While restomods will always have a place in the autoverse, there is something to be said for a classic car that looks and feels mostly the way it did when it was new, with only a few helpful upgrades. Painted in what might be its original two-tone India Ivory/Shadow Grey, this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air comes to us outfitted with factory-location chrome, side skirts, white-wall tires, and even a continental kit, giving it the look and feel of a true representative of the mid-1950s automotive scene.
Inside, an original-looking blue vinyl-and-cloth interior features a roomy front bench seat, a floor-mounted shifter, and a large Bel Air logo above its analog clock to advertise this car's top-tier trim. Power steering, air conditioning, and a retro-style AM/FM/AUX head unit that sits in its factory location provide a few more modern amenities.
Under that insulated steel hood, we find a transplanted Blue Print 350-cubic-inch crate V-8 engine with a polished alternator, valve covers, and aluminum radiator. A single Holley four-barrel carburetor feeds this small block, while spent gases are expelled via stock-style manifolds and a true dual exhaust. That small block's power is routed through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission before heading out to a ten-bolt rear end and on to a set of fifteen-inch wheels shod in those beautiful 205/75R-15 white-wall tires.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Bel Air
India Ivory and Shadow Grey Two Tone
White Wall Tires
Factory Correct Chrome
Blue Print 350ci Crate V8
Single 4 Holley BBL Carburetor
Dual Exhaust
700R4 Four Speed Auto
10 Bolt Rear End
Power Steering
Blue Vinyl and Cloth Interior
AM/FM/AUX Head Unit
Vintage Air AC
Dealer Invoice
Service Manuals
Owner's Manual
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air rides on a factory-style suspension, while power brakes feature a pair of cross-drilled and slotted rotors up front. If, like so many of us, owning a classic Tri-Five Chevy has been on your bucket list, this particular car is the perfect vehicle to allow you to truly feel what it was like to purchase this car as it looked from the factory, with only a few tasteful upgrades to make it even more enjoyable. Don't wait, call today!
