Newer 350ci V8/Muncie M20 4-Speed/Updated Interior/Great Driving Example
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Bel Air/150/210 |
SubModel: | Sedan |
Type: | Sedan |
Trim: | Sedan |
Doors: | 2 |
Year: | 1955 |
Mileage: | 9231 |
VIN: | C55B062439 |
Color: | Brown |
Engine: | 350 V8 |
Transmission: | Manual |
Interior color: | Other |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Item location: | Morgantown, Pennsylvania, United States |
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Private seller |
Description of 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 Sedan |
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sedan This was the year it all began for the now-famous Tri-Five Chevy. In 1955, Chevrolet released the first model year of this iconic line. The 150 and 210 models were certainly well-received, especially when outfitted with the optional V8 engine. However, the flagship Bel Air was truly a sight to behold. Its carpeted interior, chrome trim, stainless window moldings, and script emblems set this '55 Chevy apart from the rest of the line, and made it memorable to this day. For consignment a first year example of the beginnings of the Tri-Five era, a 55 Bel Air. Named after the California seaside town which conjures up images of movie stars, seaside mansions and lazy summer days has been reworked on the body and drivetrain to make it more efficient and reliable, but still retaining its original charm. The timeless look of these Chevys will never go out of style, and the most successful cars are always those that don't mess with success. So, when you're building your own, have faith in the factory and do as the builder of this car has done...make it as nice as you possibly can without altering the basic goodness of the car. Starting up front with its simple egg crate grille with shiny mirror like bumper on bottom, and single chrome bezeled headlight on either side with an oval turn signal below, the beginnings remain simple on the embellishment front. Deep dark chocolate brown covers the front around this chrome, the hood, front quarters, doors and lower half of the rear quarter. This paint is very deep, and one can become mesmerized with its quality. A chrome trim spear mid-section of the front quarter runs rearward through the door, where it comes to an abrupt halt. With its starting point on the total surround of the passenger compartment, a chrome trim piece works its way past the door sills, then heads downward towards the mid rear quarter, where it is met with another mid spear which takes us to the back of the car. This spear combo is the delineation between the brown and gold lighter tone paint which covers the roof, and trunk deck as well as the back of this car. A side view will give you a hint of the design that created the craze with these car's introductions, showing curved front and rear glass, all surrounded by chrome trimmings. On back, are simple lamplighter style taillights, a large red reflector badge, and another beautiful bumper with dual pipes hedging a look out of the bottom of this beautiful creation. On all corners are shiny 15 inch Chrome Torque Thrust wheels wrapped in 215/70R15's in front and 235/70R15's on the back. Interior Drivetrain Undercarriage Drive-Ability A nice job overall on this two tone Bel Air with good paint showing a few battle scars but mostly very nice. A newer updated inter seating setup, shifter, and digital stereo now in, driving not only turns heads but is just a bit more convenient. VIN DECODE TRIM TAG Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. |