1955 Chevrolet Bel Air/150/210

Sedan

265

Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

This vehicle is a factory-original un-restored factory-original 1955 BelAir Neptune Green Shoreline Beige Two Door Hardtop. It is equipped with the original 265 Power Pack, Power-glide transmission that was installed at the factory. Factory installed options are Power Brakes, 265 Power Pack engine, Power Glide Transmission, Tinted Glass, Oil Filter and Heater/Defroster. Original dealer installed option are Outside rear view mirror, Gas Door guard, PB Radio, Tissue Dispenser, Door Edge Guards, Push Button Radio, Floor Mats, License Plate Frames and Locking Gas Cap. History: This 1955 Chevrolet was built on March 28, 1955 at the Chevrolet Assembly Plant located at Janesville, Wisconsin. The original factory build sheet was found under the front carpet. See enclosed photo of original build sheet. In May 1955, it was sold new at Anderson Chevrolet, which was located in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. An original Anderson Chevrolet decal is still attached to the inside of the glove-box door.This car’s original owner was an older gentleman who lived in Hastings, Minnesota. He died in 1980 and Gary Roehn from St. Paul, Minnesota purchased this car from his estate. At that time, it had 42,000 actual miles.In 1987, Gary sold this car to Dave Robertson from Superior, Wisconsin. I purchased it in late March 1992. At that time it had traveled 52,000 miles.Currently, original mileage is 56,872. Originality and Condition: Exterior: Sheet Metal and Paint: All Original Neptune Green/Shoreline Beige exterior paint, with the exception of a little repaint work (one foot square) in the back of the passenger door/front of right quarter area. Repair appears to have been performed when car was just a few years oldA moderate number of paint chips are evident on both doorsPaint is thin on outside edges of hood to the point where there are primer shadowsNo rust or dents ever. All factory original bodywork and lead seams, etc. is untouchedChrome, glass and other trim:Original bumpers were show chrome plated by second owner in early 80s. Near perfectStainless original trim, all original and near perfectHood bird, headlight rings, tail light rings and door handles, All original and some pittingGlass, all original and near perfect. See decoding list for details. Headlights are original Guide 12V, not T3s.Interior: Seats, door panels, carpets, headliner and floor mats are factory original and showing little wearUnder dash is all original and near perfect. Items were are bare metal from factory hardly have any surface rust on themAll gauges, heater, radio, speedometer work same as from factory except gas gauge will not read above 3/8 full even when tank is full of fuel.Engine, Engine Compartment and All Items Located Under hoodEngine runs great. It is my opinion the heads have never been off engine. I am sure the engine has never been out of the car. Rear main seal leaks oil moderatelyCarburetor and PB Booster were recently rebuiltDistributor recently checked out and serviced. Original transmission was resealed and completely rebuilt in 2004. Have receipts to verify expense.The battery is a reproduction Delco Tar Top item with an Optimal dry cell battery inside the vintage battery case. Engine, transmission, generator, starter, carburetor, radiator, water pump, fuel pump, power brake booster, master cylinder, horns, voltage regulator, and wiper motor are same original components that were installed by factory when this car was built.See decode list for details.Top of engine has been repainted and some areas Fan belt, battery, plugs, points, condenser, plug wires, radiator hoses, heater hoses are exact reproductionUndercarriageThere is no rust anywhere. Drive shaft is not even rusty and it is bare steel.Factory inspection marks are visible on differential, drive shaft and front suspension componentsDealer installed under coating that was installed when car was new covers floor pan.Where undercoating is thin, factory red primer is clearly visible.All undercarriage components including shocks are factory original. Two exceptions are listed belowSee decode list for details.One lower ball joint and the exhaust system are the only components that have been replacedTires are near-new exact reproduction Firestone 6.70x15s. Documentation: Original build sheet in good condition. VIN and option RPOs are clearly visible on the original copy of the build sheet. We have never seen another original build sheet for a 1955 Chevrolet National Judging Awards and Magazine Article , 8 National Awards: Won Classic Chevy Club, First Place Factory Un-restored Original Class Winner at 5 times and Regional and National Conventions from 1982 to 1987Won Classic Chevy Club, First Place Trailered Un-restored Original, Western Regional Meets in 1993 and1994Won Classic Chevy Club, First Place Trailer Un-restored Original, National Meet, 1997, also Gold Certificate.Featured in “Chevy Rumble” Magazine, May, 2007, Five page articleFeatured in Classic Chevy Club’s 1987 Calendar Everything on vehicle works. For More Pictures, Please Call us or email us. We welcome inspections and drive tests from serious buyers. Call 865-387-3008