Vehicle Description
It's one thing to have a well preserved and restored vintage car,
but those of us who want a cut-above classic also look for
something we can drive, too. That's what gets us excited about this
1954 Chevrolet Bel Air. Not only does it look fantastic with its
factory-correct colors and 10,000-watt chrome smile, but also the
original-style motor is a smooth runner...so yes, you can get a
great standout classic at an affordable price.
The top-of-the-line Bel Air added plenty more bright trim, and the
place you first notice it on this coupe is on the roof. The full
window surrounds and complete bright c-pillar makes for a terrific
separating line for the two-tone Shoreline Beige and Pueblo Tan
paint scheme. These factory-correct hues give this classic '50s
Chevy a very cool Art Deco feeling. But what you really love about
a well maintained American classic is the mirror-like brightwork.
Besides the roof trim that we already mentioned, the Bel Air
correctly has brightwork running the full length of the side,
outlining the lower rear fenders, surrounding every exterior light,
and smiling with a shiny toothy grille. You even get the correct
wheel covers that leave a line of matching tan paint before those
beautiful whitewalls.
The interior feels like a time capsule. The option lists were a lot
shorter in 1954, which gives this car an uncluttered appearance of
a simpler time. The steering column is uncomplicated, with a big
wheel to help make turning a breeze. Behind it are just two stalks
- one for the turn signal and the other to shift the manual
transmission. Despite this coupe's simplicity, the gauge cluster is
quite informative. It has info for the fuel, water temperature, oil
pressure, and voltage. The two-tone beige and tan is how the car
was ordered from the factory. It looks great as it interweaves on
the seats, doors, and dash. Plus, it makes for a nice complement to
the exterior color.
Open up the hood and the honesty of this classic coupe continues.
Chevrolet relied on the 235 cubic-inch motor for everything from
the Corvette to its pickup trucks. The Blue Flame six-cylinder
motor provided reliable power and good torque to keep these chrome
machines cruising down the road. It shows quite nice with the bold
blue block and a hint of chrome on the oil bath air cleaner. For
those who want to get the most out of this engine, the three-speed
manual transmission is the best choice to have, and there's just a
real retro cool feeling about operating the 'three on the tree'
column shifter.
This classic Bel Air captures a feeling you'd happily pay twice the
price to recapture, and that's why we know it won't be with us very
long. Call today!!!