The mid-50s Bel Air was the upper echelon Chevy sedan of its time,
and a true icon of street rod culture. Looking sharp and running
strong, this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air stands by to pull all that
vintage mojo into your garage. Having gone through a thorough
rebuild about 10,000 miles back, it features a great assortment of
components and is a strong take on the Chevy classic, balancing a
reverence for the original look with some well-selected
upgrades.The Bel Air underwent quite a transition when the '55s
came out. The already respected yet more sedentary-looking version
from just a year before was streamlined considerably, while losing
none of its appealing "shoe box" beefiness in the process. The
absence of a rear pillar gives the car a unique look while
directing focus to the cabin area, with its sloping rear roofline
leading to a wraparound rear windshield. Up front, the signature
hood ornament looks great and stands alone over a Corvette front
grille piece and the beefy front bumper, while in back all
ornamentation save for the trunk lock has been removed, adding even
more uniqueness to this iconic sedan. Its Gypsy red paint
complements the Bel Air's form nicely and the clean condition of
the surrounding chrome trim - one of the styling elements that
separated the Bel Air from Chevy's other sedan offerings at the
time - adds a finished appearance.The black and white interior
provides just the vintage feel you'd want from a classic like this.
The plush bucket and rear bench seats, along with the steering
wheel, come from another member of boulevard royalty, the Impala,
and look great in this setting, bracketed by door panels with a
matching pattern and sitting over an expanse of new carpeting. An
arm rest comes down from between the buckets to offer a convenient
place to rest an elbow while just in front, a SunPro tach - along
with a trio of other aftermarket gauges - stands by to keep tabs on
vital motoring functions. Look around the interior of the cabin,
and you'll notice right away how the array of chrome molding on
display adds to the overall look as it stands out against the clean
white headliner above. Chevy sedans of this era featured dash areas
with intricate chrome trim spanning the entire width, and the one
here is a great example, with dual fan shapes housing very clear
factory gauges and a well-restored Bel Air script emblem, while an
AM/FM cassette sits at the center. The trunk area in back is roomy
and well detailed, with the relocated battery sitting securely in a
billet container alongside a full-size spare.There's a lot to like
under the hood. A 350 cubic inch crate engine sits at the center of
the compartment, armed with an Edelbrock Air Gap intake manifold, a
4-barrel carb and a Comp cam for power, and a chrome air cleaner
and matching valve covers to enhance its looks. The V8 has only
logged about 10,000 miles since its rebuild, so it's in its prime,
and it fires right up, runs smooth and sounds very healthy. A
nicely sized radiator sits up front, joined by an electric fan to
keep temperatures in check. The 3-speed automatic TH350
transmission sitting just behind it has been enhanced by a B&M
shift kit to make the most out of every rev, joining a 3.36 rear
end to round out a drivetrain suited for both off the line
acceleration and comfortable highway cruising. With all new
bushings underneath, as well as some other recently replaced
suspension components, the ride is very comfortable on its 15"
American Racing wheels, wrapped with Cooper Cobra Radial GT tires.A
tastefully executed customized exterior pairs with a
strong-running, versatile drivetrain to make this 1955 Chevrolet
Bel Air a must-see. Call today!This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is
listed by our Dallas Showroom and can be viewed in greater detail
including 100+ HD pictures and an HD video at
www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information, please call
our knowledgeable staff at (817)-310-9400 or email us at
[email protected] Our Dallas Showroom is located at
1250 Mustang Drive Suite 500, Grapevine, TX 76051. Hours: Monday
through Saturday, 9 AM to 5 PM EST, please reach out to set an
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