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. This Coral and Shadow Grey two-tone 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air comes to us outfitted with factory 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 two-tone Coral and Charcoal Grey interior features a split-bench front seat, a column shifter, and a large Bel Air logo above its analog clock to advertise this car's top-tier trim. Power rack-and-pinion steering, air conditioning, and an aftermarket console with dual cup holders and a satellite radio controller have been added to provide a bit of modern convenience on longer trips. An AM/FM/AUX head unit sits in its factory location, while a pair of aftermarket white-faced gauges display water temperature and RPMs from their under-dash-mounted location.
Under the freshly and fully insulated hood, we find a transplanted 350-cubic-inch V-8 engine with a new polished alternator, valve covers, brake booster, and master cylinder. Missing from the picture is the battery, which has been relocated to the trunk. A single four-barrel carburetor feeds this small block, while spent gases are expelled via shorty headers and a true dual exhaust. That small block's power is routed through a 700R4 four-speed automatic transmission before heading out to a GM rear end and on to a set of fifteen-inch wheels wrapped in those beautiful 205/75R-15 white-wall tires.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Coral and Shadow Grey Two Tone
Side Skirts
White Wall Tires
350ci V8
Single 4 BBL Carburetor
Shorty Headers
Battery Relocated to Trunk
700R4 Four Speed Auto
Power Rack and Pinion Steering
Custom Center Console
AM/FM/AUX Head Unit
Air Conditioning
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air rides on a factory-style suspension, while power-boosted brakes featuring a pair of discs 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!
