Details

• Condition
  Pre-Owned Clear Title
• Engine
  265 V8
• Drivetrain
  Not Specified
• Interior
  Gypsy Red
• VIN #
  VC55J048975
• Mileage
  28020
• Transmission
  Automatic
• Exterior Color
  Red
• Stock #
  SN3098
• Warranty
  

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible — Gypsy Red, 265 V8, Full Power Options, Restored 2010 Why This Car Is Special The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the most recognized automobiles ever built, and for good reason. Chevrolet's 1955 model year was a complete ground-up redesign — new body, new chassis, and most importantly, a brand new engine. That engine was the 265 cubic inch small-block V8, which Chevrolet introduced to the world for the first time in the 1955 model year. It was lighter, more compact, and produced more power per cubic inch than almost anything else available at the price point. The automotive press took notice immediately, and so did buyers. Chevrolet sold over 1.7 million cars that model year, a massive jump from 1954, driven largely by the new V8 and the completely fresh styling penned by Harley Earl's design team. Within that lineup, the Bel Air was the top-of-the-line series, and the convertible was the flagship body style. Chevrolet built just under 41,300 Bel Air convertibles for 1955, making it a low-production variant relative to the hardtops and sedans that dominated overall sales. A convertible with a V8 and the factory power accessories list checked off was the premium configuration — and the car you're looking at was built that way, then restored to a high standard in 2010 with a long list of practical upgrades that make it a genuine driver rather than a trailer queen. The VIN on this car decodes to a Flint, Michigan assembly plant build, confirming it as a domestic-market Bel Air convertible with a V8 engine. The 'V' prefix in the serial number indicates the Flint plant, which was one of Chevrolet's primary high-volume assembly facilities during this era. This is not a car that was restored to sit under lights at a show. Over $80,000 was spent during the 2010 restoration, and the upgrade list reads like a thoughtful driver-quality build: modern stopping power up front, vintage air conditioning for Florida weather, an upgraded...