1955 Chevrolet Other for sale $62,995
| 1955 Chevrolet Other $62,995 | |
| Car Ad from: Hemmings View Original Ad | |
| Price: | $62,995 |
| Contact: | View Original Ad from Hemmings |
| Location: | Lithia Springs, GA |
| Details: |
How cool is this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible with its slick two-tone paint job and contemporary tan leather interior? It makes for a slick resto-rod that ignores convention and just goes for pure styleand#44; succeeding on every level. Its hard to improve on the basic goodness that is the 1955 Chevyand#44; so the guys who built this one honored the original design and simply made it as straight and shiny as they could. Panel gaps and alignment were given the attention they deserveand#44; and every square inch of the bodywork was blocked and blocked again so it would be straight enough for that blue and white paint joband#44; which looks pretty close to the 1955 combination of India Ivory over Glacier Blue. All the trim is still in placeand#44; now restored to a very high standard. Theres a ton of stainlessand#44; and all of it went on the polishing wheel until it sparkledand#44; and the chrome pieces are either re-plated or fresh reproductions that look and fit right. Even the wrap-around glass is in excellent shapeand#44; with the windshield having the right Soft-Ray tint. Its not a perfect carand#44; but the look is eye-catching and youll always be proud to show up in this one no matter what show you attend. Where a lot of resto-mods would have modern buckets or some kind of original black-and-white 50s looksand#44; this gorgeous Bel Air offers a sophisticated tan leather take on the original patterns. The stock bench seat is still in placeand#44; but the supple leather is quite modern and gives it a unique lookand#44; especially with the blue suede inserts. Matching door panels were stitched up to compliment the seatsand#44; and blue carpets continue the subtle theme. The factory dash is intactand#44; painted to match the tan leather and still wearing the cool machined insert that stretches from door to doorand#44; but the original gauges have been replaced by a set of incredible backlit LED units that are totally 21st century. Theres still an original-looking radio in the dashand#44; but it has an iPod interface that powers speakers in the kick panels. A custom center console under the dash houses the A/C system that makes it look more integrated than your usual under-dash unit and it wears custom color-matched and embroidered floor mats to keep things tidy. Overheadand#44; theres a new white power convertible top and the trunk is beautifully finished with a custom cover for the spare tire and a storage compartment. Under the hood theres nothing radicaland#44; which is just what you want for a car youre actually going to drive. A reliableand#44; powerful Chevy 350 has been stashed between the fendersand#44; and it wears an Edelbrock intakeand#44; a matching 4-barrel carband#44; and plenty of custom painted components. Custom finned aluminum valve covers are a very cool blend of old and newand#44; and youll note things like A/Cand#44; power four-wheel disc brakesand#44; and a massive aluminum radiator up front. A 700R4 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission has been fittedand#44; powering the original rear end. Rams horn exhaust manifolds feed a dual exhaust system with Flowmastersand#44; so it has plenty of rumble to match its looksand#44; and while it isnt detailed for show underneathand#44; its quite solid with no trouble in any of the usual spots. And you just cant go wrong with classic sand-cast Torque Thrust wheelsand#44; with these wearing 205/75/15 Uniroyal whitewall radials. Documented with restoration receiptsand#44; this 55 Bel Air is great-lookingand#44; great-drivingand#44; and a refreshing take on a familiar theme. Call now! |