Finished in Black Cherry by House of Kolor, this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop was treated to a custom rotisserie restoration, emerging as a full custom like few others. Displaying a nod to originality, the body is fitted with the factory-style polished brightwork such as the bumpers, grille, side trim and window surrounds. Set on an Art Morrison chassis, the Chevrolet shows a low stance and rides on custom polished five-spoke wheels with low-profile tires. Under the hood is a dyno-tested, 720 HP, ERD Engines-built, fuel-injected, 427 CI small-block V-8 engine with a Procharger, all backed by an automatic transmission. The various polished, painted and plated components complement the smoothed and finished engine bay beautifully. The custom interior by Diamond Trim of Aurora, Ontario, Canada, is upholstered in light tan and features bucket seats, a center console, Vintage Air, power windows and a custom sound system. The 1955 model year was a turning point for Chevrolet. The full-size lineup was entirely new, complete with the concept-inspired Nomad sport wagon. A V-8 engine finally joined the options roster, and the very modern Task Force lineup of light-duty pickups arrived in showrooms in March. The Corvette was powered by the new V-8 engine, except for about seven that rolled out of the factory with the inline-6, letting the world know that it was taking its role as a performance leader very seriously. Spanning three years of production, each with very distinctive styling, Chevrolet’s full-size lineup of 1955, ’56 and ’57 became known as the Tri-Fives, some of the most iconic, recognizable cars ever made. Infinitely popular with enthusiasts, Tri-Fives were always a go-to choice for customizers and Hot Rodders alike. From the factory, they offered an exceptional amount of power and a terrific style that everyone seemed to appreciate, but they were enormously flexible, able to accommodate a variety of drivetrains and capable of wearing different colors almost unanimously well.
