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Chevrolet Bel Air 1955

General description : From 1930s prestige to present day performance, Cadillac has always delivered premium, American-tinged opulence. With that in mind, power has long been a hallmark of the Cadillac brand, and fitting a working man's car with a hotted up Caddy powerplant is a trick that's almost as old as hot rodding itself. For decades, southern California has been awash in killer Ford Deuces that feature buff Cadillac eights. Here in the American south, brazen moonshiners outran flatfoot revenuers with late '30s Fords that were upfitted with big Caddy motors. Heck, even Cadillac parent General Motors got in on the action when it proliferated Cadillac's homegrown Northstar V8 into select Oldsmobile and Pontiac offerings. So, when we tell you this sweet Bel Air benefits from storied Cadillac power, it shouldn't be a big shock. That is, until you look a bit closer and realize 'storied Cadillac power' actually means 6.2 liters of supercharged LSA. You know, the engine that minted the 2009 Cadillac CTS-V's title as fastest production sedan in the world!
ATOMIC AESTHETICS
The beneficiary of a ground-up, nut-and-bolt restoration, this sleek Bel Air does an excellent job of wrapping vintage style around modern technology. A solid California fruit that was ripe for customization, the car was subjected to a systematic, no-expense-spared build that began with all its panels being stripped bare. After that thorough cleaning, those surfaces were carefully massaged and layered in liquid-smooth Lexus Atomic Silver two-stage. Every inch of that dynamic pigment has been sanded, buffed and perfected -- top to bottom. And presently, this sweet Chevy storms the scene as a lights-out custom that mixes classic good looks with world-beating performance!
This Bel Air is rolling proof that more doesn't necessarily mean better. The car continuously turns heads by simply doing what it does best: being one of the finest collectibles on the planet. No heavy add-ons or overwrought fabrication, just great proportions and tasteful aesthetics. Up front, a smoothed, one-piece bumper traces a polished grille, clear parking lamps and chrome-trimmed tri-bar headlights. At the top of that grille, a shaved hood leads the eye to a flowing greenhouse, which founds smoked glass behind polished frames, capped wipers and a filled cowl. At the base of that glass, factory door handles and small mirrors reflect monochromatic trim spears. And at the back of the car, a shaved decklid and clear, LED-lit tail lamps shade a smoothed and tucked bumper.
LSA(WESOME)
No car guy worth his salt will dispute the merit of anything with eight cylinders and General Motors pedigree! After nearly a century of global competition, The General continues to produce some of the world's best combinations of world-class economy and world-beating performance. This hardtop's top-notch restoration is built around a stout, 6.2 liter LSA V8 that's based on GM's award-winning Generation IV small block. Exclusive to the second-generation Camaro ZL1 and second-generation Cadillac CTS-V, the LSA utilizes an aluminum block, a low-lift cam, modified heads and 9 psi of Eaton boost to twist 580 horsepower into 556 lb./ft. of earth-moving torque. Dressed in a V-Series shroud, standard to the 20K mile CTS-V it was sourced from, the big engine shows surprisingly well. At the front of that shroud, a quality Concept One serpentine drive spins modern power steering and a painted Powermaster alternator beneath a reusable filter element. In front of those ancillaries, a polished support seats a polished Mattson's radiator between a polished Mattson's condenser and dual electric puller fans. Fluid reservoirs are on point, with a familiar Wilwood master cylinder complementing trick BMR heat exchanger plumbing. Exhaust exits through Stainless Works long-tube headers. Everything communicates well thanks to a Speartech ECU, a Speartech wiring harness and 7mm plug wires. And the car's smoothed, Atomic Silver engine compartment looks fantastic trimmed in polished Eddie Motorsports hood supports.
CUSTOM COOL
Park this custom on a lift and you'll find a spotless undercarriage that's prepped, primed and ready to roar. A fresh 6L90 6-speed, donated by the same CTS-V as the car's buff powerplant, turns a modern Camaro differential. That all-GM driveline is an integral part of a custom-fabricated chassis, which hangs a sixth-generation Corvette front suspension opposite a fully independent rear suspension. Quick stops are a cinch thanks to third-generation Corvette Z06 calipers, which utilize six pistons up front and four pistons out back to squeeze four drilled and slotted rotors. Naturally, the aforementioned modern power steering fuels a modern rack-and-pinion set-up. A custom exhaust system routes spent gases through an X-shaped crossover and aggressive mufflers. And the Corvette theme continues with chrome, Z06-style wheels throwing torque through two 245/45ZR18 Pirelli P Zeros and two 325/35R20 Pirelli P Zeros.
CADILLAC COMFORT
Open the doors and you'll find a custom leather cockpit that takes plenty of aesthetic cues from Cadillac's premium V cars. Top dead center, a monochromatic dash frames modern telemetry and pushbutton ignition in matte paint, glossy billet and Alcantara padding. Plucked from the same CTS-V that donated its driveline, this Chevy's plush bench and bucket seats feature power operation for the two front passengers. Between those passengers, a custom console balances a CTS-V shifter between controls for a Vintage Air climate system and buttons for a full suite of power windows. Beneath that console, clean carpet floats piped and color-keyed floor mats opposite a tight, Alcantara headliner. At the sides of that liner, custom door panels found requisite billet handles on, you guessed it, more supple Alcantara. In front of the driver, a tilting Ididit column spins a half-wrapped billet wheel. And behind the passengers, a leather-lined trunk features plenty of space for luggage to stretch out.
Owning a lights-out classic is cool. Owning a lights-out classic that's been tastefully customized is something few are lucky enough to experience. Owning a tastefully customized, lights-out classic that's propelled by one of the hottest powerplants ever created is the stuff most gearheads dream about. Don't miss your chance to enjoy this incredible Bel Air!
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HIGHLIGHTS
* Stylish Bel Air pro-tourer that's the product of a ground-up, nut-and-bolt restoration * 6.2 liter GM LSA V8 with an Eaton supercharger and 580 horsepower * GM 6L90 6-speed automatic transmission * Modern Camaro differential * Modern air conditioning * Power rack-and-pinion steering * Third-generation Corvette Z06 4-wheel disc brakes * Custom chassis with a sixth-generation Corvette front suspension and an independent rear suspension * Custom leather and Alcantara interior with power seats and power windows * Lexus Atomic Silver paint * 18 and 20-inch seventh-generation Corvette Z06-style wheels with Pirelli P Zero tires * Custom exhaust with an X-pipe and Stainless Works long-tube headers * All RK Motors vehicles receive a comprehensive, multi-point inspection * We can arrange shipment of your purchase anywhere in the world

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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is listed sold on ClassicDigest in Charlotte by Donald Berard for Not priced.

 

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Car type : Car Make : Chevrolet Model : Bel Air Engine size : 0.0 Model Year : 1955 Location : Charlotte

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About Chevrolet Bel Air
The Chevy Bel Air is a classic car that was produced by Chevrolet from 1950 to 1975. It is highly regarded as one of the most iconic and collectible cars of the 1950s and 1960s.

The Bel Air was known for its stylish and distinct design, featuring chrome trim, tail fins, and a two-tone color scheme. It was offered with a range of engines, including inline-six and V8 options, and was available as a two-door hardtop, convertible, or four-door sedan.

The Bel Air has a strong association with 1950s car culture and is often featured in movies and TV shows set in that era. It is highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts, and examples in excellent condition can fetch high prices at auctions. Restoring and customizing Bel Airs is also a popular hobby among car enthusiasts.

Overall, the Chevy Bel Air is a classic collectible car that represents a unique and nostalgic era of American automotive history.