Vehicle Highlights
- 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-door sedan
- First-year Tri-Five Chevrolet
- Body Style No. 55-1011A
- Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige two-tone exterior
- Blue cloth and vinyl interior
- Bel Air exterior badging and trim
- Bel Air interior trim
- 327ci small-block V8
- TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
- Rear-wheel drive
- Front disc brakes
- Rear drum brakes
- 6.70-15 4-ply whitewall tires
- Period-inspired presentation
- True mileage unknown
- Ohio title with Non-Actual / Odometer Discrepancy brand
Vehicle Specifications
Year: 1955
Make: Chevrolet
Model: 210
Vehicle VIN: B55N050619
VIN Shown on Ohio Title: 855N050619
Body Style: 2-Door Sedan
Body Style Number: 55-1011A
Engine: 327ci Small-Block V8
Transmission: TH350 3-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain: Rear-Wheel Drive
Exterior Color: Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige Two-Tone
Interior: Blue Cloth and Vinyl
Trim: Bel Air Badging and Trim
Odometer: True Mileage Unknown (TMU)
Tires: 6.70-15 4-Ply Whitewall
Brakes: Front Disc / Rear Drum
Title: Ohio Title – Non-Actual: Warning Odometer Discrepancy Brand
Keys: Ignition and Trunk Keys
Location: Franklin, Ohio
Engine & Drivetrain
Power is provided by a 327ci small-block Chevrolet V8 paired with a TH350 3-speed automatic transmission.
Observed engine identification includes:
Engine Block Casting Number: 3782870
Engine Stamping: F0122HC
The TH350 automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels through the car's conventional rear-wheel-drive layout.
Modified Drivetrain
The current 327ci engine and TH350 transmission are later components and are not represented as original to the vehicle. No representation is being made that the current engine, transmission, or other drivetrain components are numbers-matching or factory-original.
The engine casting and stamping numbers are provided for bidder reference. Bidders interested in determining the specific production date, original application, internal configuration, or other characteristics of the engine are encouraged to independently research and verify these numbers.
Exterior
The Chevrolet is finished in a period-inspired Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige two-tone color combination.
The exterior incorporates Bel Air badging and trim, giving the car much of the visual character associated with Chevrolet's upscale Bel Air while maintaining its underlying identity as a Chevrolet 210.
- Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige two-tone finish
- Bel Air badging
- Bel Air exterior trim
- Chrome bumpers and brightwork
- 15-inch wheel and whitewall tire combination
- Classic 1955 Chevrolet grille and body styling
Bel Air Appearance
The currently installed Bel Air badging and trim are part of the vehicle's modified configuration. The vehicle itself is identified as a Chevrolet 210 and is not represented as a factory Bel Air.
Paint, body panels, chrome, stainless trim, glass, weatherstripping, wheels, and other exterior components are shown extensively in the accompanying photographs.
Bidders are encouraged to review the complete photo gallery and inspect the vehicle personally for a closer evaluation of its paint, body, trim, and cosmetic condition.
Interior
The cabin is trimmed in blue cloth and vinyl and incorporates Bel Air interior trim.
The blue interior complements the Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige exterior and maintains the period-inspired presentation of the car.
The currently installed Bel Air interior trim is part of the vehicle's present configuration and should not be interpreted as identifying the vehicle as a factory Bel Air.
Seats, upholstery, dashboard, instrumentation, steering wheel, carpeting, headliner, door panels, controls, and interior trim are shown in detail in the accompanying photographs.
Bel Air Badging & Trim
Although this Chevrolet incorporates a number of features associated with the Bel Air, the available vehicle identification supports cataloging the car as a 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-door sedan.
The car has been fitted with Bel Air badging and trim, including exterior and interior trim components. These features give the vehicle much of the appearance of a Bel Air but are part of its current modified configuration.
Vehicle Identity
The vehicle is being offered and represented as a Chevrolet 210 with Bel Air badging and trim, not as a factory Bel Air.
Chassis, Wheels & Brakes
The Chevrolet has been upgraded with front disc brakes while retaining rear drum brakes.
- Front disc brakes
- Rear drum brakes
The car rides on 15-inch wheels fitted with:
6.70-15 4-ply whitewall tires
Period Appearance, Updated Braking
The wheel and whitewall tire combination complements the car's period-inspired exterior appearance, while the front disc-brake conversion provides a significant braking-system modernization compared with the vehicle's original 1955 configuration.
Identification & Configuration
Vehicle VIN: B55N050619
Body Style: 55-1011A
VIN Shown on Ohio Title: 855N050619
The vehicle identification displays B55N050619, while the Ohio title lists the VIN as 855N050619.
The first character on the title appears to have been transcribed as the numeral 8 rather than the letter B.
Title & VIN Disclosure
The vehicle is being offered with the existing Ohio title as presented. Bidders are encouraged to personally review the vehicle identification and title documentation during the scheduled inspection and are responsible for satisfying themselves regarding title and registration requirements in their jurisdiction prior to bidding.
The vehicle identification and body information support cataloging the car as a 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-door sedan.
The Chevrolet has been modified from its original factory configuration through the installation of its current 327ci V8, TH350 automatic transmission, front disc brakes, Bel Air badging and trim, and other components.
Engine Identification
The currently installed 327ci small-block V8 carries the following observed identification:
Block Casting Number: 3782870
Engine Stamping: F0122HC
These numbers are included to document the identification observed on the currently installed engine.
The engine is not represented as original to the vehicle, and the inclusion of these numbers should not be interpreted as a representation of numbers-matching status.
Bidders interested in the engine's casting date, original application, internal specifications, or other identification details are encouraged to independently research and verify the available markings.
Odometer & Title Branding
True mileage is unknown (TMU).
Non-Actual Odometer Brand
The Ohio title carries a Non-Actual: Warning Odometer Discrepancy brand. Accordingly, no representation is made regarding the vehicle's actual accumulated mileage.
Any mileage displayed on the vehicle's odometer should be considered an odometer reading only and should not be interpreted as actual accumulated mileage.
Restoration & Modification History
This Chevrolet has undergone previous cosmetic and mechanical restoration or modification.
- Glacier Blue and Shoreline Beige two-tone exterior
- Bel Air badging and exterior trim
- Bel Air interior trim
- Blue cloth and vinyl interior
- 327ci small-block V8
- TH350 3-speed automatic transmission
- Front disc brakes
- Rear drum brakes
- 15-inch wheels with whitewall tires
The complete date, extent, builder, and history of the restoration and modification work are not currently documented. Accordingly, the vehicle is presented based upon its current configuration and observed condition rather than as a documented factory-correct restoration.
Bidders are encouraged to inspect the body, paint, chassis, drivetrain, braking system, interior, trim, and other components when evaluating the vehicle.
Included With the Vehicle
- Ignition key
- Trunk key
- Ohio title carrying the Non-Actual / Odometer Discrepancy brand
Inspection & Buyer Verification
Bidders are encouraged to attend the scheduled inspection, review all photographs and available documentation, and conduct any desired independent inspection before bidding.
This vehicle has been modified from its original factory configuration and incorporates replacement drivetrain, braking, trim, interior, and other components. Vehicles of this age may also contain previous repairs, restoration work, replacement components, modifications, or conditions not readily apparent through photographs or limited observation.
The vehicle is offered as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed or implied. Information has been obtained from the consignor, available records and documentation, visible identification numbers, component markings, and limited observation.
The vehicle is cataloged as a 1955 Chevrolet 210 2-door sedan based upon the available vehicle and body identification. Bel Air badging and trim currently installed on the vehicle are not represented as establishing the vehicle as a factory Bel Air.
The vehicle identification displays B55N050619, while the Ohio title displays 855N050619. This discrepancy is disclosed for bidder review and verification.
Bidder Verification
Bidders are responsible for independently verifying condition, authenticity, factory configuration, mileage, drivetrain identification, trim, modifications, title information, registration requirements, and suitability before bidding.