1955 Chevrolet Other for sale $109,900

Do a quick Google image search for Bel Air or tri-five and youll see two predominant patterns: a whole lot of pastels and a whole lot of whitewalls. While its hard not to love a fab classic a staunch dedication to historical accuracy can definitely stand between some enthusiasts and 50s-era metal. Heck even if you are a stickler for factory specs its still nice to see something a bit different every now and then. Thats why this cool resto-mod is such a refreshing change of pace. A lot of time money and effort was invested into making this classic the baddest bowtie on the block and the quality of that plight shows throughout. From its custom chassis and 468 cubic inch big block to its brilliant paint and plush leather interior the car features the best of everything without drifting in to dreaded too nice to drive territory. If youre ready to experience a different kind of rod which can be obtained for much less than the hobbys typical build cost take a minute to learn more about this killer Chevy!

BODYWORK/TRIM

The essential part of building a jaw dropping classic is knowing EXACTLY when to hold back. And with an icon as detailed as Chevys tri-five even the subtlest touches go a long way. While the pros who restored this sedan paid plenty of attention to its solid body that work was specifically aimed at creating the most perfect surfaces possible. And the result is panels that are exceptionally flat displaying nary a ripple or wave anywhere. As expected that straight fuselage ensures fit and finish thats significantly above 50s factory fodder. And a glossy coat of bright red 2-stage lends the car a sporty demeanor that most pastels simply cant touch.

Despite its shaved relatively custom appearance this bowties finishing pieces look so natural they could be mistaken for factory-spec. At the front of the car a guarded bumper traces a polished grille LED parking lamps and traditional chrome-trimmed headlights. At the top of that grille a Bel Air branded cowl induction hood leads the eye to a post greenhouse which founds smoked glass in polished frames and capped electric wipers. At the base of that glass factory door handles and small mirrors reflect ornate trim spears. And at the back of the car LED tail lamps illuminate polished center-outlet exhaust tips and a second guarded bumper.

ENGINE

Since mod is literally a part of the term resto-mod one would expect this Bel Airs engine bay to pack something a little more enticing than an old school Power Pack V8. That said A little more enticing falls a little bit short of describing the cars 468 cubic inches of big block fury. At the top of that sinister mill a big Holley 4-barrel mixes wind supplied by a polished and milled air filter with fuel thats piped through a combination of polished and braided fluid lines. That air/fuel mixture floods a polished Edelbrock intake on the way to iron Chevrolet heads. Those heads hang mirrored and milled valve covers and style-matched breathers over a Sealed Power Speed-Pro hydraulic flat-tappet cam and coated block hugger headers. A Pertronix Flame-Thrower distributor sequences spark between a chrome coil EZ Wiring and loomed Taylor Spiro Pro plug wires. A combination of billet brackets and billet pulleys spins pliable V-belts around a polished water pump a polished Tuff Stuff alternator and a polished AC compressor. A beefy aluminum radiator uses corrugated hoses to circulate coolant around two SPAL puller fans. And items like slick Ringbrothers hood supports a familiar Wilwood master cylinder and a custom color-keyed firewall give the bright