There’s little to say about the ’55 Chevrolet that hasn’t already been said, but there’s a reason for that. In some ways, it’s the universal car; it’s been a family hauler, a hot rod, a custom, and an image of America at its finest. With its eggcrate grille and Motorama styling, it couldn’t have been more different from the 1954 Chevrolet. Of course, the equally historic small-block Chevy was introduced the same year for a power duo that created a legend, but it’s a mistake to think that all ’55 Chevrolets were 265-propelled. Many of them did just fine with the 235-cubic-inch Stovebolt, thank you very much. This Bel Air two-door sedan, with its “popular for a minute” Coral and Shadow Gray two-tone combination, is just such a ’55 Chevy, and its owner says that it has 69,000 “actual documented miles” and is “a true survivor.” Our ever-reliable reader T.J. found it on craigslist near Omaha, Nebraska, with an asking price of $26,500.

Here’s that famous six, producing 136 horsepower in front of a Powerglide automatic (a $178 option) for 1955. The 235s all used full-pressure oiling by then, abandoning the “scoop and dipper” system used for a good chunk of the engine’s history. Being longer than the new V8, notice how the radiator is located on the outside of the core support rather than the inside, as it was mounted in 265-powered cars. The seller says that the Bel Air “runs and drives good.”

The interior might evoke a sense of nostalgia for anyone who’s ridden on a bench seat with clear plastic/vinyl seat covers. The seller says that the original interior is untouched and the exterior paint is “mostly original,” and you can indeed see that the paint appears to be a shade off on some of the panels in some of the seller’s pictures. It’s clear that the interior hasn’t been redone, as evidenced by the minor staining on the door panel and the worn paint where the driver’s arm would have rested over the course of years, if not decades. I wouldn’t change a thing in here. The Chevy’s dashboard is almost as ground-breaking as the exterior styling, with symmetry being the order of the day.

For its asking price, it might have been a good idea for the seller to spring for a new set of tires; not only do they not match front-to-rear, but the fronts are said to be NOS BF Goodrich whitewalls with less than 50 miles on them. Maybe it’s just me, but I’m not driving anywhere on New Old Stock tires; if this car were mine, I’d be calling Coker immediately for a set of Coker Classics, which will set you back a grand or more. Still, ’55 Bel Airs have always brought good money, and I’m interested in seeing what Barn Finds readers think about the price tag. Just right or a little high?