LS-POWERED 1955 CHEVROLET BEL AIR HARDTOP

OVERVIEW

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air hardtop is powered by a 5.7L LS V8 mated to a four-speed 4L60 automatic transmission with overdrive. Finished in silver over a red Ultraleather interior, this restomod is now offered by the selling dealer with a clear title.

Highlights

• Rotisserie-restored over an eight-year period
• LED headlights and taillights 
• Power steering
• Flowmaster dual exhaust system
• Power four-wheel disc brakes

Ownership History

• Offered by a dealer
• Current location: Oklahoma 

EXTERIOR

• Silver paint 
• LED headlights and tail lights
• Dual chrome side mirrors with built-in turn signals 
• Chrome brightwork
• Hood ornament 
• Chrome bumpers

WHEELS AND TIRES

• Staggered-width Billet wheels
  • 18-inch front
  • 20-inch rear 
• 225/40 Toyo radial tires 

INTERIOR

• Red Ultraleather upholstery
• Bench seats 
• One-piece headliner 
• Vintage Air A/C system
• Power steering
• Power windows 
• Clock
• Center console-mounted automatic shifter 
• Leather-wrapped three-spoke Budnik steering wheel 

INSTRUMENTS

• Gauges
  • 160-mph speedometer
  • 8,000-rpm tachometer
  • Oil pressure
  • Temperature
  • Voltage
  • Fuel
• Odometer shows 176 miles
  • Reportedly accurate

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

Engine

• LS 5.7L V8
  • 400 horsepower 
  • 400 lb-ft of torque
  • 10.9:1 compression ratio  

Transmission

• Four-speed 4L60 automatic with overdrive 

UNDERCARRIAGE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES, AND EXHAUST 

• Positraction rear differential
  • 3.52 gear ratio 
• Stainless steel gas tank
• Power four-wheel disc brakes
• Flowmaster dual exhaust system 

KNOWN IMPERFECTIONS

• This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is said to be free from any substantial imperfections