55 Chevrolet Bel Air - 327 V8

Under the hood of this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is an old hot rodder’s favorite—the 327. This ’67 is topped by a dual plane aluminum intake, Holley double pumper, dressed up with polished aluminum valve covers and air cleaner housing, lumps along with a mild aftermarket cam and exhales deeply through a set of headers and a stainless exhaust system. That’s a lot going on! Power flows back through a hydraulically operated clutch nestled in an SFI scatter shield and a ’67 Muncie M20 transmission before ending up at the tires courtesy of a 12 bolt rear.

The suspension shows all new components and a detailing in line with its frame-off restoration. There are new shocks all around, new body mounts, new suspension components and more. The underside is finished in chassis black for a clean look and easy cleaning. Fat chrome exhaust tips add to the old school flavor, as do the slapper bars on the rear. The frame was blasted and painted as well. Again, nothing over the top, but very nicely done, and very much drivable!

The interior is a nice mix of nostalgia and newer, more comfortable materials, again in an update of the ivory and turquoise scheme (one of 43 different color schemes in ’55, complimenting the exterior, of course!) You’re staring at an immaculate dash, painted the same teal as the body, with new trim, a refurbished gauge cluster, a CD player and a pair of VDO classic series gauges in a matching housing panel. You’re sitting on cloth upholstery in a teal and dove grey color scheme.

Price 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air $57,900

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