LS-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop 5-Speed

Description

The 1955 Chevrolet combined daring styling with groundbreaking engineering. As the first in the 1955–57 “Tri-Five” series, it was the first of the “shoebox” cars that would become enduring symbols of mid-century Americana.

Offered in three trim levels — the entry-level 150, the mid-range 210, and the premium Bel Air — the '55 Chevy came in a variety of body styles, including hardtops, sedans, wagons, and convertibles. Its sleek, contemporary profile featured a Ferrari-inspired grille, wraparound windshield, and unique tailfins that captured the excitement of the jet age.

And while Chevrolet’s innovative small-block V8 wowed in 1955, the best way to enjoy a ’55 Chevy today is with a powerful, reliable, and efficient LS V8. This example reportedly received a frame-off restoration fewer than 1,300 miles ago, and is now motivated by a modified 5.3L LS V8 engine backed by a five-speed manual transmission. Its frame has been enhanced with a performance suspension featuring adjustable coil over shocks, and four-wheel disc brakes underneath 18” wheels haul this classic down from speed.

The refreshed body was resprayed with two-tone blue and black paint, and finished with new brightwork and one-piece chrome bumpers. The custom interior features black upholstery, an aftermarket gauge cluster, a tilt steering column, aftermarket air conditioning, and an aftermarket stock-location head unit with five speakers and an amplifier.

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop is now offered with a clean Minnesota title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• Restomod ’55 with classic looks and modern power and amenities

• Refinished in two-tone blue and black with black upholstery

• 18” wheels

• Modified 5.3L LS V8

• 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive

• Performance suspension

• 4-wheel disc brakes

Factory Equipment

• Pillarless hardtop styling

• Wraparound windshield

• Ladder type frame

• Bel Air interior and exterior trim

Modifications

• Body:

  • Reportedly frame-off restored

  • Refinished in two-tone blue and black paint

  • Refreshed one-piece bumpers and brightwork

  • Tinted glass

  • 18” US Mags chrome wheels wearing Falken tires

• Chassis:

  • Ridetech adjustable coil over suspension package with rear 4 link

  • Wilwood 4-wheel disc brakes with black-painted calipers and master cylinder

• Drivetrain:

  • Swapped-in 5.3L LS V8

  • Cold-air intake with conical filter

  • LS3 intake manifold

  • TSP Chopacabra camshaft

  • Hooker full-length headers and dual exhaust system

  • Hot Rod Dynamics radiator system

  • CVF Racing serpentine drive

  • PSI Conversions LS swap engine harness

  • American Autowire vehicle wiring kit

  • Tanks, Inc. fuel tank

  • American Powertrain TKX 5-speed transmission with hydraulic clutch

  • Aftermarket rear end

• Interior:

  • Reupholstered bench seats and door panels

  • Black carpet and redone headliner

  • Dakota Digital RTX gauge cluster with matching clock

  • Tilt steering column

  • Long-handle shifter with American Powertrain shift knob

  • Vintage Air air conditioning components

  • Aftermarket stock-location head unit with 4 speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier

  • Finished trunk with battery box

Known Imperfections

Images detailing the condition of the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop are presented in the gallery

Ownership History

The seller states, “Comprehensive professional frame off restoration, with only 1,295 miles on the build.”