Vehicle Description
1955 Chevrolet 150 2-Door Sedan
The Chevrolet One Fifty, or 150, was the entry level model of the
Chevrolet car from 1953 to 1957. It took its name by shortening the
production series number, (1500), by one digit in order to
capitalize on the 1950's trend toward numerical auto names. The
numerical designation '"150"' was also sporadically used in company
literature. It replaced the Styleline Special model available in
previous years. The One-Fifty was discontinued after the 1957 model
year to be replaced by the DelRay.
The One Fifty was mainly conceived as a fleet model and little
effort was spent marketing it to the average car buyer of the day,
although sales were not limited to fleets. It was most popular with
police, state governments, small businesses, economy minded
consumers and hot rodders. Chevrolet sold substantially fewer One
Fifties than Two Tens or the Chevrolet Bel Air in every year of its
life. For consignment a 1955 Chevrolet 150 2-door sedan that is
anything but pedestrian in its looks, ride and performance. This
car has a newer 350ci crate V8 with a single 4-barrel carburetor
and a newer TH350 automatic transmission as well as AC, power
steering and power brakes. Bathed in red, and 15-inch rally wheels
you are ready to cruise or go to your local drive-in with this
5,459 non verifiable mile example.
Exterior
Bright Red paint adorns body panels that have some of them seeing
some misalignment in the gaps and the usual scratches and chips
along with a few small runs. Overall the paint is applied nicely
and we can appreciate that this car has not been dressed as a
higher trim line. It still retains its correct 150 rubber
windshield trim and lack of side dress up spears. The car appears
mostly like it did from the factory as to looks with the egg crate
grille, jet age hood ornament, and visored headlights. Bumpers are
shiny, and chrome looks to be in good condition. Wraparound glass
is a nifty element to this year, and the cloisonne badge on the
trunk is iconic Chevrolet as are the lamplighter style tail lights.
Dual exhaust peek out from under the rear bumper and 15-inch rally
wheels are on all 4 corners.
Interior
Step into the time machine Dexter, as we open the door, we are met
with styling right out of 1955 but with a more contemporary flair
for the door panels finished in tweed. A gray tweed motif plays the
3D game with smoothsurrounds and a stitchedred bowtie around an
inset horizontal stitched panel. Shiny cranks and handles are all
in for the beauty game as well. More gray tweed for the split back
front bench and solid rear bench that works with the door panels to
show off near perfection for these seats. Stitched tuck and roll
for the seats cushions and backs make for nicely done inserts. A
Bright Red metal dash with the iconic twin fan shaped fans bump ups
frame the speedometer, and passenger badging with a clock. 55 Bel
Air trim is used for some extra accenting. In the center is a
bowtie punched pattern polished strip that houses some knobs and
the vintage now digital radio. AC has also been added with chrome
laden round vents scattered throughout dashcentral. The steering
wheel fronting this dash is courtesy of LeCarra and sits on a tilt
steering column. Carpeting is an absolutely spotless black medium
pile and sitting in the center of the hump is a custom gray carpet
and tweed console with a trio of gauges, a pair of toggle switches
and twin cupholders for your favorite beverage. Above is a
perfectly stitched tight headliner in gray tweed. Very Cool.
DrivetrainUnder the hood in a restored engine bay in red is a
consignor stated new 350ci crate V8. It is topped with a 4-barrel
Holley carburetor which flows fuel and air through an aluminum GM
intake. On the back is a consignor statednew TH350 3-speed
automatic transmission. A 10 bolt axle is now in the back for
tireturning and smoking duty. All looking good with no corrosion or
rust under here.
Undercarriage
Looking like new we can see plenty of black painted floor pans,
rockers and body hangers which are better than factory in their
presentation. The frame has been coated in jet black and is also on
front independent coil spring and leaf spring suspension. Power
assist helps provide the clamping power for the front disc and rear
drum brakes. Dual exhaust and FlowMaster mufflers are on for spent
fossil removal and stand out nicely against the sea of black
steel.
Driver-Ability
This car started right up and off to the test track I went in 50's
exterior and newer interior style. It runs nicely and handles well
with power steering and the brakes were good with the added power.
All functions were in working condition at the time of the test
drive save for the brake and reverse lights not lighting and the
clock not keeping time. While Classic Auto Mall represents that
these functions were working at the time of our test drive, we
cannot guarantee these functions will be working at the time of
your purchase.
A better prepared 55 Chevrolet 150 will be very hard to find, and
this one is certainly an award winner, outpacing its higher trim
level Bel Air of the same year just with its attention to detail. A
really nice example, but with an updated engine, transmission, and
some snazzy wheels. A wonderful preserved example, turn the key,
pull into the drive in, and rock and roll. Sweet..Vintage...Red
Hot!
A55N123178
A-1500 Series
55-1955
N-Norwood, OH Assy Plant
123178-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE NO 55 1011-1955 210/Bel Air 2 Door Sedan
BODY NO N2370-Norwood Body #
TRIM NO 504-Green Cloth
PAINT NO 587-Neptune Green
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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