Vehicle Description
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Sedan
In the "you learn something every day" department, we offer this
little factoid. Did you know the 1955 "egg crate" grille was
inspired by Ferraris? All you have to do is look at a 1952 Ferrari
Barchetta to see the obvious inspiration. The grille design didn't
last long, but the adoration for the '55 is still going strong!
More than 340,000 units were built in 1955 and utilized thirteen
different body styles and trims.
For consignment, a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 door sedan showing
76,245 miles, but the true miles are unknown. Lots of newer parts
are on this well sorted classic, including the brakes, suspension
components, and that ever important front grille.
Exterior
Some strong hot rod styling here begins with the removal of the
'55's big front bumper, leaving a forward leaning, brick faced grin
pushing towards the wind. Then, there's the paint, stunning two
stage Candy Apple Red with some fantastic ghost flames that flick
down the side, almost imperceptibly. Split trim characterizes the
'55 and a vertical extension meets the shoulder line at slight dip
in the otherwise straight line. And of course, the matching trim
around the fuel door is epic. Out back, a sizable painted cartoon
mouse motor breaks up a sea of candied red and dual exhaust tips
symmetrically exit with the bumperettes while blue dot tail lights
add some subtle coolness. 15-inch Cragar SS wheels wear staggered
meats with a mid 2022 date code. Imperfections include some
bubbles, chips, and touch ups.
Interior
Handsome saddle leather is stretched over the inner doors and
patterned with a pleated, smooth body, and carpeted corner kick
panel. The same supple leather covers the split bench seat up front
with matching plastic shell and perfect rear seat. Attention to
detail is evident in the steering wheel rim, also saddle leather
wrapped around billet spokes on a polished tilt column leading to
an apple red dash in stock configuration to include the bowties
stamped mid panel. Augmentations include a tachometer on top of the
dash, an AM/FM/Cassette radio in the center, and a tripod of gauges
under the dash. Beautiful light brown carpet and mats are edged in
saddle, front and rear, and the trunk is finished with all the same
materials and is show worthy on its own! The headliner? More saddle
leather! Wow.
Drivetrain
And speaking of show worthy, chrome components make the engine
sparkle and our consignor states this is a 350ci and it wears a
pair of Edelbrock 600cfm 4-barrel carburetors. It's backed by a mid
60's era Muncie M20 4-speed manual which routes power to the rear
axle and 3.70 gears. To slow the car, we have power brakes as disc
in front and drums in the rear. Unpolished headers begin the
exhaust process. On the underside of the hood we note more
whimsical cartoon mouse paintings!
Undercarriage
Clean underneath, more driver quality than the topside, and some
old school traction bars assist the leaf springs in back. Up front,
its coil spring suspension and dual exhaust travels through
FlowMaster mufflers on their way to chrome exit tips, but also have
the option of cut outs just prior to the mufflers. There's evidence
of some encapsulated rust repair on the inner rockers while the
undersides of the doors are clean.
Drive-Ability
The dichotomous experience begins with a mag wheeled ride and
quickly becomes a luxury cruiser once you're surrounded by warm
saddle brown leather. But a turn of the key brings you back to the
street with a bellowing exhaust and a wild swing of the tach
needle. The car moves out well, no complaints about power here, and
curved glass front and rear help with visibility all around. We
note the heater blower and reverse lights don't work but all other
functions operate as expected. 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.
In a 1955 print ad, Chevy boasts of the "show car styling" with
sweep side windshield, four fender visibility, ball race steering,
and high level ventilation. Little did they know that 70 years
later, the car would still be a stylish stand out and
quintessential show car. If you don't have a Tri-Five in your
stable, you're missing out. Here's your chance to fill that garage
bay with something special. The Candy Apple Red flamed exterior
will have you salivating, but clean up before you enter the
luxurious interior.
C55T230382
C-2400 Series
55-1955
T-Tarrytown, NY Assy Plant
230382-Sequential Unit Number
TRIM TAG
STYLE 55 1011D-1955 Bel Air 2 Door Sedan
BODY T18949-Tarrytown Body #
TRIM 510-Green Cloth & Vinyl
PAINT 599-Seamist Green & Neptune Green
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
we do that each week on the Classic Auto Mall Podcast with host
Stewart Howden. Stewart discusses new inventory as well as trends
in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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