For Sale: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Morgantown, Pennsylvania

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 Door Sedan

When the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air arrived, Chevrolet enjoyed an all new image practically overnight. Rather than a car driven mainly by dads and aunts, the sensationally redesigned "Motoramic" models quickly gained a reputation as "The Hot Ones". In this landmark year, Chevrolet finally had a bold response to Ford in the performance battle: a lively 265ci V8 that would nurture a whole generation of muscular engines.

For consignment, a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2 door sedan showing 2,091 miles, but the true miles are unknown. This is a stunning example with tri power on a 350ci V8, great paint colors, and a fantastic saddle brown interior.

Exterior
Fifties two tone is accomplished here with single stage burgundy infused with cream on the rear decklid and fenders, and it's a fantastic deviation from the typical white and it works stupendously on this car. Whether you see the side trim as a hockey stick, a forward flying jet, or just an artistic addition, it's the perfect frame to delineate the colors and visually connects to the chrome wrap around of the bumper. No emblem on the nose means it's smooth with color over the epic grille and "California" bumper, and we note no emblem on the decklid either. The Chevy Rally wheels are 15-inch all around and carry staggered width tires and exhaust pipes peek out under the bumperettes back. Imperfections are few with some paint runs, a scratch, and paint chips.

Interior
With the cream window frame, the saddle leather that adorns the door panels presents handsomely with just the right amount of stitch design and a carpeted lower insert. Tall modern bucket seats in saddle bring this car into the 21stcentury and flank a sizable console with storage and requisite cupholders. The rear seats and sidewalls fit together like a brown leather puzzle with perfect gaps and supportive padding. A reddish wood rims the Grant steering wheel with plenty of shellac and shares space on the column for a Bosch tachometer. Up front, the bowtie stamped mid panel intersects a cream painted dash with off white Dolphin vintage style gauges, the perfect addition to the chrome rimmed instrument cluster. An AM/FM radio is to the right and a clock at the far right, while a Hurst shifter rises from the transmission tunnel coated in black carpet. This carpet also covers the fully finished and voluminous trunk and the entire interior is show ready clean!

Drivetrain
We'd pop the hood at show too, to show off the 350ci with an aluminum intake sitting under three 2-barrel carburetors with finned M/T valve covers dressing things up even more. There's a newer aluminum radiator along with power steering and power brakes. An NV3500 5-speed transmission is behind the engine sending power to the 3.36 geared rear axle.

Undercarriage
Beautiful clean conditions are found underneath where we have a newer gas tank, and dual exhaust that finds its way to FlowMaster mufflers before running tandem to the back bumper. Brakes are equipped as power discs in front and power drums in the back. Heavy duty sway bars have been added to the suspension system which includes front coil springs and heavy duty leaf springs in back.

Drive-Ability
You advance about 70 years by going from the stock appearing outside to the interior where the modern seats are a vast improvement over anything from the 50's and provide the perfect place from which to get this show car moving. All six barrels work together to fuel the engine and the exhaust note is a good one. On the test loop, the car proves to be a good runner with surefooted handling, nice visibility, and plenty of power underfoot. The heater blower is not working but all other functions operate as they should and it's time to put this one on display with a price tag. 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.

This Tri-Five checks all the right boxes and is objectively beautiful. If you're trawling for a Bel Air, set your hook in this one because it's a turnkey show car that will look great in your garage!

C55B098038

C-2400 Series
55-1955
B-Baltimore, MD Assy Plant
098038-Sequential Unit Number

TRIM TAG

STYLE 55 1011D-1955 BelAir 2 Door Sedan
BODY M11082-Baltimore Body #
TRIM 509-Blue Cloth & Vinyl
PAINT 585-Onyx Black

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.

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