The Bel Air name already existed but 1955 marked a huge automotive
historical change for Chevrolet. This was a big turning point in
design with a new boxier styling with incorporated fenders that
would be the main look going forward. This was considered a major
success and was the first popular model they offered with an
optional V8. This was also the first time they adopted the 12 volt
system allowing for more advanced electrical and power options.
They captivated the American market and easily outsold their rival
Ford. This 1955 is a nice custom restomod that has some very unique
features. It is the 210 2 door post model but with some
modifications that classic 50's look has become a full blown hot
rod. A car you would once see sitting outside a 50's diner now has
a high performance drivetrain and aggressive exterior. The body is
all solid and painted in a bright 1992 Hyundai Chrome Yellow paint
that will turn heads wherever you take it. The original stainless
trim and emblems have a nice shine but to add to the hot rod
appearance the front/rear bumpers and famous egg crate grill have
been Blacked out. The glass is in good condition throughout and is
tinted. The lights all work properly and it has the old school blue
dot taillights in back. The car rides on 5 spoke chrome wheels with
BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires and it has a wider tire in back to let
you know it means business.
Turning those tires is the powerful 468 ci Big Block V8 motor that
makes this street machine extremely fun to drive. It has all the
power you could want and was built up with a Scat rotating
assembly, competition cam, Edelbrock aluminum intake, Edelbrock
Performer RPM aluminum heads, Accel distributor, and a Holley
Performance carburetor. It isn't all just muscle though because it
looks good too with an old school hot rod style Edelbrock air
cleaner and Dart valve covers. Keeping it running cool is the
aftermarket aluminum radiator with dual electric fans. The rest of
the drivetrain can handle the power with a Turbo 350 transmission
(2800-3200 stall) and a GM 10 bolt rear end. The rear out of an '85
4 wheel drive blazer and has 3.73 gears. Traction bars have been
added so when you are ready to put your foot on the pedal the car
is ready to launch. The front clip is out of a 1976 Camaro and it
has power steering. Underneath the car is very solid with rust free
solid floors.
The interior of the car has been redone in all Black and has been
kept fairly simplistic. It has dual bucket seats that sit to each
side of a center console that provides extra storage and
cupholders. The dash is painted Black and is mostly stock but an
underdash Equus gauge cluster has been added. In the trunk is an
aluminum fuel cell as well as the relocated battery.
This is an incredibly unique '55 Chevy with a very cool style you
don't see often. You see these cars built in many different ways
but when this one comes rumbling through the parking lot and you
open the hood to reveal the big block motor you are sure to draw a
crowd. Even better is the car is being offered up for a very
reasonable price!
This tri-five Hot Rod is all yours for only $37,750.00!
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