115 bhp, 235.5 cu. in inline six-cylinder engine, three-speed manual transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, semi-floating rear axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, four-wheel hydraulic drum brakes. Wheelbase: 115"
In 1953, Chevrolet expanded its product range to 17 models, topped by the new Bel Air. Offered as a two- and four-door sedan, a sport coupe and a convertible coupe, the Bel Air included all the standard features of the lower-priced models, plus heightened comfort, convenience and styling. Responding to a more affluent, style-conscious America, the Bel Air was an immediate and enduring success.
For 1954, the entire Chevrolet lineup was lightly restyled, with a full-width grille and wrap-around front bumpers, which created a wider and lower presence. The Bel Air continued to offer handsome exterior trim and moldings, rear fender skirts and unique identification scripts, along with stylish, fully carpeted interiors with two-tone cloth and vinyl upholstery. Meanwhile, Bel Air convertibles offered full vinyl upholstery and a snap-on boot cover. The faithful inline six-cylinder engine, alternatively known as the "cast iron wonder" and the "stovebolt", enjoyed its last year as the exclusive Chevrolet powerplant, and produced a reliable 115 horsepower in standard tune.
This striking 1954 Bel Air Convertible Coupe is a very fine example. Finished in Onyx Black and complemented by a new tan convertible top with red trim, the Bel Air rides on wide whitewall tires that surround painted steel wheels with full chrome wheel covers. Exterior features include dual amber fog lights, front and rear bumper guards, dual chrome side view mirrors, a spotlight, and a chrome-plated exhaust tip. The handsome interior features black and white vinyl upholstery, complemented by new-appearing and well-fitted black carpeting, along with a steering wheel and dash that are very attractive in presentation. The interior also features a pushbutton-operated AM radio, a heater, and period accessories that include a traffic light viewer, a dash-mounted compass, and a tissue dispenser.
With approximately 82,000 miles (believed to be original), the Bel Air is reported to be in great mechanical condition, powered by the reliable inline six-cylinder engine, in tandem with a column-shifted, three-speed manual transmission. A full selection of documentation accompanies the car, including an original 1954 Chevrolet brochure, an owner's manual, a shop manual, and operating instructions for the power-operated folding top. This Bel Air convertible is truly an excellent representative of Chevrolet's leadership of the American car market in the 1950s.
In 1953, Chevrolet expanded its product range to 17 models, topped by the new Bel Air. Offered as a two- and four-door sedan, a sport coupe and a convertible coupe, the Bel Air included all the standard features of the lower-priced models, plus heightened comfort, convenience and styling. Responding to a more affluent, style-conscious America, the Bel Air was an immediate and enduring success.
For 1954, the entire Chevrolet lineup was lightly restyled, with a full-width grille and wrap-around front bumpers, which created a wider and lower presence. The Bel Air continued to offer handsome exterior trim and moldings, rear fender skirts and unique identification scripts, along with stylish, fully carpeted interiors with two-tone cloth and vinyl upholstery. Meanwhile, Bel Air convertibles offered full vinyl upholstery and a snap-on boot cover. The faithful inline six-cylinder engine, alternatively known as the "cast iron wonder" and the "stovebolt", enjoyed its last year as the exclusive Chevrolet powerplant, and produced a reliable 115 horsepower in standard tune.
This striking 1954 Bel Air Convertible Coupe is a very fine example. Finished in Onyx Black and complemented by a new tan convertible top with red trim, the Bel Air rides on wide whitewall tires that surround painted steel wheels with full chrome wheel covers. Exterior features include dual amber fog lights, front and rear bumper guards, dual chrome side view mirrors, a spotlight, and a chrome-plated exhaust tip. The handsome interior features black and white vinyl upholstery, complemented by new-appearing and well-fitted black carpeting, along with a steering wheel and dash that are very attractive in presentation. The interior also features a pushbutton-operated AM radio, a heater, and period accessories that include a traffic light viewer, a dash-mounted compass, and a tissue dispenser.
With approximately 82,000 miles (believed to be original), the Bel Air is reported to be in great mechanical condition, powered by the reliable inline six-cylinder engine, in tandem with a column-shifted, three-speed manual transmission. A full selection of documentation accompanies the car, including an original 1954 Chevrolet brochure, an owner's manual, a shop manual, and operating instructions for the power-operated folding top. This Bel Air convertible is truly an excellent representative of Chevrolet's leadership of the American car market in the 1950s.
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RM - Vintage Motor Cars of Meadow Brook
8:00 AM PT - Aug 2nd, 2008
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5 West Forest Ave
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
