For Sale at Auction: 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air in Palm Beach, Florida

This custom 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is powered by a 350ci LT1 V-8 engine bored .030 over and balanced with an Edelbrock high-rise aluminum intake manifold, Accel ignition, GM high-performance double-hump cylinder heads, J&E pistons, custom roller camshaft and Eagle crankshaft and rods. Power is delivered through a Doug Nash racing five-speed manual transmission with a Hurst shifter and line lock to a GM 12-bolt differential with a 3.73 gear ratio and Positraction. Cooling is handled by dual electric fans with chrome and aluminum covers in the engine bay. The car is equipped with dual exhaust with electric cutouts, ladder-bar rear suspension with coilover shocks and a driveshaft hoop. Stopping is handled by four-wheel disc brakes. The exterior is finished in Black Cherry paint with gold flake and ghost flames under 17 coats of clear. The hood features shaved trim with hood pins, and the trunk lid is shaved with the opener located inside the gas tank door. The underside of the hood and trunk lid are painted to match the exterior finish. All exterior trim chrome has been replaced, and the car is fitted with new tinted glass. Aluminum alloy cast drag-style wheels are mounted with BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The interior features red cloth and white leather seats with four red seat belts, red carpeting and wood-tone door panels. A Summit Racing chrome tilt steering column is installed along with a Dakota Digital dash with quick-look tachometer, digital clock, an AM/FM stereo with six-disc changer and amplifier, and interior heat. A kill switch is mounted under the rear bumper. Included with the sale is a California car cover, show trophies, invoices and history of the vehicle.