1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
2021.0001.0009, Savoy Collection
Engine: 350 cu. in. (5.7L) Cast-iron block, OHV, V-8
Output: 333 HP @ 5,100 RPM
Transmission: Automatic
Wheelbase: 115 in.
Overall Length: 196 in.
Weight: 3,195 lbs.
Top Speed: Unknown MPH
No. Produced: 185,562
Original Price: $2,067-$2,166 Factory Stock
Manufacturer: General Motors
1955 marked the beginning of a 3-year series now known as the “Tri-Fives”. The re-styled 1955 Bel Air looked lower, longer, wider, and for the first time featured flush fitting rear fenders. A wrap-around windshield, two-tone paint schemes and the Ferrari inspired grille gave the 1955 Chevrolet a brand-new look. The instrument panel, copied from the 1953 Corvette, created a sporty looking interior. The “Tri-Fives” are still capturing Chevy lover’s hearts today.
This car has been modified, and its 350 cu. in. “crate-engine” is fuel injected. It is also equipped with the factory options of power steering, brakes and air conditioning. Additional special features are the tilt-steering wheel, dual exhaust and the Rallye style wheels. For the automotive world two events made the headlines in 1955. Actor James Dean died while driving to a race, and the tragic crash at LeMans. That accident resulted in the Big Three ending their factory race programs.