Vehicle Description
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air - 454ci V8 - 700R4 Automatic Transmission -
10 Bolt Posi Rear End - Vintage Air Conditioning - Mirror Black
Paint Over Red Interior Done By Pro Auto Custom Interiors - 5 Miles
Since Built (Please note: If you happen to be viewing this fully
customized '55 Chevrolet Bel Air on a site other than
GarageKeptMotors.com, it's possible that you've only seen some of
our many photographs of this vehicle due to website limitations. To
be sure you access all the more than 160 photographs, including a
short walk-around-and-startup video, please go to our main website:
GarageKeptMotors.) The Chevy Tri-Five lineup is host to some of the
best-looking cars ever made. -H&H Classic Parts for Chevrolets
As true as that H&H statement is about the beautiful design
work that graced the '55 (Tri-Five) Chevrolets when they rolled off
the assembly lines some 66 years ago, the customized '55 offered
here dramatically exceeds the original car with exemplary craftwork
throughout. Every single aspect of the car-powertrain, exterior
finishing, interior detail and overall visual effect-has been
creatively evaluated and painstakingly re-executed with an
attention to the smallest detail. The effect is nothing short of
stunning. There isn't a square inch of this black beauty that
hasn't been taken to the next level, or beyond. And yet, the Bel
Air original look is still there... reimagined, yet respected.
Power: Beginning with the heart of the car, opening the hood (with
its added under-hood lattice bracing and billet aluminum compound
hinges, each one automotive artwork) reveals a massive 454
cubic-inch V8 resplendent in chrome, silver engine-block paint, and
valve air-cleaner covers in black, a visual reference to the car's
exterior. No components have been mounted to the fenders or
firewall, so the look is all power. Even most of the car's added
vintage air-conditioning system components have been hidden away.
(The exception is the evaporator core forward of the radiator.)
Looked at from below, the black-and-silver theme continues,
focusing one's attention on the engine's chrome oil pan, suspension
enhancements, full-length dual-exhaust system, 700R4 automatic
transmission, disc brakes at all four corners, and 10-bolt
posi-traction rear end. The clever build details on the chassis
suspension-and the immaculate condition-are a delight for the eyes.
Exterior: The Bel Air's custom black paint shines deeply with a
high gloss across the entire body. All badging has been removed;
the bespoke bodyside chrome trim remains. Front and rear chrome
bumpers have been fully restored to perfection; cabin glass and
lighting lenses display the same perfection. The front grille has
been restored to better-than-new, but it retains the model's
classic look. Five-spoke chrome wheels complete the custom
presentation. Interior: Every aspect of the interior has been taken
to a high level. Red is the theme. New leather seating-front
buckets and full-width rear bench-as comfortable as it is
beautiful-stands out. The upholstery features delicately thin trim
lines echoing the chrome trim look throughout the car. V-design
chrome door trim is perfectly executed on the red panels. Thick red
carpeting covers the cabin floor with matching carpet mats for
protection. The dashboard retains the model's original look, but in
a thoroughly updated fashion. (All interior work was performed by
Pro Auto Custom Interiors.) Updated, white-faced gauges are arrayed
in the v facing the driver. The chrome trim running horizontally
across the dash is in pristine condition, as are all retained
chrome switchgear. Vintage air-conditioning vents have been nicely
added to the lower dash. In a special detail, the custom chrome
steering wheel design matches the car's chrome wheels. The dash and
the added console (where the automatic-transmission, heritage-look
shifter is located) are all color-matched in red. Billet-aluminum
floor pedals are mounted. The inte
