Vehicle Description
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air has all the awesome classic-style
everywhere you want from the hardtop profile to the V8 under the
hood. It all makes for a detailed two-tone icon that even has some
nice rare features.
The Tri-Five Chevys are a true legend, and this one is the exact
reason why. 1955 was the first year for the styling, and everybody
looks for a Bel Air with a stylish pillarless hardtop profile. Of
course, it only gets better on a two-tone example that correctly
utilizes the premium Bel Air's trim to give a nice dividing line to
the era-correct Gypsy Red and Shoreline Beige. There's complete
brightwork and straight sheet metal and it's done with an overall
presentation that will turn heads but is not afraid to hit the
road. This has all the best pieces, like rear fender skirts,
factory wheel covers, and whitewall tires. It's such a detailed
classic that you'd think this icon belongs in a museum, and you'd
be right. We were told (but unverified) it was once part of a
display collection. They took the time to properly get it
reconditioned for driving, and so now can share this piece of
history everywhere you cruise.
The color theme continues inside with the red and cream nicely
intertwined for a thoughtful layout. Nice carpeting, a taut
headliner, and comfy cloth inserts in the seats give this an
inviting atmosphere. It's all part of the feeling that this Bel Air
was made to cruise. In fact, while the factory AM radio is on
display, an AM/FM/cassette stereo is in the glovebox for upgraded
driving music.
The VIN has this born a VC-code V8 car. That's particularly
important because the '55 Chevy launched the now-famous small block
motor. And since this hardtop has such a great connection to
history, it's great to have an era-correct 265 cubic-inch V8 under
the hood. This has quite an honest presentation, right down to the
air cleaner and generator. But it has been serviced correctly to
remain a strong runner today. And you'll love the combination of
vintage feeling and proper control that comes from the
column-shifted three-speed manual transmission. It appears as if
this was even born with desirable options like power steering and
overdrive. That just reinforces the feeling of a distinct classic
that loves to cruise.
This is an absolute icon, and it has been correctly presented so
that it's a rolling museum exhibit. So if you love to drive your
history, you know you need this Chevy.
