1955 Chevrolet Other for sale $85,995
| 1955 Chevrolet Other $85,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $85,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible blurs a lot of lines. Its beautifully restoredand#44; but obviously its got some modifications. The wheels suggest a pro-touring bentand#44; but the truth isand#44; this is a car built to cruise. And we understand if the rolling stock isnt your thingand#44; but the rest of the car deserves your attentionand#44; because its really quite nice. The two-tone paint is right off the 1955 color chartsand#44; with Shoreline Beige over Gypsy Red making it seem like a restored stocker. The work was done a few years agoand#44; so its not a show car anymoreand#44; but nobody will really noticeand#44; not when youre cruising by with a giant grin on your face. Its still quite lovelyand#44; howeverand#44; with vivid colors that look right with no added metallics or pearls in the mix to get everyone all confused. Someone obviously spent a ton of money getting it to look this goodand#44; because the gaps are very goodand#44; the hood fits rightand#44; and all the trim lines up well from panel to panel. Nothing has been shaved or deletedand#44; so all that wonderful Bel Air trim remainsand#44; including the side spears which have cool Shoreline Beige inserts for some added sparkle. 1-piece California-style bumpers look great and as a Bel Air with a V8and#44; it has rightfully earned the V-shaped insignias under the taillights. And speaking of the taillightsand#44; theyre about the only pieces that have been modifiedand#44; wearing blue-dot lenses that are a period-perfect touch. The two-tone red and white interior is likewise fully restored with some thoughtful upgrades invisibly blended in. The upholstery mimics the original stuff very welland#44; as do the dramatic door panelsand#44; all of which is in great shape. Red carpets are protected by heavy-duty mats and seat belts were added for safety. Look a little closer and youll see a modern tilt steering column and a custom wheel that looks stock but is a little smaller in diameter and a little thicker around the rim. Cream-faced gauges from Classic Instruments slot neatly into the original hooded instrument panel and the secondary controls all remain genuine 1955 Chevrolet. A/C has been added using a clever central register that looks like a period Chevy accessory and for cruising entertainmentand#44; theres an AM/FM/iPod stereo with speakers in the kick panels. A white power convertible top fits well and looks correct and the trunk is perhaps the most customized part of the entire carand#44; with beautiful stitch-work thats worth showing off. A Chevy small block V8 slots neatly under the hood becauseand#44; after alland#44; thats what was here originally. This one displaces 350 cubic inches and carries a host of upgrades designed to make it reliable and comfortableand#44; as well as speedy. Theres a 4-barrel Holley carburetor on an aluminum intakeand#44; a beautiful aluminum serpentine belt drive system for the accessoriesand#44; and a 50s Cadillac-style air cleaner that gives it a slightly custom look. It starts easily and idles welland#44; as youd expect from a small block Chevyand#44; and theres plenty of power to make this car a joy to drive. Underneathand#44; theres an upgraded front suspension with a fat sway barand#44; a 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmissionand#44; and a custom exhaust system with long-tube headers and Flowmaster mufflers that sounds just about right. The rear suspension is a 4-link setup with coil-oversand#44; and theres a disc brake at all four corners. The gigantic Forgiato wheels are flashy crazy expensiveand#44; but fear notand#44; because if theyre not your thingand#44; a more modest set will bolt right on. A six-figure professional buildand#44; this is a very impressive car. With only 10and#44;000 miles since it was completedand#44; its sortedand#44; comfortableand#44; and ready to enjoy. Call now! |