The new-for-1955 Chevrolet featured “show car styling” at its beautiful best. The new Bel Air Convertible looked as fresh as you were sure to feel behind the wheel. Wider and longer looking than its predecessor, plus much lower, the crisp lines were enhanced by tasteful chrome styling accents that distinguished the luxurious Bel Air models. The interior received the same level of attention – it looked luxurious, and that it was. Fabrics and fittings had a look of custom quality and color-keyed interiors greatly enhanced the overall package. These fine qualities brought the Bel Air great attention when new, and this interest and desire to own persists to this modern day.

This beautiful two-tone blue example has been frame-off restored and runs with a 265-cid, 180-hp V-8. With the 180 horsepower figure provided to us, it shows (according to factory specifications) that this car has the "power-pack" equipment that includes a four-barrel carburetor and dual exhaust. The following account of its status has been shared with us.

The exterior paint is in excellent condition having benefited from a recent restoration. The brightwork and chrome is like new, and free of any scratches, dings and pits. This vehicle has all new glass. The blue convertible top is in excellent condition.

The interior is also like new. The carpet is tightly fitted throughout the vehicle, and the vinyl seats are in excellent condition. The vinyl seats do not show any wear or cracks. The dash is free of any scratches or dings. The gauges are crystal clear and do not have any scratches or chips. The trunk is finished and detailed along with a trunk liner. The decklid has been painted and finished to match the exterior.

The wide whitewall tires are like new, and the steel wheels with factory hubcaps are in excellent condition. The frame is like new having benefited from a recent restoration. The undercarriage is free of any surface rust, dents or damage.

The engine bay has been completely detailed and finished. The engine has been rebuilt using N.O.S. components to its factory specs. Stainless steel valve covers were installed. The appearance of the engine and engine bay are like new.

From top-to-bottom this vehicle is like new. The two-tone paint is in excellent condition and is free of any orange peel, along with having a deep shine to it. The body is straight and all of the gaps are lined up correctly, and the panels fit perfectly. The chrome and brightwork are in show quality, free of any scratches are pitting. The blue power convertible top is like new. The trunk and decklid are finished to match the exterior. The trunk has a new spare tire and rim, along with the jack and tool.

Fender skirts are installed and the wide whitewall tires are new.

This vehicle is complete and ready to been shown at any car show.