This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door convertible is refinished in red and ivory over red and white vinyl and is powered by a 265ci V8 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes a power-operated off-white convertible top, 15″ steel wheels, a Continental kit, fender skirts, chrome bumpers, dual chrome mirrors, backup lights, a cabin heater, and a split-folding front bench seat. The seller purchased the car in 2022, and subsequent work is said to have included the replacement of the convertible top motor, tires, transmission linkage, and battery. This Bel Air convertible is now offered with a car cover and a clean North Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The car is finished in red and ivory and is said to have been repainted around 2004. Features include a hood ornament, a Continental kit, fender skirts, chrome trim and bumpers, hooded headlights, dual chrome mirrors, and backup lights. The convertible top motor were replaced in 2024. Paint bubbles are noted on the left rear quarter panel.
The 15″ steel wheels wear covers and were mounted with wide whitewall tires in 2024. Braking is provided by front and rear drums.
The cabin features a split-folding front bench seat upholstered in red and white vinyl, and interior appointments include a cabin heater, floor mats, and vent windows. The AM radio does not work.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a 110-mph speedometer along with readouts for fuel level and coolant temperature. The five-digit odometer shows 88k miles, approximately 200 of which were added under current ownership.
The car is equipped with a 265ci V8. The battery was replaced in 2023 and the oil was changed in preparation for the sale.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The transmission linkage components are said to have been replaced under current ownership.
The chassis number is consistent with a 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air built at the Tarrytown, New York, assembly plant with a V8 engine. Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Style Number 55-1067DTX – 1955 Bel Air two-door convertible
- Body Number L17013 – Lansing, Michigan, assembly sequence number
- Trim 525 – Beige and red vinyl upholstery
- Paint 585 – Onyx Black paint
