Yes, they made a lot of 55 Chevys but this one stands out.
Everybody I talk to loves it. The unique colors, wheels, waffle
pattern upholstery give it a refreshing look. The obvious quality
is impressive too. We have a binder with restoration invoices and
pictures. The pictures of it before restoration show that it was a
very clean car to begin with. There are also pictures of it taken
down to a bare shell. The owner that had the car restored was
making it a competitive show car. There are several judging sheets
and it was in the trailered class. It is a very authentic car using
most of it's original born with components. #s, dates, codes match
throughout.
EXTERIOR: Rare factory color combination. The body is in amazing
condition. It is laser beam straight. I didn't find any damage, no
blisters. Panels light up real nice. Doors close like new, windows
roll smooth. The paint is smooth and glossy. The jambs are slick.
It is decked out with some factors accessories: bumper guards,
grill guard, rocker moldings, fender skirts, door handle and fuel
door trim. It also has correct antenna, stainless window visors,
chrome Vs under the taillights. Every piece of chrome and stainless
trim is straight and shiny. The weatherstrips and gaskets are
excellent. I love the yellow painted rims with center caps and
beauty rings. They are mounted on reproduction Silvertown white
wall tires.
INTERIOR: I love the interior too. The Delray waffle print is
really cool because you don't see it often. This is the factory
color which I wouldn't have thought of but it looks awesome, very
1950s. Starting on the floor it has the correct tight loop carpet
and reproduction mats. The seat upholstery and door panels are
excellent. The headliner and visors are excellent. The inside metal
trim is repainted real nice. In front of me the whole dash area is
beautiful- the steering wheel, instruments, knobs, heater controls,
chrome trim, inside the glove box etc. Actually everything is
excellent from the window cranks, kick panels, rear shelf, under
the dash etc.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: It looks like the day it rolled off the
assembly line. It has it's original 265 motor and original parts-
manifolds, Chevy script valve covers, air cleaner and the optional
oil filter. Yes, oil filters were optional back then. It also has
optional electric wipers. All the components look proper- the fan,
generator, pulleys, horns, etc. The metal is a smooth satin black,
the firewall is smooth yellow, under the hood is gloss black. The
hinges are detailed. It looks like the wiring harness was replaced.
It has original radiator with correct GM hoses and clamps. The trim
tag on the firewall matches the colors of this car.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: It looks brand new in here. We have pictures of
the spotless metal before paint. It is painted just as slick yellow
as the outside. Items that look new- wiring, rubber mat, rear seat
divider, trunk lid insulators, weatherstrip, decal. It also has a
restored rim with a matching white wall tire and a restored jack
assembly.
UNDERSIDE: The body was off the frame at time of restoration. The
chassis was completely taken apart and rebuilt. All the front end
components- bushings, ball joints, steering controls, springs,
shocks and hardware were replaced. Rear suspension had new hardware
and air shocks. The brake system was gone through. The brake hoses
and lines have been replaced, e-brake assembly is hooked up. It has
a factory type dual exhaust system with stainless tips.. the fuel
tank, straps and lines look new. The bottom of the motor is still
spotless Chevy orange. The starter was rebuilt. It has it's
original Powerglide automatic transmission and it looks fresh. The
body was reunited with new bushings. The underbody of the car looks
rock solid. I don't see any patches. It has factory undercoat, it's
been cleaned and painted. The dates and codes on the motor, trans
and rear end are proper for this car.
This is what I call a sweetheart. It's an honest car that has been
clean all it's life. I believe it will be very good to it's new
owner. I'll miss it when it's gone!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle.
Our salesmen are happy to assist with descriptions and making sure
your questions are answered. One great suggestion is letting us do
a walk around video that explains the car's condition in
detail.
Don't be intimidated, contact sales now for a no pressure, no
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Oil filter
Electric wipers
Bumper guards
Grill gaurd
Door handle guards
Fuel door trim
Rocker moldings
Fender skirts
Window visors
Exhaust tips
Floor mats
Restoration binder