Vehicle Description
There aren't that many '50s classics on the road that sport an
appreciable level of originality and yet still run strong enough to
be daily drivers, but this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door Sedan has
performed its duties without issue. It holds all the aesthetic
magic the model became known for and with some well-focused
attention can be elevated to a much higher level. You just don't
see many mid-'50s Chevys on the road these days, let alone a top
tier representative of its model like this one.
1955 was a pivotal year for the Bel Air, heralding the arrival of
the second generation of the model. The already respected yet more
sedentary-looking version from just a year before was streamlined
considerably, while losing none of its appealing "shoe box"
beefiness in the process. By virtue of its storied heritage and
singular, lengthy appearance, the curb appeal is built into this
classic and while at close range you can see evidence of the
passing years at close range, this remains a very eye-catching car
just as it stands and with some refinement to its current two-tone
red and white color scheme - a signature look for the model during
this era - it can be transformed into something even more special.
It's got those styling attributes you'd want in a car hailing from
the '50s - an aggressive front grille that gives the appearance of
scowling when viewed from the front, beefy front and rear bumpers
and of course, that signature rocket-shaped hood ornament pointing
the way forward as if it's guiding toward your next adventure.
You'll find an authentic appearing gray cloth interior waiting
inside, with two-tone, plushly-padded bench seats in front and back
that are bracketed by matching door panels on the sides. The
headliner topping the cabin is in fine shape and the aftermarket
carpeting below appears to have been recently added. The Bel Airs
of this era carried some seriously inspired dash areas with plenty
of visual attractions - the matching fan shapes of the instrument
cluster and the passenger side panel that looms over the sizable
analog clock mounted below and textured chrome trim that spans the
width of the being just a few of them. The original gauges in the
cluster are easily readable behind their lenses and function just
as intended - this is a car that's used to active duty, after all.
In that spirit, while the original AM radio still holds its place
at the center of the dash, there's also a Bluetooth speaker on
board to increase your available audio options and an aftermarket
underdash air conditioning system comes included to enhance this
Chevy's all-weather drivability.
Dressed neatly in its properly painted orange block, Centerbolt
Vortec heads and valve covers is a 350 cubic inch V8. Fed by a
4-barrel carb beneath its chrome Edelbrock air cleaner, it's in
strong running form as it pairs with a period correct and likely
original 2-speed automatic Powerglide transmission. In the interest
of upping real world dependability, electronic ignition was added
to the mix, as well as a sizable Champion aluminum radiator for
improved temperature control. Front disc brakes add fade resistant
stopping ability as this iconic classic cruises on its set of 14"
Baby Moon style wheels wrapped with tires that appear to have
plenty of tread remaining.
It's pretty rare to encounter such a coveted vintage ride still
offering a high degree of originality that also features a solid
running condition. This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 4 Door Sedan has it.
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