This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is a two-door hardtop that underwent Pro-Street modifications in the 1990s. Since the selling dealer’s acquisition in 2002, updates have included rebuilding the supercharged 355ci V8 engine and the Muncie four-speed manual transmission, along with the installation of an Eaton Detroit Locker differential, Wilwood four-wheel disc brakes, and a four-link rear suspension with a Panhard bar. Other enhancements feature dual Edelbrock carburetors, a COMP Cams camshaft, an MSD ignition module, Moser drive axles, and Weld Racing 15” wheels. The car’s exterior is finished in red with tri-tone lower body graphics and boasts an exposed engine compartment, a tubular grille, tubbed rear wheel wells, and tinted windows. Inside, it is fitted with gray velour upholstery, a roll bar, front bucket seats, a Hurst shifter, and a Lecarra steering wheel. This modified Bel Air comes with service records and a clean Massachusetts title.
The body is painted in Garnet Red with tri-tone graphics, and the engine compartment is visible through the hood. Additional exterior touches include a tubular grille, “Blown 55” fender plaques, and a shaved trunk lid with a recessed license plate box and center brake light. The glass, trim, and chrome bumpers were replaced during the build, although minor paint imperfections like bubbling and a chip on the right front fender are noted in the image gallery.
Weld Racing 15” wheels are paired with Mickey Thompson Sportsman tires, measuring 26×7.50” in the front and 33×21.50” in the rear. The suspension is equipped with adjustable coilovers, tubular front control arms, and a four-link rear setup with a Panhard bar. Wilwood disc brakes with calipers ensure stopping power at all four corners.
Inside, the cabin features gray velour upholstery with custom inserts, red “Pro 55” script on the door panels, and billet aluminum hardware. It also includes a padded roll bar and a Hurst shifter. The Lecarra steering wheel is paired with a Classic Instruments 140-mph speedometer and a combination gauge cluster. An AutoMeter tachometer with an integrated shift light is mounted on the dashboard, alongside gauges for oil pressure, coolant temperature, voltage, and boost pressure. The odometer shows just 339 miles.
The trunk has been tubbed and lined in gray to match the interior, with the battery hidden behind a decorative bulkhead.
The 355ci V8 was rebuilt at PK Machine in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, and features Dart SHP cylinder heads, Mahle pistons, Molnar connecting rods, a custom COMP Cams camshaft, and Scorpion rocker arms. It’s equipped with a Roots-style supercharger, dual Edelbrock carburetors, a BDS air scoop, MSD 6AL-2 ignition module, long-tube exhaust headers, and polished valve covers. A switch-operated electric pusher fan cools the aluminum radiator.
Power is delivered to the rear wheels via a Muncie four-speed manual transmission, rebuilt at Lindblad Chassis in Northbridge, Massachusetts, with hardened gears and a Centerforce 10.5” friction disc. It connects to a 9” rear end with an Eaton Detroit Locker differential, 4.56:1 gearing, and Moser drive axles. The car’s frame has been powder-coated black.
