The 55' was the second generation of the Bel Air and during this year, the big body and crisp and clean styling earned it the nickname of "The Hot One". With this model, Chevy finally introduced the V8 engine option that could produce up to 180 horses.
The 55' Bel Air was a perfect combination of style and power, which makes it one of the most sought after classic cars of today. From 55' to 57', the Bel Air models were known as the "TriFive" because of the superiority in style and design. No other models after this time could compare to the roomy interior, tasteful design and raw power the Bel Air included. This car will forever live on as a classic and I look to purchase one in the future to keep it alive...
I had a Bel Air...well, my parents did....it was Sungold and Ivory...that's what they called the colors. So cool. When we bought it and took the car up to Northport (when I was a kid) we went to a restaurant on the way up and my Dad sat us at a table near the window so we could look at the car and not only admire it but make sure nothing happened to it. After that I had a red Chevy...ohhh baby. I loved drivin' that carriage!!
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