Vehicle Description
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Imagine a car so popular that a new term came to be, based on that
design. That name is Tri-Five, which refers to 1955, 1956, and 1957
Chevrolet automobiles, in particular the Bel Air, 150, 210 Sedans,
and the Nomad. With beautiful proportions and new skins each of
those successive years, and a thorough peppering of chrome, these
cars produced in this time became iconic. From all original to
highly modified versions, many Tri-Five clubs have sprung up to
showcase individuality, originality, and the beloved Chevrolet
concepts of Harley Earl and his team.
This gorgeous 1955 Tri-Five is truly immaculate. One must go over
it with a fine-tooth comb to find any fault with this spotless
restoration performed 5 years ago. Since that time, the consigner
states that the car was never driven in the winter or bad weather
and laying your eyes on this you will believe it!
Exterior
A two-door hardtop with factory straight panels, and gaps to match
shows a meticulous restoration. Red and white basecoat/clearcoat
add the color to the steel panels. These panels are highlighted by
beautiful chromed trim arrows, one running from the headlights to
the mid door, and the other going from the rear of the door to the
rear quarter panels. Window surround trim is beautifully done and
polished and there is plenty to go around. Bumpers are clean and
rust free. Badging is correct. Low profile radial tires wrap
polished Budnik wheels all around. Immaculate would best describe
this exterior overall.
Interior
Hopping inside we see two-tone tuck and roll in red with a white
accent panel on the doors, framing very clean cranks and an
interior door handle. 50's style tuck and roll insides in red and a
white smooth bolster cover the two benches sporting seat belts and
sit in a calm ocean of red carpet. Rubber matching floor mats with
inset carpet are protecting the carpeting underneath. The iconic
Chevrolet 2 bump dash in red with a pattern cut bowtie repetition
in aluminum cuts through the center. Both glovebox and instrument
cluster "fan shapes" reside under the bumps in the metal dash.
Steering wheel is a new rally style wheel and has an aftermarket
tachometer attached to the column. The headliner is pristine, and
all interior lights (including gauges) work!
Drivetrain
A 1970 350ci crate motor all dressed in red block, valve cover and
air cleaner greets you with a flip of the hood. Contrasting this
are a matte cast silver Edelbrock intake, and no rust here exhaust
manifolds. Power is transferred to the rear wheels thanks to a Nova
4:10 geared H.D. Posi unit.
Undercarriage
Consigner states that front suspension is all new, as well as a
front sway bar. Power disc brakes have been put on front for extra
safety, and the rear retains the drums. Power steering, aftermarket
axles, and front and rear sway bars, see a new 2-1/2" exhaust snake
its way by, on its way to the rear.
A very nicely restored to a tasteful color combination Chevrolet
first year's Tri-Five. Modifications are big, but curb appeal
yields an almost original looking example. Well cared for, this
favorite toy was well played with, but put away nicely for the next
time.
VIN Decode
VC55S048170
V-V8
C-Series 2400 Bel Air
55-1955
S-St Loius MO Assy Plant
048170-Sequential Unit Number
Trim Tag
STYLE NO 55 1011D-1955 Bel Air 2 Door Sedan
BODY NO S 5224-St Louis Body #
TRIM 509- Blue
PAINT 600-Skyline Blue/Glacier Blue
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 450 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.