Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  350 V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Black / Copper
• VIN #
  C55N092118
• Mileage
  12215
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Copper
• Stock #
  2293-FL
• Warranty
  

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Two-Door Sedan — Custom Built Street Machine in Copper and White Why This Car Is Special The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air holds a place in automotive history that very few cars can match. It was the first year of what collectors call the 'Tri-Five' generation — the 1955, 1956, and 1957 Chevrolets that marked a turning point for the brand. Before 1955, Chevrolet was building conservative, upright cars that lagged behind Ford in both style and performance. The 1955 model changed all of that in one stroke. Designer Clare MacKichan and his team delivered a low, wide, Ferrari-influenced body that looked nothing like the car it replaced. At the same time, Chevrolet introduced its first overhead valve V8 engine — the small block — which would go on to become the most produced V8 engine in automotive history. The 1955 Bel Air was the top trim in the lineup that year, sitting above the Two-Ten and One-Fifty, and it came with full-length bodyside chrome trim, additional interior appointments, and the Bel Air script badging that made it immediately recognizable. Chevrolet built over 1.7 million cars across all trim levels in 1955, and the Bel Air two-door sedan was among the most popular body styles. The combination of accessible pricing, genuine style, and real performance made the 1955 Bel Air the car that put Chevrolet back on top — and it has been one of the most sought-after customs and resto-mod platforms ever since. This particular 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air has been built as a driver-quality custom, not a trailer queen. The builder chose a copper and white two-tone exterior, a 350 cubic inch V8 making 300 horsepower, and a full custom interior by M&M Interiors. Every major system — brakes, steering, exhaust, cooling — has been upgraded for real-world driving. The undercarriage has been coated and photographed on a lift, so buyers can see exactly what they're getting. This is the kind of 1955 Bel Air that gets used on weekends, draws...