Vehicle Description
Do a quick Google image search for "Bel Air" or "tri-five" and
you'll see two predominant patterns: a whole lot of pastels and a
whole lot of whitewalls. While it's hard not to love a fab classic,
a staunch dedication to historical accuracy can definitely stand
between some enthusiasts and '50s-era metal. Heck, even if you are
a stickler for factory specs, it's still nice to see something a
bit different every now and then. That's why this cool resto-mod is
such a refreshing change of pace. A lot of time, money and effort
was invested into making this classic the baddest bowtie on the
block, and the quality of that plight shows throughout. From its
custom chassis and 454 cubic inch big block to its brilliant paint
and plush leather interior, the car features the best of everything
without drifting in to dreaded 'too nice to drive' territory. If
you're ready to experience a different kind of rod, which can be
obtained for much less than the hobby's typical build cost, take a
minute to learn more about this killer Chevy!
BODYWORK/TRIM
The essential part of building a jaw dropping classic is knowing
EXACTLY when to hold back. And, with an icon as detailed as Chevy's
tri-five, even the subtlest touches go a long way. While the pros
who restored this Convertible paid plenty of attention to its solid
body, that work was specifically aimed at creating the most perfect
surfaces possible. And the result is panels that are exceptionally
flat, displaying nary a ripple or wave anywhere. As expected, that
straight fuselage ensures fit and finish that's significantly above
'50s factory fodder. And a glossy coat of bright red 2-stage lends
the car a sporty demeanor that most pastels simply can't touch.
ENGINE
Since "mod" is literally a part of the term "resto-mod", one would
expect this Bel Air's engine bay to pack something a little more
enticing than an old school Power Pack V8. That said, "A little
more enticing" falls a little bit short of describing the car's 454
cubic inches of big block fury. At the top of that sinister mill, a
big Holley sniper 4-barrel mixes wind supplied by a polished air
filter with fuel that's piped through a combination of polished and
braided fluid lines. That air/fuel mixture floods a polished
Edelbrock intake on the way to iron Chevrolet heads. Those heads
hang mirrored valve covers and style-matched breathers and coated
block and long tube headers. A combination of billet brackets and
billet pulleys spins belts around a polished water pump, a polished
alternator and a polished AC compressor. A beefy aluminum radiator
circulate coolant around two electric fans. And a familiar Wilwood
master cylinder and a custom, color-keyed firewall give the bright
red engine compartment ample visual sizzle.
INTERIOR
When you open this Convertible door, prepare to swim in a sea of
first-class aesthetics. The car's modern front buckets and upgraded
rear bench have been wrapped in leather, trimmed in tan and
buttoned up with billet. In front of those seats, a tiered,
leather-wrapped dash hangs full white face gauges between glossy
paint and billet foot pedals. At the floor, black-trimmed like new
Carpet floats piped and color-keyed mats. At the center of that
carpet, a custom, leather-wrapped console founds a familiar Vintage
Air climate system and modern Kenwood head unit. In front of the
driver, a custom steering wheel, tilting column. At the sides of
the passengers, flowing door panels hang sculpted armrests and
billet handles between body-matched frames, billet trim and modern
power windows. And behind the cockpit, a custom upholstered
trunk.
A lot of hot rods claim to be the total package, but this '55 Chevy
actually backs that talk up. The stout big block has surprisingly
good manners and, paired with the car's smooth-shifting automatic
and custom leather interior, serves as the basis for one of the
most comfortable resto-mods we've seen. Buy it for the bowtie...
Buy it for the build quality... Whatever you do, just make sure to
buy it quickly because quality customs like this don't have a habit
of sticking around.
Phone:
770-738-7111
Address:
1750 Enterprise Way Suite 109 Marietta GA 30067
Hours of Operation:
Monday- Friday - 9-5pm
Saturday - 9-3pm (Appointment Only After 3pm)
Sunday - Closed