GM builds new 1955 Chevy, introduces 'green' crate motors

General Motors built this mean 1955 Chevrolet 210 hot rod to show off its new "green" LS3 crate motor at SEMA in 2009. Called "E-Rod" by General Motors the engine is just the first of a complete line up of new green V-8s that meets California's tough smog regulations. The Chevy 210 was customized with Bel AIr trim, special two tone green and white paint. This beautiful Chevrolet rides on new Camaro wheels.

The new crate engine is a 6.2 liter V-8 that makes a muscular 430 horsepower. The E-Rod engine has a price tag of $9,375.

1955 Chevrolet Gasser Drag Race Car

This 1955 Chevrolet Gasser Drag Race Car was recently for sale. This 1955 Chevy has a custom green and white psychedelic pearl paint job and a black interior. The engine is a large journal 327 with a steel crank. It has a 14.87 to 1 compression, crane solid roller cam, factory #462 cylinder heads have been highly modified & ported with 2.05 intake 1.60 exhaust valves with custom angle plugs. A Hilborn injection with Mallory Magneto was used. The transmission is a muncie M20 4-speed with inline Hurst shifter. The rear is a 57 Oldsmobile w/spool & 5:83 gear. This 1955 gasser is completely original to its build in 1971-72 with original paint, interior, drivetrain & all the race parts. Front frame & suspension has been changed to straight axle & disc brakes.

1955 Chevrolet Belair Custom Wagon

Beautiful custom Belair Station Wagon. Equipped with a 502 crate big block engine, two Edelbrock four barrel Carbs, Edelbrock performer intake that develops 600 Horsepower. Other features include custom headers with cross over pipe, flow master mufflers, M-S-D ignition, aluminum polished distributor, billet serpentine belt system, Be Cool Aluminum Radiator, dual electric electric fans, chrome tilt steering wheel, chrome brackets, chrome alternator, chrome A/C compressor, power steering, new gas tank, 10 bolt rear end and the transmission is a 700-R4 over drive transmission with a 2500 stall converter.

Other features are a power sunroof, Dakota digital dash, 2900 watt amp, 17 inch Custom Chrome Wheels and Goodyear radial tires, body off restoration, black and orange interior and a custom real flame paint job.

1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Nomad

Even the station wagon couldn't escape the attention of Chevrolet stylists in the 1950s. They borrowed a roof design from a 1954 Motorama show car, opened up the rear wheel wells, striped the tailgate in chrome and created the Nomad. A part of the top ranked Bel Air series, the Nomad featured its own side trim and waffle pattern upholstery. The Nomad cost $309.00 more than a four door Bel Air wagon. Only 8386 Nomads were made.