No expense spared build to exacting standards as a replica of the General Motors' 50 Millionth automobile, originally produced on November 23rd 1954, this 1955 Bel Air was completed on January 29th 2024 Featured in GM Scene, Hemmings, Old Cars, My City Flint Michigan magazine, Chevy Hardcore and eClassicAutos The car was publically debuted at the 71st annual Detroit Autorama The following weekend it competed for the first time at the 61st annual Chicago World of Wheels where it won Best in Class Restored, Top Twenty, Outstanding Display and Best Restored Overall New reproduction body and frame assembled by Real Deal Steel in Sanford, Florida Many original parts were supplied by Steve Blades of Falmouth, Kentucky Built and assembled by Snodgrass Chevy Restorations in Melbourne, Florida The chassis, running gear, suspension, steering, and body were painted with 5 1/2 gallons of Axalta custom mix "Tribute Gold" paint Interior and exterior stainless and chrome parts have been 24K Gold plated including door latches and strikers, trunk latch, hood latch, bumpers, wheel covers, dash trim and window cranks Reproduced custom design interior using NOS materials September 1954 dated 265/162 HP V-8 engine Cast iron 1955 2-speed Powerglide transmission 3.55 ratio rear differential Please note, the physical awards are not included with the sale October, 1954 dated Delco front spiral shocks Original front coil springs and rear leaf springs Original rear spiral shocks Five original riveted 15x5 inch steel wheels Five Coker U.S. Royal 6.70-15 tires Optional deluxe heater Optional electric windshield wiper motor Accessory license plate frame Accessory under dash courtesy lights Accessory inside day/night mirror September 1954 dated radiator November 1954 dated voltage regulator The fuel filler neck, one-piece door striker plates, steering wheel, horn ring, heater control, trunk floor wiring tabs, 12V headlights and two-piece battery tray are all specific to October/November 1954 production cars Most of the interior/exterior stainless pieces are original GM parts Electrical switches are early NOS Delco parts The dashboard, steering column, and steering wheel are original parts from one of the 5,000 gold 1955 Bel Air 4 door sedans built by Chevrolet to commemorate the 50 millionth milestone Titled as 2024 ASPT For more information, please visit mecum.com.
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