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1955 Chevy 2-door Hardtop/convertible..one Of A Kind on 2040-cars

Year:1955 Mileage:55768 Color: House of Kolor Sunset orange/pearlwhite /
 Pearl white, orange piping
Location:

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States

Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:4-speed
Body Type:Custom
Engine:350
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Private Seller
Year: 1955
Interior Color: Pearl white, orange piping
Make: Chevrolet
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Bel Air/150/210
Trim: 2-door hardtop/convertible
Drive Type: Rear wheel drive
Mileage: 55,768
Exterior Color: House of Kolor Sunset orange/pearlwhite
Number of Doors: 2
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

Up for auction is a one of a kind custom 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air 2-door hardtop/convertible. Featured on the cover of Rod & Custom Magazine, October 2012, with a multi-page article. Look at the pictures, this is a true hardtop/convertible where the hardtop has been expertly cut off and then refitted to the car so that it lifts off, creating a convertible. The bodywork to accomplish this took months and to most observers it is nearly impossible to detect. Careful cutting and fitting conceals the parting lines under the stainless window trim. When the top is removed, custom made spears connect the window trim to disguise the fact that a top fits there. 


The interior is marine grade vinyl, pearl white with orange piping and pleated inserts on the seats, all tastefully done. Once again, check out the pictures both here and in R&C to see how sophisticated this combination looks. Because this is a driver, not a showboat, the marine vinyl will withstand exposure to the elements. The trunk is finished to match the interior with a compartment to store things out of sight.

This car was originally purchased as a solid western car which had been hot rodded. There was minimal rust, the body was solid and mostly complete. The car has had a complete make-over. It took a couple years to locate and purchase all the missing parts and reassemble everything. The car is nosed and decked and the hood is punched with 200 louvers. The interior was updated. The engine is a solid running 350 with a Muncie 4-speed and 3.08 gears. The exhaust note is throaty. The tires are new Coker wide whites mounted on chrome rims. It's been lowered with shorter springs and dropped spindles up front and lowering blocks in the rear. The stance you see is the way the car rides. All glass is new and is factory tinted. After all the bodywork and custom work was finished, the car was painted House of Kolor Sunset Orange with an accenting white pearl, all covered with a flat clear to give it a sheen, not a shine. It makes for easy maintenance, cleaning is a breeze.

This is a hard running, nice riding, fun cruising car that gives you the best of both worlds...a hardtop (Chevy's classiest body) when you want or need protection from the elements...and a convertible (the most desirable body style) when you want that open-air, sun-drenched cruiser. Cruise in style either way, bang the gears, listen to the exhaust note and have an eternal smile on your ace. Make no mistake, this is a DRIVER not a trailer queen or showboat. It was built to be enjoyed, not admired from afar. It'll cruise all day at 70+.

Reserve is set at a price which reflects the desirability of this first of the Tri-5's and the uniqueness of the build. I'm listing this for a friend....the owner and builder. If you want specifics, feel free to contact him at 920-737-9551 (Randy).

Shipping is the responsibility of the successful bidder. Or pick it up in person and drive home...

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