1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible, All #'s Matching, Power Top, Nicely Restored

Description

• Year: 1955
• Mileage: 23644
• Primary color: Red
• Transmission type: Automatic
• Engine: 265 V8

The Chevrolet Bel Air was a full-size car produced by Chevrolet for the 19501981 model years. Initially only the two door hardtops in the Chevrolet model range were designated with the Bel Air name from 1950 to 1952, as distinct from the Styleline and Fleetline models for the remainder of the range. With the 1953 model year the Bel Air name was changed from a designation for a unique body shape to a premium level of trim applied across a number of body styles. The Bel Air continued with various other trim level designations until US production ceased in 1975. Production continued in Canada, for its home market only, through the 1981 model year.

For 1955, Chevrolet's full-size model received all new styling and power. The 1955 Bel Air was called the "Hot One" in GM's advertising campaign. Chevrolet's styling was crisp, clean and incorporated a Ferrari-inspired grille. Bel Airs came with features found on cars in the lower models ranges plus interior carpet, chrome headliner bands on hardtops, chrome spears on front fenders, stainless steel window moldings and full wheel covers. Models were further distinguished by the Bel Air name script in gold lettering later in the year.

For 1955 Chevrolets gained a V8 engine option and the option of the 2 speed Powerglide automatic, or a standard three speed Synchro-Mesh manual transmission with optional overdrive. The new 265 cu in (4.3 L) V8 featured a modern, overhead valve high compression ratio, short stroke design that was so good that it remained in production in various displacements for many decades.

Motor Trend magazine gave the Bel Air top marks for handling. Popular Mechanics reported acceleration for a V8 Bel Air with Powerglide as being 0-60 mph in 12.9 seconds, plus a comfortable ride and good visibility. Brakes were 11" drums.

This beautiful 1955 Bel Air Convertible has been well maintained since its restoration, looks great, runs and drives very nicely. The Engine and Transmission are Numbers Matching, the power tops works beautifuly and the interior is impeccable. This is an incredible value!

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