1955 Chevrolet Other

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Automatic

Clear

Gasoline

RK Motors Charlotte 5527 Lakeview Road, Charlotte, NC, 28269, US Phone : 704-596-5211 Email : joseph.carroll@rk-motors.com Frame Up Restoerd 1955 Chevrolet 210 350 V8 4 BB TH350! Summer's almost here and you're still looking for just the right car to cruise and hit the shows? Perhaps we can help. This nicely built 1955 Chevrolet is fast, fun, and reasonably priced, and needs no tinkering or finishing to be ready for the first show of the season. Fill it with gas, turn the key, and hit the road. Many enthusiasts agree that the 1955 Chevrolet was a revolutionary car. Not only was it packing the new small block V8, but the clean design, trim proportions, and brilliant use of trim make it a design that has withstood the test of time. Originally plain old India Ivory, this '55 210 now sports a vivid Gypsy Red paint job that positively explodes off the old sheetmetal. No, it's not subtle but nothing about 1950s cars coming out of Detroit was meant to be subtle. The bodywork has been well done, with very straight panels and good alignment throughout. Nothing was chopped or modified, allowing the clean design to stand on its own, which seems to be how most Shoebox Chevy fans like it. Details remain crisp, including the raised molding along the front fender, which often gets rounded off during the block sanding phase. After hours and hours of work on the body itself, only then did the bright red paint go on. Deep and rich, and maybe with just a hint of pearl in the topcoat, the finish looks as good up close and in person as it does in photos. Fortunately, all the original trim was retained on this '55. There was a time when de-chroming old cars was all the rage, but they always looked unfinished. It appears that every bit of stainless was straightened and polished to a chrome-like shine, then reinstalled on the freshly painted body. Chrome items such as the bumpers and grille, have been re-chromed to show standards and are extremely nice. Glass is new all around, and things like the parking lights and tail light lenses are very nice reproduction pieces. Since this is the car that started it all, you know there can be only one thing under the hood: a small block Chevy V8. Nicely finished with a combination of stock and custom features, it looks right at home in the '55's engine bay. The block, heads, and vintage intake have all been bathed in Chevy Orange paint as the General intended. Up top, there's a Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel carburetor managing the fuel, along with a chrome open-element air cleaner. A matching set of Edelbrock valve covers add some flash, along with a polished stainless steel fan shroud and chrome master cylinder lid (note that it's now a dual master cylinder for safety reasons). Other items, such as the accessory drive and exhaust manifolds, are stock pieces that work in this engine bay because they were born here. Satin black inner fenders and firewall are a perfect backdrop for the bright mechanical bits, and new wiring throughout ensures reliability. Like almost any small block Chevy, it fires up easily and runs happily at any speed with a crisp burble from the dual exhaust system. If you're into driving your car, this is the engine you want. And there's just no question that this car was built to drive. The chassis is nicely finished, but not so over-detailed that you're afraid to go out and get it dirty on the road. A TH350 3-speed automatic handles the gear changes, while the original rear hangs on leaf springs out back. The stock front suspension has been rebuilt using dropped spindles to get just the right hot rod rake, and disc brakes have been added. Floors are solid and have been given a low-maintenance finish so that you don't have to crawl under there and wipe it down every time you drive it. A true dual exhaust system features Flowmaster mufflers that sound great, and a new gas tank has been installed out back. 15-inch Pacer wheels do an awfully good impersonation of vintage Cragar mags, and wear 215/65/15 front and 245/60/15 rear BFGoodrich T/A radials. The interior is nicely finished, and like the engine, combines the best of the original design with modern updates. That gorgeous twin-pod dashboard has been restored, including the original gauges and that beautiful metallic trim band that runs from end to end. A polished aluminum tilt column has been installed and topped with a late-model Chevrolet steering wheel. The original bench seat is long gone, replaced by a set of very comfortable low-back buckets separated by a custom center console. The upholstery is comfortable cloth, not sticky vinyl or sweaty leather, so this car is ready for summer. New carpets, a fresh headliner, and custom made door panels finish off a perfectly balanced interior. Other details include bow-tie logo floor mats, a modern AM/FM/cassette radio in the original radio's location, and an auxiliary temperature gauge under the dash, just in case. For safety, seat belts have been installed, and all the knobs and handles have been restored. The trunk has been finished to match, with black carpet and a red and black pattern on the sides that ties in with the interior. One thing we've learned here at RK Motors Charlotte over the years is that a car doesn't have to be exotic or expensive to be cool. In fact, there's a lot to be said for an honest car that delivers simple fun without the worry of something expensive going wrong. This '55 is the embodiment of that attitude. With a rugged and simple drivetrain, beautiful styling, and a nicely finished interior, it's a car that you can simply get in, turn the key, and hit the road without a thought. Don't worry about figuring out how to tune fuel injection, forget adjustable suspensions, and never get stuck in the rain with cheap power window kits that never work right. Honest, fun, well-built cars like this are the cornerstone of the hot rodding hobby, and this one is nicer than most. Give us a call today FACTS & FIGURES Year:1955 Mileage:22160 VIN: Transmission Type:Automatic Type of Vehicle Title:Clear Number of Cylinders:8 Primary Color:Red Interior Color:Black About this auction & RK Motors Charlotte As the world rushes into hard assets ahead of collapsing paper money, sales of top notch classic cars are exploding. Remember, they aren't making anymore #1 condition 1958 Chevrolet Impala Convertibles! In times of economic uncertainty, capital flows to the highest quality assets which contain the least amount of risk and the classic car market is no exception. The lesson is simple: buy the very best you can find! Please note that all sales are binding and final. Our cars are sold "as-is" with no warranty expressed or implied. Please carefully read the terms & conditions of the sale before bidding. Winning this auction does not entitle you to come inspect the car and decide if you want to buy it, but obligates you to complete the purchase! A $1000.00 deposit via PayPal is due within 24 hours of the auction close ... NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not release our reserve prices, as this would be unfair to the other bidders, so please don't ask! Note that our cars are on display in our showroom, in national print ads, listed for sale on our website, and listed for sale in multiple, nationally known, online dealer showrooms at all times. Since our cars are for sale in a number of other mediums, we reserve the right to cancel the auction at any time. RK Motors Charlotte sells 30-40 cars each and every month to collectors worldwide. Each and every one of these cars is listed on Ebay, but only one sale, on average per month, actually occurs on Ebay. Accordingly, if you see a car you like, don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear, it means that it sold to someone who saw it somewhere else. If you have ZERO feedback on Ebay, please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. If you would like to make a sales visit or inspection, we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with you. To do so, contact Joseph Carroll at (440)313-8091 or (704)596-5211. For those of you who need to fly in, we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also provide accommodations within walking distance of our facility. For those international buyers, note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans world-wide for years. You can feel confident in our representations, and post-sale service. Our Transportation Manager, David Weich, stands ready to help your transport & shipping needs. A common question we receive is: "do you accept trades"? We do accept trades, but will only consider #1 or #2 condition vehicles. If you would like us to review a trade, please send detailed pictures of the entire car, including the underside. Also send a detailed description which includes all specifications, facts, figures, history and documentation present with the car. Lastly, give us a clear idea of what you are seeking in trade value. Email information on your trade directly to Joseph Carroll. Joe's email address is: Joseph.Carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Our retail showroom is located in sunny Charlotte, NC. We usually 100-140 incredible cars on display, and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment, stop in and meet our staff, and, more importantly, see the Greatest Showroom on Earth! Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut and we do this because we love cars! In addition to retail showroom in Charlotte, NC, our sister company, RK Motors Auto Restoration is a full restoration mechanical/assembly facility and a restoration body/paint shop, located in Mentor, Ohio. We perform complete restorations for classic car fans around the globe. RKM restored cars have won numerous national weekends and our cars won their classes at both the 2009 Mopar Nationals and 2009 Pontiac Nationals. We stand behind our work and value long-term relationships with our customers! For information on your restoration project, contact Joe Carroll at (704)596-5211. Do you want your car customized? New wheels? Air conditioning? We have a full service shop staffed with veterans who have been there and done that ?we can give you what you want! For a quote on customizing or add-on products, contact Gary Volpicelli at: (704)596-5211. Gary's direct email address is: gary.volpicelli@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. Check out our feedback from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. Here's what some of customers have to say: http://RKMotorsCharlotte.com/testimonials.htm. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately, and, our cars really do look better in person than in the pictures! Bid with confidence! For general information, call us at: (704)596-5211. You can send an email directly to our President, Joseph Carroll, at: joseph.carroll@RKMotorsCharlotte.com. 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