1955 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210

Sedan

4.3L 4343CC 265Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspira

Automatic

855L042211

Rebuilt, Rebuildable & Reconstructed

Gasoline

Chevy Bel Air 1955 Four-Door Sedan Project Car / Many Original Parts The car was garaged for over a decade, and sold to us a few years ago as a project car by one of our customers. The original engine was replaced (see photos) as it was likely that it was being rebuilt, but never completed by the former owner. We have included several pictures for your review. Title included. It looks like it's in relatively good condition to us, but we aren't experts, so you will have to determine it on your own. We will try to answer questions directly. A little on the 55 Chevy (from Wikipedia).. For 1955, Chevrolet's full-size model received all new styling and power. It was called the "Hot One" in GM's advertising campaign. Chevrolet's styling was crisp, clean and incorporated a Ferrari-inspired grille. Bel Airs came with features found on cars in the lower models ranges plus interior carpet, chrome headliner bands on hardtops, chrome spears on front fenders, stainless steel window moldings,[1] and full wheel covers. Models were further distinguished by the Bel Air name script in gold lettering later in the year.[8] For 1955 Chevrolets gained a V8 engine option.and the option of the 2 speed Powerglide automatic, or a standard three speed Synchro-Mesh manual transmission with optional overdrive. The new 265 cu in (4,340 cc) V8 featured a modern, overhead valve high compression, short stroke design that was so good that it remained in production in various displacements for many decades. The base V8 had a two-barrel carburetor and was rated at 162 hp (121 kW), and the "Power Pack" option featured a four-barrel carburetor and other upgrades yielding 180 bhp (130 kW). Later in the year, a "Super Power Pack" option added high-compression and a further 15 bhp (11 kW). "Idiot" lights replaced gauges for the generator and oil pressure.[9]