This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod flaunts an eye-catching Orange Blast Metallic exterior paired with a Beige secondary color. This iconic '55 Chevy combines classic lines with modern performance. The sleek hardtop profile sits low and mean on 17" front and 18" rear Foose wheels wrapped in sticky 245/45ZR17 front and 285/40ZR18 rear rubber. Custom touches like the shaved firewall and smoothed dash amplify the Bel Air's timeless design.
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seats and you're greeted by a thoroughly modernized cockpit. The custom interior features power windows, a tilt steering column, and a Kenwood stereo with Bluetooth. Dakota Digital gauges provide vital info at a glance. Vintage AC controls and power window switches are cleverly integrated into the center console alongside the Lokar shifter. Cupholders and a power driver's seat add daily-driver comfort to this performance machine.
Underneath, this Bel Air is powered by a 5.3L LM7 V8 built by Swafford Competition. It's dressed up with a BBK SSI intake manifold, throttle body, and long tube headers. Power flows through a 4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission to a 9" rear end with Strange 31-spline axles. The Art Morrison chassis provides exceptional handling with tubular A-arms, adjustable coilovers, and a 4-link rear suspension. Wilwood disc brakes with 11" rotors deliver confident stopping power. Dual electric fans and a large aluminum radiator keep things cool under pressure.
HIGHLIGHTS:
5.3L LM7 V8 engine
4L60E 4-speed automatic transmission
Art Morrison chassis
Tubular A-arm front suspension
4-link rear suspension with adjustable coilovers
Strange 9" rear end with 31-spline axles
Wilwood disc brakes with 11" rotors
Power rack and pinion steering
Dual electric fans
Large aluminum radiator
BBK SSI intake manifold and throttle body
Long tube headers
MagnaFlow dual exhaust
Orange Blast Metallic paint with beige accents
17" front and 18" rear Foose wheels
245/45ZR17 front, 285/40ZR18 rear tires
Shaved firewall
Beige leather bucket seats
Custom center console
Dakota Digital gauges
Kenwood AM/FM/CD stereo with Bluetooth
Vintage AC controls
Power windows
Tilt steering column
Power driver's seat
Lokar shifter
Two binders of build receipts and documentation
Build photos
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Restomod combines classic '50s style with modern V8 power and handling. With its custom Art Morrison chassis, 5.3L V8, and thoroughly updated interior, this Bel Air delivers an unbeatable blend of vintage looks and contemporary performance. Call today!