Vehicle Description
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air sedan has a great two-tone appearance,
a ton of originality, and a period-correct V8. So when something
this distinct is also so affordable, then it's a deal worth digging
into deeper.
Survivor-grade is not a term that can be taken lightly. The market
is heating up for cars that have possibly gone untouched for
decades. That's why this one is so intriguing. The two-tone India
Ivory and Harvest Gold is not only factory-correct, but it's also
suspected to be the same application from the St. Louis factory
over 60 years ago. So while it cannot be confirmed at this time, it
certainly has that cool worn-in look that will have onlookers
talking about a survivor Bel Air. But it takes much more than the
paint to be a respected elder. The body panels are complete, and
they still hang with the kind of precision that allows the full
side trim to flow across the doors in an almost seamless fashion.
In fact, speaking of the brightwork trim, this one has everything
complete - from the wide grille, to the wraparound chrome bumpers,
to the jet-inspired hood ornament. Even the correct factory wheel
covers are in place, drawing even more attention to the whitewall
tires.
Inside, the survivor-grade presentation continues with the
factory-correct green interior. The seats carry that cool '50s
design and have comfortable cloth inserts. This is far from
perfect, but the door panels, headliner, and carpeting will once
again have people talking about your car's history. In fact, dig in
to how complete this presentation is. You get the artful factory
steering wheel, and beyond that is the dual cowl dash that had a
design shared with the Corvette. The correct AM radio is still in
the dash, and it's still cranking out tunes! Even the trunk looks
like a time capsule with correct jack and a color-matched
full-sized spare on a bias-ply tire.
Part of what makes these cars a legend is that 1955 was the first
production year for the small block V8. The only optional
eight-cylinder in this inaugural year was the 265 cubic-inch motor,
and so when you open the hood, it's great to see this now-legendary
V8 looking so authentic. In fact, it's even believed the V8 is
original to the car! While the excellent presentation of the bold
orange paint and correct air topper will have people impressed at
the shows, the newer belts, hoses, and battery tell you this is
still a driver. In fact, the way this one fires up will remind you
of the durability of the mighty small block. And the Powerglide
automatic transmission makes it even more convenient to show off
this time capsule everywhere.
When rolling V8 history like this is so obtainable, you know you
need to hurry on this deal. Call today!!!