@MrLambFries I think the name of the colors were shoreline ivory and gypsy red. In 55 my aunt bought a new Pontiac in white mist and bolero red that were about the same color as Chevy's shoreline ivory and gypsy red. She was an interior designer and naturally very into colors. When I asked her why the different names she started to give a long explanation and then said it was like two women don't want to be seen at a party with the same dress.
In 1946 I don't think that anyone would have thought that a Chevy was going to look like this in less than a decade. In my opinion, after the war there were two significant years where car design made giant leaps. The first was 1949 and the second was 1955.
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! I would agree with that...the 49 models broke the prewar styling funk the manufacturers were in...and 55 was longer, lower and much more colorful, and powerful with V8's possible in almost all cars (Kaiser excepted)!
If the make didn't have a V8, it was dead! Thanks! :) Jack
Very nice Bel-Air. I saw a Bel-Air very similar to this one driving down the road today, I think it was coming back from a classic car show nearby. Too bad I was pressed for time or I would have stopped and filmed some of the cars.
@jojocats2 Hey, John! Yeah..it's interesting when you see these old timers go down the road..you sense there is a show someplace nearby! :D Thanks! :) Jack
@bimjales Hey, Jim! Yeah, 55 thru 57 Chevys have been particularly prone to owner mods...it's nice to see them as they were in the showroom! Thanks! :) Jack
Wow, this is a beautiful car, Jack, 'Bob Falfa' drove a black one of these in the film 'American Graffiti' ! ... Of the second generation Bel Airs I think I do prefer the '57 to the '55, but they're all stunningly beautiful cars ... Have you ever paid close attention to the body lines of a '55 Chevy, Jack ? ... It's artwork , pure artwork :)
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! Those were great icons in "American Grafitti"! Memorable characters, memorable cars! Yeah, I can't remember a better year for cars than 1955...people were in shock! I agree about the artwork..styling departments were really art studios! My uncle bought one in 1955...it got a lot of looks. The striking thing was this was available as a low priced car! People congregated in showrooms, salesmen had their order pads ready! Thanks! :)
@MrLambFries I think the name of the colors were shoreline ivory and gypsy red. In 55 my aunt bought a new Pontiac in white mist and bolero red that were about the same color as Chevy's shoreline ivory and gypsy red. She was an interior designer and naturally very into colors. When I asked her why the different names she started to give a long explanation and then said it was like two women don't want to be seen at a party with the same dress.
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod And it would suggest that GM reached into the same parts bins for the different makes...not exactly the image GM wanted! :D Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
In 1946 I don't think that anyone would have thought that a Chevy was going to look like this in less than a decade. In my opinion, after the war there were two significant years where car design made giant leaps. The first was 1949 and the second was 1955.
cheddyrod 1 year ago
@cheddyrod Hey, Chester! I would agree with that...the 49 models broke the prewar styling funk the manufacturers were in...and 55 was longer, lower and much more colorful, and powerful with V8's possible in almost all cars (Kaiser excepted)!
If the make didn't have a V8, it was dead! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@1SteedRunner Hey, Steve! I'm making room for it now! Toughest thing is getting the keys away from the owner! LOL! Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Very nice Bel-Air. I saw a Bel-Air very similar to this one driving down the road today, I think it was coming back from a classic car show nearby. Too bad I was pressed for time or I would have stopped and filmed some of the cars.
jojocats2 1 year ago
@jojocats2 Hey, John! Yeah..it's interesting when you see these old timers go down the road..you sense there is a show someplace nearby! :D Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Very nice '55 Jack. Did you see my video from the car show I went to last w/e?
bimjales 1 year ago
@bimjales Just checked it out! Nice vid, Jim! This one looks original, and I think it gets extra points for that! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
@raconter1 Thanks for checking my video. I am a purist, so I appreciate original.
Not keen on modified cars. Some are ok.
bimjales 1 year ago
@raconter1 Thanks for checking my video. I am a purist, so I appreciate original.
Not keen on modified cars. Some are ok.
bimjales 1 year ago
@bimjales Hey, Jim! Yeah, 55 thru 57 Chevys have been particularly prone to owner mods...it's nice to see them as they were in the showroom! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Nice find Jack! You don't see them often in ivory. White was more common, imho!
TheCruizer 1 year ago
@TheCruizer Hey, Patrick! I know....it is definitely an attention getter..and the ivory goes so well with the two tone interior! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Iam a 57 guy but I sure would like that 55
groutaone 1 year ago
@groutaone Hey, Clayton! This is an outstanding 55, in my opinion! Thanks! :) Jack
raconter1 1 year ago
Wow, this is a beautiful car, Jack, 'Bob Falfa' drove a black one of these in the film 'American Graffiti' ! ... Of the second generation Bel Airs I think I do prefer the '57 to the '55, but they're all stunningly beautiful cars ... Have you ever paid close attention to the body lines of a '55 Chevy, Jack ? ... It's artwork , pure artwork :)
drewerz01 1 year ago
@drewerz01 Hey, Mike! Those were great icons in "American Grafitti"! Memorable characters, memorable cars! Yeah, I can't remember a better year for cars than 1955...people were in shock! I agree about the artwork..styling departments were really art studios! My uncle bought one in 1955...it got a lot of looks. The striking thing was this was available as a low priced car! People congregated in showrooms, salesmen had their order pads ready! Thanks! :)
Jack
raconter1 1 year ago