When the new 1955 Chevrolet was introduced, it is said the designers had one goal – to shatter all previous ideas about what a lower-priced car could be and do. The manufacturing efficiency of General Motors and Chevrolet provided the means and the result was an economical car that looked like it was a custom creation. The Bel Air was touted as being “…for thrift as America’s lowest-priced family sports car.” Fresh and functional, it is well-recognized as being free from the “overdone” look.

This prestored car is nicely presented in a two-tone blend of red and white with similar tones inside. The Bel Air runs with a 289-cid V-8 engine with dual exhaust and automatic transmission. Distinctive bright trim elements help add to the high-end presentation, as does a clock, AM radio, power windows, driver’s side spotlight, chrome exhaust tips, whitewall tires, fender skirts, Continental kit and factory hubcaps. The car is presented with a very tidy engine compartment in which power steering is in evidence.