For Sale: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Mansfield, Texas

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom

Back in the 50's the automobile world was thriving but nobody had a clue of what was about to come in 1955. Chevrolet had already introduced the Bel Air trim level but was about to hit the "tri-five" era as we reference it today. Manufacturers back in the day weren't thinking their vehicles would some day become collectors items and in the case of tri-fives not only would they become collector cars but would be viewed as an icon the 50's. Like jukeboxes and poodle skirts the Bel Air would eventually become an immediate visual representation of the decade. Well this gorgeous '55 Chevy takes that 50's style and with some beautiful modifications rocket it into current times. It is packed with modern style and comfort making it a reliable show car despite just passing up being 70 years old. The frame off restomod restoration was completed 18,321 miles ago so it has been road tested and is ready to go. The body is in excellent condition with no rust and painted in a very clean two tone PPG (Base/Clear) Green and Colorado Beige. It is a unique combo that has a slick finish and really stands out. To clean up the exterior even more the doors and deck lid have been shaved with the license plate being frenched. The hood has also been shaved but that classic ornament has been kept in place as a nod to the originals. With the removal of handles, the doors/trunk are on remote locks as are the power windows. It wears California 1 piece bumpers which along with the custom tube grill really look sharp. The paint, chrome and stainless all have a beautiful shine and smooth finish. Even the gas filler door was shaved off and relocated into the trunk. The lights on it all work properly and LED lights have been added in back as well as a 3rd brake light for extra visibility. The glass is all good throughout and it does have intermittent wipers should you happen to get caught in the rain. You will note two different stances in our pictures due to the custom Air Ride system which utilizes a tank and compressor in the trunk. All four corners are adjustable and the car really looks good whether it is sitting at a comfortable ride height or slammed down to the ground. The shining Boyd Coddington wheels fill the fender wells nicely and are 17"x7" in the front and 17"x8" in rear. Those are then wrapped in low profile Nitto tires.

The level of detail on this car is top notch everywhere you look and that includes the mechanical side. Turning those tires is a Corvette TPI L98 350 5.7L motor. These engines offer plenty of power and with the injection run much more efficiently than the carbureted counter part. It has no cooling issues with a custom built Brass Works radiator with a 16" electric fan. The firewall has been very cleverly modified with a built out custom smoothed section that almost give the appearance it has been recessed. This hides a lot of components and it also incorporates an easy access point to the fuse block along the Wiremaster Power Panel wiring system. Small details like those show how nicely the car has been designed and thought out. The car runs great and sounds great through the 2 1/2" ceramic coated exhaust with Flowmaster mufflers and chrome rectangle tips. Paired with the motor is a 700R4 and a positraction rear end with 3.70 gears so highway driving is a breeze. In addition to the air ride system it has 2" dropped spindles and 2" lowered rear springs which are located inside of the frame. Looking underneath you will find it has been painted to match the body in rhinoliner. That is such a great idea because not only does it look good but is durable to so it will stay looking good and easy to clean while being driven and enjoyed. Other nice upgrades include the power brakes (disc front) with painted to match master cylinder and the 605 power steering system.

The fun doesn't stop there though because as you pop the doors and move to the interior you will see it has been completely redone in a custom Beige leather with custom Green embroidery work. It is in excellent condition throughout which is a testament to how well it has been cared for. The plush aftermarket seats are power adjustable with lumbar support and guess what? Heated! That isn't something you see incorporated into these custom classics very often. All seats have lap belts and in between the front buckets is a custom console with storage, cupholders, power window controls, adjustable vents for the Vintage Air Heat/AC, and the hidden air ride controls. In front of the driver you will note Dakota Digital gauges on the billet/leather wrapped dash, a chrome tilt Ididit column and custom leather wrapped steering wheel. To keep it looking clean your favorite tunes are now provided via a hidden remote Auto Sound system with XM satellite radio. The car even has cruise control and a modern auto-dimming rearview mirror! This thing was set up to drive anywhere any look good doing it.

The trunk of the car has all been cleanly upholstered as well and behind the hidden panel is that air ride equipment mentioned previously and the relocated battery with cutoff switch. After reading about all this car has to offer what more could you ask for? It really does have everything and it should be clear to even a novice "car guy" this thing was done right!

You couldn't come close to building it for $64,500.00!

It won't be around for long!