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Another beautiful Basil Classic... this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air showing 46,006 miles has been handpicked and meets Joe Basil's standards of excellence and tradition of fine automobiles since 1951.
This '55 Bel Air is a genuinely rare survivor — an original New Mexico car believed to carry its factory-original mileage, a claim that's increasingly hard to find in this hobby. Decades in the dry Southwest climate left it with clean, original metal and no rust or rot, giving any future owner a rock-solid foundation to work from. Under the hood, the driveline remains all-original, powered by Chevy's small-block V8, dressed up in correct orange engine paint with white "Chevrolet" script valve covers — clean, honest, and true to how it left the factory. The body has been finished in a deep, slick black that shows off the Bel Air's iconic tri-five styling — the sweeping side trim, wraparound windshield, and chrome-laden front end all pop against the glossy paint. Step inside and you're greeted by a red-and-cream interior with the classic "BelAir" script dash badge, chrome-ringed gauges, and a factory-style dash that's been beautifully preserved. To give it a bit of contemporary attitude, the car has been lowered and rides on a set of Billet Specialties staggered wheels, wrapped in modern rubber — a stance that bridges classic '50s style with a subtle touch of resto-mod flair, all while retaining the original driveline and untouched sheet metal underneath. A rare combination of documented originality and tasteful presentation, this Bel Air is ready for cruising, shows, or to be enjoyed as the classic it is.
We understand that buying on the web can leave room for uncertainty of the quality or condition. At Basil we are happy to Facetime, Google Duo, or video anything that you want to see specifically. Our goal is for you to purchase in confidence. We facilitate transportation to your front door making it easy for you to purchase, then get behind the wheel of your dream machine.
For any Inquires please call us direct at (716) 206-5208!
Should a customer choose to purchase one of our vehicles sight unseen, the customer is then accepting the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS. They understand we cannot address any concerns after the time of sale. For this reason, it is important any and all questions and concerns are addressed prior to the time of sale. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, however the use of this information is voluntary and should only be deemed liable after an independent review of its accuracy. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify the existence of options, accessories, as well as vehicle condition prior to the purchase of a vehicle.
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
Description
Another beautiful Basil Classic... this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air showing 46,006 miles has been handpicked and meets Joe Basil's standards of excellence and tradition of fine automobiles since 1951.
This '55 Bel Air is a genuinely rare survivor — an original New Mexico car believed to carry its factory-original mileage, a claim that's increasingly hard to find in this hobby. Decades in the dry Southwest climate left it with clean, original metal and no rust or rot, giving any future owner a rock-solid foundation to work from. Under the hood, the driveline remains all-original, powered by Chevy's small-block V8, dressed up in correct orange engine paint with white "Chevrolet" script valve covers — clean, honest, and true to how it left the factory. The body has been finished in a deep, slick black that shows off the Bel Air's iconic tri-five styling — the sweeping side trim, wraparound windshield, and chrome-laden front end all pop against the glossy paint. Step inside and you're greeted by a red-and-cream interior with the classic "BelAir" script dash badge, chrome-ringed gauges, and a factory-style dash that's been beautifully preserved. To give it a bit of contemporary attitude, the car has been lowered and rides on a set of Billet Specialties staggered wheels, wrapped in modern rubber — a stance that bridges classic '50s style with a subtle touch of resto-mod flair, all while retaining the original driveline and untouched sheet metal underneath. A rare combination of documented originality and tasteful presentation, this Bel Air is ready for cruising, shows, or to be enjoyed as the classic it is.
We understand that buying on the web can leave room for uncertainty of the quality or condition. At Basil we are happy to Facetime, Google Duo, or video anything that you want to see specifically. Our goal is for you to purchase in confidence. We facilitate transportation to your front door making it easy for you to purchase, then get behind the wheel of your dream machine.
For any Inquires please call us direct at (716) 206-5208!
Should a customer choose to purchase one of our vehicles sight unseen, the customer is then accepting the vehicle AS IS and WHERE IS. They understand we cannot address any concerns after the time of sale. For this reason, it is important any and all questions and concerns are addressed prior to the time of sale. We make every effort to present accurate and reliable information, however the use of this information is voluntary and should only be deemed liable after an independent review of its accuracy. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to verify the existence of options, accessories, as well as vehicle condition prior to the purchase of a vehicle.
1955 Chevrolet Bel Air
$55,446
- Stock
- CC1293
- vin
- VC55F120555
- Exterior
- Onyx Black
- Mileage
- 46,006