1955 Chevy Bel Air
Kilby’s meticulous eye for design demanded a Bel Air with every line, proportion, and detail executed to perfection. In just 14 months, start to finish, CAL Automotive Creations brought that vision to life—delivering an exceptionally straight, clean 1955 Chevy that immediately captured the attention of major automotive media. A shared obsession with getting every detail right made this build unmistakable.
Built for Josh Kilby of Gainesville, GA
Taking 1 Million of 1 to 1 of 1.
The 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is one of the most successful and culturally significant cars in American history. It kicked off the legendary "Tri-Five" era and completely transformed Chevrolet's brand identity from a builder of sensible "family cars" into a producer of high-performance style icons.
When Kilby presented this body style to Andy for CAL’s take on it, Andy got excited! CAL also has a reputation of taking common rides and turning them into powerhouses on the road. Andy couldn’t wait to get started on this project so that’s just what they did!
Partnering up with Eric Black of ebDco, they set out to produce a One-Off version of the most frequently restored classics that boasted their Sophisticated Simplicity approach.
Aggressive Power to Match It’s Look!
Equipped with a painted crate V8 BluePrint 598 cu.in. Engine, sporting 741 hp & 703 lbs/tq, it utilizes an EFI intake, machined valve covers & fabricated stainless-steel headers. Paired with a reliable Bowler 40L80E Automatic Transmission & SpinTech mufflers for a ride & a sound that grabs your attention.
CAL modified the Art Morrison Chassis so the rear rails are turned upward which allowed for its lowered stance, with assistance with RideTech coil-overs. The center cross members were raised as well to ensure the components remain above the scrub line.
One-Off Wheels & Billet Trim
You wont see a straighter body line than the broad side of this Tri-Five! Our billet trim & light bezels needed to be as crisp as our gaps which is why we entrusted our sister company CAL Machine, to design and cut the trim pieces inside & out of the car!
The wheels were cut by Leading Edge Machine & Design Co & then polished and painted by our talented body/paint crew.
