1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air Four-Door Sedan - Salmon and Grey - 33,614 Miles - Original Small-Block V8, Right-Hand Drive
Price Guide: $50,000 - $70,000
1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. Right-hand drive. Original 265ci small-block V8. Powerglide automatic transmission. Four-door sedan. 33,614 recorded miles.
Description
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air is one of the most significant model years in American automotive history. This was the year Chevrolet introduced the legendary small-block V8, transforming the brand from a budget player into a genuine performance contender overnight. The Bel-Air sat at the top of the lineup, combining the new engine with some of the most stylish coachwork Detroit had produced, and the four-door sedan gave families access to that combination in practical form. Sixty-five years on, these cars remain deeply loved and increasingly hard to find in preserved condition.
This example presents in the striking factory two-tone Salmon and Grey colour combination. The paint holds good gloss across all panels with only minor stone chipping consistent with age and careful use. Panel gaps are even and straight throughout. The chrome work, covering the substantial front bumper, rear bumper, grille surround, window surrounds, and body-side trim, displays well with appropriate patina rather than heavy pitting. The whitewall tyres are period-correct, the full wheel covers retain their Chevrolet bowtie emblems with painted Salmon accent rings matching the body, and the Fisher Body tag confirms factory build details including the correct paint code for this colour combination. The engine bay houses what appears to be the original 265ci small-block, finished in correct Chevrolet orange/red, with a period-style air cleaner and matching valve covers. A modern RAA battery is the only obvious departure from original spec. The interior is remarkably well-preserved for a car of this age, with the original grey and salmon bench seat upholstery showing light wear and expected fading, the dashboard intact with all original instrumentation, and the original AM radio with chrome speaker grille in place. The odometer confirms 33,614 miles. The boot is clean and tidy with the spare wheel, period jack, and lug wrench all present.
Vendor advises this is a matching-numbers example. The engine number stamps visible in photos support this claim but professional verification is recommended. Comparable 1955 Bel-Air four-door sedans in this condition have sold in the AUD $18,000 to $28,000 range, with unrestored, preserved examples drawing strong interest from buyers who want a genuine driver rather than a show piece. The four-door sedan is more accessible than the convertible or two-door hardtop, which means buyers get an authentic 1955 experience at a realistic price point.
Features
* Original 265ci small-block V8 (first year of this iconic engine)
* Powerglide automatic transmission
* Right-hand drive configuration (UK-market vehicle)
* Original two-tone Salmon and Grey factory colour combination
* Fisher Body tag present and legible, confirming factory specs
* Original cloth bench seat upholstery in Salmon and Grey
* Six-passenger bench seat configuration
* Original AM radio with chrome speaker grille
* Original dashboard and instrument cluster with "Bel Air" script badge
* Dash-mounted clock with chrome bezel
* Period-correct whitewall tyres
* Full wheel covers with Chevrolet bowtie emblems and Salmon accent rings
* Chrome front and rear bumpers, grille, and body-side trim
* Wraparound windscreen with chrome surround
* Spare wheel, period jack, and lug wrench present in boot
* Two keys included
Condition Notes
* Minor stone chipping on leading edges consistent with age and use
* Seat upholstery shows light wear and fading consistent with age and mileage
* Some visible wiring updates behind the dashboard
* Whitewalls show minor yellowing consistent with age
Specifications
Year: 1955
Make/Model: Chevrolet Bel-Air
Body: Four-Door Sedan
Engine: 265ci Small-Block V8, Aspirated
Transmission: Powerglide Automatic
Drive: Rear Wheel Drive
Odometer: 33,614 Miles
Colour: Salmon and Grey (Two-Tone)
Seats: 6
Steering: Right Hand Drive
Engine No: 0270356T55
VIN: VC550073989
If you have any questions relating to this vehicle, or if you would like to arrange a physical or virtual inspection, please contact Hayden directly on 0427 133 962
Sold unregistered
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Lloyds stock #658263+1
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Location of item: 148 Main Street, Beverley, SA, Australia
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