1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Car History
The 1955 Chevrolet is considered a huge turning point for Chevrolet
and has become an icon of the 1950's Chevrolets. The '55 Chevy was
the first successful Chevrolet with an optional V8 engine. The new
265-cubic-inch overhead valve V8 was designed to be smaller,
lighter, and more powerful than previous V8s in the auto
industry.
We have a highly restored 1955 Chevy here at Adventure Classics
that has had a complete restoration from top to bottom with an
upgraded small block Chevrolet engine to boot.
Engine & Drivetrain
When you open the hood you will see the iconic small block
Chevrolet engine painted Chevrolet Orange with a compliment of
goodies on it like the chrome Chevrolet valve covers, chrome open
element air cleaner, aluminum intake and 4-barrel performance carb,
chrome alternator, and tube headers leading back to dual
exhaust.
The engine pushes back the horsepower to the 4-speed transmission
puts the power to the ground via the Chevrolet Rallye wheels with
chrome trim rings, center caps, and spinners with Cooper Cobra
Radial GT performance tires making the ride great, fast, and
safe.
The engine is installed in the very nice clean, painted, and
detailed engine compartment.
Interior
The interior shows a similar level of restoration and is a factory
correct redo that shows its authenticity in the restoration. The
factory-correct two-tone turquoise and off-white coordinates with
the exterior color to give this a nice flow inside and out.
It has a bench front seat and matching rear seat as well as the
door panels and the headliner. Plus, the straw tan is a tasteful
color for the textured seat inserts.
The smooth twin cowl dash looks great as does all the factory
gauges and controls with accessory gauges down below the dash, and
so does the 4-speed shifter on the floor, the side vent windows,
and artful steering factory Chevrolet steering wheel.
Even the AM radio is still there as well as blue carpets and floor
mats.
Exterior
Our 55 wears a factory-correct Regal Turquoise and India Ivory
two-tone paint job that you will marvel at, and it remains its
authentic appearance enhanced by the best in modern paint.
The chrome and brightwork is nice as is the chrome front and rear
bumpers and the jet-inspired hood ornament. It has zinc paint and
is fully restored underneath too.
Conclusion
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air we have here at Adventure Classics, has
a great legacy, great restoration, great engine swap, and is a
Tri-Five icon that looks even better than when it was new.
Call or email us at:
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(727) 688-1148 OR (727) 580-9919
AdventureClassicCars.com