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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Torch Red

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Vehicle Specification

Chevrolet

Make

Bel Air

Model

1647784

Listing ID

Convertible

Body Style

Automatic

Transmission

Gasoline

Fuel Type

1955

Year

Used

Condition

Red

Exterior Color

Vehicle Description

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

When the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air arrived, Chevrolet enjoyed an

all-new image practically overnight. Rather than a car driven

mainly by dads and aunts, the sensationally redesigned "Motoramic"

models quickly gained a reputation as "The Hot Ones." In this

landmark year, Chevy finally had a bold response to Ford in the

performance battle: a lively 265 cubic inch V-8 that would nurture

a whole generation of muscular engines. Better yet, that V-8 was

slipped into a fresh, contemporary body sporting a rakish beltline

dip and a Ferrari-inspired grille. Chief engineer Edward N. Cole

earned credit for Chevrolets first V-8 in 35 years. Simple in

construction and economical to build, the 265 cubic inch Turbo-Fire

was a model of efficiency.

For consignment, the first year of the Tri-Five craze coming to

life in our South Hall, (subject to change!), of the Classic Auto

Mall. Undergoing a motor change to a 350ci Chevrolet mill, a snazzy

vinyl interior, and a shiny 2 tone exterior, this model is quickly

becoming the "it" car of the tri fives, and giving the 57 a run for

its money.

Exterior

Starting up front with its simple egg crate grille with shiny

mirror like bumper on bottom, and single chrome bezel headlight on

either side with an oval turn signal below, the beginnings remain

simple on the embellishment front. A hot modern Torch Red covers

the cars front uppers and lowers. As we scan to the back of the

car a trim spear delineates the red from Pearl White paint that

covers the trunk lid and rear quarters as well as the back of the

car. This paint is very deep and is from PPG, and one can become

mesmerized with its quality. A chrome trim spear mid section of the

front quarter runs rearward through the door, where it comes to an

abrupt halt. With its starting point on the total surround of the

passenger compartment, a chrome trim piece works its way past the

door sills, then heads downward towards the mid rear quarter, where

it is met with another mid spear which takes us to the back of the

car. This spear combo is the delineation between the upper and

lower panels and lines of this beautiful design. A side view will

give you a hint of the design that created the craze with these

cars introductions, showing curved front glass and all surrounded

by chrome trimmings. On back, are simple lamplighter style tail

lights, a large cloisonne badge, and another beautiful bumper with

dual pipes hedging a look out of the bottom of this beautiful

creation. Even the fuel filler door is trimmed. On all corners are

factory shiny wheel coverings are wrapped by G78-15s in wide

whitewall form. The convertible top is in white, and shows slight

smudging but is in overall excellent condition.

Interior

Moving inside starting with the door panels, and lets just say the

hits just keep on coming!! Using white vinyl for the uppers, and

red ribbed vinyl for the lowers, we can see the original factory

pattern replicated in these doors. The armrest has been molded into

the design and shiny cranks pepper these doors. Slipping on to the

50s styled bench which has a split back it has vinyl covering all

around, some tuck and roll for the inserts and these are stitched

with white thread. Nice wide piping showing the various panels of

these seats which are in the white and red color way. A rear bench

presenting in the same fashion is in back and there is plenty of

romper room back there. Fronting this is a dual fan dash, (my

personal fav of the tri fives BTW!), with the gauge cluster on the

drivers side, and badged speaker and round clock below on the

passengers side. This dash has been completely restored to original

and uses red PPG sprayed metal with a nifty shiny band of punched

pattern bow tie logos running through the center. More deep red

below and shiny knobs, ignition and temp sliders are seen here.

Below is a low pile, clean red carpet which is pristine, and it is

flooding all the floors. Below the dash facing the driver are a

trio of aftermarket gauges to help keep your eyes on this cars

pulse. Also a big shout out to the trunk, which is not to be

outdone by the customized interior, it sports black rubber covering

straight as arrows panels, and an original wheel wrapped by the

spare tire. Fender skirts are there for the eventual installation

to make this car appear low and slow!

Drivetrain

Within the restored engine bay is a new Chevrolet 350ci V8 mill. It

has shiny valve coverings, an orange/red block ,and clean Weiand

cast intake manifold feeding fossils and air through an Edelbrock 4

barrel carburetor. All surfaces have been restored, and are simply

eye catching. In fact its hard to look away! Pristine bolt on parts

abound under this hood, headers, and all is looking quite like new

in the showroom finishes. On back is a 3 speed TH350 automatic

transmission which throws power back to a 3.36 rear axle.

Undercarriage

Lets stick to the theme of stunner underneath, with no rust solid

frame, body hangers, and floorpans. Throw in some pristine dual

exhaust, a new fuel tank, and a drip free bottom end of the engine,

and we are in show car heaven. Independent coil springs and leaf

springs make up the front and rear suspension, and all new drum

brakes are on all 4 corners. A like new Flowmaster exhaust is also

seen meandering its way from the mill to the back of the car,

passing pristine black framing and torch red stamped floorpans,

indicating this restoration was a frame off effort.

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