Vehicle Description
This 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door sedan is a one sharp classic.
It's got a two-tone exterior that'll make you nod in approval and
the numbers matching engine under its hood still takes care of
business with enthusiasm. As a '54, it came along to close out
Chevy's first generation of the model and features a rounder form
than its more commonly seen counterparts to give it a look all its
own.
Decked out with a turquoise and India ivory paint scheme, this '54
provides a fairly rare glimpse at its model in a more ample,
curvaceous form and you can see how effectively it bridged the gap
between the even more sizable, rustic versions that came before it
and the trimmed down editions to follow. Its paint makes a solid
showing in its present state and, while a freshening up would take
it up a notch or two, there will be all kinds of appreciation for
this Chevy regardless. This is a Bel Air, after all - a mid-'50s
Chevy in its most coveted, well-equipped form. There's just so much
style on display here - the extensive use of chrome surrounding the
clear glass of the cabin, the ornate trim running the lengths of
the sides before merging with the ivory accents across the rear
doors and fenders and of course, that unmistakable Bel Air grille
sitting just below the Chevy badge on the nose of the hood. The
white bumpers in both front and back are a distinct touch you don't
see all that often and they tie in nicely with the matching hood.
Unlike so many of its counterparts from the era, this Bel Air looks
super solid - there's no evidence of rust and the body panels are
free of that wavy look that often indicates there's something more
than just steel beneath the paint.
Inside the doors is a turquoise cloth interior that was fashioned
at a time a when people were becoming more and more inclined to get
behind the wheel and explore their surroundings. Owing to the Bel
Air's generous proportions, there's plenty of space inside - this
is a broad cabin, with lots of headroom and plenty of real estate
separating the front and rear bench seats. To each side, the door
panels still cling firmly to their surrounding steel and are in
good condition. A sizable, original-issue steering wheel still
holds its place on the column and the turquoise dash features a
slatted chrome panel that merges with the glove box, while just
below sits a Vintage Air climate control system to keep things
comfortable. Tap the center of the steering wheel and you'll hear
the novel sounds of the custom horn.
After more than 60 years of dutiful service, this Bel Air still
carries its original 235 cubic inch inline 6 under its hood.
Sporting a single-barrel carb on top, the engine starts right up
and runs great as it pairs with the also-original 2-speed
Powerglide transmission. This is an unusually solid, road-worthy
vintage Chevy in all respects - it also rides nicely and its set of
period-correct drum brakes bring it to a stop with no hassles. The
undercarriage shows the patina you'd expect from a car of this
vintage and could use a cleaning, but looks very solid. This
charming classic rolls on a set of 15" steel wheels outfitted with
Hercules tires.
This 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door Sedan is running strong and
stands ready to make its next lucky owner very happy. Call
today!