When a manufacturer refers to a car as a “Golden Anniversary Edition,” it would be fair to expect that the car in question was built to celebrate fifty years of production for that company. That isn’t the case with the 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air Golden Anniversary. When the company reached the landmark moment where they had produced fifty-million vehicles, they decided to release a commemorative Bel Air wearing a unique paint color. This is one of those cars, but it has undergone many changes throughout its life. It is still a stunning classic and needs little to be taken to the next level. Located in Tucson, Arizona, you will find the Bel Air listed for sale here on eBay. The owner has set a BIN of $24,900 but leaves the option open for potential buyers to submit an offer.

There is little to separate a Golden Anniversary Edition from any regular Bel Air that rolled off the line in 1955. It featured no custom interior trim or optional extras, and potential buyers will need to check the Trim Tag to confirm that this is a genuine vehicle. The cars in question wore a unique paint code, which was 689. It is a shade of gold that does not appear on color charts of the period and represents the sole difference between an Anniversary Edition and any other Bel Air. Our feature car presents well, but the owner candidly admits that it isn’t perfect. The paint is older and has a few minor chips and flaws. The owner states that it looks good from a distance, and it also does so in the supplied photos. The panels are impressively straight, and there is no exterior rust visible anywhere on the car. The owner mentions no rust in the floors or frame, and since the vehicle has spent its life in New Mexico and Arizona, we can cautiously hope that it is rust-free. The exterior trim looks faultless, with a lovely shine. The tinted glass is in excellent condition, as are the Rally wheels. Some people may not like that this Bel Air is a four-door, but it offers an additional level of practicality for an enthusiast with a young family.

The Rally wheels hint that this Bel Air is anything but original. When you open the doors and inspect the interior, these feelings are confirmed. The seats and door trims wear custom upholstery, while the same is true of the carpet. It all presents extremely well, with no apparent flaws or issues. The painted surfaces are perfect, and the timber-rimmed wheel adds a classy touch. Custom touches include a column-mounted tachometer and additional gauges mounted under the dash. Less obvious are ice-cold air conditioning, power windows, a power front seat, and a modern stereo. These should combine to make life on the road a pleasant experience, and everything functions as it should.

The VIN for this classic indicates that it rolled off the line with a V8 under the hood, but the original engine and transmission are long gone. In their place, we find a 350ci small-block V8 and a three-speed automatic transmission. When you throw in power steering and power front disc brakes, this Bel Air should be an effective long-distance cruiser. The owner has recently rebuilt the front end and had the power steering system professionally serviced. The process included fixing a leak from the pump, and the vehicle is now in sound mechanical health. The owner says that the small-block feels strong, and the transmission shifts smoothly. He says that it is enjoyable to drive, and the fact that he utilizes the vehicle as a daily driver indicates that it is a turnkey classic that is ready to be enjoyed by a new owner.

While this 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air may be a Golden Anniversary Edition, it is by no means original. If you leave its limited-edition status to one side for a moment, it presents well as a competently executed custom build. It seems to need very little to lift it to the next level, and its price looks competitive given all that it offers. There are currently fifty-nine people watching this listing, and you have to wonder whether one of them is preparing to hit the BIN button. If they are, you could hardly blame them.