Vehicle Description
1955 Chevrolet 150 Sedan Delivery
The Sedan Delivery, (also sometimes referred to as a Panel
Delivery), for the uninitiated, is a relatively obscure body style
of a van built on a car chassis. Typically, these take the form of
a station wagon body, but with steel panels where the rear windows
would be. Historically, sedan deliveries had two doors, but modern
versions typically have four. In the beginning, back when it was
enough just to have four wheels and an engine, all light duty
trucks were essentially sedan deliveries. A Model T with a car body
was a car; one with a truck body was a truck. Even up until the
1940's, light duty trucks were basically beefed-up versions of
their donor car chassis, (Model TT, AA, and BB, continuing the Ford
analogy).
Note: The VIN on this vehicle is incomplete. It is missing the
series designator as the first digit, (A,B,C,D), which in this case
would be a letter D. However, the title matches the VIN plate on
the vehicle.*
You never know what's going to come through the door next has
become our mantra here at the Classic Auto Mall. So, when this 1955
150 Sedan delivery with some hot rod touches added came through the
door, we were all smiles. Some snappy 17-inch polished 5 spoke
wheels on all 4 corners, and a lack of a lot of chrome bling
trimmings. It's a bit scary to think this car will deliver, but it
does in many ways!
Exterior
Painted in a sedate and very 1950's shade of powder blue with some
white accenting for the cargo area window covers and roof, nobody
will think it's still working for a living. A ton of small styling
cues have been incorporated into this project, the two-tone paint
still shines up well but does have its share of paint imperfections
and chips. The addition of side trim gives a nice look along with
the chrome trimming around the fuel door, but now sans its Jet-Age
hood ornament and cloisonne badges, the look of this particular
panel delivery is a big part of its appeal. Clean dent free chrome
bumpers, a nice-looking Ferrari inspired grille, and the louvered
hood all flow together well to give this car "the look". 17" Vision
wheels adorn all 4 corners and the whole package screams
Delivery!!! Delivery for Classic Auto Mall!!!
Interior
When you climb inside, you'll find yourself swept back to a time
with no formed plastic nor gadgetry that now adorns modern cars. A
pair of bucket seats, with blue cloth tuck and roll inserts and
white vinyl bolsters flank the center hump and float in a sea of
darker blue carpet. The original door panels are now simple blue
vinyl along with chrome handles and cranks and black armrests. The
dash is a mixture of old and new, with original 1955 gauges and
stereo speaker in their factory dual fans. A white insert band has
been added between the upper and lower body matching light blue
steel of the dash giving just the right custom touch. An original
steering column and black plastic steering wheel complete with its
full circle chrome horn ring. The cargo area is finished on the
sides with more blue steel with white window inserts while the
cargo floor is done in a blue painted plywood with a fold up area
for storage and a foldable rear bench seat.
Drivetrain
The consignor stated 327 cubic inch V8 power plant already has
plenty of chutzpah, it's augmented with an Edelbrock intake
manifold and 4bbl carb, chrome valve covers, chrome air cleaner
assembly and supple hoses and wiring. It's backed by a Muncie M20
4-speed manual transmission circa 1966/1967 and 3.36 geared rear
axle so it was clearly designed to be driven.
Undercarriage
All 1955 Chevrolet here, including front coil sprung and rear leaf
spring suspension, 4 wheel drum brakes and it handles better than
you'd expect. Lots of patina and a heavy coating of surface rust
have taken over the undercarriage but most remains solid. The
rockers show signs of repair from invasive rust, as do some of the
body hangers. Dual exhaust is noted snaking its way rearward and
passing through a pair of Cherrybomb mufflers.
Drive-Ability
A quick starter, and a surprising amount of power which seems to go
on and on with this engine. It was definitely not expected, and
handling and bias free braking was second to none. A smooth
cruiser, head turner, and all functioning interior accouterments,
return to sender!
All buttoned up and modified both inside and out. A perfect
throwback to with some updates and upgrades along with the timeless
look of the first year Tri-Five cars. No phone booth necessary to
turn this everyday delivery into a Superman...Look up in the
sky!!!..actually on the test track at Classic Auto Mall...
VIN DECODE
55B141552
55-1955
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
141552-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 55 1271-1955 150 Series Sedan Delivery
BODY CL7325-Lansing Body #
TRIM 501-Straw & Brown Vinyl
PAINT 683-Cashmere Blue
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 650 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
