Zoom Classic Cars, LLC
Consignment Vehicle
Contact for Exact Location, MA 02043
Zoom Classic Cars presents this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe. Frame-Off Restoration with Original Blue Flame Six & Powerglide transmission. This is an exceptional, Award-Winning Example of Chevrolet\'s Iconic 1955 Bel Air with Beautiful Original-Style Colors, Outstanding Restoration Quality and Documented History. Few cars capture the styling of mid-1950s America quite like the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. With its distinctive Ferrari-inspired front-end styling, elegant stainless-steel side trim, sweeping body lines, and iconic tailfins, the 1955 model introduced an entirely new look for Chevrolet and helped establish the Bel Air as one of the most recognizable American automobiles of the decade. Offered here is an outstanding 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe that combines the timeless appeal of Chevrolet\'s landmark design with a meticulous frame-off restoration, exceptional presentation, and a documented history of careful ownership. Originally a Texas car, this example was purchased by its current Chevrolet enthusiast owner in 1995. Over the following eight years, the car underwent a comprehensive, painstaking frame-off restoration in which it was completely disassembled, with components restored, rebuilt, or replaced with new OEM parts as appropriate. The result is this beautifully presented Bel Air that has traveled fewer than 34,000 miles since its restoration and has earned numerous first-place awards in its class for restoration quality and originality. In addition, this car was featured on the cover of Chevy Classics magazine in August 2010 as shown. Finished in the gorgeous factory color combination of Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige, this Bel Air showcases the styling that made the 1955 Chevrolet such an enduring classic. The paintwork was completed using DuPont products for preparation, primer, and finish, and remains in excellent condition, with only a few minor imperfections as shown in the photographs. The body is in excellent condition, with attractive panel alignment, proper gaps, and excellent fit throughout. The original-style stainless-steel exterior trim has been meticulously restored and hand-polished to a beautiful finish. Chrome bumpers, bumperettes, and chrome door-handle shields are in like-new condition, complementing the paintwork beautifully. The overall presentation is clean, correct, and exceptionally attractive, making this Bel Air equally appealing to the serious Chevrolet enthusiast and the collector who appreciates high-quality restoration work. Under the hood and situated in a very clean engine compartment is the original and rebuilt 235 cubic-inch Chevrolet Blue Flame inline-six, rated at 136 horsepower when new, paired with Chevrolet\'s Powerglide automatic transmission. The Blue Flame six was an important part of Chevrolet\'s postwar engineering heritage. Smooth, durable, and well suited to relaxed cruising, the 235-cubic-inch engine provided dependable performance and reflected Chevrolet\'s emphasis on practical, comfortable motoring. While the available small-block V8 would soon become synonymous with the classic Chevrolet performance era, the Blue Flame six remains an appealing choice for enthusiasts who appreciate originality and the traditional driving character of a mid-1950s Chevrolet. Additional mechanical details include a date-coded radiator and a new fuel tank and sending unit. The car is not equipped with power steering or power brakes, retaining conventional four-wheel drum brakes in keeping with its original configuration. The interior continues the attractive Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige theme. Reproduction straw-colored seat covers and matching door panels are in excellent condition, with no rips or tears. Daytona carpeting and matching floor mats complete the presentation. The beautifully painted dashboard features restored stainless-steel trim, creating the bright, period-correct appearance that is such an important part of the Bel Air\'s appeal. Additional equipment includes: AM Wonder Bar radio with seek function, Quartz clock that works, Functional ashtray and cigarette lighter, restored dashboard and stainless-steel trim and Date-coded, tinted glass throughout. Everything in the car is reported to work as it should, reflecting the care invested in both the restoration and subsequent ownership. The trunk compartment is clean and solid, featuring a trunk mat, the original spare tire mounted on a factory steel wheel, and the original jack equipment. Beneath the car, the undercarriage is exceptionally clean and solid, finished in red oxide to complement the restoration\'s attention to detail. The car also features a stainless-steel exhaust system with a single exit, providing a durable and tidy finishing touch. The overall underside presentation reinforces the quality of the original Texas foundation and the comprehensive frame-off restoration. The Bel Air rides on American Racing Torque Thrust wheels fitted with Cooper Endeavor tires measuring 215/70R15, with fewer than 2,000 miles on the tires. The combination gives the car a handsome stance while complementing its classic 1950s body lines. The combination of long-term enthusiast ownership, award recognition, and magazine exposure makes this Bel Air an especially appealing addition to a serious Chevrolet collection. This example offers a particularly attractive combination of qualities: an original Texas car, long-term ownership since 1995, a meticulous eight-year frame-off restoration, the original 235-cubic-inch Blue Flame six-cylinder engine and Powerglide automatic transmission, an outstanding factory-inspired color combination, numerous first-place awards, and a feature on the cover of Chevy Classics magazine. With fewer than 34,000 miles traveled since restoration, excellent presentation throughout, this Bel Air is ready to be enjoyed and appreciated by its next caretaker. The car is currently stored in Massachusetts and comes with a clean title in the owner\'s name. Call Jeff for additional information or to schedule an appointment to view this beautiful Bel Air Sport Coupe. Thanks for looking!
| Year: | 1955 |
| Make: | Chevrolet |
| Model: | Bel Air |
| Mileage: | 33960 |
| Exterior Color: | Blue & Beige |
| Interior Color: | Blue & Beige |
| Trim: | Sport Coupe |
| Body: | Coupe |
| Stock: | 1955CHVBASCSSJO |
| Engine Size: | 235CI/136HP Blue Flame Inline 6 |
| Transmission: | Automatic |
| Vin: | C55S114032 |
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Zoom Classic Cars, LLC is a full service Classic Car consignment company with offices in New Jersey and Massachusetts.
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Thank you,
Mike & Jeff
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