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1955 chevrolet bel-air in original livery of turquoise and ivory. Frame off ground up restoration i imported the car personally in 2014 from a friend in tennessee who at the time had done 60% of the work. Keeping the original patterns and colours for the interior also in leather /vinyl. Fabric ivory headlining. Fitted carpet throughout and chevrolet patterned foot mats. A wrap around tinted blue glass built in sun visor.<br />
this is the rarer 4 door version 210 model, (fits into most uk garages )built and keeping it as near as stock as possible but has one or two hidden perks of a street racer. The engine is a new small block 350ci in v8 with modifications, factory bored out cylinders to .30 above, and sitting above a pro comp header with 4 barrel holley performance carburettor.5,700 cc. Developing approx 295 b.h.p. And on average reading approx 18.m.p.g. Mileage now showing 12,000 miles. <br />
drive train 3 speed power glide automatic transmission. Live heavy duty rear axle with leaf springs and coil suspension, comp shocks fitted front coil springs and anti-roll bar supports struts and sway bar fitted. Power steering /power brakes electronic solid state ignition ,automatic choke air conditioning, am radio, and hidden in the glove box (so not seen at shows) a sat nav with built in reverse camera<br />
show condition and winner at many- tatton park stars and stripes best in show 2018. the car is now retiring from the classic car scene.<br />
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Date written: 30-Jul-2019
Price: <td><strong>£45000 Or near offer
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