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This very well could be the only remaining 1955 convertible with these factory color combos still in existence! This interior exterior color combo was a California limited spring edition release from the factory and is so rare that even the judges at the International Chevy Show had to check color codes before believing it was the stock colors. She is Truly a Show Stopping Beautiful Extremely Rare Color-code Correct Onyx Black India Ivory Two-tone Exterior and Shadow Gray India Ivory Interior Fully Stock 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible with factory Correct matching numbers and Continental kit.Vehicle History Factory Assembly Date June 1955. Factory Location Oakland, California. Original Dealership Able Chevrolet, Rio Vista, California, in 1955. Factory Body Type Convertible. Factory Body Color Onyx Black & India Ivory. Factory Trim Color Shadow Grey and India Ivory. Factory Options. All of the Original Factory Options remain on the car to this today, and are as follows Power-Pack Package 4-barrel carburetor, dual exhaust, and stainless steel exhaust tips, giving the car a total 180HP Backed by a Power-Glide Transmission. Power Steering.The Old Girl is Original-Stock California car, having never been modified, with the only minor exceptions being New glass-packed mufflers and a Kleenex dispenser that was converted into a cassette player holder. This car has never been in an accident, the body does not have any cancer or bondo, and is in perfect condition. Every piece and part in and on the car is totally original, down to the nuts, bolts, and even the screws. You name it, its the original. She has the original Wiring Harness, Grill, Bumpers, Chevy Engine, Grill-guard, Gravel-guards, Rocker Moldings, Wonder-bar Radio, Standard Heater, Fender Skirts, Finger Nail guards, Side Mirrors, Day Night Rearview Mirror, and Bumper Trims bumperettes on each corner of the bumpers. To the best of my knowledge, everything on the car is original or restored with only NOS GM parts.Factory engine with only 16,502 original miles. Its 265 engine was bored out to a 283 by Dave Westgate.The Old Girl has been shown in several car shows, routinely beating trailer-queens, having won approximately 75 First Place trophies and awards at various shows throughout California & Nevada, including 1st place at Hot August Nights, Reno, Nevada 1st place in Stock-Original Class at Sacramento Autorama 1st Place winner in the Stock 55 Class at 3 International Classic Chevy Shows Most all trophies will be included with the car. Full ownership history and documented receipts for restoration.Hands down, this Old Girl is one of the most beautiful bel air convertibles still in existence. Since restoration was completed, she takes 1st place at every car show entered. Show ready classic car and one that you can be assured no one else will have in this stock color option!Only $129,000 to own a very rare piece of American history!
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