The Chevrolet Bel Air has become an icon of 1950s Americana, but many folks seem to prefer the second-generation of the well-known classic cruiser, which first went into production for the 1955 model year.
This sky blue 1954 Chevrolet Bel-Air, which is currently for sale at O’Fallon, Illinois-based dealership Gateway Classic Cars, is one of the last examples of the first-generation Chevrolet Bel-Air that was built.
The dealership describes this bright 1950s Chevy as “lively and luxurious,” thanks to its Turquoise exterior, Indian Ivory roof and fenders and Indian Ivory cloth/vinyl interior upholstery. The vehicle recently underwent a complete interior overhaul, which included reupholstered seats, but many parts of the interior, such as the large two-spoke steering wheel are all original and sport a classic vintage patina.
Under the hood of this 1954 Chevrolet Bel Air is an original ‘Blue Flame’ 235 cu. in. inline-six motor. Chevy outfitted the Blue Flame with a new high lift camshaft for the final year of Bel Air production, which gave the motor some added refinement and reliability. Paired with the modest motor was a two-speed Powerglide transmission, which remains in the car today.
This particular ’54 Bel-Air has spent all of its life in sunny Southern California, so it’s free of rust and requires very little work to make look showroom new again. Gateway Classic Cars is asking $28,500 for the car, which is a bit above the regular going rate for a ’54 Bel-Air in ‘Concours’ condition, according to Hagerty’s online valuation tool. The dealership assures would-be buyers this car is in “excellent condition,” however, so it just may be worth a look despite the slightly steep asking price.
Check out the listing at this link for some additional information and photos.
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A neighbor of ours had one of these in caramel brown, cream-white top. It was a really classy car. Our family drove Hudsons and Chryslers; my father had a bee in his bonnet about GM for some reason. But, his younger son – me – went gah-gah over that little Bel Air.
I’m the odd man out, but, I prefer the 54 to any of the “tri-fives”. Give me ‘54 convertible, fit it with today’s brakes and drive train, and I would be the happiest human grizzly on earth.
Small world, I had an uncle had one the same color scheme. I remember riding in it as a kid. Kept it in the garage too. Seldom drove it. They were some real cruisers. Detroit Iron for sure.
Expensive boat anchor
I donot get into a war of words! But I personally see it being forget about because of the success the following years would offer ie the Chevrolet 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, and probably my favorite is the customized 1960! The 1960 was the greatest year for style, cost, popularity, and for all you got for a great price. I just seen my 62 nd birthday, and at car shows or just a beautiful 54 is just a impressive car due to the stretch appearances all lead to the 1955, and the 1956 are placed in the minds of every owner that it is a great addition to a single car or to add to your collection. I recently seen a big bucks action, and a 1957, owned by a Prince from Saudi Arabia, that damn thing had been a jewel that all Chevrolet collectors dream of. The serial number was 1, it was the first time of the fuel injection systems that give Chevrolet a reputation! And for the people who see a Mercedes Benz with the badge that reads “kompessor” this is German for fuel injection system. I have seen a 1954 Chevrolet yesterday, and who ever was working on has all the right knowledge of re-panning the floors or any thing that has been in the restoration of the car. Thanks and God Bless you and our Country.