350-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop

Description

The iconic 1955 Chevrolet combined daring styling with groundbreaking engineering. As the first in the celebrated “Tri-Five” series (1955–57), it laid the foundation for a generation of cars that would become enduring symbols of mid-century Americana.

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

Beneath the hood, Chevrolet used the '55 models to debut its now-legendary small-block V8 — a lightweight, high-output pushrod engine that would go on to define General Motors performance for decades. This blend of stylish design, robust performance, and affordable pricing made the 1955 Chevy an instant hit, and today, it remains a coveted classic among collectors and enthusiasts.

This is said to have been refurbished in the 1980s, and it now wears two-tone dark red and white paint. The powertrain has been modified with a four-barrel carbureted 350ci V8 backed by a TH400 automatic transmission, and this classic wears four-wheel disc brakes and a reupholstered two-tone interior.

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Two Door Hardtop is now offered with refurbishment photos, an uninstalled dual carburetor setup, manuals, and a clean Idaho title in the seller's name.

Highlights

• Restomod-style 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door

• Finished in two-tone dark red and white with a two-tone interior

• 350ci Chevrolet V8 

• 4-barrel carburetor

• TH400 automatic transmission 

• 12-bolt rear end 

• Four-wheel disc brakes

Factory Equipment

• Pillarless Sport Coupe styling

• Bel Air trim

• Chrome bumpers

• A-arm front, leaf-spring rear suspension

Modifications

• Two-tone repaint

• 15" Center Line wheels now wearing Goodyear tires

• Black and gray cloth interior

• Aftermarket steering wheel

• Under-dash gauges

• B&M automatic shifter

• Aftermarket head unit with amplifier and aftermarket kick panel and rear deck speakers

• Matching finned chrome air cleaner lid and valve covers

• Chromed dual master cylinder, alternator, and upper radiator hose

• 4-barrel carburetor

• Edelbrock intake manifold

• MSD ignition box, distributor, and spark plug wires 

• Headers and dual exhaust system

• AN fuel lines with regulator and fuel pressure gauge

• Modified suspension with front and rear stabilizer bars

• Aluminum differential support cover

Documentation

• Refurbishment photos

Known Imperfections

• Paint chips on body

• Rubber door seals are cracked

• Corrosion visible underneath

• Engine bay wheel well and frame top damage, reportedly from a battery leak

• Worn body bushings

• Emergency brake inoperative

Ownership History

 The seller states, "This vehicle underwent a full body-off restoration. Body, frame, and tons of parts rebuilt with completion sometime in the mid-1980s. The 350 is out of a 1969 Chevy vehicle, number does not indicate which one. Almost every bolt on this vehicle was been touched and refreshed during the rebuild."

Included Items 

•  Owner's manual

• Amplifier manual

• Refurbishment photos

• Dual carburetor setup