632-POWERED 1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR

OVERVIEW

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air sport coupe is powered by a custom-built 632ci V8 mated to a Three-speed TCI Custom-Built 400 Racing automatic transmission. Finished in Platinum Silver over a black leather interior, this restomod is now offered by the seller with restoration and service receipts along with a clear title.

Highlights

• Restoration completed in 2019
• Over $175,000 invested
• Reportedly has won multiple trophies 
• Custom 632ci engine
• NX Nitrous Express 300 horsepower system
• Custom nosed & decked body 

Ownership History

• Offered by a private seller
• Current location: Connecticut 

EXTERIOR

• Platinum Silver paint
• LED headlights
• LED taillights
• LED side mirrors
• LED lights mounted in grille
• Chrome bumpers

Updates

• Color changed from original Shoreline Beige & Gypsy Red (code 615)
• All chrome and trim has been redone
• Painted by Mike Moore of Ringwood, New Jersey 

WHEELS AND TIRES

• 18-inch American Racing Aluminum Torq Thrust SL wheels
• Staggered-width Nitto NT555 tires
  • 245/45 front
  • 285/40 rear

INTERIOR

• Black leather upholstery
• Custom rolled and pleated seats
• Air conditioning
  • R134a
• Tilt-wheel
• Atsco Rack & Pinion Power steering
• Floor-mounted custom T-handle TCI automatic shifter
• Array of switches and dials 
• Aiwa stereo
  • AM/FM
  • CD player 
  • Auxiliary 
  • Pioneer sound system

Updates

• Interior changed from original Beige cloth and Red vinyl (code 521)

INSTRUMENTS

• Dakota Digital gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Passenger-side dash-mounted gauges
  • Transmission temperature 
  • Air temperature
  • Clock
• Under dash-mounted transmission temperature gauge
• Odometer shows 2,500 miles
  • Reportedly accurate

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• 632ci V8
  • 1,145 horsepower
    • 845 horsepower + 300 horsepower shot of nitrous
  • 800 lb-ft of torque
  • Holley Dominator AED 1050cfm Custom Carb
    • Lokar throttle cable linkage
  • Edelbrock Super Victor tall-deck intake manifold
  • MSD Distributor & Coil
  • MARCH Serpentine System
  • KOOKS Custom Stainless-Steel Headers 2 ⅛-inch X 2 ¼-inch X 4-inch
  • PRC Custom made Polished Aluminum Radiator w/ Dual Electric Fans.
    • PRC Bracket by Howard “Hank” Williams.

Transmission

• Three-speed TCI Custom-Built 400 Racing automatic 
  • Heavy duty torque converter
  • TCI custom shifter
  • Derale trans cooler
    • Fan under car 

Service History Highlights

• Engine built by Bill Mitchell (BM) of Deland, FL
• 1,000-amp Optima battery installed June 2020

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Four-inch Driveline Driveshaft
• Narrowed nine-inch housing
• Heidts triangular four-link suspension
• Currie Posi Rear
• ADDCO front sway bar
• Heidts rear sway bar
• Four-wheel power disc brakes
• Wilwood stainless drilled 12-inch rotors with Hydro Boost power brake system
• Four- x Three and a half-inch exhaust side pipes w/ internal mufflers.

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• One small ding on driver's side "C" pillar
• Scratches visible below driver door

ITEMS INCLUDED WITH THE VEHICLE

• Restoration and service receipts