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1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser — 540 Big Block / 691 HP / Tremec 5-Speed
This '55 Chevy is one of those cars that makes people stop what they're doing and look.
I recently acquired this beautifully built 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Gasser, and it's an absolute blast. The car combines the classic mid-'60s gasser look with a professionally built, modernized drivetrain that makes it just as enjoyable to drive as it is to look at.
Under the hood is a 540-cubic-inch big-block Chevy, dyno tested at an impressive 691 horsepower and 698 lb-ft of torque. It's backed by a Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission with a McLeod RST twin-disc clutch and QuickTime/Lakewood bellhousing.
The rear is a Currie 9-inch with 3.73 gears, 1350 U-joints and a custom steel driveshaft. The chassis has been properly set up with rear leaf-spring sliders and traction bars, while the straight-axle front end gives the car that unmistakable old-school gasser stance.
Stopping power comes from front disc brakes, and the cooling system is upgraded with an Entropy 16-inch HPX radiator and 3,300-CFM fan, making this car comfortable cruising even on hot summer days.
The car is finished in a beautiful Laser Blue Metallic with a contrasting House of Kolor metal-flake roof. The hand-painted “For Petes sake” lettering and Magnolia Speed Shop graphics give it the authentic period race-car personality that really sets it apart.
Inside, you'll find a custom-made '55 bench seat by Ciadella Interiors, new carpet, mats, headliner and package tray, along with a Monster tach and Hurst T-handle shifter.

And then there's the fun part: electric exhaust dumps. Hit the button under the dash and this 540 comes alive. It sounds exactly like a hot-rodded '55 Chevy should sound.

The build has less than 500 miles, and there is extensive documentation on the Smeding 540 including a dyno sheet, .

This isn't a numbers-matching restoration, and it isn't trying to be. It's a professionally built, street-legal hot rod designed to be driven and enjoyed.

It's the kind of car that brings back memories for the old racers, gets thumbs-up from other hot-rodders, and makes kids stop and stare.
1955 Chevy Bel Air Gasser
540 Big Block — 691 HP / 698 lb-ft Smeding built
Tremec TKX 5-Speed
Currie 9-Inch / 3.73 Gears
Straight Axle / Front Disc Brakes
Laser Blue Metallic / Metal-Flake Roof
Electric Exhaust Dumps
Less Than 500 Miles on the Build

A really special car with a tremendous amount of personality. Ready to enjoy, cruise, and make some noise.

Located in Texas. Serious inquiries welcome. To reserve this beauty call 817-985-8888

Financing

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