This is the poster child 55 Chevy: red-white Bel Air hardtop. It
retains its vintage charm but has been inconspicuously modernized.
It is a reliable, easy to drive 55!
EXTERIOR: Very desirable 2 door hardtop and it's decked out with
optional trim. The body is straight, there are some bubbles on the
bottom of the doors. Great looking older paint job in signature
colors: Gypsy Red-Shoreline Beige. It is polished glossy, there are
some imperfections if you look for them. Jambs are painted nice.
Weatherstrips were replaced. It has fender skirts, rocker moldings
with stone gaurds, fuel door trim, dual mirrors, door handle guards
and bumper guards. Overall, the trim is straight and shiny. Both
bumpers are tarnished. New windshield and new smoked side glass.
Radial whitewall tires on red rims with original type hubcaps.
INTERIOR: Restored to original condition. Reproduction door panels
and upholstery on the seats. The metal trim was repainted. The dash
area trim, gauges steering wheel look great. It is updated with a 3
speed shift indicator, modern climate controls and a gauge cluster
under the dash. It has a retro stereo that fits in the factory
hole. Correct tight loop carpet and reproduction mats. Nice
headliner with the Bel Air chrome bars. Seat belts were added front
and back.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Smooth running 350 motor, 4 barrel carb and HEI
ignition. Modern heat and air conditioning system with a polished
compressor. Modern power steering and power brake systems. It runs
cool with an aluminum radiator and dual electric fans plus the fan
on the motor. The alternator is chromed, battery is properly
mounted, it has both horns and electric wipers. Overall clean and
proper looking.
TRUNK COMPARTMENT: Solid metal painted white; the floor is spatter
painted. Correct rubber mat and weatherstrip. It has a radial
whitewall on a painted rim for a spare and an original jack
assembly.
UNDERSIDE: It has a more modern front clip attached to the stock
frame. Rebuilt steering and suspension, shocks were replaced.
Recent dual exhaust with factory type mufflers. The fuel system has
been replaced. The brakes were rebuilt, brake lines replaced, E
break assembly is hooked up. It has disc in the front. Bottom of
the motor is clean, rebuilt starter and new fly wheel cover.
Upgraded Turbo 350 automatic. The floors have been worked on.
From the perspective of an expert this is not a perfect car. For
all practical purposes it presents itself beautifully. The previous
owner bought it as a gift for his wife. They enjoyed the car a few
years, now it's your turn!
I, Jay Grams, take pride in personally writing the descriptions for
virtually every car for about the last 30 years now. A significant
amount of effort goes into fact checking. What I am offering is my
professional impression of the vehicle. Our salesmen are happy to
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Air conditioning
Power steering
Power disc brakes
Fender skirts
Rocker moldings
Fuel door trim
Door handle guards
Bumper guards
Tinted glass
Seat belts
Retro stereo
Electric wipers
