1955 Cars

1955 Cars - Over 10,000 Classic, Collector and Current Cars and Trucks at RemarkableCars.com

1955 Cars - Random Listings From Our Picture Gallery

1955 Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale	1955 Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale 1955 Ferrari 375 MM Pininfarina Berlinetta Speciale by Douglas
1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Maroon/Red Custom	1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Maroon/Red Custom 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Maroon/Red Custom Photographed at the Swap Meet & Car Show in Springfield, Ohio, May 29, 2005. Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Keywords: chevrolet chev pictures photos vintage classic by Douglas
1955 Mercury D-528 "Beldone" Concept Car	1955 Mercury D-528 "Beldone" Concept Car 187,000.00 USD Offered For Sale at the: RM Auction - Vintage Motor Cars at Meadow Brook Hall August 6, 2005, Auburn Hills, Michigan RM Auctions One Classic Car Drive Blenheim, Ontario N0P 1A0 Canada Phone: 519-352-4575 Website: www.rmauctions.com 1955 Mercury D-528 "Beldone" Concept Car LOT: 054 Chassis No. XY3-36 AUCTION RESULTS: Lot was Sold at a price of $187,000 Experimental Y-block V8, two-bbl carburetor, two-speed automatic transmission with overdrive, separate frame, coil sprung suspension and four-wheel drum brakes. Wheelbase: 120" One of the least known of Ford’s concept vehicles built in the mid 1950s is the “Beldone,” or D-528. The name D-528 stemmed from the fact it was the 528th "design" project. It was unique in the fact it was less concept and more research inspired. The D-528 was conceived to test advance concepts in air conditioning, seating, ingress and egress, lighting, front frame crash absorption, as well as being Ford’s first car without "A" pillars and initially designed as Ford’s first car with four headlights. The exterior styling of the D-528 was designed by Gil Spear, while the interior was crafted by John Samsen. Spears believed sound engineering was a necessary component of the cars he designed and this was reflected in the D-528. Air conditioning was seen as becoming a popular option in the future, but because the AC evaporators were so large they had to be located in the trunk. Thus, to provide adequate luggage room the spare tire was positioned in one rear fender and the gas tank in the other. The roof of the D-528 was shaped like a "T," and hollow to act as a conduit for cold air from the air conditioning evaporator. Cold air would flow-up through the hollow "C" pillars, into the roof section, and exit through perforation panels in the headliner. For ease of entry or exit, each panel was individually raised or lowered by an electrical motor when a door opened or closed. The hooded, reverse backlight, later a Mercury styling cue, was first seen on the D-528 and was manually operated. The D-528 and a companion car, the D-526, were also the first full-sized, fully operational cars built by Ford personnel with fiberglass bodies. Both the D-528 and the D-526 were started, but not finished, at the Design Department due to corporate restructuring. Engineering was given its own design studio under Gil Spear’s direction and it was here the D-528 was further developed. The D-528 was finished, but was revised several times, remaining a work in progress when this design studio was disbanded in 1958. Subsequent revisions were then made, some of which included the roof structure. The A-pillars and an interior framework to hold the roof up were also installed. The D-528 was moved from place to place, often being used to test some new engineering concept. In the early sixties the D-528 was sent to Hollywood for use in the movie industry. Who better to do the work than the iconic George Barris? Barris removed the name "D-528" from the front fenders and replaced it with "Beldone" – a name selected by its new owners, Paramount Pictures. The Beldone was used in the 1964 Jerry Lewis movie, The Patsy, and later in several other movies and television shows while still in the possession of Paramount Pictures. After a number of changes in ownership the Beldone was sold to a group of Canadian investors and the Guild of Automotive Restorers who painstakingly restored it in the late 1990s. The restoration was executed to concours standards and special attention was paid to ensure that all its original factory developed quirks were retained. Now presented in gleaming gold paintwork and finished with a fresh white interior, the D-528 is an eyecatcher that is truly unique in every respect. It is a welcome entrant and display car at events throughout the country as there is truly nothing like it, attesting to this, the Mercury was shown at the Meadow Brook Concours d’Elegance in 1997. Powered by its unique version of a Y-block V8, then still at the experimental stages, the D-528/Beldome represents excellent value given its long history, provenance and rarity, especially when compared to recent sales of “concept” cars at auction. by Douglas
1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Gray/White	1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Gray/White 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Hardtop Gray/White Photographed at the Swap Meet & Car Show in Springfield, Ohio, May 29, 2005. Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Keywords: chevrolet chev pictures photos vintage classic by Douglas
1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Post	1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Post 1955 Chevy Bel Air 2-Door Post Car Show: Moonshine Cruiz-In Location: Hiawassee, Georgia Date: August 14, 2009 Photos by Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas
1955 Kurtis 500KK Race Car	1955 Kurtis 500KK Race Car 1955 Kurtis 500KK Race Car Location: 2009 Concours d'Elegance Amelia Island, Florida Date: March 15, 2009 Photos By: Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas
1955 MERCURY MONTEREY 9 PASSENGER WAGON	1955 MERCURY MONTEREY 9 PASSENGER WAGON 29,000.00 USD 1955 MERCURY MONTEREY 9 PASSENGER WAGON $29,000 Stock: 12996 Engine Size: 292 4 BBL V-8 Transmission: CRUSE -O-MATIC Exterior Color: SPRINGDALE GREEN/SEA ISLE GREEN METALLIC Interior Color: GREEN YOU CAN NOW BID YOUR PRICE! TELL US WHAT YOU WOULD PAY. 24 HOUR A DAY BIDDING AT VOLOCARS.COM OR CALL 815 385 3644. ALL REASONABLE BIDS ARE CONSIDERED. NOW IS THE TIME FOR GREAT DEALS! CALIFORNIA CAR WITH ITS ORIGINAL BLACK PLATES. TAKE A TRIP BACK IN TIME WHEN THINGS WERE SIMPLE. WHAT FUN IT COULD BE TO TAKE YOUR FAMILY ON A PICNIC OR YOUR GRANDSON FISHING IN THIS CAR. THE WAGONS ARE HIGHLY DESIRABLE BECAUSE THEY ARE SUCH A GREAT REPRESENTATION OF THE 50'S AMERICANA. PEOPLE REALLY ENJOY EVEN JUST LOOKING AT THEM AND IMAGINING. HAVE EVEN MORE FUN BY COLLECTING OLD PROPS LIKE A COKE COOLER OR OLD FISHING POLES. THIS WAGON IS A PREMIUM EXAMPLE OF A VERY WELL PRESERVED CAR. COMPLETELY RUST FREE. PROFESSIONALLY REPAINTED. BUMPERS AND GRILL ARE RECHROMED. EXCELLENT STAINLESS TRIM. CLEAR GLASS ALL THE WAY AROUND. ROOF RACK IS RESTORED. THE INTERIOR IS ACTUALLY IN REMARKABLY GOOD ORIGINAL CONDITION. BEAUTIFUL DASH, EXCELLENT SEATS, CARPET REPLACED. CLEAN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. GREAT DRIVER. GREAT OPTIONS. GREAT CAR. PRECEDING INFORMATION IS TO THE BEST OF OUR KNOWLEDGE. Options and Accessories: POWER STEERING 3RD ROW SEAT VISOR POWER SEAT DUAL EXHAUST AUTO TRANSMISSION 2 TONE PAINT POWER BRAKES ROOF RACK SKIRTS WHITE WALLS 4 BARREL CARB CALIFORNIA PLATES DUAL MIRRORS Offered For Sale By: Volo Auto Museum 27582 Volo VIllage Road Volo, IL 60073 Phone: 815-385-8408 Email: sales@www.volocars.com Website: www.volocars.com by volo
1955 Chevy 150 Station Wagon	1955 Chevy 150 Station Wagon 1955 Chevy 150 Station Wagon Photographed at the Swap Meet & Car Show in Springfield, Ohio, May 29, 2005. Photo By: Douglas Wilkinson Keywords: chevrolet chev pictures photos vintage classic by Douglas
1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Gullwing Coupe	1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Gullwing Coupe 1955 Mercedes-Benz SL Gullwing Coupe Location: 2009 Concours d'Elegance Amelia Island, Florida Date: March 15, 2009 Photos By: Douglas Wilkinson by Douglas
1955 Porsche Speedster	1955 Porsche Speedster 59,400.00 USD 1955 Porsche Speedster Russo and Steele Auction Auction: 2003 Scottsdale, CA Consignment # 362 Final Bid: $ 59,400.00 This pre-A Speedster is a full restoration approx 6 years ago. Red over black with the correct Speedster seats, with red piping. The Speedster was introduced slightly prior to the 1955 model year, which commenced in Nov. of 1954. It was produced for the American market, and featured a low removable windshield, lightweight removable soft-top, and side curtains. Other differences include the aluminum side trim, and the side-by-side "beehive" taillights. The Speedster remains the most collectible Porsche today. The Speedster here is a Reutter bodied car with chassis number 80228.It has recently been sold for over $75,000.00, and is offered here @ NO RESERVE!! It includes the original owners manuals, and tool kit. A very fine restoration with wonderful drivability, and collectiblity, certain to bring joy to you for many years to come. 5230 S. 39th Street Phoenix, AZ. 85040 Phone: 602.252.2697 Fax: 602.252.6260 Website: www.RussoandSteele.com by Douglas