1955 Chevrolet Bel Air

For sale in our St. Louis showroom is a beautifully restored, iconic 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air. This dream machine is painted a two-tone teal and white base coat/clear coat and looks amazing. The interior is comprised of period correct two-tone material that matches the exterior of the Chevy. Under the hood you'll notice an original style 265 CID V8 engine and Powerglide automatic transmission. Both run and operate extremely efficiently. In '55, The new 265 cu in (4,340 cc) V8 featured a modern, overhead valve high compression, short stroke design that was so good that it remained in production in various displacements for many decades. This is a restored, turn-key, ready to drive Bel Air. Time to hit the cruises, shows, or heck, the grocery store! Options include: AM radio, seat belts, vinyl/cloth interior, and aluminum/alloy rally wheels. The Bel Air sounds as clean and crisp as it looks. The exhaust breathes through dual stainless steel pipes and mufflers. Looking underneath the car is nearly as clean as the top! You'll notice new body bushings, suspension components, cleaned and painted frame, and extremely solid sheet metal! Motor Trend magazine gave the Bel Air top marks for handling. Popular Mechanics reported acceleration for a V8 Bel Air with Powerglide as being 0-60 mph in 12.9 seconds, plus a comfortable ride, and good visibility. If you haven't owned a 1955 Chevrolet before, I'm sure it's hard to understand why they are so sought after. Sit in this one and you'll quickly catch the bug. If you are looking for a show quality Bel Air to purchase to avoid a lengthy and costly restoration, here is it. This one is all finished and ready to for a new place to call home. To view the car in greater detail, including an HD video and 50 + HD pictures, please visit www.gatewayclassiccars.com or our St. Louis showroom. Cal 618-271-3000 for more information.