This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air contains 600 parts plated in 24-karat gold
This 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air is a tribute to the 50-millionth vehicle ever produced by GM. The original milestone car disappeared in 1954, and its fate remains a mystery to this day. This recreation features 600 parts plated in 24-karat gold. At first glance, the notion of an all-gold 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air might seem a tad ridiculous. However, this tri-five isn't merely about gaudy excess.
Hemmings reports that on top of being painted an auric hue, the real anniversary model from GM featured a number of parts plated in real gold. This example isn't the original car, but it is a stunning tribute to it, built by '55 Chevy experts Real Deal Steel and Snodgrass Chevy Restoration. They built it for the 71st annual Detroit Autorama custom car show this year, and now they're offering it up for sale.
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