For Chevrolet dealerships in 1955, there was big news:  the release of an entirely new design featuring the first V8 engine from Chevy since 1918. The 265-cid V8  was built with a clean sheet of paper and proved to be a fantastic power plant.

In addition to the new engine, the front end featured an aluminum egg-crate grille design said to be inspired by Ferrari sports cars of the era. This Coral and Shadow Gray two-toned Bel Air is modified in authentic "street racer" condition, with a deep oil pan and tubular headers among its "go-fast" upgrades.