This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is a gorgeous 2 door hardtop with
tasteful upgrades that make cruising a total blast! In 1955,
Chevrolet completely redesigned its top-of-the-line Bel Air both
inside and out, and kicked off what would become known as the
Tri-Five Era. The iconic design featured a bolder, squarer, and
therefore more modern body lines that gave the new Bel Air a whole
new look from nose to tail. The front end treatment of the '55 Bel
Air got an entirely new look. The headlights were "hooded;" a
design element that would eventually be carried through the rest of
the Tri-Five era cars. The 1955 wraparound windshields were another
modern upgrade first incorporated into Chevy's 1955 design and
carried forward as well. Further differentiating the 1955 design
from previous years was the new-look grille and bumper layout that
made for a more futuristic looking car up front. Down the sides of
the '55 Chevy was a flatter body line that replaced the swooping,
bulging rear quarters of yesteryear and modernized the side profile
of the 1955 Bel Air. At the rear, the taillight treatment featured
a more contemporary design and the decklids were squared off as
well. From the outside, it was no surprise that the 1955 Bel Air
became an automotive style icon. Nonetheless, the interiors were
refreshed as well with a new futuristic dash design and the
interior upholstery and trim was considered the plushest and most
luxurious of any Chevrolet up until that point. Of course, perhaps
the most notable upgrade for Chevrolet's lineup in 1955 was the
introduction of a V8 engine which would become a mainstay in the
decades that followed. Under the hood on this particular Bel Air is
an upgraded 350 Cubic Inch V8 engine fed by a single 4 barrel
carburetor. The NOM 350 CID V8 is backed by an upgraded TH350
Automatic Transmission that makes this classic Chevy easy for
anybody to take for a spin around the block. Exhaust exits the NOM
350 V8 via a dual exhaust setup that gives this Tri-Five Chevy an
excellent throaty sound out the back. The stock wheels have been
upgraded to a set a Ridler Grey 606s that provide a tasteful custom
look to the exterior of this Bel Air. With 245/40R18 Radial Tires
up front and 275/35R18 Radials in the rear, this '55 Chevy has a
modest staggered stance and a fantastic ride going down the road.
Power front disc brakes along with a dual master cylinder have also
been added to this 1955 Bel Air providing much improved and more
reliable stopping power, especially with the extra horsepower found
under the hood. The exterior on this 1955 Bel Air has been
correctly refinished in a gorgeous two-tone paint scheme consisting
of Shoreline Beige over Gypsy Red completing the exterior
appearance of this Tri-Five Chevy. The interior on this 1955
Chevrolet is dazzling! The front and rear bench seat, and matching
door panels, sport two-tone red and white vinyl upholstery that
give the interior of this 2 door hardtop a tasteful custom look.
The red painted dash and red carpeting carpeting retain a nice
stock appearance as well. The stock instrument cluster consists of
a 110 MPH speedometer, temperature gauge, and fuel gauge, and the
shift indicator has been updated to reflect the upgraded TH350
shift pattern. A pair of Stewart Warner auxiliary gauges have been
mounted neatly under the dash as well and include gauges for oil
pressure and engine temperature. While the stock AM radio remains
in place, a Pioneer AM/FM/CD head unit is mounted neatly under the
dash as well so that you can listen to all of your tunes while
cruising down the road. A stock electric clock sitting underneath
the dash-integrated speaker along with red seat belts complete the
gorgeous cabin of this 1955 Chevrolet. Whether you're purchasing
your first classic car or you're adding to your existing Tri-Five
collection, this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 door hardtop would make
an excellent choice. Give us a call today at 763-428-7337!
*350 Cu. In. V8
*Single 4 Barrel Carburetor
*TH350 Automatic Transmission
*Dual Exhaust
*Radial Tires on Ridler Wheels
*Power Front Disc Brakes
*Gypsy Red/Shoreline Beige Exterior
*Red/White Vinyl Bench Seats
*Stock Instrumentation
*Auxillary Stewart Warner Gauges
*Upgraded Pioneer Entertainment System
*Odometer Reads: 48,696 Miles
Vehicle Details
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Listing ID:CC-1733138
Price:$55,995
Location:Rogers, Minnesota
Year:1955
Make:Chevrolet
Model:Bel Air
Exterior Color:Gypsy Red/Shoreline Beige
Interior Color:Red & White
Transmission:Automatic
Odometer:48696
Stock Number:8776
VIN:C55S151859
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