Vehicle Description
This 1955 Bel Air convertible has a sharp two-tone presentation,
proper V8 power, and true wind-in-your-hair cruising appeal. As you
dig into the details on this one, you can see they took the time to
make it distinct without removing any of the essentials that make
this the vintage icon we love.
The trim tag tells us this car was born Gypsy Red and Shoreline
Beige. And the way this one radiates today tells us that there has
been a quality respray later in life. It's part of an overall solid
investment in keeping this one looking good. Even the crisp white
convertible goes well with this stylish package. The brightwork is
key on a tri-five Chevy cruiser. It has been well maintained to
retain an attractive glow to the wraparound chrome bumpers, grille,
and jet-age hood ornament. The side trim separating the two-tone is
a true hallmark of these Bel Airs. Plus, there's a nice look of a
discretely updated cruiser with Rally wheels, blue-dot taillights,
and bright dual exhaust tips. But what really gives you pride in
ownership is the quality look right down to the fundamentals, like
the crisp body lines, good gaps, and the way the classic doors
close with confidence.
Because a convertible is meant to be shared with the world, the
white top goes down to reveal more of this fantastically
coordinated look. The red and cream two-tone interior provides an
almost seamless style with the exterior - especially with the red
convertible boot in place. It's even part of the factory-correct
color package! Just like the exterior, there has been a solid
investment in here to give this a great classic appearance. A
smooth dash, plush carpeting, and little details like the working
courtesy lights give you a quality feel. The seats are particularly
nice with the tuck and roll-style inserts, and the door panels also
match. It's all a very period-correct style, but this also has the
right upgrades. There are cleanly installed Sun Pro gauges under
the dash, and the retro-style AM/FM digital tuner fits in the
factory housing. It creates a time capsule-like atmosphere that
also allows you to more comfortably cruise the roads of today.
The engine bay reveals more of the upgraded cruising attitude.
After all, we love a Tri-Five with proper small block power, and
the tag tells us this was born a VC car. But the 350 cubic-inch V8
under the hood today is something much larger than what you got in
1955. It inhales deeply with an Edelbrock four-barrel carburetor,
and it exhales with a great exhaust note from the glasspack style
setup. The motor fires up eagerly, like a car that wants to hit the
road. That's why this one has recently been upgraded with nice
driving features like power steering and power brakes. Plus, you
also have a three-speed automatic transmission, wide Dunlop tires,
and front disc brakes for a kind of package you can enjoy any
time.
This is the '55 Bel Air convertible that has been restored for true
distinction. So if you demand an upper-class cruising classic,
don't miss this icon. Call now!
