502 Big Block-Powered 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible

Make: Chevrolet

Model: Bel Air

Type: Convertible

Seller Type: Dealer

Dealer Fee: $500

Key Details

Seller : Revheads
Location : St. Louis, MO 63116
Seller Type : Dealer
Dealer License Number : D9078
Dealer Fee : $500

Build Sheet

VIN: VC55K047358
Chevrolet ZZ502ci big-block V8 crate engine
Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection & March billet serpentine drive
Tremec TKX 5-speed manual transmission with Hurst shifter
12-bolt rear differential with Eaton Posi, Strange axles, & 3.55:1 gears
Complete CPP suspension package with drop spindles & Viking shocks
CPP 4-wheel power disc brake system
Power steering
17-inch polished chrome American Racing Torq Thrust wheels
Hankook performance radial tires
Red and white two-tone paint with white convertible soft top
White vinyl interior with front & rear bench seating
Dakota Digital analog-style dashboard gauge cluster
Vintage Air heating & air conditioning system
RetroSound AM/FM stereo with AUX input

Wrench Report

By Chris Esparza

RestoMods Head Mechanic. 20 year classic car mechanic & builder.

Grab hold of that Hurst shifter, drop the white top, and unleash 502 cubic inches of raw big-block torque straight through a Tremec five-speed manual! I love the look of this thing sitting low on full CPP suspension with Viking shocks and 17-inch Torq Thrusts. This red-and-white '55 Bel Air convertible backs up its iconic Tri-Five looks with modern Sniper EFI response and four-wheel power disc stopping power, which tells you right off the bat this car was built to be a fun to drive restomod.

Description

This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air convertible is a restomod Tri-Five cruiser powered by a Chevrolet ZZ502ci big-block V8 paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Featuring Holley Sniper electronic fuel injection, a complete Classic Performance Products (CPP) suspension setup, four-wheel power disc brakes, and modern climate control, this Bel Air combines classic styling with updated performance components. It is now offered with a clean title.

The exterior is finished in a red and white two-tone paint scheme complemented by a white convertible soft top. Brightwork includes chrome bumpers, side body moldings, grille trim, and factory-style Bel Air badging.

The vehicle rides on 17-inch polished chrome American Racing Torq Thrust wheels fitted with Hankook performance radial tires.

The cabin is trimmed in white vinyl featuring front and rear bench seating, matching door panels, and plush black floor carpeting. Interior amenities include a Vintage Air heating and air conditioning system and a RetroSound AM/FM stereo head unit with AUX input capability.

The driver operates the car via a factory-style three-spoke steering wheel set ahead of a set of Dakota Digital analog-style gauges integrated into the factory dashboard. A Hurst floor shifter is installed for the five-speed gearbox.

The engine bay houses a Chevrolet ZZ502ci big-block V8 crate engine equipped with a Holley Sniper EFI system and a March billet aluminum serpentine belt drive setup. Power is routed through a Tremec TKX close-ratio five-speed manual transmission to a 12-bolt rear differential fitted with an Eaton Positraction unit, Strange axles, and 3.55:1 gears.

The chassis benefits from a comprehensive CCP suspension package incorporating upgraded control arms, front and rear sway bars, lowered springs, drop spindles, and Viking shock absorbers. Power steering aids low-speed maneuverability, while stopping power is supplied by a CCP four-wheel power disc brake system.

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$68,000

Seller
Revheads
Highest Bidder
Cosgrovb12
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Reserve Not Met

Seller
Revheads
Highest Bidder
Cosgrovb12
Total Bids
15 Bids
Date Ended
September 8, 2026 1:03 PM PDT

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BuyTheCar Staff • Sep 8, 1:03 pm PDT

The reserve was not met. We'll reach out to the seller and the bidders to try to make a deal.

Cosgrovb12 • Sep 8, 1:01 pm PDT Sep 8, 1:01 pm PDT

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alabamahaysqueezer123 • Sep 8, 11:54 am PDT

does this car have a reserve on it

Revheads Seller Sep 8, 12:25 pm PDT

Yes, Sir. All of the cars listed in the auction have a reserve unless it specifically states “No Reserve” at the top of the listing.

Revheads Seller • Sep 8, 8:13 am PDT

**COME ON BIDDERS—LET’S GET SERIOUS!**

We all know what a **1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Convertible** brings, especially when it’s been upgraded like this one. This isn’t some run-of-the-mill ’55—it has the **looks, stance, power, and modern upgrades** that make these cars so damn desirable.

If you’ve been watching and waiting for somebody else to make the first move, **STOP WATCHING AND START BIDDING!**

You already know what it would cost to build one to this level. Here’s your chance to put a badass **’55 Bel Air Convertible** in your garage without going through the time, money, and headaches of building one yourself.

**The car is here. The upgrades are done. Now who’s ready to step up and make it theirs?**

Revheads Seller • Sep 6, 5:13 pm PDT

🔥 LESS THAN TWO DAYS LEFT! 🔥

Bidders and watchers, the clock is ticking on this badass ride! If you’ve been sitting back watching and waiting for the right time to make your move—this is it.

Less than 48 hours stand between this car and a new owner.

Who’s gonna step up, drop the hammer, and make this ride theirs? 🔥🏁

Quit watching. START BIDDING.

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Stubby • Sep 4, 7:28 am PDT

Does this car have a hydraulic clutch? How many miles on the car since the build was finished? Has the engine been on a dyno? HP?

Revheads Seller Sep 4, 7:38 am PDT

Here are the numbers from GM 508 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque. The mileage on the car is since it was built which is 2,727 miles. It also has a hydraulic clutch

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