1955 Chevrolet Bel Air - Gypsy Red / Shoreline Beige - Numbers-Matching 265 V8 / Powerglide - CPP Coilovers, Wilwood Discs, 9-Inch, Dual Exhaust
This '55 Bel Air is the kind of Tri-Five everyone wants: the right colors, the right stance, and the right mix of originality and driveable upgrades. It retains its numbers-matching 265ci V8 backed by the correct Powerglide automatic, and it's been improved where it counts with a 9-inch rear end, CPP tubular A-arms with coilovers, front & rear sway bars, and Wilwood front disc brakes. Finished in Gypsy Red over Shoreline Beige with a matching Beige/Red interior, it's a clean, classic Bel Air that looks show-ready and is set up to be enjoyed on the street.
Note: No power steering and no A/C-this is a straightforward, classic driving experience.
Exterior
Tri-Five styling doesn't get more iconic than this two-tone combination.
Gypsy Red / Shoreline Beige two-tone finish
Bel Air trim, chrome bumpers, and signature brightwork
Strong, straight presentation with a modernized stance that still feels period-correct
Wheels & Stance
Sits just right and looks tough without being overdone.
Billet Specialties polished wheels (5-spoke)
Performance radial tires (Michelin shown)
Lowered, planted stance that complements the body lines perfectly
Interior
Classic 1955 style with a clean, coordinated color combo.
Beige/Red interior
Classic Industries Bel Air steering wheel
Factory-style dash and bright trim
Simple, driver-focused cabin-no unnecessary distractions
Engine & Drivetrain
Numbers-matching power with the right supporting details and sound.
Numbers-matching 265ci V8
Numbers-matching Powerglide automatic
Dual exhaust with H-pipe for a deeper, smoother tone and better scavenging
Dressed with finned “Corvette”-style valve covers and chrome air cleaner (as pictured)
Aluminum radiator for improved cooling and everyday reliability
Suspension, Brakes & Rear End
The upgrades that make this Bel Air feel tighter and more confident than stock.
CPP tubular front A-arms
Coilover suspension
Front & rear sway bars
Wilwood front disc brakes
9-inch rear end for strength and long-term durability
The Drive
This Bel Air keeps the classic feel-manual steering, no A/C, and that unmistakable Tri-Five character-while benefiting from suspension and brake upgrades that make it far more composed than a stock car. The CPP setup and sway bars help it track straighter and handle bumps and corners with more control, while the Wilwoods deliver modern stopping confidence. Add the dual exhaust with an H-pipe and you've got a '55 that looks right, sounds right, and drives like it should.
Highlights
Numbers-matching 265 V8
Numbers-matching Powerglide automatic
Gypsy Red / Shoreline Beige two-tone
Beige/Red interior + Classic Industries steering wheel
CPP tubular A-arms + coilovers
Front & rear sway bars
Wilwood front disc brakes
9-inch rear end
Dual exhaust with H-pipe
Aluminum radiator
No power steering / No A/C
- Fuel
- Body Types
- Exterior ColourGypsy Red / Shoreline Beige
- Number of doors
- Interior ColourBeige/Red
- VIN CodeVC55K070793
