Vehicle Description
Body-off build in fantastic condition. Great color combination.
Fresh 350 cubic inch V8, 4-speed manual transmission, Vintage Air
A/C and heat, power disc brakes, power steering, and more! The
Tri-Five cruiser you always wanted to own!This is the kind of car
where the list of new equipment would be ten pages long. There's
almost nothing that hasn't been restored, replaced, or upgraded
along the way, making it one of the most appealing '55s we've ever
featured. It's sensibly upgraded with all the equipment that our
clients seem to want, making it incredibly easy to drive, and boy
is it a lot of fun out on the road! The two-tone Hugger Orange and
India Ivory paint job is a little bit traditional and a little bit
hot rod, and it looks awesome on the clean '55 Bel Air hardtop
bodywork. Underneath, the sheetmetal is in great shape with no
evidence of serious damage or patchwork, and anything that was done
was executed to a high standard because this sucker is laser
straight. Nice panel gaps suggest good money was spent getting it
into shape, and all the little details that make the first V8 Chevy
special are there, from the eggcrate grille to the brilliant
stainless side trim to the stylish '55 Chevy taillights. 1-piece
bumpers and a shaved hood give it a slight custom look that makes
it stand out without erasing what it is. If you want a nice '55
hardtop, this one deserves a closer look.The interior does a great
job of mimicking the original look, using matching colors to create
a cohesive whole. Vertical pleats with contrasting stitching are a
'55 Chevy trademark look, and the nicely fitted carpets are a nice
match. The original instrument panel was retained, but it was
filled with modern Dakota Digital gauges that are far more
comprehensive than the originals and offer a lot of extra features
that were unimaginable in 1955. Other cool details include the
controls for the Vintage Air A/C system matching the original
sliders and a custom radio that slots neatly into the original AM
unit's spot. Lighting is all LED for a trick high-tech look, and
yes, that's a 4-speed Hurst shifter on the floor connected to a
Saginaw gearbox underneath, making this '55 a lot of fun to drive.
Other features include a tilt steering column with a custom billet
wheel, matching rubber floor mats, and a beautifully fitted
headliner with chrome bows that looks fantastic. The trunk is
finished to stock specs with a reproduction rubber mat, and you'll
note the battery and cut-off switch were neatly stowed up and out
of the way.As a '55 Chevy, the 350 cubic inch small block bolted
right in like it was born there, although this particular V8 is
considerably more potent than the original. With an Edelbrock
aluminum intake manifold and a Holley 4-barrel carb, it uses a
reliable combination that was proven decades ago. Starts are quick
and easy, it idles nicely, and there's plenty of power on tap to
run through the gears. A Mallory electronic ignition system means
low maintenance and there's a giant aluminum radiator up front to
keep it nice and cool when cruising on warm summer days. A
power-assisted dual master cylinder feeds power front disc brakes
and with power steering, it's a breeze to handle even in tight
spots. Ceramic-coated long-tube headers feed a custom Flowmaster
dual exhaust system that sounds muscular without being annoying,
and the aforementioned Saginaw gearbox feeds a set of 2.73 gears in
the original rear end to make this an effortless highway car. You
can easily see how clean and solid the floors are, the rockers are
unmarked, and it was finished much the way it would have been
originally, with red oxide and satin black details. All the
hardware is new, fresh body mounts ensure that it feels solid going
down the road, and a new gas tank means no hassles from a
contaminated fuel system. 15-inch American Racing Torque Thrust
wheels are the right choice on a period cruiser like this, and they
carry staggered 215/65/15 front and 225/60/15 rear performance
radials.A beautifully finished Bel Air with all the upgrades, plus
a 4-speed to make it entertaining to drive. Fully sorted and full
of brand new components, it's ready to rock, whether you take it to
local shows or on a cross-country tour. Add in great colors, a
nicely detailed undercarriage, and plenty of chrome, and you get a
car that attracts attention no matter where it goes. Call
today!Harwood Motors always recommends and welcomes personal or
professional inspections of any vehicle in our inventory prior to
purchase.
