
- Car Location: Florida
- Brand new build - just completed
- GM 502 Big Block Motor
- Turbo-Hydramatic 700R4 4 speed automatic transmission
- 2,500 RPM stall converter
- Narrowed Ford 9" rear end w/ Moser Axles
- 3.73 gears
- Wilwood power four wheel disc brake system w/ drilled and slotted rotors
- 18" Boss Motorsports wheels
- Custom molded firewall
- Mini-tubbed floorpans
- Smoothed frame
- Modified Suspension
- Viper Red and White Gold Pearl Exterior paint
- Custom Ultra Leather interior - Red
- Vintage A/C
- High quality frame off restoration by Gothic Customs in Columbia Station, Ohio
- BF Goodrich T/A Radials
- Front Tires: 225/40
- Rear Tires: 295/35
- Polished aluminum interior trim
- Build documentation available
- Ultra custom high end interior
The second-generation Bel-Air earned a bit of an image for being a symbol of excess. It was the product of a time that saw unprecedented economic growth after the end of World War II, with American the capital to some of the most luxurious and high-end products on offer. Chevrolet came up with the name Bel-Air after one of the Platinum Triangle neighborhoods of Los Angeles. The Bel-Air by the second generation was changed from a designation to a premium level trim. Our subject vehicle is a most desirable 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. It has received a high-quality frame-off restoration and restomod by Gothic Customs in Colombia Station, Ohio. Build documentation is included with the vehicle with all relevant details.
Exterior and Interior
If ever there was a classic car to make an entrance in, it’s the restomod 1955 Chevrolet Bel-Air. Draped in a tantalizing Viper Red and White Gold Pearl, with a matching custom red leather interior. It rides on a set of BF Goodrich T/A Radials with a set of 18” Boss vintage wheels. This Chevy sports what is described as an ultra-custom high-end interior. In addition to the red leather, it features a three-spoke steering wheel, polished aluminum interior trim, and a vintage-style gear knob. The firewall is custom molded, mini-tubbed floor pans and a smoothed frame. A Vintage A/C system is also in place.
Engine
Originally powered by a 283cu 4.6 L small block V8, this Bel-Air has been upgraded with a GM-built 502 big block engine which is mated to a Turbo-Hydramatic 700R 4 speed automatic transmission. On paper and standard, this engine is said to produce over 461hp and 558Nm of earth-shattering torque. Other performance upgrades include a 2,500 RPM stall converter, a narrowed Ford 9” rear end with Moser axles, and 3.73 ratio gears for quick acceleration and decent top speed. Stopping power is courtesy of Wilwood power disk brakes on all four wheels with slotted and drilled rotors. The suspension is reported to have been modified too.
Inspection
This 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Sport Coupe represents one of the most recognizable designs of the Tri-Five Chevrolet era, combining iconic styling with classic V8 performance. Powered by a 350ci V8 paired with a Powerglide automatic transmission, this Bel Air features a desirable combination of vintage character and select upgrades for improved drivability. Finished in black with a red/black interior, this coupe is equipped with period-correct features including power steering, power brakes, air conditioning, and classic Chevrolet wheel covers, while additional enhancements such as an aftermarket exhaust system, suspension setup, and sound system add to its appeal.
Inspection
Few American classics are as instantly recognizable as the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air, and this beautifully executed restomod combines its legendary styling with modern performance and reliability. Showing approximately 2,246 miles since completion, this Bel Air trades its original powertrain for a fuel-injected LS3 V8 backed by a 6-speed manual transmission, making it every bit as enjoyable to drive as it is to admire. Finished in black over a reupholstered gray and black interior, it also benefits from thoughtful upgrades such as Vintage Air climate control, front disc brakes, and numerous performance enhancements, creating an outstanding blend of timeless design and contemporary drivability.
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