Vehicle Description
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible, nicknamed the "Hot One,"
was originally built on February 28, 1955, in Oakland, CA, and
brought back to life in Texas. This car received a total frame-off
restoration back to factory specifications with all numbers and
date codes matching the build date. It has a two-tone red and beige
exterior, with a period-correct interior and a Gypsy Red and
Shoreline Beige convertible top. The year 1955 was the first
model-year Chevrolet introduced a V8 engine in a production car,
and this example is powered by a Power Pack 265ci V8 engine mated
to a PowerGlide transmission. This Bel Air is equipped with power
steering and brakes, as well as a spare tire carrier, Wonder Bar
radio and all available chrome options. It also has a total of 22
factory options, such as dual mirrors and fender skirts, a traffic
viewfinder and paper napkin dispenser.
