eBay template information@RKMotorsCharlotte. com 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC. 28269. US 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Frame Off Built Bel Air 468 Dual Quad V8 Richmond 5 Speed Leather A/C Year: 1955 Type of vehicle title: Clear Primary color: Red Mileage: 63784 Transmission type: 5 Speed Manual Engine: 468 V8 Interior color: Tan Vehicle Info All you have to do is look at our sold inventory page to confirm tri-five Chevys are some of the most popular and in-demand collector cars on the planet. Factory-correct Bel Airs. especially '57 convertibles. tend to leave our RK Motors Charlotte showroom almost as fast as they arrive. And if you want a chrome-laden show boat that's great for garage parties and Saturday afternoon parking lots. a car like that is all well and good. But what about enthusiasts who demand more? Combining a healthy dose of pro-touring attitude with one of the best automotive designs ever produced. this irresistible '55 custom is a high power monster that puts a new spin on an old favorite. Best of all. you can have all this old school Motown swagger AND upgraded mechanicals for significantly less than the cost of any restored-to-original concours queen!Combining classic Chevrolet lines with brilliant red two-stage. this fantastic Bel Air is the beneficiary of a high quality. frame-off restoration which created one unique and very impressive cruiser. After spending many years rolling down the road as a bone-stock bowtie. the car's solid body was shipped to a professional restoration shop for a high dollar overhaul. Once that body's panels were completely stripped and thoroughly worked. it was layered in a smooth basecoat and sealed in a tough clearcoat. And today. this slick resto-mod. which hints at classic gassers of days gone by. is the kind of car we all stare at. fondly remember. and rarely get the chance to own!The '55 model is certainly the cleanest of the tri-five Chevys with its minimal trim and crisp. retro styling devoid of the massive chrome and exaggerated proportions which typically characterize 50s era steel. At the front of this hardtop. a trademark bumper rides below a pristine stainless grille. bowtie-branded parking lamps and modern tri-bar headlights that are lined in traditional chrome trim. At the top of that grille. a factory-fresh Chevrolet crest is centered below a new 'jetbird' hood ornament which looks fantastic against the car's mirror-like paint. At the back of that hood. tinted glass rides inside fresh stainless trim. bright stainless wipers and a small billet mirror. At the base of that mirror. razor-straight fenders are accented by factory-optioned trim spears. traditional GM door handles and highly polished side pipes. And at the back of those fenders. smoked. Buick-style tail lights illuminate a second Chevrolet crest and second body-width bumper. By now it's probably pretty obvious this Chevy was built to be seen. But. thanks to the 468 cubic inch V8 under its rolled hood. that might be easier said than done! At the top of the painted and polished powerplant. small air cleaners hang reusable filter elements over coated Carter AFB Competition Series carburetors. a series of polished fuel lines and a small Summit pressure gauge. Below those carburetors. a coated Offenhauser intake sends a perfect air/fuel mixture into big. free-breathing heads that are topped with slick. polished aluminum valve covers. When the juice hits the cylinders. a Delco Remy HEI distributor sends fire through loomed Reactive Core Silicone wires while spent gases exit into custom. coated headers. Cooling for that fire is provided by a polished aluminum radiator which hangs a large electric puller fan between a chrome overflow tank and bowtie-branded cap. Fluid for that cooling system is provided by a familiar Weiand water pump which. along with a polished alternator and chrome AC compressor. is spun by aesthetically pleasing pulleys. And the car's engine compartment is exceptionally clean. centering its solid black block between a body-matched firewall. glossy inner fenders and details like a polished SSBC master cylinder. a chrome brake booster. a modern power steering pump and bright top-end accessories. Like its engine bay and exterior panels. the bottom of this road ready Bel Air continues the theme of pairing proven hardware with enhanced technology. Behind the awesome big block. a smooth shifting Richmond 5-speed sends power to a 12-bolt posi-traction rear end that's equipped with friendly 3. 42 gears. Turns come courtesy of a modern power rack and pinion steering system. which gives the car quick reflexes and excellent maneuverability. Stops are provided by a Baer four wheel power brake system. which utilizes bright calipers to squeeze giant drilled and slotted rotors. An impressive true-dual exhaust system sends spent gases through great sounding Hooker Maximum Flow mufflers to polished. side-outlet tips. The car's glossy black frame and vivid red floorpan complement a rebuilt 'glide ride' ball-joint suspension that's fitted with thick sway bars and thicker traction bars. All that reliable hardware rides on a sweet set of polished Billet Specialties wheels which spin 225/40ZR18 Kumho Ecsta SPTs in front of 255/35ZR20 Kumho Ecsta SPTs. And fully sorted details like braided fluid lines. a tubular transmission crossmember and a high quality Milodon oil pan ensure this classic Chevy is ready for years of carefree cruising. Inside this sedan. traditional Bel Air style is augmented by a high level of customization and close attention to detail. The car's firm bench seats are all-day comfortable and feature tough leather hides that fit without any significant wrinkles or annoying creases. Overhead. there's a pliable leather headliner that's propped up by a snazzy billet mirror. On the floors. like-new carpet rides under billet pedals. a chrome shifter and color-keyed. bowtie-branded floor mats. At the front of the cockpit. a satin black dash. which features textured billet trim from door to door. hangs a custom instrument cluster between a Creative Automotive Antenna. controls for the car's Vintage Air climate system. a modern Kenwood CD player and stylish Auto Meter Sport Comp telemetry. At the sides of that dash. leather door panels look great behind billet handles and satin black toppers. In front of the driver. a satin-spoked steering wheel spins around a satin-finished tilt steering column. And behind the passengers. a custom leather package tray hangs Alpine Type R speakers over a custom upholstered trunk. What started out as America's first low-priced hardtop has now become a legend. And today. the 1955 Chevy is one of the most exclusive and highly-sought collector cars of all time. If you've been searching for a top notch tri-five custom that's as much fun to drive as it is to show. this cool '55 Bel Air's combination of great performance and classic style simply can't be beat! About This Auction 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. If you have ZERO feedback on eBay. please call or email us to request our authority to bid on our vehicles. We do not release our reserve prices. so please don't ask! If you see a car you like. don't wait! Call us! When you see it disappear from eBay. it means that it was sold by other means. Because we advertise heavily in other mediums. we reserve the right to cancel any eBay listing at any time. If you would like to make a sales visit or arrange an inspection. we would be happy to schedule a personal appointment with either yourself or your representative. To do so. contact Donald Bernard at (704)596-5211 or (704)773-4648. Donald's email address is: Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com. For those of you who need to fly in. we can provide transportation to and from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. We can also recommend accommodations within a short distance of our facility. About RK Motors Charlotte Hot Rod magazine named RK Motors Charlotte the #1 destination out of 57 possible places to visit across the United States. Destinations selected included car museums. driving schools. dragstrips. best drives and more. We are honored to have been the only classic car dealer selected. If you ever find yourself in Charlotte. NC give us a call. Our showroom is open by appointment only. Our 80. 00 sq. ft. retail showrooms are located in beautiful Charlotte. North Carolina. We usually have over 300 incredible cars on display. and there's always something new. Feel free to make an appointment. stop in and meet our staff. Each and every one of our employees is an absolute car nut- we do this because we love cars! Check out the feedback on our website from other customers who have purchased cars from us in the past. We pride ourselves on describing our cars accurately. and our cars even look better in person than in the pictures! We look forward to seeing you soon. Every car that you see for sale is in our physical possession and located at our main facility. 5527 Lakeview Road. Charlotte. NC 28269. For sales and general information. call us at: (704)596-5211. Our Service Programs Under our innovative Seal of Approval Exit Service buying program. RK Motors Charlotte customers who pay full retail price for a vehicle. receive a comprehensive. multi-point vehicle Exit Service. carried out by our experienced ASE Certified Master Mechanics at the RKM Performance Center. Customers who purchase cars from RK Motors for less than full retail price. or customers who purchase a car and are trading in a vehicle. will receive our Basic Safety Check. performed by our certified and experienced ASE mechanics. prior to delivery of their car. Learn more about the key attributes of Our Service Programs. If you have any questions regarding our service programs. please contact a member of our sales team at (704)596-5211. For international buyers. please note that we've shipped cars to collectors and classic car fans worldwide for years. We can provide you with a firm quote for transport to any shipping port in the world in a sealed container and handle the process for you from start to finish. Our domestic and international ground transport solutions are enclosed only. If you wish to use an open carrier. you will need to arrange that. Our Transportation Manager. Gregory Smith. stands ready to help you with your transport & shipping needs. He can be reached at: Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com. About the RK Motors Performance Center Regardless if your vehicle is going through our Seal of Approval Exit Service. Basic Safety Check. routine maintenance or a full custom built to your exact specifications. the RKM Performance Center has the knowledge. experience and resources to fulfill your automotive needs. In the world of electronic fuel injection and computer diagnostics. even late model dealerships look a little uncomfortable working on pre-OBD1 cars. There are many independent mechanics and shops that may be able to help. but putting your prized classic in the hands of a stranger is a leap of faith at best. This is exactly why we created the RKM Performance Center. Being proud members of SEMA. ARMO. HRIA and the North Carolina Motorsports Association. the RKM Performance Center is a nationally recognized shop; best known for high level OEM restorations and custom builds. Comprised of ASE certified mechanics. including several Master Technicians. you can feel confident that your car is in capable hands. As fellow enthusiasts. they are passionate about cars and will treat yours with the respect it deserves. Tony Klein Consignment Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 440-413-0849 Tony. Klein@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gerry Notara Vice Presidentof Operations 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-235-2973 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4658 Gerry. Notara@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Donald Berard Sales Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-596-5211 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-773-4648 Donald. Berard@RKMotorsCharlotte. com Gregory Smith Transport Manager 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC. 28269 Phone: 704-562-6226 Fax: 704-596-5980 Mobile: 704-562-6226 Greg. Smith@rkmotorscharlotte. com Showroom 5527 Lakeview RoadCharlotte. NC 28269 704. 596. 5211 info@RKMotorsCharlotte. com