1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop 383ci Stroker 4-Spd Mean Cruisin Machine

Description for Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210 1955

1955 Chevy BelAir 2 door Hardtop Now that's a healthy Angry Chevy! In all of its Shoe-Box Glory! The 1955 Chevy is an automobile that was made by Chevrolet in 1955 and considered a huge turning point for the manufacturer and a major success story. It was the first successful Chevrolet with an optional V8 engine. Chevrolet drastically changed its body design. The 1955 Chevy had smooth straight panels on the sides and hood. This was a major departure from previous years . . But in 1955, Chevy designed the entire car with the full SHOEBOX look. Along with the flatter straighter panels, the '55 also had modern cues like wrap-around glass on the windshield, and triangular tail lights that jutted outward. This new look, combined with new power and engineering, made the '55 an instant hit with the buying public, a critical success and instant collectible ! Manual Transmission, Yeah,,, It's a 4-Spd! Sitting Front High and Proud! Torque thrust Style Chrome Wheels Small Block Power Stroked for Performance. First for Chevrolet, a new 12-volt electrical system. Newer Interior! Nice Restoration... Sounds as Good as it Looks! The '55, '56 and '57 Chevys are extremely sought after by collectors, enthusiasts and hot rodders, and the three model years are often referred to by the given nickname of the tri-fives. Collectors will pay a premium for two-door models, and even more for the Bel Air version, especially the two-door hardtop (two-door, no side post). Our '55 is the 2 door hardtop (no window side post) Bel Air tri-five Very (MOST) collectible and It's here at Great Lakes Classic Cars 6 Upton Street Hilton,N.Y. 14468 (800)510-3797 We sell and ship worldwide!