1955 Chevrolet Belair Sport Coupe (no post)
Multiple Trophy-Winning Restomod on Steroids! Bill Mitchell (BMP) of Deland, FL built 632ci engine w/ 845hp/800 ft.lbs + 300 hp Shot of Nitrous = 1145 hp!
Brings new meaning to the phrase “Heavy Chevy”
Purchased from the original owner, a lady from Jersey City, NJ & underwent an extensive build with family & friends beginning in early 2012 & basically finished (well, they’re never finished are they) 16 months later w/ on-going tweaks till February 2019.
The complete restoration, redesign, reengineering & mechanical upgrades encompassed body being stripped to bare metal & Nosed & Decked in `50’s Hot Rod style w/show-quality Platinum Silver paint by Mike Moore. All chrome & trim redone & LED lights installed in headlights, grill, mirrors incorporating turn signals & taillights over a custom-built frame to house the impressive driveline and suspension. New custom, period style interior w/ Black Leather rolled & pleated seats. Retro Digital dash w/ LED gauges, tilt-wheel, A/C & a vintage fighter array of switches, instruments & dials.
No-expense spared utilizing the nest components & expert craftsmen. Not a Trailer Queen, but a solid #2 that is driven to shows throughout the Eastern Coast. What’s the purpose of having this much horsepower always trailered & to be parked on a Show Field?
COMPONENT LIST & FEATURES
- Engine 632ci engine w/ 845hp/800 ft.lbs + 300 hp Shot of Nitrous = 1145 hp! Built by Bill Mitchell (BMP) of Deland, FL
- Holley Dominator AED 1050 CFM Custom Carb w/ Lokar throttle cable linkage
- Edelbrock Super Victor tall-deck intake manifold
- MSD Distributor & Coil
- MARCH Serpentine System
- KOOKS Custom Stainless-Steel Headers 2 ⅛” X 2 ¼” X 4” w/ 4” X 3½” Exhaust Side Pipes w/ internal mufflers.
- PRC Custom made Polished Aluminum Radiator w/ Dual Electric Fans. PRC Bracket by Howard “Hank” Williams.
- TCI Custom Built 400 Racing Trans w/ Heavy Duty Torque Converter, TCI Custom Shifter & DERALE Trans Cooler w/ fan under car.
- NX Nitrous Express System adding 300 hp!
Exterior & Suspension
- American Racing Aluminum Torq Thrust SL wheels
- NITTO NT555 F. 245/45ZR18, R. 285/40ZR18
- Wilwood Stainless Drilled 12” Rotors w/ Hydro Boost Power Brake System wilwood Polished Calipers w/ Custom Brake Lines
- HEIDTS Triangular 4 Link
- QA1 Coil-Overs w/ Adjustable Shocks Front & Rear
- Narrowed 9” Housing w/ CURRIE Posi Rear & Strange Axels w/ ½ “Studs & HEIDTS Sway bar, 4” Driveline Driveshaft
- Atsco Rack & Pinion Power Steering
- ADDCO Front Sway bar
- Paint by Mike Moore of Ringwood, NJ
- The body was nosed and decked, and LED lighting has been integrated into the headlights, taillights, side mirrors, and grille.
Interior
- New custom, period style interior w/ Black Leather Rolled & Pleated seats
- Dakota Digital Gauges recessed within the stock openings.
- IDIDIT Tilt Steering wheel
- TCI Custom Shifter
- Aiwa CD player w/ PIONEER speakers, but who’s listening.
- NX Nitrous Express 300hp System
- OPTIMA Battery-1000 cranking amps- purchased on 6/15/2020. Stand-alone fuel cell
CONDITION
- EXTERIOR: Show–quality Platinum Silver paint by Mike Moore over solid, straight panels w/ smooth even gaps. Custom, Nose & Decked body just like in the Hot Rod days but now w/ LED lights in grill, turn signals in mirrors & taillights. All trim, chrome, lights, lenses & glass are Excellent w/ one small ding on left C-pillar & scratches below driver’s door as seen in pics. Proper American Racing Torq Thrust wheels are Excellent & NITTO tires are date coded 2012 w/ 10/32nds up front & 6/32nds in the rear showing no sidewall or inter-tread cracking.
- INTERIOR: New Custom, period style interior w/ Black Leather Rolled & Pleated seats is Excellent throughout showing fur shedding (dander) from stuffed animal in back seat. Retro Dakota Digital dash maintains the period look. All components, systems function perfectly including the A/C w/ R134a. The purpose & working of the various switches & start-up procedure will be explained to the new owner.
- ENGINE/DRIVELINE: Chromed engine bay is a work of art & Show-Detailed in #1 condition exhibiting recent maintenance w/ absolutely no drips or leaks. Transmission, steering, brakes & Nitrous System all perform w/o issues.
- UNDERCARRIAGE: Custom frame & undercarriage shows slight road use from dry weather tours. All is solid & rust-free w/ good shocks, springs, bushings, & lines w/ 1st class workmanship throughout.
- ROAD TEST/MECHANICALLY: This beautiful `55 starts easily & drives effortlessly w/ its direct R&P steering & 4-wheel disc braking precise & assured stops. The power is obviously neck-snapping, but it may be the sound that surpasses everything. This Chevy needs nothing.
Summary
When not shown or toured, always covered in a climate-controlled garage w/ regular maintenance performed, the most recent less than a month ago. This Chevy is beyond any in its uniqueness & certainly power. Its understated beauty w/ nods to its “Old School” classic origins are complimented by its raw power, braking & handling capabilities. The entire vehicle is solidly in the #2+/#1- category w/ the minor paint chip, one trim dent & visible road usage on the undercarriage regulating it to the #2+ classification. The overall package is not affected by this demarcation either in its value or desirability. Bulletproof workmanship ready to hit the streets again. We have all receipts from the build along with notes and contact info from this build, with over $175,000 invested.
ORIGINAL TRIM TAG
STYLE No 55-1037D Bel Air Sport Coupe
BODY No T18874 - Tarrytown, NY
TRIM No 521 G - Beige/Red Cloth/Vinyl
PAINT No 615 S - Shoreline Beige & Gypsy Red
