel-Airs Magnificently restored and correct
two-door sedan 235 CID inline Blue Flame six-cylinder engine with
Fenton header and dual exhausts Three-speed manual transmission
CorrectShoreline Beige over Bermuda Green (code 554) exterior with
white and two-tone green interior Vintage air-conditioning Very
tidy and nicely presented trunk Own this Vehicle from $374 per
month-call 636-600-4600 After three model years as a coupe styled
like a convertible, Chevrolet's Bel-Air landed atop the model range
for 1953. MotoeXotica Classic Cars is pleased to present this
beautifully restored 1954 Bel-Air two-door sedan, which was made in
GM's Los Angeles, California factory (VIN code L). This Bel-Air is
dressed in it's correct to the tag Shoreline Beige over Bermuda
Green (code 554) exterior, the car's paint and trim are in
excellent condition and is a very handsome color! The bodywork is
straight, including the external sun visor, the engine bay is
extremely tidy, the battery looks new, the cargo area is lined in
white with a black floor mat and the spare tire wears a matching
cover and there's even a matching wheel cover back there for the
extra tire. The car's chrome bumpers shine brilliantly in the
light. This top-of-the-line mid-50s Bowtie rolls on Coker Classic
wide whitewall tires, size 215/75R15 at all four corners. Each tire
is mounted on a steel wheel topped by a factory wheel cover. The
tires and wheels are all in very good condition. Under the hood is
Chevrolet's 235 CID straight six-cylinder engine, often nicknamed
"The Blue Flame." It has received a few mild upgrades, such as a
performance Davis Unified Ignition distributor and a Fenton split
exhaust system that ends in dual pipes out back. This motor is
bolted to a three-speed manual transmission. Inside, the car sports
a brilliant, fresh white and green color scheme, replacing the
original green cloth and vinyl interior (code 311). The greet and
white bench seats look fantastic, the contrasting dark green
carpeting is in excellent order, as is the white headliner. The
Bermuda Green metal instrument panel offers a bit of contrast to
the green of the seats and the carpet but the amp gauge is
inoperable. The inner door panels' condition echoes that of the
rest of the interior. There's a column-mounted shift lever for the
"three-on-the-tree" manual and a modern Kenwood AM/FM stereo with
CD player has been put in over the standard factory AM radio. The
1953-1954 Chevrolet range had a unique and somewhat awkward look
about it and much of this stemmed from its role as a transitional
model to introduce a raft of changes that were necessary to pave
the way for the introduction of the 1955-1957 range that really
established the Bel-Air as a cultural icon. The pre-war technology,
such as torque tube drive, six-cylinder splash feed engines, knee
action suspension, split windshields, etc., of the early models was
phased out and the foundations for the first post war modern
Chevrolet passenger car were finalized in this 1953-1954 model. The
Bel-Air series featured a wide chrome strip of molding from the
rear fender bulge to the rear bumper. The inside of this stripe was
painted a coordinating color with the outside body color, and
"Bel-Air" scripts were added inside the strip. Lesser models had no
model designation anywhere on the car, only having a Chevy crest on
the hood and trunk. 1953 was the first year for a curved, one-piece
windshield. Bel-Air interiors had an optional massive expanse of
chrome across the lower part of the dashboard (most were painted),
along with a deluxe Bel-Air steering wheel with full chrome horn
ring. Carpeting and full wheel covers rounded out Bel-Air standard
equipment. For 1954, the Bel-Air stayed essentially the same,
except for a revised grille and taillights, and a revised engine
that had insert bearings and higher oil pressure, needed for the
full-flow oil filtration system that was not available prior to
1954. Prior to 1954, the 235 and 216 cubic inch six-cylinder
engines had Babbit bearings and scoops to create oil pressure at
the bottom of each rod and the oil pressure was standard at 15-30
PSI. During these years, there were three engine choices, depending
on the transmission ordered. Both 235 cubic inch engines were "Blue
Flame" inline six-cylinder OHV engines, featuring hydraulic valve
lifters and aluminum pistons. The 235 cubic inch displacement
engine was standard on stickshift models, with solid lifters and
splash plus pressure lubrication including Babbit bearings.
Powerglide cars got a version which had hydraulic lifters and full
pressure lubrication. In 1953 and 1954, Bel-Airs could be ordered
in convertible, hardtop coupe, two- and four-door sedans, and, for
1954, the Beauville station wagon which featured woodgrain trim
around the side windows. Many new options, once available only to
more expensive luxury cars, became offered starting in 1953,
including power steering and the Guidematic headlight dimmer in
1953; and power brakes, power two-way front seat and power front
windows in 1954. Competition to this Bel-Air in 1954 included
Dodge's Coronet, Ford's Crestline, Hudson's Wasp, Kaiser's Deluxe,
Nash's Statesman, Plymouth's Belvedere and Pontiac's Star Chief.
This classic cruiser has appeal beyond just Chevy and GM fans.
Those who lean more toward the stock side of the classic car
spectrum will find appeal in the mildly enhanced straight six with
three-speed manual, air-conditioning and a modern stereo radio. The
color combo inside and out would turn heads and stop foot traffic
at a car show or a cruise night event. This car will let its next
owner make a statement without making a scene, so you should stop
by MotoeXotica Classic Cars to check out this '54 Bel-Air today!
VIN: 541004938 This car is currently located at our facility in St.
Louis, Missouri. Current mileage on the odometer shows 4,780 miles.
It is sold as is, where is, on a clean and clear, mileage exempt
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