This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air two-door convertible was acquired by the seller in 2022, reportedly from the original owner, and subsequent work included repainting the exterior in black, re-plating the chrome trim, and replacing fuel system components. It is powered by a 265ci V8 paired with a two-speed automatic transmission, and additional equipment includes a power-operated white convertible top, a red boot cover, 15″ body-color steel wheels, a hood ornament, chrome bumpers, and a dual exhaust system. The cabin is outfitted with a heater, a Bluetooth receiver, aftermarket kick panel speakers, and bench seating trimmed in red and white vinyl. This Bel Air convertible is offered with rear-wheel skirts and a clean California title in the seller’s name.
The car was refinished in black under current ownership, at which point the chrome trim and emblems were re-plated, the lighting housings were replaced, and electrical lighting components were re-fitted, according to the seller. Details include a power-operated white convertible top, a red boot cover, a hood ornament, an egg-crate grille, hooded headlights, and dual exhaust outlets. The soft top has a 3″ tear.
The 15″ body-color steel wheels wear bowtie covers and are mounted with Cushion Ride whitewall tires. Braking is provided by front and rear drums.
The bench seats are upholstered in red and white vinyl, and parts of the seat foam under the driver’s seat have deteriorated. Interior appointments include a locking glovebox, bowtie dashboard trim, and Rockford Fosgate kick panel speakers connected to a Bluetooth receiver.
The three-spoke steering wheel features a chrome horn ring and frames a nonfunctional speedometer along with readouts for fuel level and coolant temperature. Auxiliary gauges are mounted below the dashboard. The five-digit odometer shows 64k miles, approximately 200 of which were added under current ownership. Total mileage is unknown.
The car is equipped with a 265ci V8, and the radiator, ignition coil, ballast resistor, and air cleaner were replaced under current ownership, according to the seller.
An engine stamp is displayed in the gallery.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a two-speed Powerglide automatic transmission. The fuel tank and pump were replaced under current ownership.
Decoding the trim tag reveals the following information:
- Style: 55-1067 – 1955 Bel Air two-door convertible
- Body: L19147 – Lansing, Michigan, assembly; body number
- Trim: 551 – Gray and Ivory vinyl upholstery
- Paint: 608S – India Ivory and Onyx Black
