Vehicle Description
Honestly, can you really do better than a beautifully restored 1955
Chevy Bel Air convertible? You can't beat the look, the first-year
small block Chevy V8 offers plenty of performance, the
quick-shifting 4-speed offers plenty of thrills, and there are a
lot fewer of these around than you'd expect so you'll always be the
center of attention at the car show. If you like the '50s, there
are few cars more iconic than this.
The car's eye-catching color combination is Neptune Green and
Seamist Green, correct shades for '55 that look amazing today. The
car was fully restored using as many OEM and NOS parts as possible
and since then it's been used only sparingly, only 243 miles on the
clock to be exact. Finish quality is extremely good, probably
better than new, and thanks to hours and hours spent blocking,
sanding, and aligning the sheetmetal, it looks ready to show. This
was definitely not some home restoration project, but rather an
expensive undertaking using professional shops, and it shows in the
brilliant final finish. The surface is glossy and smooth, and
despite being driven enough to work out all the bugs, the car looks
amazingly fresh. The chrome and stainless trim was all replaced or
restored when the car was reassembled, and things like the door
handles and fender spears are what they're supposed to be to keep
it looking authentic. It also wears an accessory continental kit,
which makes it look far more upscale than a mere Chevrolet. This is
a seriously nice car.
The two tone green interior was also restored to match and like the
exterior, the workmanship is impressive. Correct seat covers,
reproduction door panels, new carpets, and just about everything
else remains in first-class condition. The beautifully restored
steering wheel highlights a very correct interior, and details like
the bright metal instrument panel and clear gauge cluster make it a
delight to sit in the driver's seat. An accessory tissue dispenser
lives under the dash and the original slot is now filled with a
retro-style AM/FM/Cassette radio to keep the stock look. Most
imposing of all is the 4-speed shifter that juts out from the floor
board and almost taunts the driver to spin the tires on this
elegant Tri-5. There's a white power convertible top overhead and
it stows beneath a matching green boot to give the car a clean
look, top up or top down. The trunk was also nicely detailed with a
correct rubber mat and correct jack assembly, although you'll note
there's no spare because it's in the continental kit, as
intended.
Nice to see a 1955 dated 265 cubic inch V8 under the hood (pulled
from a C1 Corvette), detailed to a high standard that will make
anyone eager to pop the hood in a parking lot for some
show-and-tell. A 4-barrel carburetor and painted intake manifold
are surely responsible for a nice bounce in performance and the
orange block, black inner fenders, and clean firewall makes the
engine bay sparkle at car shows. An original-style generator and
oil bath air cleaner add to the authentic look, and rams-horn
headers feed a great-sounding dual exhaust system with chambered
mufflers for a 1950s sound. A 4-speed manual transmission means
that this car is always ready to go and have some fun and the
suspension and brakes are pretty stock, so service is easy and it
rides and handles with a vintage feel that's a big part of the
experience. Painted steel wheels with beautiful factory hubcaps are
wearing 205/75/15 wide whitewall radials that ride and handle
great.
This is a very high-quality 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible
that's in exactly the right condition to drive and enjoy, and
perhaps even relive your youth a little bit. Call today!